Six tech companies have informed the European Commission that they met the criteria to be classified as “gatekeepers” under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, TikTok, Meta, Microsoft, and Samsung now meet the thresholds under EU law after the passage of the new act, EU industry chief Thierry Breton said on July 4. “Following our…
Big Tech Firms Comply With European Union’s Digital Gatekeeper Laws
Stock Market Today: Wall Street Drifts Lower as Markets Worldwide Pull Back
NEW YORK—Wall Street edged lower Wednesday following a rally that had sent it roaring 16 percent higher for the year so far. The S&P 500 fell 8.77 points, or 0.2 percent, to 4,446.82 to drift lower from its highest level since April 2022. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 129.83, or 0.4 percent, to 34,288.64,…
[PREMIERING NOW] ‘Wall of Separation’ Between Tech and State Is Critical to Protect Free Speech—Missouri AG Andrew Bailey [ATL:NOW]
“There needs to be a permanent wall of separation established between tech and state.” On this episode, I check in with Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey about his landmark case against the Biden administration for colluding with Big Tech to censor views unfavorable to the government’s narrative. “What we’ve uncovered is a relationship of coercion…
‘Wall of Separation’ Between Tech and State Is Critical to Protect Free Speech—Missouri AG Andrew Bailey [ATL:NOW]
“There needs to be a permanent wall of separation established between tech and state.” On this episode, I check in with Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey about his landmark case against the Biden administration for colluding with Big Tech to censor views unfavorable to the government’s narrative. “What we’ve uncovered is a relationship of coercion…
Closing Prices for Crude Oil, Gold, and Other Commodities (July 5)
Benchmark U.S. crude oil for August delivery rose $2 to $71.79 a barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for September delivery rose 40 cents to $76.65 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for August delivery rose 6 cents $2.52 a gallon. August heating oil rose 11 cents to $2.49 a gallon. August natural gas fell 5 cents to $2.66…
How Major US Stock Indexes Fared July 5
Wall Street edged lower following a rally that sent it roaring 16 percent higher for the year so far. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2 percent Wednesday, edging down from its highest level since April 2022. The Dow fell 129 points, or 0.4 percent. The Nasdaq gave back 0.2 percent. Other markets around the world fell…
Is New Meta App ‘Threads’ Overhyped as a Twitter Replacement?
Facebook parent Meta plans to release a new Twitter rival app, called Threads. It will allow users to retain followers from photo-sharing platform Instagram. It’s essentially Instagram’s text-based conversation app. Will Meta’s new app pose a threat to Elon Musk’s Twitter? NTD speaks with Andrew Selepak, social media professor at the University of Florida. …
[PREMIERING 8PM ET] ‘Wall of Separation’ Between Tech and State Is Critical to Protect Free Speech—Missouri AG Andrew Bailey [ATL:NOW]
“There needs to be a permanent wall of separation established between tech and state.” On this episode, I check in with Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey about his landmark case against the Biden administration for colluding with Big Tech to censor views unfavorable to the government’s narrative. “What we’ve uncovered is a relationship of coercion…
Ben & Jerry’s Faces Growing Boycott Calls Over July 4 Message
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s received significant backlash on social media after it denigrated the United States during the Fourth of July weekend and claimed it only exists “on stolen land,” with some calling for a Bud Light-style boycott. “This 4th of July, it’s high time we recognize that the US exists on stolen…
Tyson Foods Will Remove ‘No Antibiotics’ Label on Some Chicken Products
Tyson Foods announced it will drop its “no antibiotics ever” label on some of its chicken products after it decided to reintroduce certain drugs in its chickens. This comes eight years after the Arkansas-based meat and poultry producer said it planned to remove antibiotics from its products, reported The Wall Street Journal. The largest poultry seller in…
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