House Republicans sent a letter demanding Meta answer if policies on its new Twitter-style platform, Threads, violates free speech. The letter, which was obtained exclusively by CNBC, is a hint that Meta’s latest product could bring it further scrutiny in Congress. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, asked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on July 17 to send…
House Republicans Seek Transparency on Meta’s Content Moderation Policy on Threads
July 18, 2023
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Higher Wages Attract Young Chinese to Africa
July 17, 2023
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China’s economic downturn has prompted many young Chinese to go to Africa to make a living. After overcoming fears of poverty and cultural differences, many found they could prosper. “Many stuff Americans buy in stores are made by Chinese companies, but they’re not made in China but in Africa,” said Sun Yuan, author of the 2017…
California Lawmakers Consider Race-Based Sentencing Bill as Part of Reparation Efforts
July 17, 2023
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A controversial bill designed to allow California judges to consider race when sentencing offenders is winding its way through the legislative process, having passed the Assembly with no Republican support and some Democrats abstaining from the vote. Assembly Bill 852, a succinct proposal comprised of two sentences and authored by Assemblyman Reginald Jones-Sawyer (D-Los Angeles),…
ANALYSIS: Social Control Can’t Halt CCP’s Downfall When China’s Economic Failure Takes Toll: Analysts
News Analysis China’s cyber regulator has once again drawn a red line for “self-media” and rolled out 13 regulations to tighten their management, demanding that internet platforms exercise stringent control over the content and operations of independently operated social media accounts. China experts point out that the regime’s heightened social control measures are intended to…
State Farm Joins 19 Property Insurance Companies Remaining Committed to Florida Homeowners This Hurricane Season
July 17, 2023
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State Farm announced on July 13 it would recommit to providing property insurance to Floridians. The decision came just one day after one of its competitors announced its exit from the state. “State Farm plans to continue our substantial presence in the Florida insurance marketplace. Our current plans include a commitment to responsible growth so…
Some Property Insurance Companies Remain Committed to Florida This Hurricane Season
July 17, 2023
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State Farm announced on July 13 it would recommit to providing property insurance to Floridians. The decision came just one day after one of its competitors announced its exit from the state. “State Farm plans to continue our substantial presence in the Florida insurance marketplace. Our current plans include a commitment to responsible growth so…
Politicians, Activists Eye Parents as Massive Interest Group as Parents Start to Organize
Parents are a sizable group, steadily accounting for more than 60 million of the population in recent decades. But the numerous demographic subsets make parents an unlikely interest group when race, socioeconomic status, geography, and other factors are better hot-button issues. Until, that is, about two weeks ago, when nearly every notable Republican 2024 presidential…
Investors Exit Downgraded Target Stock
Mega retailer Target has not recovered from consumer boycotts triggered after the company promoted Pride merchandise, with share prices and market cap declining significantly along with financial and popularity metrics. American consumers started boycotting Target in May, after the retail chain rolled out its transgender collection, which included some items that targeted children, including books,…
Cycling-UCI Bars Transgenders From Competing in Female Category
Transgender athletes will be barred from competing in international women’s events, Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced on Friday. UCI updated its policy which will now bar any trans cyclist from competing in women’s events if they “transitioned after (male) puberty.” “The meeting of the UCI Management Committee was held following a seminar on the conditions for…
Cycling-UCI Bars Transgender Women From Competing in Female Category
Transgender athletes will be barred from competing in international women’s events, Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced on Friday. UCI updated its policy which will now bar any trans cyclist from competing in women’s events if they “transitioned after (male) puberty.” “The meeting of the UCI Management Committee was held following a seminar on the conditions for…
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