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In a stunning escalation of its standoff with Big Tech, Russia has slapped Google with a colossal fine of $20.5 decillion, a figure vastly surpassing the combined GDP of the entire world. The unprecedented sum stems from Google’s decision to block Russian state-backed media channels on YouTube, including prominent outlets like RT and Sputnik, which were restricted following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Russian authorities argue that these channels’ bans represent censorship and a violation of national sovereignty.

Election officials in Lane County, Oregon, have notified the public not to use two United States Postal Service (USPS) mailboxes in Marcola for mail-in ballots after a key was stolen.

Ballot drop boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, were set on fire.

The world’s largest commercial drone manufacturer, DJI, is challenging the U.S. Department of Defense's decision to include it on a list of companies linked...

Israel's plan to launch a strike against Iran was forced to undergo changes and delays after a U.S. intelligence document outlining critical details was...

Social media platform X has been restored to Brazil after the country's Supreme Court ruled to end its suspension.

Should the Senate see a shift to Republican control after the November elections, Sen. Mike Lee of Utah has proposed a number of rule...

Satire site The Babylon Bee has filed a lawsuit against the state of California after its governor, Gavin Newsom (D), signed laws against social media "deepfakes."

Former Secretary of State John Kerry stated that the First Amendment is a hindrance to anti-misinformation campaigns.

I have to confess, I am not a reader of the Slate online publication, so when I received an email from staff writer Molly Olmstead, I...