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Beware the EU’s New Internet Regulations

Writing in the New York Times, Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen writes that new European Internet regulations will “make social media far better without impinging on free speech.” That isn’t true, and the ways in which it isn’t true illustrate rather well just how difficult it would be to regulate social-media platforms without undermining free speech.

Sweden’s Prime Minister Says Integration of Migrants has ‘Failed’

Sweden has failed to integrate its large number of migrants, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said on Thursday. Andersson’s statement comes shortly after hundreds were injured after violent riots erupted over Quran burnings last month.

Bill Gates Warns ‘We’ve Not Seen the Worst of COVID’

Microsoft billionaire says there is 'way above five percent' risk of pandemic generating more transmissive and 'even more fatal' Coronavirus variant.

China Shuts Down Popular Christian Website Amid Crackdown on Religious Groups

The latest victim of the Chinese Communist Party’s ongoing crackdown against Christianity in cyberspace is a well-known Christian website which has disappeared after serving believers for about 21 years, according to a report.

Biden’s Disinformation Chief Nina Jankowicz: Online Mockery of Kamala Harris a Threat to Democracy and National Security

President Joe Biden’s new disinformation chief Nina Jankowicz argued online mockery of Vice President Kamala Harris and other women in public life was a threat to national security.

Ukraine Cracks Down on ‘Traitors’ Helping Russian Troops

Viktor appeared nervous as masked Ukrainian security officers in full riot gear, camouflage and weapons pushed into his cluttered apartment in the northern city of Kharkiv.

Musk Sells $4B in Tesla Shares

Elon Musk has sold 4.4 million shares of Tesla stock worth roughly $4 billion, most likely to help fund his purchase of Twitter.

Biden Seeks Huge $33 Billion Funding to Support Ukraine

President Joe Biden asked Congress for $33 billion to support Ukraine - a dramatic escalation of U.S. funding for the war with Russia - and the Ukrainian president pleaded with lawmakers to give the request a swift approval.

Texas AG Files Suit Over Biden’s Immigration Rules: ‘Biden Found a Way to Make It Worse’

The state of Texas has filed another immigration-related lawsuit against the Biden administration following changes to asylum and parole procedures along the border deemed illegal.

Global Internet Pact: U.S. & 55 Other Nations Sign Pledge Days After Musk Twitter Buyout

A global pact titled the “Declaration for the Future of the Internet” was launched on Thursday by the United States and co-signed by 55 other countries.

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