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EU Weighs Ban on ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Consumer Products

European Union Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall announced that the European Commission is weighing a ban on PFAS, also called “forever chemicals," in consumer products.

Google Rejects Calls for More Censorship

Google has rejected the European Union's demand that it add fact checks to search results or use them in removing content, according to a letter obtained by Axios.

Elon Musk Hosts AfD Leader on X Amid Controversy

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is set to host a live-streamed chat on his platform X with Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, ahead of the country's February 23 national election.

Ex-EU Justice Chief Faces Fraud Investigation After Leaving Office

Belgian authorities have launched a fraud investigation into former European Union Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders, just days after his term ended. The probe, announced Wednesday, centers on potential money laundering activities, according to the Brussels prosecutor general’s office.

COVID-19 Vaccines Are ‘Biggest Medical Scandal Ever’: German MEP

Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Christine Anderson, who represents Germany, told reporter Anita Krishna that the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are the "biggest medical scandal ever."

European Commission Launches Antitrust Investigations into Big Tech Companies

The European Union announced this week that it was opening an investigation into Google’s parent Alphabet, Meta and Apple over possible violations under the Digital Markets Act.

U.S. Embassy Staff in Haiti Evacuates as Gang Leader ‘Barbecue’ Gains Power

Haiti's gang leader, Jimmy Chérizier, is now the "most powerful man" in the country, according to Judes Jonathas, an independent consultant.

X CEO: Protect ‘Free Speech’ While Combatting ‘Hate Speech’

X CEO Linda Yaccarino wrote in a blog post that while "society’s progress" calls for the freedom of speech, the line must be drawn at "hate."

Satanic Group Endorses Biden: ‘End of History’ Can Only Happen Through ‘Weak Humanist Leadership’

A Satanic group called the Order of Nine Angels (O9A) announced its endorsement for the Biden-Harris 2024 campaign.

European Commission Launches Inquiry into Musk’s X Platform

The European Commission has launched an investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

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