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FCC to Investigate Big Tech Over Alleged Censorship; Commissioner Targets NewsGuard

Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr has announced an investigation into major technology companies over alleged censorship of Americans. In an open letter, Carr addressed CEOs Sundar Pichai (Alphabet), Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Satya Nadella (Microsoft), and Tim Cook (Apple), requesting information on their roles in what he described as a "censorship cartel." The letter accused the companies of suppressing free speech through actions like removing posts, downgrading websites, and labeling content as "untrustworthy," often targeting dissenting viewpoints.

Colleges Offer Self-Care Spaces, Puppies, and Art Therapy to Help Students Cope with Election Stress

Students at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., are being provided with resources to handle election-related stress, according to a letter obtained by The Free...

Silicon Valley Billionaire Backs Trump Over Israel Support

Mark Pincus, billionaire founder of the gaming company Zynga and a longtime Democrat, has announced his support for former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, citing Trump’s strong support for Israel as a key reason for his endorsement. 

Russia Hits Google with Record-Breaking $20 Decillion Fine Over YouTube Bans on Kremlin-Backed Channels

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.

Microsoft Report Highlights Company’s Commitment to DEI

Microsoft's latest diversity and inclusion report highlights the company's commitment to DEI efforts since the 1980s.

Report Examines How Wikipedia Editors Worked to ‘Present Radical Islamist Groups in Favorable Light’

Around 40 Wikipedia editors worked to present "radical Islamist groups in a favorable light" and craft a narrative around the Israel-Palestine conflict, according to a report from Pirate Wires.

Nearly a Billion Dollars Spent on Misleading COVID Messaging Under Biden-Harris Admin

The House Energy and Commerce Committee released a report detailing the Biden administration's wasteful spending on COVID messaging.

Growing Number of Silicon Valley Billionaires Join Musk in Rallying Behind Trump

A growing number of influential Silicon Valley billionaires, including tech leaders like Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and David Sacks, are shifting away from traditional politics and rallying behind Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, as reported by Breitbart and The New York Times.

Report Outlines Threat of CCP Influence in U.S.

A new report from the House Committee on Homeland Security found that activities connected to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have surged under the Biden-Harris administration.

Google Backing Nuclear Power Reactors for AI Data Centers

Google has agreed to use small nuclear reactors to generate energy for its AI data center.

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