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More Than a Quarter of a Billion Dollars Spent Studying ‘Misinformation’

A new report from Open the Books details how the Biden administration spent more than a quarter of a billion taxpayer dollars on "misinformation" efforts.

Texas AG Paxton Probes Global Ad Group for Alleged Boycott Against X

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) over claims of a potential "coordinated plan or...

Justice Department Moves to Break Up Google Amid Antitrust Concerns

On Wednesday, the Department of Justice is set to present a federal judge with a request concerning the possible breakup of Google. This follows...

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.

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