In response to Meta’s decision to change fact-checking rules, Science Secretary Peter Kyle emphasizes that social media sites like Facebook and X must comply with UK law. Despite concerns about gaps in current legislation, such as live streaming and harmful content promotion, Kyle is working to assertively tackle online safety issues and ensure age-appropriate content. Companies failing to adhere to the laws will face strict sanctions, and Kyle is open to introducing new legislation to keep pace with evolving technologies.
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Remembering the Oklahoma City bombing victims, 30 years after the terror attack
On April 19, 1995, the Oklahoma City bombing, the deadliest homegrown terrorist attack in U.S. history, claimed 168 lives and injured hundreds, primarily targeting the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. The Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum honors the victims by preserving their stories and promoting educational initiatives against violence, attracting around half a million visitors annually. Timothy McVeigh, a former Army soldier, orchestrated the bombing with a homemade bomb, resulting in extensive casualties, including...
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