A leading EU official denied taking a softer approach to Big Tech, citing a “very clear legal basis” for regulators and pointing to ongoing investigations into social media platforms X and Meta. The Digital Services Act, in effect since 2024, gives the EU power to regulate Big Tech to prevent illegal activities online. Questions arise as the tech industry attempts to influence the EU’s approach, with Meta’s CEO urging the incoming U.S. president to consider the bloc’s competition rules.
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Syria closes internally displaced persons camp Rukban, near Jordan
SummaryIn 2023, Hill became one of the few Americans to visit Syria, emphasizing his long-standing advocacy for the country's innocent people suffering under Bashar al-Assad’s regime. He expressed pride in his work with the Syrian Emergency Task Force (SETF), a nonprofit he represents in Congress, which has been instrumental in leading humanitarian efforts in the region. Hill's visit underscores his commitment to raising awareness about the brutal realities faced by Syrians over the past seven...
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