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Facebook shuts out NYU academics' research on political ads
Facebook has shut down the personal accounts of a pair of New York University researchers and shuttered their investigation into misinformation spread through political ads on the social network.Facebook says the researchers violated its terms of service and were involved in unauthorized data collection from its massive network. The academics, however, say the company is attempting to exert control on research that paints it in a negative light.
The NYU researchers with the Ad Observatory Project had for several years been looking into Facebook's Ad Library, where... Read More
Asia stocks mixed with eyes on US economic recovery
SINGAPORE (AP) ??" Asian stocks were mixed Thursday as traders awaited more guidance on the U.S. economic recovery.The Nikkei 225 in Tokyo rose 0.3% to 27,678.79 while the Kospi in South Korea lost 0.1% to 3,278.13. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong added 0.2% to 26,466.58.
The Shanghai Composite index fell 0.1% to 3,472.87. Sydney's S&P/ASX 200 gained 0.2% to 7,516.30. Shares tumbled in Singapore but rose in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Employment was in the spotlight. On Wednesday, payroll processor ADP revealed that the U.S. private sector added 330,000 jobs in July,... Read More
Olympic Latest: Jamaica's Parchment wins 110m hurdle gold
TOKYO (AP) ??" The Latest on the Tokyo Olympics, which are taking place under heavy restrictions after a year's delay because of the coronavirus pandemic:___
MEDAL ALERT
Hansle Parchment of Jamaica has won gold in the 110-meter hurdles at the Olympics by overtaking American Grant Holloway right near the end.
Holloway, the world champion, was in front through nine out of the 10 hurdles, but suddenly faded on the last. Parchment flew past him to add an Olympic gold to the bronze medal he won at the 2012 London Games.
Parchment won in his... Read More
Mexico sues US gun manufacturers over arms trafficking toll
MEXICO CITY (AP) ??" The Mexican government sued United States gun manufacturers and distributors Wednesday in U.S. federal court, arguing that their negligent and illegal commercial practices have unleashed tremendous bloodshed in Mexico.The unusual lawsuit was filed in U.S. federal court in Boston. Among those being sued are some of the biggest names in guns, including: Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc.; Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc.; Beretta U.S.A. Corp.; Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC, and Glock Inc. Another defendant is Interstate Arms, a Boston-area wholesaler that sells... Read More
California Republicans clash in 1st debate in Newsom recall
LOS ANGELES (AP) ??" Four Republicans hoping to claim Gov. Gavin Newsom's job in a September recall election skirmished in their first debate Wednesday, labeling the incumbent Democrat a failure whose pandemic policies sent the state into a tailspin while housing costs soared on his watch.Each of the candidates ??" John Cox, Kevin Faulconer, Kevin Kiley and Doug Ose ??" made early moves to distinguish themselves from their rivals while heaping criticism on Newsom.
Faulconer, the former San Diego mayor, has made his record on cutting homelessness a cornerstone of his... Read More
Top Stories
- Facebook shuts out NYU academics' research on political ads
- Olympic Latest: Jamaica's Parchment wins 110m hurdle gold
- Mexico sues US gun manufacturers over arms trafficking toll
- EXPLAINER: How sport climbing reached the Olympics
- Nursing home to workers: Get vaccine or lose your job
- US plans to require COVID-19 shots for foreign travelers
- Wildfire reaches Turkey power plant, prompts evacuations
- Man who fatally stabbed Pentagon officer had troubled past
- Belarus Olympic runner who feared going home lands in Poland
- Sturgis bike rally revs back bigger, despite virus variant
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