Poland fights Big Tech with push to block social media censorship
Social media companies that censor users or remove posts for ideological reasons could soon face fines in Poland, in a world-first attempt to curb the power of Big…
‘Game of Thrones’ stars Kit Harington, Rose Leslie welcome a baby boy
The House of Harington has an heir.
US Navy seizes large cache of smuggled weapons off Somalia
The U.S. Navy seized a large cache of weapons being smuggled by two small ships off the coast of Somalia, it announced Tuesday, amid the grinding war in…
Alaska no longer requiring travelers to present negative COVID-19 test upon arrival
Alaska will no longer require travelers to have a negative COVID-19 test when arriving in the state, Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Sunday when outlining plans for the state…
Woman accused in Capitol riot said she was recruited by Proud Boys: feds
An alleged Capitol rioter accused of bragging about her involvement in last month’s insurrection is believed to have shared on social media that she was recruited to a…
Crippling winter storm hampers COVID-19 vaccinations as FEMA opens new sites
A paralyzing winter storm wrought havoc with COVID-19 vaccination efforts around the country on Tuesday, forcing the cancellation of appointments and delaying vaccine deliveries just as the federal…
United Airlines passenger ordered to pay $50G for hitting flight attendant, forcing plane to divert to Alaska
Seksan Kumtong, of North Hollywood, appeared in court earlier this week, where he was sentenced to five years’ probation and ordered to reimburse United Airlines for expenses incurred…
Kamala Harris pressed on school reopenings, says teachers ‘should be a priority’ in receiving COVID vacccine
Vice President Kamala Harris said the Biden administration believes teachers “should be a priority” in receiving the coronavirus vaccine as parents and educators clash over whether it is safe for teachers…
Rural governor talks of canceling local Olympic torch relay
A governor in a western Japanese prefecture is talking about canceling torch relay events in his area ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Biden distances from Psaki comments on schools being open 1 day a week: ‘A mistake in the communication’
President Biden on Tuesday night distanced himself from previous comments by White House press secretary Jen Psaki that the administration’s goal for its first 100 days was to have…