Meta fined over $400 million by top EU regulator for forcing users to accept targeted ads
The Irish Data Protection Commission fined Meta over $400 million Wednesday after finding its Facebook and Instagram services breached EU privacy rules.
Day: January 4, 2023
Israel’s new far-right government draws an early rebuke from the U.S.
Several countries voiced frustration after security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who was once convicted on racism charges, visited a site holy to both Jews and Arabs.
‘We cannot wait any longer’: Japan seeks stronger defense alliances
Japan’s new defense policy will include stronger alliances with other G-7 countries, a departure from Japan’s historical self-defense-only practices. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the alliances demonstrate commitment to a “free and open Indo-Pacifi…
Vietnamese boy trapped in pillar confirmed dead
Hundreds of army officers and engineering experts worked to try and rescue the boy from the shaft.
Rishi Sunak tells hospitals not to cancel operations despite pressure on NHS
PM admits waiting times are too long as he makes five promises in new year speechUK politics live – latest news updatesNHS waiting times are too long, Rishi Sunak has admitted in a new year’s speech that saw him urge hospitals not to cancel elective su…
Biden: House Republicans’ speaker drama ‘not a good look’ for the U.S.
U.S. President Joe Biden said House Republicans’ inability to unify behind a speaker candidate, which has prevented the chamber from beginning its legislative business, is “not a good look” for the country.
Family rep: Hamlin’s recovery moving in positive direction
The marketing representative for Damar Hamlin says the Buffalo Bills safety’s recovery is moving in “a positive direction” two days after he collapsed and went into cardiac arrest during a game against Cincinnati.
Rick Singer, college scam mastermind, set to be sentenced
The mastermind of the nationwide college admissions bribery scandal is set to be sentenced on Wednesday after helping authorities secure the convictions of a slew of wealthy parents involved in his scheme to rig the selection process at top-tier schools.
Moment missile hits Kyiv on New Year’s Eve caught on newly released CCTV footage – video – The Guardian
Moment missile hits Kyiv on New Year’s Eve caught on newly released CCTV footage – video The GuardianRussian Missile Hit The Alfavit Hotel In Kyiv On New Years Eve | Russia Ukraine War Updates | News18 CNN-News18Ukraine war: CCTV …