Facebook violated rights of Palestinian users, report finds
Actions by Facebook and its parent Meta during last year’s Gaza war violated the rights of Palestinian users to freedom…
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FTC says Bezos, Jassy must testify in probe of Amazon Prime
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators are ordering Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and CEO Andy Jassy to testify in the government’s…
Bank CEOs questioned on consumer protections, social issues
NEW YORK (AP) — The CEOs of the nation’s biggest banks returned to Capitol Hill for a second day Thursday,…
Ford shuffles management, seeks new global supply chain head
DETROIT (AP) — Ford is restructuring its vehicle development and supply chain operations, shuffling multiple executives just days after announcing…
Zelenskyy aide: Ukraine needs funds, expand Russia sanctions
BERLIN (AP) — In addition to the human cost of the war, Ukraine’s efforts to defend itself from Russia are…
More Americans apply for jobless aid last week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose slightly last week with the Federal Reserve pushing…
France’s Macron seeks ‘massive’ boost for renewable energy
SAINT-NAZAIRE, France (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for a “massive acceleration” of renewable energy development in…
UK government lifts fracking ban despite opposition
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. government confirmed Thursday that it’s lifting a ban on fracking in England, arguing that the…
Walmart, Target begin holiday early to ease inflation sting
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart and Target plan to begin offering deals and price matching offers earlier this year to…
Japan central bank acts to stem yen’s decline against dollar
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s central bank took the unusual step Thursday of intervening in the market to stem the yen’s…