Biden imposes sweeping measures to bar migrants from asylum at Mexico border

By Ted Hesson and Mica Rosenberg WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Migrants caught illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border could be denied the chance to claim asylum and quickly deported or turned back to Mexico under new restrictions announced on Tuesday, part of a sweeping enforcement effort by U.S. President Joe Biden. The new measures will take effect immediately…

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TikTok says cyberattack targeted brands and celebrity accounts, including CNN

(Reuters) – Short video app TikTok has taken measures to stop a cyberattack targeting several brand and celebrity accounts, including news network CNN, a spokesperson for the company said on Tuesday. “We have been collaborating closely with CNN to restore account access and implement enhanced security measures to safeguard their account moving forward,” the spokesperson…

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Crypto industry’s lobbying drive will pay off in US elections, Ripple president says

By Elizabeth Howcroft and Hannah Lang AMSTERDAM/NEW YORK (Reuters) – The president of U.S. crypto firm Ripple is “optimistic” that a lobbying push by the crypto industry will yield results in this year’s U.S. elections, after her company helped the industry lead a record fundraising haul to back political candidates who are crypto-friendly. San Francisco-based…

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FAA will not allow Boeing to boost 737 MAX production yet

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. regulators will not immediately allow Boeing to increase 737 MAX production as it addresses ongoing safety issues, the agency’s administrator said on Thursday, after a three-hour meeting with company officials, including outgoing CEO Dave Calhoun. The Federal Aviation Administration’s enhanced oversight of Boeing will continue in coming months,…

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