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EU Commission Accepts X’s Corrective Measures to Resolve Digital Services Act Violations

The European Commission has accepted a set of corrective measures proposed by the social media platform X to address breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA), marking a significant moment in the enforcement of the European Union’s landmark digital regulation. The development was announced in an official statement published on the European Commission’s digital strategy…

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EU Advances Gradual Crackdown on Children’s Social Media Access Amid Rising Safety Concerns

The European Union is moving toward a phased tightening of children’s access to social media platforms, reflecting mounting concern among regulators about the impact of digital environments on minors’ mental health and safety. The shift, outlined in reporting by The Economic Times article, signals a more assertive approach by policymakers seeking to rebalance the relationship…

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EU Targets Meta Over Allegedly Addictive Instagram and Facebook Design Under Digital Services Act

The European Commission has issued a preliminary finding that certain design features on Instagram and Facebook may breach the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), intensifying scrutiny of Meta’s practices and potentially setting up one of the most consequential enforcement cases under the bloc’s newly implemented tech rules. In an announcement published on the European…

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US Judge Denies Elon Musk’s Bid to Overturn Twitter Fraud Verdict, Upholding Jury Findings

A U.S. judge has rejected Elon Musk’s attempt to overturn a fraud-related verdict tied to his conduct during his tenure at Twitter, according to a report by The Economic Times titled “Elon Musk’s bid to set aside Twitter fraud verdict rejected by US judge.” The decision marks a significant legal setback for the billionaire entrepreneur,…

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India Moves to Ban E-Rickshaw Battery Apps Over Safety and Stability Concerns

India’s central government has moved to block a cluster of mobile applications linked to electric rickshaw battery management, citing concerns over potential disruption to the country’s rapidly expanding e-rickshaw ecosystem, according to a report by The Economic Times. The report, titled “Govt directs removal of BAT BMS, Epoch, I-ON, Lossigy apps from Android, iOS over…

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Heat Domes and Holiday Habits Collide as Fourth of July Celebrations Raise Health Risks Across the U.S.

A dangerous convergence of extreme weather and cultural tradition is placing millions of Americans at heightened risk this holiday weekend, as large swaths of the United States once again fall under oppressive heat domes. In its recent report, “Heat Domes Are Dangerous. July Fourth Activities Make Things Worse,” Wired details how these persistent high-pressure systems…

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EU Top Court Set to Deliver Landmark Verdict on Google’s €4.1 Billion Android Antitrust Case

The Court of Justice of the European Union is set to deliver a decisive ruling in one of the bloc’s most consequential antitrust cases, determining whether Google must ultimately pay a record €4.1 billion fine over its Android mobile operating system practices. The case, closely watched across the global technology sector, could further define how…

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EU Stands Firm on Digital Tax Rules While Preparing for Potential Trump-Era Trade Tensions

The European Union has reiterated its commitment to enforcing its digital taxation framework while signaling a willingness to respond if former U.S. President Donald Trump, should he return to office, pursues retaliatory measures against the bloc’s policies. The stance reflects ongoing tensions between major economic powers over how to regulate and tax global technology companies….

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