Zuckerberg-Musk fight's first round: Meta launches 'Twitter Killer' Threads app
By Katie Paul NEW YORK (Reuters) -With Twitter already on the ropes, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg delivered another blow to Elon
2023-07-06 10:26
Canada's government to stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram after Meta says it will block news
Canada's government says it will stop advertising on Facebook and Instagram in response to Meta’s decision to block access to news content on their social platforms as part of a temporary test
2023-07-06 10:15
Germany's top court blocks a parliament vote on a contentious bill to replace heat sources in homes
Germany’s highest court has blocked government plans to hold a vote in parliament this week on a contentious plan to encourage home owners to replace fossil fuel heating systems with cleaner alternatives
2023-07-06 08:53
US gives go-ahead for Orsted's New Jersey offshore wind farm to start construction
The federal government has given the go-ahead for New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm to begin construction
2023-07-06 07:57
Meta takes aim at Twitter with the launch of rival app Threads
Meta unveiled an app to rival Twitter on Thursday
2023-07-06 07:52
US judge recommends settlement over management of the Rio Grande
A federal judge is recommending that the U.S. Supreme Court approve a settlement among three Western states over the management of one of North America's longest rivers
2023-07-06 06:54
Vermont will pay $16.5M to settle lawsuits by foreign investors in fraudulent ski developments
The state of Vermont has agreed to pay $16.5 million to settle all pending and potential lawsuits against it from foreign investors in development projects at the Jay Peak resort
2023-07-06 06:50
Strong demand drives US new vehicle sales higher in the first half of the year
Demand for new SUVs, trucks and cars in the U.S. picked up steam in the second quarter, but the stronger sales kept prices high for consumers
2023-07-06 06:26
California hotel workers back on the job after strike. But union warns more walkouts are possible
Workers who picketed 19 major Southern California hotels over the long holiday weekend are back on the job, but their union warned that more walkouts could come at any time
2023-07-06 06:21
Norfolk Southern says other companies should share blame in fiery Ohio derailment
Norfolk Southern says the owner of the rail car that caused the fiery Ohio derailment in February failed to properly maintain it in the years before the crash
2023-07-06 06:18
Judge's order limits government contact with social media operators, raises disinformation questions
An order by a Louisiana federal judge sets up a high-stakes legal battle over how the Biden administration can interact with social media platforms
2023-07-06 05:51
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as markets worldwide pull back
Wall Street drifted lower following a rally that sent it roaring 16% higher for the year so far
2023-07-06 04:55