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Facebook’s Hate-Speech Rules Collide With Indian Politics

August 14, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Facebook’s Hate-Speech Rules Collide With Indian Politics
A company executive in the vital market opposed a move to ban a controversial politician who staffers concluded had violated hate-speech rules. Some current and former employees allege the ruling party got favorable treatment.

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TikTok Could Challenge Microsoft’s Light Touch on Acquisitions

August 14, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on TikTok Could Challenge Microsoft’s Light Touch on Acquisitions
If Microsoft prevails in its bid to buy TikTok’s U.S. operations from Beijing-based ByteDance, the software giant is likely to have to take a more hands-on role than it has with previous acquisitions.

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QAnon Booms on Facebook as Conspiracy Group Gains Mainstream Traction

August 13, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on QAnon Booms on Facebook as Conspiracy Group Gains Mainstream Traction
Groups espousing conspiracy theories associated with QAnon have exploded in popularity on Facebook and Instagram.

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‘Fortnite’ Kicked Off Apple and Google App Stores

August 13, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on ‘Fortnite’ Kicked Off Apple and Google App Stores
Apple and Google yanked “Fortnite,” one of the world’s most popular videogames, from their app stores in an escalating battle over the fees they charge developers to distribute their software and process in-app purchases.

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Freeman Earns Top Award from American Heart Association

August 13, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Freeman Health System has received the 2020 Mission: Lifeline® NSTEMI Gold Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who […]

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Corporate America Worries WeChat Ban Could Hit Business

August 13, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Corporate America Worries WeChat Ban Could Hit Business
More than a dozen major U.S. multinational companies raised concerns in a call with White House officials about the potentially broad scope and impact of Mr. Trump’s executive order targeting WeChat.

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Senate Passes Route 66 Centennial Legislation

August 13, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Washington, DC )– The Route 66 Centennial Commission Act (S1014) passed by unanimous consent out of the U.S. Senate on August 10, 2020. After the measure is reconciled with the bill already passed by the […]

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Freeman Earns Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

August 13, 2020 Erin Slifka 0

(Joplin, MO) – Olympic athletes, training to win a gold medal, work to hone their skills to perfection. The same goal exists for those working to deliver the best care in the fastest way possible […]

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This Summer’s Only Blockbuster Is a South Korean Zombie Film

August 13, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on This Summer’s Only Blockbuster Is a South Korean Zombie Film
Without competition from major Hollywood films, “Peninsula” has won ticket sales across Asia, where some theaters have remained open during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Lyft Ridership, Revenue Drop Amid Rising Coronavirus Infections

August 12, 2020 Erin Slifka Comments Off on Lyft Ridership, Revenue Drop Amid Rising Coronavirus Infections
Lyft reported a dramatic drop in riders and revenue in the second quarter, as rising coronavirus infections in the U.S. and prolonged shutdowns weighed in on its results.

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