Image copyright Getty Images Image caption For the first time, Facebook includes figures on Instagram Facebook has released the latest figures in its efforts to remove harmful content from its platforms. They reveal 11.6 million pieces of content related to child nudity and child sexual exploitation were taken down between July and September 2019. For […]
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Three universities and a health care institution are sharing a $1 billion-plus donation that’s one of the largest in the history of higher education By JEFF AMY and KANTELE FRANKO Associated Press November 13, 2019, 4:45 PM 3 min read Three universities and a health care institution are sharing a gift of more than $1
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Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward says he’s frustrated over his broken hand By JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer November 14, 2019, 4:02 AM 3 min read Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward said he considers it “relatively good news” that his latest injury is only expected to keep him out for six weeks, even though it
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WASHINGTON — After so much noise, a formal feeling fell upon the Capitol. The civil servants had entered the room. In a sense, seriousness itself stood trial on Wednesday as William B. Taylor Jr., the top American diplomat in Ukraine, and George P. Kent, a top State Department official, strode into the velvet-draped hearing room
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Mexico’s Supreme Court has upheld a challenge to the country’s tobacco law for making it hard to sell e-cigarettes November 14, 2019, 12:58 AM 1 min read Mexico’s Supreme Court has upheld a challenge to the country’s tobacco law for making it hard to sell e-cigarettes. Current law allows regulated sales of tobacco products, while
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Image copyright YG Entertainment Image caption The video is among the top 200 most played clips on YouTube South Korean girl group Blackpink have just reached a new milestone – after their single Ddu-Du Ddu-Du was played more than a billion times on YouTube. The popularity of the lavish music video means the quartet are
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Google is expanding its financial offerings Google has become the latest tech giant to announce a new financial product for users – this time, current accounts. The firm said it plans to partner with banks and credit unions in the US to offer the “smart checking” accounts. It said
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Freshman Zia Cooke scored 27 points as South Carolina’s young, quick guards controlled the pace, and the sixth-ranked Gamecocks followed their big win at Maryland by dominating Dayton 75-49 By JOE KAY AP Sports Writer November 14, 2019, 1:58 AM 3 min read Freshman Zia Cooke scored 27 points as South Carolina’s young, quick guards
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The Labour leader has claimed Tory austerity “impoverished millions” as he pledged massive investment in Scotland if he becomes prime minister. On a general election campaign visit, Jeremy Corbyn said the general election on 12 December would be “a once-in-generation chance to transform Scotland and the whole UK”. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned that
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Sour grapes: US-China trade war hits American wine country By TERENCE CHEA and PAUL WISEMAN The Associated Press November 14, 2019, 1:02 AM 4 min read Caught in the crossfire of President Donald Trump’s trade war with China, U.S. vineyards are struggling to sell Syrah in Shanghai and Chardonnay in Shenzhen. They risk losing their
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