The emergency order was issued late Friday as wildfires threatened Yellowknife, in the Northwest Territories, and Kelowna, in British Columbia.
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New studies on social media’s influence tell a complicated story.
Meta Removes News From Platform in Canada
A Canadian law that will require tech companies to compensate domestic publishers has led Meta to start blocking news articles on its social networks.
Hun Sen’s Facebook Page Goes Dark After Spat with Meta
Prime Minister Hun Sen, an avid user of the platform, had vowed to delete his account after Meta’s oversight board said he had used it to threaten political violence.
Canada’s Online News Act Targets Facebook and Google
A new Canadian law will require technology companies to license news content. Facebook’s owner said it would drop news from the platform.
As U.S. and Chinese Officials Meet, Businesses Temper Their Hopes
Chief executives in the U.S. have long pushed for closer ties between the two countries. Now they just hope a rocky situation won’t get worse.
Hong Kong Judge Delays Decision on Ban of ‘Glory to Hong Kong’
The government, seeking a broad order to stop the internet distribution of “Glory to Hong Kong,” will return to court next month to address a judge’s questions.
8 European Leaders Urge Big Tech to Stop Disinformation Amid Russia’s War in Ukraine
An open letter from eight prime ministers calls on leaders of companies including Meta to take action “against disinformation that undermines our peace and stability.”
Paid Accounts on Facebook and Instagram Arrive in Australia
Users had mixed feelings about the new subscription service, which bestows exclusive features and a verification check mark.
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