The investigation is the latest battle the social media company, which is already fighting against a federal bill that could ban the platform in the U.S. if it doesn’t break ties with its Beijing-based parent company.
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Banksy tree mural that sprouted in London is fenced off after apparent vandalism
Banksy, who has never confirmed his full identity, began his career spray-painting buildings in Bristol, England and has become one of the world’s best-known artists.
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Settlement reached in lawsuit that followed DeSantis’ takeover of Disney’s district
The agreement came a day after the appointment of a new board member, replacing a DeSantis-appointed board chairman who was a Disney critic.
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Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before it collided with Baltimore bridge
U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Shannon Gilreath said at a news conference that authorities had been informed that the ship was going to undergo maintenance. He added that they were not informed of any problems.
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How the criminal case against Texas AG Ken Paxton abruptly ended after nearly a decade
Under the agreement, the special prosecutors would drop 3 felony counts against Paxton as long as he pays full restitution to his victims, and completes 100 hours of community service and 15 hours of legal ethics education.
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NBC will cut ties with former RNC head Ronna McDaniel after employee objections
Seven hosts publicly criticized the decision to make the former Republican National Committee chair a paid contributor.
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Baltimore bridge collapse and port closure send companies scrambling to reroute cargo
East Coast shipping – with trade in autos, coal and machinery – is likely to be the hardest hit.
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Judge issues gag order barring Trump from commenting on witnesses, others in hush money case
The New York judge’s order also prohibits the former president from making public statements about prosecutors, court staff and jurors in his upcoming criminal trial.
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Russia extends arrest of U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich, jailed for nearly a year
The Wall Street Journal reporter and Bowdoin College graduate is to remain in jail on espionage charges until at least late June.
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Scammer jailed in Dover-Foxcroft claimed to be a psychic, witch and Irish heiress
A hearing next month will decide whether Marianne Smyth can be extradited to the United Kingdom over a scam dating back more than 15 years in Northern Ireland.