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UK to Impose Tougher Rules on Google, Facebook

Britain announced Friday it will set up a watchdog to regulate tech giants such as Facebook and Google and improve their transparency on using people's data and personalised advertising.

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Fondation Diane, Ecoserv Launch Battery Recycling Initiative in Lebanon

Fondation Diane, a Lebanese NGO that works in favor of Civic Awareness and Eco-Sustainable Development, and Ecoserv, its leading partner in the Electronic Waste Recycling field, have launched a program in Lebanon that aims to collect and recycle batteries.

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Former Yahoo CEO Mayer Makes Comeback with New Contacts App

Former Yahoo chief executive Marissa Mayer began her comeback to the tech scene Wednesday with the launch of a new mobile app aimed at helping people organize their contacts.

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U.S. Regulators Clear Boeing 737 MAX to Fly Again

U.S. regulators on Wednesday cleared the Boeing 737 MAX to return to the skies, ending its 20-month grounding after two fatal crashes that plunged the company into crisis.

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Boom in Demand for Friendly Hackers as 5G Approaches

As the number of online devices surges and superfast 5G connections roll out, record numbers of companies are offering handsome rewards to ethical hackers who successfully attack their cybersecurity systems.

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Amazon Launches Online Pharmacy for U.S. Consumers

Amazon said Tuesday it was launching an online pharmacy for U.S. consumers, who will be able to order prescription medications directly from the e-commerce giant's website or mobile app.

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Top U.S. Democrat Says Facebook 'Part of the Problem'

The top Democrat in the U.S. Congress on Friday joined in criticism against Facebook for allowing disinformation to spread over the social media platform, saying it was "part of the problem."

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Twitter Labels Trump Comments on Ballot Irregularities 'Misleading' 

Twitter on Wednesday labeled as "misleading" a tweet from President Donald Trump claiming ballot irregularities, as a tight vote count in the presidential election was evolving.

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Facebook Vows Vigilance on Election Day Misinformation Efforts

Facebook pledged real-time monitoring of Election Day misinformation and manipulation efforts as voters began in-person balloting across the United States Tuesday.

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Twitter, Facebook Flag Trump Post on Pennsylvania Ballots as 'Misleading'

Twitter and Facebook on Monday labeled as "misleading" an election eve post by U.S. President Donald Trump claiming mail-in ballots in the key state of Pennsylvania would lead to "rampant" fraud and street violence.

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