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EU warns Musk to beef up Twitter controls ahead of new rules

Thierry Breton, the EU’s commissioner for digital policy, told the billionaire Tesla CEO that the social media platform will have to significantly increase efforts.

 
Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies at 79

The band announced her death on social media Wednesday, saying “there are no words to describe our sadness at the passing of Christine McVie.”

Landmark same-sex marriage bill wins Senate passage

The bill, which would ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages are enshrined in federal law, was approved 61-36 on Tuesday.

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes convicted in Jan. 6 trial

A Washington, D.C., jury found Rhodes guilty of seditious conspiracy for a violent plot to overturn Joe Biden’s presidential win.

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Cryptocurrency lender BlockFi files for bankruptcy protection

Cryptocurrency lender BlockFi filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, the latest casualty of the collapse of crypto exchange FTX.

GOP-controlled Arizona county refuses to certify election

State election officials have said they will sue Cochise County if the board of supervisors misses Monday’s deadline to approve the official tally of votes.

 
Orion capsule enters far-flung orbit around moon on test flight

The capsule and its three test dummies entered lunar orbit more than a week after launching on the $4 billion demo that’s meant to pave the way for astronauts

5 years prison, $2.5M restitution for Las Vegas COVID fraud

A Las Vegas man has been sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay more than $2.5 million in restitution for bilking the government out of millions of dollars.

Nevada Supreme Court certifies official election results

The six justices signed the formal abstracts of the results during a brief gathering with outgoing Republican Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske.

Biden to extend student loan pause as court fight continues

The Justice Department has asked the Supreme Court to reinstate Biden’s debt cancellation plan, which has been challenged by conservative opponents.

Carriers feeling cheery about on-time holiday deliveries

The nation’s major shipping companies are in the best shape to get holiday shoppers’ packages delivered on time since the start of the pandemic, suggesting a return to normalcy.

Railroad labor dispute could cost consumers plenty

The likelihood of a national rail strike grew when the union representing conductors, rejected management’s latest offer.

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