Italy fines Meta 805 million euros over Facebook gallery photo feature
Italy's privacy authority said a Facebook feature on Android scanned users' phone galleries without the consent Italian law requires. Meta must make it opt-in within 60 days.
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Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins wins Alaska governor race as Republicans concede
Kreiss-Tomkins topped 50% of first-choice votes, avoiding a ranked-choice count. At 37, he will be the youngest governor in Alaska's history.
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Miami-Dade sheriff forfeiture deal with law firm on appeal
Phone businesses say a contingency fee deal giving a private law firm a share of forfeitures violates due process. The sheriff's office says it keeps control of the cases.
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Indonesia Vice President Gibran resigns after court rulings on school credentials
Gibran, son of former President Joko Widodo, quit after two top courts found his overseas school documents fell short. Lawmakers will pick a successor on Dec. 2.
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Lutnick agrees to testify on Nvidia chip exports as pressure grows in Congress
The Commerce secretary will face the Senate Banking Committee on Dec. 10. Bessent said other agencies wanted Megaspeed blacklisted for months but Commerce has the authority.
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Stocks ended mixed Friday as S&P 500 posted first winning week since October
The Dow edged up while chip stocks pulled the Nasdaq down 0.9%. The S&P 500 gained 2.5% for the week as the 10-year Treasury yield rose to 5.15%.
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Rosalía, Milo J lead 2026 Latin Grammys as LUX wins album of the year
Rosalía won album and song of the year, Milo J took record of the year and Aria Vega won best new artist. Rep.-elect Bobby Pulido won best Tejano album.
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Manchester United names Mauricio Pochettino head coach as he leaves USMNT
Pochettino signed a deal through 2029 a day after United dismissed Michael Carrick. He will coach the U.S. against Haiti before leaving.
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California awaits final report on Turlock solar canal pilot before funding more
Project Nexus tests three ways to put solar panels over Central Valley canals. The state says it will review the pilot's final report before investing further.
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US measles cases rise to 5,412 as CDC reports 230 new cases in a week
The CDC counts six measles deaths this year, while state reports put the total at 10. Pennsylvania and Wisconsin have the largest outbreaks.
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Microsoft 365 outage hits Outlook worldwide; company blames network upgrade bug
Outlook, Teams and Copilot were disrupted in dozens of countries starting Thursday. Microsoft apologized Friday and said it was restoring service in stages.
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FAA ground stop halts departures at all U.S. airports
The FAA halted departures nationwide Friday after what Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called a communication issue at all regional air traffic control centers.
Kennedy family joins Trump arch lawsuit, citing shadows over JFK’s grave
Nine Kennedy relatives say a planned 250-foot arch near Arlington National Cemetery would block views of JFK's grave. A judge has paused construction.
Texas Prosecutors Charge ICE Officer With Assault; ICE Calls the Case ‘a Political Stunt’
Harris County prosecutors say video contradicts ICE's account of an October 10 incident. ICE says the man stepped in front of the car and that local officials lack authority to investigate federal officers.
Israeli Coalition Options After a Deadlocked Election: What Netanyahu and Eisenkot Can Do
Neither camp won a 61-seat majority. The paths run through Arab-led parties, a unity government Eisenkot has ruled out, defections, or a new election early next year.
Halloween Falls on the Night the Clocks Go Back, Giving Revelers an Extra Hour
Halloween is Saturday and daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, the earliest possible date. The two will not line up this way again until 2037.
Christa Pike Describes Constant Pain in First Statement Since Failed Tennessee Execution
Pike, 50, survived two doses of pentobarbital on September 30. Her lawyers want the governor to reduce her sentence to life. He says it will likely stand unless the courts decide otherwise.
Arab-Led Parties Win a Record 19 Seats in Israel as Turnout Surges, AP Reports
Nearly 840,000 people voted for Ra'am and the Joint List, up 64% from 2022. Voters and candidates describe it as a push to unseat Netanyahu, while Netanyahu and his allies warn against sharing power with them.
Senate Is Skeptical of Permanent Daylight Saving Time as Clocks Change Sunday
The House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, but several senators are blocking it and no Senate vote is expected before the year ends. President Trump has pressed for it.