EU Responds to Trump's Second Term with Pragmatism and Unified Strategy
The European Union responded calmly to Donald Trump's second inauguration, focusing on pragmatic cooperation while preparing to defend its interests, notably concerning trade and technology regulation, with a unified approach to avoid individual negotiations with Washington.
EU Responds to Trump's Second Term with Pragmatism and Unified Strategy
The European Union responded calmly to Donald Trump's second inauguration, focusing on pragmatic cooperation while preparing to defend its interests, notably concerning trade and technology regulation, with a unified approach to avoid individual negotiations with Washington.
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32% Bias Score
Trump Reframes TikTok Ban as Business Deal, Seeking 50% US Stake
President Trump, reversing his previous security concerns, now views the US ban on TikTok as a business deal, proposing a 50% US stake in a joint venture to allow the app to operate in the US, a move that would require ByteDance's and the Chinese government's approval.
Trump Reframes TikTok Ban as Business Deal, Seeking 50% US Stake
President Trump, reversing his previous security concerns, now views the US ban on TikTok as a business deal, proposing a 50% US stake in a joint venture to allow the app to operate in the US, a move that would require ByteDance's and the Chinese government's approval.
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52% Bias Score
CMA Investigates Apple and Google's Mobile Platforms
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched investigations into Apple and Google's mobile platforms on August 3, 2024, to determine if they should face special regulations under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC), following criticism of a new chair's appointment.
CMA Investigates Apple and Google's Mobile Platforms
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched investigations into Apple and Google's mobile platforms on August 3, 2024, to determine if they should face special regulations under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC), following criticism of a new chair's appointment.
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40% Bias Score
TikTok US Ban Delay: Deal Expected Soon
ByteDance board member Bill Ford announced that a deal to keep TikTok operational in the US is imminent, involving negotiations between the US and Chinese governments and multiple interested buyers, following President Trump's executive order delaying the ban.
TikTok US Ban Delay: Deal Expected Soon
ByteDance board member Bill Ford announced that a deal to keep TikTok operational in the US is imminent, involving negotiations between the US and Chinese governments and multiple interested buyers, following President Trump's executive order delaying the ban.
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56% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Delay: Deal Expected Soon
A deal to prevent TikTok from being banned in the United States is expected soon, as stated by a ByteDance board member, following President Trump's executive order delaying enforcement of the ban for 75 days. Negotiations are underway, involving the Chinese and US governments, ByteDance, and the bo...
TikTok Ban Delay: Deal Expected Soon
A deal to prevent TikTok from being banned in the United States is expected soon, as stated by a ByteDance board member, following President Trump's executive order delaying enforcement of the ban for 75 days. Negotiations are underway, involving the Chinese and US governments, ByteDance, and the bo...
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44% Bias Score
Trump Delays TikTok Ban Enforcement, Creating Legal Uncertainty
President Trump issued a temporary executive order delaying the enforcement of a federal ban on TikTok, despite the law remaining in effect and placing technology partners at legal risk, while the company seeks a buyer.
Trump Delays TikTok Ban Enforcement, Creating Legal Uncertainty
President Trump issued a temporary executive order delaying the enforcement of a federal ban on TikTok, despite the law remaining in effect and placing technology partners at legal risk, while the company seeks a buyer.
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32% Bias Score
UK Launches Antitrust Investigation into Google
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an antitrust investigation into Google in 2025, examining its market dominance in search and advertising; this follows similar investigations in the US and EU, potentially leading to significant fines or structural changes for Google.
UK Launches Antitrust Investigation into Google
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched an antitrust investigation into Google in 2025, examining its market dominance in search and advertising; this follows similar investigations in the US and EU, potentially leading to significant fines or structural changes for Google.
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52% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Delay: Deal Expected as US-China Negotiations Intensify
ByteDance board member Bill Ford announced that a deal to prevent TikTok from being banned in the US is imminent, following President Trump's executive order delaying the ban's enforcement for 75 days; negotiations involve the US and Chinese governments, ByteDance, and the board, with various bids f...
TikTok Ban Delay: Deal Expected as US-China Negotiations Intensify
ByteDance board member Bill Ford announced that a deal to prevent TikTok from being banned in the US is imminent, following President Trump's executive order delaying the ban's enforcement for 75 days; negotiations involve the US and Chinese governments, ByteDance, and the board, with various bids f...
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56% Bias Score
Trump Delays TikTok Ban Enforcement, Leaving Legal Questions Unresolved
President Trump issued an executive order temporarily delaying the enforcement of a federal ban on TikTok, allowing the app to remain available to its 170 million US users despite the law taking effect Sunday, but leaving tech partners vulnerable to future legal action.
Trump Delays TikTok Ban Enforcement, Leaving Legal Questions Unresolved
President Trump issued an executive order temporarily delaying the enforcement of a federal ban on TikTok, allowing the app to remain available to its 170 million US users despite the law taking effect Sunday, but leaving tech partners vulnerable to future legal action.
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56% Bias Score
U.S. Targets Canada's Digital Services Tax
The U.S. administration, under President Trump, is targeting Canada's digital services tax, a 3% levy on foreign tech companies' revenue from Canadian users, potentially escalating trade tensions.
U.S. Targets Canada's Digital Services Tax
The U.S. administration, under President Trump, is targeting Canada's digital services tax, a 3% levy on foreign tech companies' revenue from Canadian users, potentially escalating trade tensions.
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36% Bias Score
Former Amazon Executive Appointed to Lead UK Competition Watchdog
The UK government appointed Doug Gurr, a former Amazon executive, as interim chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), sparking criticism due to the CMA's upcoming investigations into tech companies like Google; the appointment comes amid concerns about the influence of large tech firms.
Former Amazon Executive Appointed to Lead UK Competition Watchdog
The UK government appointed Doug Gurr, a former Amazon executive, as interim chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), sparking criticism due to the CMA's upcoming investigations into tech companies like Google; the appointment comes amid concerns about the influence of large tech firms.
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56% Bias Score
Trump Delays TikTok Ban Enforcement, Creating Legal Uncertainty
President Trump issued an executive order delaying enforcement of a federal ban on TikTok, allowing the app to remain available to its 170 million US users despite a law requiring its tech partners to stop supporting it or face fines of up to $5,000 per user.
Trump Delays TikTok Ban Enforcement, Creating Legal Uncertainty
President Trump issued an executive order delaying enforcement of a federal ban on TikTok, allowing the app to remain available to its 170 million US users despite a law requiring its tech partners to stop supporting it or face fines of up to $5,000 per user.
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40% Bias Score