Facebook will LIFT Australia news ban ‘in coming days’ after talks to amend law forcing tech giant to pay for content

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• newsbrig.com2 hour(s) ago
• Australian lawmakers push news law after Facebook concessions
• Australian lawmakers advanced a bill that effectively will force Google and Facebook to pay media companies for news content, clearing the last major hurdle for legislation that could set precedents for government policies worldwide. The bill, which was amended and green-lighted by Australia’s Senate, will return to its House of Representatives, where it is expected to pass as early as this week. Lawmakers introduced amendments to the so-called Media Bargaining Code after Facebook last week escalated a dispute over the new laws by blocking Australian users from...
• New York Post2 hour(s) ago
• Australian lawmakers push ahead with news law after Facebook concessions
• More On: facebook Facebook backs down on bullying in a win for journalism Facebook watchdogs beg Canadian town: Stop erecting sexy snowmen! Facebook agrees to lift Australian news ban after reaching deal on media law Canada, Australia stand up to Facebook-Google — more nations to join the fight Australian lawmakers advanced a bill that effectively will force Google and Facebook to pay media companies for news content, clearing the last major hurdle for legislation that could set precedents for government policies worldwide. The bill, which was amended and...
• the-sun.com3 hour(s) ago
• How many people were killed in the Boston construction accident?
• AN investigation is underway following a tragic construction accident in Boston on February 24, 2021. Cops arrived at the scene at around 8am after receiving reports that people had been hit by a vehicle. 1Scene of the Boston tragedyCredit: WBZ-TV How many people were killed in the Boston construction accident? Two workers were pronounced dead at the scene. “It’s a sad day,” Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said during a press conference. Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins said that there is not much information available, but we know that it’s a...
• the-sun.com3 hour(s) ago
• Boston construction accident: Two workers killed after being ‘hit by car’ at site
• A CONSTRUCTION accident has left two workers dead after allegedly being hit by a car this morning. Cops arrived at the scene at around 8am after receiving reports that people had been hit by a vehicle. 1The incident took place at a construction site on Wednesday morningCredit: WBZ TV The bodies of two workers were then found at the scene, and the pair were pronounced dead. “It’s a sad day,” Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said during todays press conference. Suffolk District Attorney Rachael Rollins will be leading an investigation into...
• breitbart.com4 hour(s) ago
• Australian Bill Forcing Google, Facebook to Pay Publishers Moves Forward with Minor Amendments
• A proposed bill in the Australian parliament that would require Facebook and Google to pay news outlets for content has cleared its final hurdle, and Facebook has agreed to restore access to news pages in the country after the government agreed to small changes to the legislation. The Wall Street Journal reports that Australian legislation that would require Facebook and Google to pay news publishers for access to their content has cleared its final .major parliamentary hurdle. Breitbart News recently reported that Simon Birmingham, Australia’s Minister for Finance, discussed the bill with Australian Broadcasting...
• the-sun.com7 hour(s) ago
• Reading and Leeds Festival to go ahead in August this summer after Covid lockdown lifts
• READING AND Leeds Festival will go ahead in August this summer after the coronavirus lockdown is lifted. The music festival will be happening this August bank holiday after Boris Johnson announced that all Covid rules will end after June 21. ???? Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates... 2Reading and Leeds Fest will be on this year The official Twitter account wrote this afternoon: Reading and Leeds 2021. Following the governments recent announcement, we cant wait to get back to the fields this summer. LETS GO! Most...
• msn.com12 hour(s) ago
• Australias buy now, pay later titans are reportedly days away from signing a new code of conduct, capping late fees and forcing credit checks on large transactions
• Victory for net neutrality law in California Senior Iraq MP target of international extortion bid Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images Market leaders in Australias buy now, pay later sector are set to follow a new, self-regulatory code of practice from Monday. Players like Afterpay and Zip will reportedly pledge to cap customer transactions at $2,000 and install limits on fees But consumer advocates argue the sector should face stricter oversight from Australias financial sector watchdogs. Visit Business Insider Australia’s homepage for...
• usnews.com16 hour(s) ago
• Australian Lawmakers Expected to Pass Amendments to Facebook, Google Law
• By Colin Packham CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australian lawmakers are expected to approve amendments to landmark legislation to force Alphabets Google and Facebook to pay media companies for news content, despite opposition from some minor political parties. The government introduced amendments to the so-called Media Bargaining Code after Facebook last week escalated a dispute over the new laws by blocking Australian users from sharing and viewing news content on its popular social media platform. Australias Senate began debating the amendments on Wednesday. The ruling conservative Liberal Party does not have a...
• newsmax.com16 hour(s) ago
• Trump Appeals Facebook Ban; Oversight Group to Decide
• Former President Donald Trump has filed an appeal concerning his Facebook banishment with an oversight board. The board, funded by Facebook, was set up to be independent, and consisted of 19 former politicians, journalists, and academics, per The Epoch Times. The group hears users appeals and renders decisions within 90 days. Former Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt, co-chair of the oversight board, told a United Kingdom TV network the board was looking into the appeal concerning Trumps Facebook and Instagram accounts. Its a very high-profile case, but that is exactly...
• cbslocal.com17 hour(s) ago
• Senate Eyes Making It Harder To Amend Constitution
• TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Continuing to look at ways to make it harder to amend the Florida Constitution, a Senate committee next week will take up a proposal that would require approval from two-thirds of voters for ballot measures to pass. The Senate Ethics and Elections Committee is slated Monday to consider the proposal (SJR 1238), filed by Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez, R-Doral. READ MORE: Vaccine Fraud Bill Getting Teed Up In House Currently, proposed constitutional amendments require approval from 60 percent of voters to pass. The Republican-controlled Legislature has taken...
• the-sun.com20 hour(s) ago
• Rape victims should be entitled to free lawyers to stop police probing into their personal lives
• RAPE victims should be entitled to free lawyers to stop coppers probing into their personal lives. The Victims Commissioner Dame Vera Baird has outlined the proposals in a landmark policy paper to protect victims of crime. PA:Press Association 2 Dame Vera Baird has outlined proposals for rape victims to be entitled to free lawyers to stop police probing into their personal lives She wants to see lawyers protect rape victims from having their private lives delved into by investigations. The paper also says courts should pay victims compensation immediately...
• the-sun.com20 hour(s) ago
• From record wins to DUIs and cheating scandals how Tiger Woods career gripped the world
• TIGER Woods’ rollercoaster career has gripped the world for nearly a quarter of a century. He shot to fame in 1997 when he won the Masters by a massive 12 strokes aged just 21. Getty 6 Tiger Woods, who is dating Erica Herman, has had a rollercoaster career He set 20 new Masters records in the tournament at Augusta despite only being a pro for a year. In 2000, his unstoppable run of form saw him land the US Open, the PGA Championship and the British Open. The following year,...
• New York Post21 hour(s) ago
• Facebook backs down on bullying in a win for journalism
• More On: facebook Facebook watchdogs beg Canadian town: Stop erecting sexy snowmen! Facebook agrees to lift Australian news ban after reaching deal on media law Canada, Australia stand up to Facebook-Google — more nations to join the fight Facebook exec ‘sorry’ for blocking emergency pages in sweeping news ban Facebook has backed down from its bullying, making a deal with the Australian government less than a week after it tried to intimidate it into dropping a bill to make tech giants pay for content that drives their traffic. It’s...
• FOX News21 hour(s) ago
• JOIN CPAC 2021 FROM HOME: How to watch streaming coverage, exclusive content on Fox Nation
• Former President Donald Trump will deliver his first public speech since leaving office at this weekends Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and Fox Nation is your ticket to all the weekends events. CLICK HERE TO LIVESTREAM CPAC 2021 ON FOX NATION Traditionally held outside of Washington, D.C., this years conference will kick off in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday and is expected to feature a strong lineup that includes several Fox News personalities. The 2021 event will be sponsored by the networks on-demand streaming service, Fox Nation, and will be available for live streaming...
• the-sun.com22 hour(s) ago
• Is Tiger Woods married?
• TIGER Woods, who was in a horrific car accident on February 23, has been married once. He suffered leg injuries and underwent surgery. 1Tiger WoodsCredit: AP:Associated Press Is Tiger Woods married? Tiger Woods was married to Elin Nordegren from 2004 to 2010, but a cheating scandal involving the golfer sank their relationship. Nordegren has most recently been linked to football player Jordan Cameron. Woods and Nordegren have two children together. Most read in CelebrityEX-WIFE PARADISE!Tiger Woods’ ex Elin Nordegren sells Florida home for $28.6 millionBreakingthis is himMandy Moore welcomes first...
• the-sun.com23 hour(s) ago
• What car was Tiger Woods driving when he crashed?
• GOLF icon Tiger Woods was caught up in a horrific car accident that caused his vehicle to roll over on February 23, 2021. Fans of the star have questions as to what prompted the collision, which has left Woods inflicted with multiple leg injuries. Follow our Tiger Woods live blog for all the latest news and stories... 1Tiger Woods What car was Tiger Woods driving when he crashed? Tiger was driving a Genesis GV80 at the time of his crash, a car being promoted by the golf tournament he was...
• ijr.org23 hour(s) ago
• Facebook’s Oversight Board Has Received Appeal From ‘User’ in Trump Ban Case
• Reuters February 23, 2021 0 Comments Facebook Inc’s oversight board has received a “user statement” for the case it is deciding about whether the social media company was right to indefinitely suspend former President Donald Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts, a board spokeswoman confirmed on Tuesday. Facebook handed the case to its independent board in January after it blocked Trump’s access to his accounts over concerns of further violent unrest following the storming of the U.S. Capitol by the former president’s supporters. The board’s process gave administrators of Trump’s...
• cbslocal.com23 hour(s) ago
• Mayor Lightfoot Says Forcing Out U.S. Attorney John Lausch Before Successor In Place Puts Our City At Risk
• CHICAGO (CBS) — Facing the prospect U.S. Attorney John Lausch could be forced to resign by the end of the month, Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday urged President Joe Biden to keep her longtime friend in place until the U.S. Senate confirms a successor, saying “it makes zero sense” for Lausch to be removed from office before then. Earlier this month, the Justice Department called on all U.S. Attorneys appointed by President Donald Trump to submit their resignations by Feb. 28. READ MORE: We Do Not Stick Strictly To Those...
• dailycaller.com24 hour(s) ago
• Grave Concerns: Teachers Unions Condemn Biden Administration Memo Forcing Standardized Tests
• National and state teachers unions strongly condemned the Biden administration’s decision to prohibit states from canceling standardized tests. State officials can delay and conduct standardized testing remotely, but cannot cancel the testing altogether, the Department of Education wrote in a letter Monday. In response, teachers unions lashed out, arguing that such testing would be unreliable and inequitable. “High stakes standardized tests administered during the global health crisis should not determine a student’s future, evaluate educators, or punish schools; nor should they come at the expense of precious learning time that...