Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) The US Federal Trade Commission has cautioned Apple that its Apple News service could face action under federal law amid allegations that it suppresses or promotes news articles for political reasons, raising fresh questions in Washington over Big Tech’s handling of online content. In a formal letter to Apple Chief Executive Officer Timothy Cook, FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson wrote to inform the company of its obligations under the FTC Act regarding the curation of …
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Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) US Senate Republicans and Democrats traded sharp accusations on tariffs, Iran, and a possible government shutdown, laying bare deep divisions a day after President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Talking to reporters after a closed policy luncheon on Wednesday (local time), Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Republicans were focused on “securing the border”, “providing monumental historic tax relief to the American people”, and “making sure th…
Washington, Feb 24 (IANS) The US on Tuesday signalled a sharp escalation in export control enforcement, warning that companies and individuals violating dual-use technology restrictions would face tougher penalties and increased scrutiny. Testifying before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs’ South and Central Asia Subcommittee, David Peters, Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement at the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), said the risks to American technology had “never been highe…
New York, Feb 24 (IANS) A “bomb cyclone” walloped the US Northeast dumping more than 90 centimeters of snow whipped by 135-kilomtre winds in some areas, cutting off power to nearly half-a-million and canceling about 11,000 flights. As the storm raged Sunday night into Monday along a 600-kilometre swath of coastal states from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts, governors or local authorities declared states of emergency banning all but essential vehicles on the roads, while emergency crews struggled…
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) A 21-year-old North Carolina man carrying a shotgun and a fuel can was shot and killed by US Secret Service agents after breaching the security perimeter of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, according to US media reports.The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said that it is “dedicating all necessary resources” to the probe.The man was identified as Austin Tucker Martin of Cameron, North Carolina.According to Fox News, the incident occurred…
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has sought to calm global nerves after the Supreme Court struck down a key plank of President Donald Trump’s tariff regime, telling allies and trading partners that existing agreements remain safe and that Washington’s trade policy “hasn’t changed” despite a shift in legal tools. In an interview to a top US television channel on Sunday, Greer signalled that while the Trump administration is pivoting from emergency powers to other…
Washington, Feb 23 (IANS) US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the Trump administration has “very durable tools” to keep its tariff-driven trade strategy intact after the Supreme Court struck down most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, insisting the White House is now focused on “continuity” as it shifts to other legal authorities and investigations. In an interview to a top US media portal on Sunday, Greer said the Trump administration had prepared “backup plans” in case the …
Mumbai, Feb 21 (IANS) The Indian equity benchmarks posted mild gains on a weekly basis, despite several sessions of sharp declines in the IT index.Nifty added 0.39 per cent during the week and added 0.46 per cent on the last trading day to settle at 25,571. At Friday’s close, Sensex was up 316 points or 0.38 per cent at 82,814. It advanced 0.38 per cent during the week.Sectoral performance remained mixed during the week, with all major indices ending in the red. Nifty media was the worst perfo…
New York, Feb 21 (IANS) US business groups, advocacy organisations and lawmakers welcomed a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, calling the decision a reaffirmation of congressional authority and a relief for businesses.In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court determined that the executive branch exceeded its authority by invoking emergency powers to levy import taxes on most trading partners, declaring many of the previous year’s…
Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) Countries that struck trade deals with President Donald Trump — including India, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Japan — will temporarily face a uniform 10 per cent tariff following the Supreme Court’s decision restricting the administration’s use of emergency tariff powers under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA), the White House said“SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) ruled that the President cannot impose tariffs us…