Politics
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Facebook Banned Venezuelan President Over Coronavirus Misinformation
Facebook made this decision due to the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 by Nicholas Maduro. The politician advertised "miracle drugs" on Facebook, which are supposedly capable of curing coronavirus. This statement was not supported by doctors.
Facebook and Instagram Notifications Will Show the Presidential Election Result
Facebook and Instagram notifications will run across the top of both platforms, and labels on Trump and Biden's posts will include the projected winner's name.
US Election 2020 Results: The Presidential Race Between Trump and Biden Continues
It is still unclear who won the presidency. The race for the White House head between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden continues.
TikTok Launched an in-App US Election Guide to Fight Misinformation
The guide will provide users with useful resources and materials on media literacy, voting, and candidates in an effort to stop the spread of misinformation during the elections period.
Facebook Will Pay Users to Deactivate Their Accounts Before the Election
As part of the research experiment, Facebook will pay some of its users to stop using the company’s apps for a while before the upcoming Election Day in the USA.
The U.S. Congress Is Worried About Facebook's Giphy Acquisition
Facebook recently announced the purchase of Giphy animated image service. U.S. Congress opposed the deal, saying Facebook cannot buy other companies while the antitrust investigation is underway.
Donald Trump Extended Sanctions Against Huawei Until May 2021
U.S. President Donald Trump has extended an order that prohibits U.S. companies from using telecommunications equipment manufactured by companies that pose a threat to U.S national security.