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Published on January 31, 2024

The CEOs of TikTok, Meta, X, and SnapChat on Wednesday testified in Congress over child exploitation. Senators from both parties expressed concern that social media platforms aren’t doing enough to keep kids safe. The White House named the Iran proxy group responsible for the drone attack that killed three U-S troops in Jordan. They said it was the Islamic Resistance in Iraq. The federal reserve decided to hold interest rates steady for the fourth time in a row. The agency indicated that they need more ‘confidence’ on inflation before they can start cutting rates. A federal judge dismissed Disney’s lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The judge said Disney lacked legal standing to sue, and the company suggested it will appeal....

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Jan. 6 Defendant Sentenced to 24 Months’ Probation With 30 Days Home Detention

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