Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $25B for deceiving users about privacy on Facebook
The ruling follows a September decision in which jurors found Meta responsible for over 43 million violations of state consumer protection laws.
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Celebrating Puerto Rican activist Pedro Albizu Campos' Vermont connection
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In Europe, budget airlines thrive. Why not the US?
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Two customers have filed lawsuits against Chicago food delivery companies, accusing them of collecting biometric data without consent.
Resale site removes listings for stolen French goods amid protests
The second-hand online marketplace, Vinted, has removed listings of stolenFrench goods and stepped up checks on “suspicious” adverts, as the country’s authorities seek to prevent goods stolen during riots from being sold online.
Vermont's Hula campus supports startups and aviation innovation
Burlington's Hula campus is fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, with events like the Vermont Tech Jam connecting local talent and businesses.
Protest over diesel costs tanks Italy's buffalo mozzarella output
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Trump backs Vivek Ramaswamy on controversial ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother
President Donald Trump said Thursday that Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, should keep running a controversial ad.
Looking for the cheapest holiday flights? Here's when to book, according to Google Flights data
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Sen. Susan Collins calls for removal of radio ad attacking Democrat Troy Jackson as a 'creep'
Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins has distanced herself from a radio ad targeting Democratic opponent Troy Jackson and called for it to be removed.
'The Simpsons' resurrects Apu after nearly a decade of silence
On Sunday, "The Simpsons" surprised viewers by bringing back a familiar character who had not been heard from in years.
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