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US regulator threatens Facebook over privacy violations
US regulator threatens Facebook over privacy violations
by  AFP

The top US data privacy regulator on Wednesday accused Facebook-owner Meta of violating its commitments on data privacy and threatened to sanction it heavily if it didn't comply. The FTC is also threatening to ban Meta from making money off of children's data.

US posts $10 mn reward for alleged Russian cybercriminal
US posts $10 mn reward for alleged Russian cybercriminal
by  AFP

The United States offered a reward of up to $10 million on Wednesday for a Russian national accused of running a stolen credit card operation. The State Department and Secret Service said a reward of up to $10 million had been offered for information leading to the arrest and capture of Kulkov, who lives in Russia.

US pick Ajay Banga confirmed as new World Bank president
US pick Ajay Banga confirmed as new World Bank president
by  AFP

The World Bank confirmed Wednesday that Ajay Banga will be its next president, handing him the reins at a pivotal time as it looks to reshape its role to better address climate change. - Climate concerns - Banga will enter his new role at a difficult time for the world economy, with slowing global growth and high interest rates in many major economies.

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