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India introduces new rules to regulate online content
Read full article: India introduces new rules to regulate online contentIndia's Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, addresses a press conference in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. India on Thursday rolled out new regulations for social media companies and digital streaming websites to make them more accountable for the online content shared on their platforms, giving the government more power to police it. The Information Technology Ministry said the new regulations would require social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to swiftly erase content authorities deem unlawful. The new rules also require social media platforms to appoint what the government calls chief compliance and grievance officers to handle complaints from law enforcement agencies. Twitter’s actions appeared to irk Modi’s government, which over the years has sought to tighten its grip over social media, particularly Twitter and Facebook.
Spreading love, not hate: Community rallies behind twins who received vile letter
Read full article: Spreading love, not hate: Community rallies behind twins who received vile letterSpreading love, not hate: Community rallies behind twins who received vile letterPublished: October 9, 2020, 9:26 pmHundreds of people drove by the house of twin sisters, showing their support for the high school graduates who had received an anonymous letter in the mail.
Serving up hope with lemonade 'for all shades'
Read full article: Serving up hope with lemonade 'for all shades'Serving up hope with lemonade 'for all shades'Published: July 17, 2020, 8:20 pmAt a neighborhood lemonade stand, these kids are sending a new message offering their lemonade "for all shades."
Emergency surgery saves dog’s life after it eats fork, Cleveland family says
Read full article: Emergency surgery saves dog’s life after it eats fork, Cleveland family saysCLEVELAND, Texas – A dog that ingested a metal fork is expected to survive after emergency surgery, according to the dog’s owners. She says she knew she had a problem immediately, but she could not find a clinic that was cheap enough. Finally, she said she came across the Big Thicket Veterinary Clinic, outside of Cleveland, Texas. We have a fund that could help here.”The veterinarian performed emergency surgery and extracted the fork. To help further defray the cost of Chemo’s treatment, donations can be sent to the Big Thicket Veterinary Clinic.