Florida imposes hefty fines on tech giants if they ban political figures

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4 years ago

May 25, 2021

Florida has passed a nation-first bill that will fine tech companies for removing politicians from their platforms.

Coming into effect on July 1, the new regulations state that social media platforms may only suspend user accounts for up to two weeks – or face fines of over $200,000 per day.

“Protection against the Silicon Valley elites.”
Florida, under Gov. DeSantis, became the first state to impose fines on social media companies that permanently bar political candidates.
The law is a response to Facebook’s and Twitter’s bans of Trump.https://t.co/Dsgqi0WLw0
— Cliff Levy (@cliffordlevy) May 24, 2021

Florida’s Governor has become increasingly vocal about big tech companies and their moves to “silence” certain conservative voices.

It follows former US President Donald Trump having his Facebook ban upheld by the tech company’s oversight board a few weeks ago.

It’s expected that the new laws will face legal challenges in the coming months, with lobbying group NetChoic already voicing strong opposition.

Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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20 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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