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Threads Isn’t Showing Search Results for ‘COVID,’ ‘Vaccines,’ or Other Sensitive Topics
Meta is intentionally limiting search results on Threads for keywords related to the COVID-19 virus and a variety of other potentially controversial topics. In a statement sent to Gizmodo, a spokesperson for the tech giant confirmed the “temporary” restrictions and said the social network’s newly released search function may not show results for keywords that…
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Biden Admin Re-Revises Trump’s Definition of ‘Habitat’
A little bit of legalese goes a long way. The Joe Biden administration striking a single sentence from the Trump-era definition of “habitat” allows the federal government to broadly protect endangered species in any habitat where they could potentially reside.
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U.S. Surpasses 1 Million Dead From COVID-19 as Number of New Cases Climbs
The U.S. has surpassed 1 million deaths from COVID-19, the worst death toll in the world, according to a tally from NBC News. The grim milestone comes as U.S. COVID-19 cases have started to climb in recent days and high-profile figures test positive, like Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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What to Know About the EPA Supreme Court Case That Could Give Polluters Free Rein
The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments for a case that could weaken the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate air pollution. Depending on how the court decides the case of West Virginia v. EPA, the EPA could lose some of its regulatory powers, including regulating greenhouse gas emissions. If that happens, it could…