Australia will require social media platforms to act to prevent online harm to users Australia plans to require social media platforms to act to prevent online harms to users such as bullying, predatory behavior and algorithms pushing destructive content, the government said Thursday. The Associated Press
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What a Trump presidency might mean for student loan forgiveness Several of President Biden's efforts at loan relief are in jeopardy, including a repayment plan with millions of borrowers waiting in limbo. Cory Turner
Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests. Susan Davis
'I was shocked': Lawmakers react to Gaetz pick to be Trump's attorney general Trump has picked Matt Gaetz as his attorney general and former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as his director of national intelligence, surprising many lawmakers who will have to confirm them. Lexie Schapitl