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Twenty-six words tucked into a 1996 law overhauling telecommunications have allowed companies like Facebook, Twitter and Google to grow into the giants they are today.

As Trump Targets Twitter's Legal Shield, Experts Have A Warning

Consensus is growing in Washington to repeal the decades-old law that protects tech platforms from lawsuits. Experts fear unintended consequences.

Students celebrate their graduation from Howard University at the end of the 148th Commencement ceremony, at the Upper Quandrangle on campus, on May 7, 2016. Washington, D.C. photojournalist and professor Cheriss May spoke about her photography on The Black Shutter Podcast.

Black Photographers Speak From Behind 'The Black Shutter'

The Black Shutter Podcast serves as a platform for Black photographers to share their stories, struggles and achievements.

The Europol headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands, as seen in 2016. Europol announced Monday that over 26,000 items related to terrorist propaganda were removed from the internet.

Islamic State 'Not Present On The Internet Anymore' Following European Operation

European Union authorities said they worked with popular online services - such as Google and Twitter - to remove videos, social media accounts and communication channels used by the Islamic State.

Former Google engineer Anthony Levandowski, was charged Tuesday with stealing closely guarded secrets before he signed on with Uber, which was scrambling to catch up in the high-stakes race to build robotic vehicles.

Former Uber Engineer Charged With 33 Counts Of Trade-Secret Theft

Anthony Levandowski could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted of stealing thousands of files on Google's self-driving car project. After leaving Google, he went to work for its rival, Uber.

People attend a rally in support of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Saint Petersburg on Saturday.

Social Media Fueled Russian Protests Despite Government Attempts To Censor

Tens of thousands took to the streets across Russia, sharing photos and videos on social media faster than they could be removed, urging others to join.

Apple's new COVID-19 app and website provides the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Apple's New Tool Lets You Screen Yourself For COVID-19

A new COVID-19 website and app will then offer recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on what to do next.

Ifeoma Ozoma is the Founder and Principal of Earthseed.

'It Really Is A Gag Order': California May Limit Nondisclosure Agreements

Former Pinterest employee Ifeoma Ozoma risked a lawsuit when she made public her allegations of workplace discrimination and harassment. She hopes California will ban contracts like the one she had.

A statement from former President Donald Trump is seen in front of his Facebook page background. Facebook was justified in its decision to suspend Trump after the Jan. 6 insurrection, the company's Oversight Board said Wednesday.

Why Facebook's Decision On Trump Could Be 'Make Or Break' For His Political Future

Facebook's Oversight Board sent the decision of whether to let the former president back on the platform back to the company itself, and it's a critical one for Trump's political future.

The Biden administration signaled on Wednesday that it is putting on hold former President Trump's attempted ban of popular video-sharing app TikTok.

Biden Administration Pauses Trump's TikTok Ban, Backs Off Pressure To Sell App

TikTok will still undergo a national security review by federal officials, but any outright ban, or pressure to sell to an American company, will not be a priority of the Biden White House.

Facebook indefinitely suspended then-President Donald Trump's accounts in January after a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.

Facebook Ban On Donald Trump Will Hold, Social Network's Oversight Board Rules

While the panel upheld Facebook's suspension of the former president, it said the company's indefinite ban was wrong and gave Facebook six months to either ban Trump permanently or reinstate him.

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