The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.A mock front page that the Boston Globe newspaper published as commentary in early 2016 rejected then-candidate Donald Trump's presidential campaign in the most unorthodox of ways.The front page, , featured fictional stories that painted a bleak picture of what the US might become under the Trump administration.That editorial is proving to be eerily similar to events that are actually happening in the present day.Fictional front page: "DEPORTATIONS TO...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.A mock front page that the Boston Globe newspaper published as commentary in early 2016 rejected then-candidate Donald Trump's presidential campaign in the most unorthodox of ways.The front page, , featured fictional stories that painted a bleak picture of what the US might become under the Trump administration.That editorial is proving to be eerily similar to events that are actually happening in the present day.Fictional front page: "DEPORTATIONS TO...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.German Chancellor Angela Merkel has turned down President Donald Trump's invitation to the G7 Summit next month, reported. "The federal chancellor thanks President Trump for his invitation to the G7 summit at the end of June in Washington. As of today, considering the overall pandemic situation, she cannot agree to her personal participation, to a journey to Washington," the report quoted German government spokesman Steffen Seibert as saying.According to ,...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.German Chancellor Angela Merkel has turned down President Donald Trump's invitation to the G7 Summit next month, reported. "The federal chancellor thanks President Trump for his invitation to the G7 summit at the end of June in Washington. As of today, considering the overall pandemic situation, she cannot agree to her personal participation, to a journey to Washington," the report quoted German government spokesman Steffen Seibert as saying.According to ,...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Students defrauded by for-profit colleges will have a much harder time obtaining debt relief thanks to a veto issued by US President Donald Trump on Friday.Last year, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos issued new rules designed to limit the ability of students  — lured into debt by false claims from private universities about high-paying careers that would come with a degree — to have their federal student loans cancelled. In particular, DeVos imposed a...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Students defrauded by for-profit colleges will have a much harder time obtaining debt relief thanks to a veto issued by US President Donald Trump on Friday.Last year, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos issued new rules designed to limit the ability of students  — lured into debt by false claims from private universities about high-paying careers that would come with a degree — to have their federal student loans cancelled. In particular, DeVos imposed a...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The House of Representatives abandoned a plan to pass a reauthorization of the Patriot Act Thursday after President Donald Trump that he would veto the bill if it passes.The bill, which faced mounting opposition from privacy advocates and civil liberties groups, lost needed support from Republicans after Trump's tweet. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said in a statement that most of the changed their minds after Trump's tweet."The two-thirds of the House...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The House of Representatives abandoned a plan to pass a reauthorization of the Patriot Act Thursday after President Donald Trump that he would veto the bill if it passes.The bill, which faced mounting opposition from privacy advocates and civil liberties groups, lost needed support from Republicans after Trump's tweet. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said in a statement that most of the changed their minds after Trump's tweet."The two-thirds of the House...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Incoming national security adviser Michael Flynn told Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak in December 2016 not to allow the Obama administration to "box" the incoming Trump administration in, newly released transcripts show.During a conversation with Kislyak on December 29, 2016, Flynn said to Kislyak: "Do not, do not uh, allow this administration to box us in, right now, okay?"His request came after the Obama administration levied harsh new sanctions against...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Incoming national security adviser Michael Flynn told Russian ambassador Sergey Kislyak in December 2016 not to allow the Obama administration to "box" the incoming Trump administration in, newly released transcripts show.During a conversation with Kislyak on December 29, 2016, Flynn said to Kislyak: "Do not, do not uh, allow this administration to box us in, right now, okay?"His request came after the Obama administration levied harsh new sanctions against...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.On May 25, a 46-year-old black man named George Floyd was killed by a white police officer in Minneapolis. A was widely circulated, which captures Floyd pleading for his life before becoming unresponsive. "Please, please, please, I can't breathe," he says in the video. "Don't kill me."Floyd died later that evening in medical care.His death has sparked protests across the United States, particularly in Minneapolis where Floyd died. Those protests have become...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.On May 25, a 46-year-old black man named George Floyd was killed by a white police officer in Minneapolis. A was widely circulated, which captures Floyd pleading for his life before becoming unresponsive. "Please, please, please, I can't breathe," he says in the video. "Don't kill me."Floyd died later that evening in medical care.His death has sparked protests across the United States, particularly in Minneapolis where Floyd died. Those protests have become...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.is part of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, and its advocates have called it It includes a variety of guidelines for regulation of "interactive computer services," which, today, includes social-media companies like Twitter and Facebook. The section, which has been described as says that "no provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.is part of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, and its advocates have called it It includes a variety of guidelines for regulation of "interactive computer services," which, today, includes social-media companies like Twitter and Facebook. The section, which has been described as says that "no provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.There's an ongoing spat between Twitter and Facebook right now over whether social media platforms should fact-check politicians, after Twitter slapped warning and fact-check labels on President Trump's recent tweets.The latest salvo is from Twitter's former CEO Dick Costolo, who pitched in to criticize Facebook.That's after CEO Mark Zuckerberg went on Fox News to say his company wouldn't fact-check President Trump in the same way as Twitter.Zuckerberg went...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.There's an ongoing spat between Twitter and Facebook right now over whether social media platforms should fact-check politicians, after Twitter slapped warning and fact-check labels on President Trump's recent tweets.The latest salvo is from Twitter's former CEO Dick Costolo, who pitched in to criticize Facebook.That's after CEO Mark Zuckerberg went on Fox News to say his company wouldn't fact-check President Trump in the same way as Twitter.Zuckerberg went...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.A couple of satirical websites are putting Facebook's stance that it shouldn't be the "arbiter of truth" to the test. and , both satirical websites based in Australia, shared parody stories on Facebook with headlines that are filled with false claims about Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The Shovel's headline incorrectly said the Facebook CEO had died, while The Chaser's headline falsely called Zuckerberg a "child molester."The fictional headlines serve as a...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.A couple of satirical websites are putting Facebook's stance that it shouldn't be the "arbiter of truth" to the test. and , both satirical websites based in Australia, shared parody stories on Facebook with headlines that are filled with false claims about Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The Shovel's headline incorrectly said the Facebook CEO had died, while The Chaser's headline falsely called Zuckerberg a "child molester."The fictional headlines serve as a...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump's is already getting feedback from the Federal Communications Commission, with commissioners split along party lines over the proposal.The , signed Thursday afternoon, targets Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a foundational internet law that prevents websites from being held liable for users' posts on their platforms as long as they make an effort to remove illegal posts. Trump's executive order asks the FCC to examine...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump's is already getting feedback from the Federal Communications Commission, with commissioners split along party lines over the proposal.The , signed Thursday afternoon, targets Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a foundational internet law that prevents websites from being held liable for users' posts on their platforms as long as they make an effort to remove illegal posts. Trump's executive order asks the FCC to examine...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump shared a tweet on Thursday that argued the mandated use of face masks to control the spread of the coronavirus represents a "culture of silence, slavery, and social death."The argument against masks was made by a right-wing columnist in The Federalist, a conservative online publication, and claimed that mandating the safety measure is "anti-American" and signals "indefinite government expansion.""Mandatory masks are a critical...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump shared a tweet on Thursday that argued the mandated use of face masks to control the spread of the coronavirus represents a "culture of silence, slavery, and social death."The argument against masks was made by a right-wing columnist in The Federalist, a conservative online publication, and claimed that mandating the safety measure is "anti-American" and signals "indefinite government expansion.""Mandatory masks are a critical...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump struck a forceful tone this week when he threatened to "strongly regulate" or entirely shut down social-media companies for what he perceived as an anti-conservative bias.But legal experts say he has "absolutely no legal authority" to carry out his threats.The president's early-morning tantrum was catalyzed by Twitter's decision on Tuesday to to two of his tweets, in which he alleged mail-in voting in California would be "substantially...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump struck a forceful tone this week when he threatened to "strongly regulate" or entirely shut down social-media companies for what he perceived as an anti-conservative bias.But legal experts say he has "absolutely no legal authority" to carry out his threats.The president's early-morning tantrum was catalyzed by Twitter's decision on Tuesday to to two of his tweets, in which he alleged mail-in voting in California would be "substantially...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The UK has recorded the highest coronavirus death rate in the world, according to new analysis, which indicated that Boris Johnson's decision to lock down the country at a relatively late stage of the pandemic may have significantly influenced the number of Covid-19 deaths in the UK.The UK has registered 59,537 more deaths than usual since mid-March, which represents a death rate of 891 people per million. Analysis found that the figures mean the UK has a...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The UK has recorded the highest coronavirus death rate in the world, according to new analysis, which indicated that Boris Johnson's decision to lock down the country at a relatively late stage of the pandemic may have significantly influenced the number of Covid-19 deaths in the UK.The UK has registered 59,537 more deaths than usual since mid-March, which represents a death rate of 891 people per million. Analysis found that the figures mean the UK has a...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The US mission to the UN accused China of "exploiting COVID-19" to distract from abuses in Hong Kong as tensions boil over China's move to . The new draft proposal, which will likely target secession, subversion, and foreign interference in Hong Kong, is expected to be passed at China's National People's Congress on Thursday.In a on Wednesday, the US called out China's aggressive actions as a matter of global security and called for a virtual meeting of the...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The US mission to the UN accused China of "exploiting COVID-19" to distract from abuses in Hong Kong as tensions boil over China's move to . The new draft proposal, which will likely target secession, subversion, and foreign interference in Hong Kong, is expected to be passed at China's National People's Congress on Thursday.In a on Wednesday, the US called out China's aggressive actions as a matter of global security and called for a virtual meeting of the...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Hello, everyone! Welcome to the next edition of Insider Today. Please . It's an all-David Plotz day today — enjoy! Henry Blodget slept in and awoke to find that Plotz had it covered. To view this on our site, .Trump wants to pull out of Afghanistan early. He's right.You will no doubt be shocked — shocked — to hear that the situation in Afghanistan is a mess.Under the peace agreement signed in February, the US will withdraw all its forces from Afghanistan by...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Hello, everyone! Welcome to the next edition of Insider Today. Please . It's an all-David Plotz day today — enjoy! Henry Blodget slept in and awoke to find that Plotz had it covered. To view this on our site, .Trump wants to pull out of Afghanistan early. He's right.You will no doubt be shocked — shocked — to hear that the situation in Afghanistan is a mess.Under the peace agreement signed in February, the US will withdraw all its forces from Afghanistan by...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Update: SpaceX scrubbed Wednesday's launch due to . The next launch attempt is on Saturday at 3:22 p.m. ET.The ways NASA's astronaut office picks a crew from the members of its esteemed corps is something of a mystery.But with the space agency's of Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to fly SpaceX's now imminent rocket launch of its new , the process seems obvious in hindsight.Each man graduated from the same crop of in 2000. Each is an engineer and flew military...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Update: SpaceX scrubbed Wednesday's launch due to . The next launch attempt is on Saturday at 3:22 p.m. ET.The ways NASA's astronaut office picks a crew from the members of its esteemed corps is something of a mystery.But with the space agency's of Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to fly SpaceX's now imminent rocket launch of its new , the process seems obvious in hindsight.Each man graduated from the same crop of in 2000. Each is an engineer and flew military...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The highly anticipated isn't set to go into production until late 2021, but in the meantime, artists have been reimagining the electric truck in different and creative ways.Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed the highly anticipated truck in November, saying the Cybertruck could be "completely adaptable for your needs."In line with this adaptability, Tesla also teased its own rendering of the " with a pull-out kitchen and pop-top roof, a .Now, artists and designers...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The highly anticipated isn't set to go into production until late 2021, but in the meantime, artists have been reimagining the electric truck in different and creative ways.Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed the highly anticipated truck in November, saying the Cybertruck could be "completely adaptable for your needs."In line with this adaptability, Tesla also teased its own rendering of the " with a pull-out kitchen and pop-top roof, a .Now, artists and designers...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The British public is quickly turning on Boris Johnson as the UK prime minister refuses to sack chief adviser Dominic Cummings for breaking the coronavirus lockdown during a 260-mile trip from London to Durham. found that Johnson's Conservative party's lead over Keir Starmer's Labour Party fell by 9% from 15% to 6% in the space of a single week.This is the sharpest fall in support for Conservatives since the party was led by David Cameron a decade ago in...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The British public is quickly turning on Boris Johnson as the UK prime minister refuses to sack chief adviser Dominic Cummings for breaking the coronavirus lockdown during a 260-mile trip from London to Durham. found that Johnson's Conservative party's lead over Keir Starmer's Labour Party fell by 9% from 15% to 6% in the space of a single week.This is the sharpest fall in support for Conservatives since the party was led by David Cameron a decade ago in...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump has threatened to close down social-media platforms that he argues censor conservative voices after Twitter on Tuesday tagged some of his messages with a fact-check warning."Republicans feel that Social Media Platforms totally silence conservatives voices," Trump tweeted Wednesday. "We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen. We saw what they attempted to do, and failed, in 2016."—Donald J....…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump has threatened to close down social-media platforms that he argues censor conservative voices after Twitter on Tuesday tagged some of his messages with a fact-check warning."Republicans feel that Social Media Platforms totally silence conservatives voices," Trump tweeted Wednesday. "We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen. We saw what they attempted to do, and failed, in 2016."—Donald J....WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The Monterey County District Attorney's Office announced that it is investigating if Joe Biden accuser Tara Reade misrepresented her credentials as an expert witness, reported Tuesday.The DA investigation comes after  became concerned that Reade, then known as Alexandra McCabe, "misrepresented her educational credentials in court," reported.Reade served as an expert witness in domestic violence cases in Monterey County, California, for a decade, describing...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.The Monterey County District Attorney's Office announced that it is investigating if Joe Biden accuser Tara Reade misrepresented her credentials as an expert witness, reported Tuesday.The DA investigation comes after  became concerned that Reade, then known as Alexandra McCabe, "misrepresented her educational credentials in court," reported.Reade served as an expert witness in domestic violence cases in Monterey County, California, for a decade, describing...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Chinese state media has reported that in under two weeks, the city of Wuhan has collected more than and tested residents for the novel coronavirus in a sweeping new citywide initiative.On May 11, the city announced plans for a meant to give all 11 million residents of Wuhan a free diagnostic test. The campaign came after six new cases signified the end of a monthlong streak of no new reported infections.The city ended its on April 8 and had since returned to...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.Chinese state media has reported that in under two weeks, the city of Wuhan has collected more than and tested residents for the novel coronavirus in a sweeping new citywide initiative.On May 11, the city announced plans for a meant to give all 11 million residents of Wuhan a free diagnostic test. The campaign came after six new cases signified the end of a monthlong streak of no new reported infections.The city ended its on April 8 and had since returned to...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.There's a meme that appears now and then on Facebook and other social media: "Those who don't study history are doomed to repeat it. Yet those who do study history are doomed to stand by helplessly while everyone else repeats it."That's funny. What's not is that the Trump administration and its coterie of China-bashers, led by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and aided by Arkansas Republican Senator Tom Cotton, have recently been dusting off the...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.There's a meme that appears now and then on Facebook and other social media: "Those who don't study history are doomed to repeat it. Yet those who do study history are doomed to stand by helplessly while everyone else repeats it."That's funny. What's not is that the Trump administration and its coterie of China-bashers, led by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and aided by Arkansas Republican Senator Tom Cotton, have recently been dusting off the...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Twitter of "interfering" in the 2020 election after it fact-checked two of his tweets pushing conspiracies about voting by mail.". is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election," Trump tweeted. "They are saying my statement on Mail-In Ballots, which will lead to massive corruption and fraud, is incorrect, based on fact-checking by Fake News CNN and the Amazon Washington Post ... Twitter is completely stifling...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Twitter of "interfering" in the 2020 election after it fact-checked two of his tweets pushing conspiracies about voting by mail.". is now interfering in the 2020 Presidential Election," Trump tweeted. "They are saying my statement on Mail-In Ballots, which will lead to massive corruption and fraud, is incorrect, based on fact-checking by Fake News CNN and the Amazon Washington Post ... Twitter is completely stifling...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.YouTube has been deleting comments that contain two phrases that are directly tied to criticism of the Chinese government.Using the phrases "共匪" ("Communist Bandit") or "五毛" ("50 Cent Party") triggers comments to be automatically deleted, regardless of the words around them, in under 30 seconds. The former is a term that goes back decades, while that's used pejoratively to refer to people who are paid by the Chinese government to spread propaganda online.If...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.YouTube has been deleting comments that contain two phrases that are directly tied to criticism of the Chinese government.Using the phrases "共匪" ("Communist Bandit") or "五毛" ("50 Cent Party") triggers comments to be automatically deleted, regardless of the words around them, in under 30 seconds. The former is a term that goes back decades, while that's used pejoratively to refer to people who are paid by the Chinese government to spread propaganda online.If...WW…

The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.After dabbling with the antimalarial drug , President Donald Trump speculated about taking a new drug this week. "I don't use insulin," Trump said Tuesday during a White House event for senior citizens. "Should I be? Huh? I never thought about it. But I know a lot of people are very badly affected, right? Unbelievable."—Acyn Torabi (@Acyn) Trump's comments came as he veered from prepared remarks. After reading a line on the high cost of insulin, Trump asked...…The words "Business Insider".Two crossed lines that form an 'X'. It indicates a way to close an interaction, or dismiss a notification.After dabbling with the antimalarial drug , President Donald Trump speculated about taking a new drug this week. "I don't use insulin," Trump said Tuesday during a White House event for senior citizens. "Should I be? Huh? I never thought about it. But I know a lot of people are very badly affected, right? Unbelievable."—Acyn Torabi (@Acyn) Trump's comments came as he veered from prepared remarks. After reading a line on the high cost of insulin, Trump asked...WW…