THE AMERICA ONE NEWS
Feb 22, 2025 |
0
| Remer,MNSponsor: QWIKET AI
Sponsor: QWIKET AI
Sponsor: QWIKET AI: Sports Knowledge
Sponsor: QWIKET AI: Interactive Sports Knowledge.
Sponsor: QWIKET AI: Interactive Sports Knowledge and Reasoning Support.
topic
America One News
14 Nov 2024
#politics
Le Monde: French court orders Google to halt news search results scheme
A Paris court has ordered Google to stop a project that would allegedly suppress certain media articles in search results. The SEPM union, representing French magazine staff, sought the injunction, claiming Google planned to test this scheme amid ongoing negotiations over media rights.
Google described the initiative as a limited experiment to assess the impact of European publishers' content on user experience. The court warned Google and its affiliates of fines if they proceed with the testing. SEPM welcomed the ruling, emphasizing the protection of French press interests.
Le Monde: Trump marks returns to Washington with polite White House visit and controversial nominations
Joe Biden and Donald Trump met in the Oval Office for a cordial discussion about a smooth transition of power, highlighting a moment of political decorum despite past tensions. Trump expressed appreciation for the meeting, while Biden emphasized moving forward.
Following their meeting, Trump announced Tulsi Gabbard as his nominee for director of national intelligence. Gabbard, a former Democrat known for her critical stance on U.S. foreign policy, has been associated with isolationist views and has previously questioned U.S. military interventions.
Fox News: Leave the oil to me: Trump vows to unleash US energy, undo key Biden rules in 2nd term
President-elect Donald Trump is focusing his 2024 campaign on restoring U.S. energy dominance by increasing oil and gas production, expanding fracking, and lifting restrictions on liquefied natural gas exports. He criticizes the Biden administration's energy policies, claiming they have harmed American jobs and industry.
Trump aims to undo the Inflation Reduction Act and its climate initiatives, though the feasibility of completely reversing it remains uncertain. Industry groups are pushing for policy changes to support traditional energy sectors, while concerns about potential tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles could impact consumers and provoke trade tensions.
#society
GB News: Schoolgirl 'given DETENTION for wearing a poppy' as mother left furious with 'ridiculous' school decision
A mother is outraged after her daughter received detention for wearing a Royal British Legion poppy pin on Remembrance Day. The school claimed concerns that poppy pins could be used as weapons, which the mother deemed "ridiculous." She has contacted the Royal British Legion regarding the incident.
The mother asserts that her daughter should not be punished for honoring those who served in the military. Other parents have reported similar issues at different schools, with some citing safety concerns or potential offense as reasons for banning poppy pins.
Fox News: Arizona firefighters remove boa constrictor from pickup truck: 'Unusual call'
Firefighters in Scottsdale, Arizona, responded to a call about a boa constrictor found under a pickup truck. The snake was safely removed without major injuries and turned over to the Arizona Herpetological Society.
Experts believe the boa may have been a pet, and if the owner doesn't claim it, the snake will reside at a sanctuary.
GB News: Labour pledges to close ‘two tier’ electric vehicle charging gap to improve uptake
Labour is addressing the significant pricing gap for electric vehicle (EV) charging, where public rates are up to ten times higher than home charging costs. This disparity is a major barrier to EV adoption, particularly for urban residents and those without private driveways.
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh acknowledged the issue, emphasizing the need for transparency in pricing and equitable access to charging infrastructure. The government is working on initiatives to improve public charging availability, especially for those reliant on public networks.
GB News: Police blasted for 'authoritarian' Allison Pearson investigation over social media post
Essex Police are investigating journalist Allison Pearson for a social media post from 2023, which has sparked concerns over free speech and "thought control." Pearson described the police visit as a "mad overreaction" and criticized the investigation as indicative of a broader authoritarian trend.
Fraser Myers of Spiked condemned the police's actions as "dangerous," suggesting they reflect an Orwellian and Kafkaesque approach to policing. He argued that the investigation could have a chilling effect on public discourse, as it may deter individuals from expressing their views freely.