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Netflix reducing streaming quality to avoid internet overload

'We all have a joint responsibility to take steps to ensure the smooth functioning of the internet.'

On Mar 19, 2020 by Mikael Thalen

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How Europe’s Copyright Directive could change the future of the internet

The controversial Copyright Directive aims to protect creators.

On Sep 12, 2018 by Ellen Ioanes

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The E.U.’s new copyright law spells disaster for the internet (updated)

It could do a lot more than kill memes.

On Jun 21, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

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Amazon ordered to pay €250 million in back taxes

Nearly 75 percent of Amazon's profits weren't taxed.

On Oct 4, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

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This dude hilariously captures his own wonderment during trip to Europe

He could only utter one word.

On Sep 17, 2017 by Dahlia Dandashi

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Thieves board a moving truck, steal $590,000 worth of iPhones

Five suspected criminals are set to appear in front of an investigating judge.

On Aug 1, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

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Is Trump’s America-first policy putting Silicon Valley at risk?

Trump wants to put American first. But that could backfire on firms like Google and Intel.

On Jul 17, 2017 by Jonathan Keane

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State Department issues travel alert for Europe over terrorism risks

Are you planning a European vacation?

On May 2, 2017 by David Gilmour

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Sweden plans to compensate trans people forced into sterilization

Each could receive $26k in reparations.

On Mar 27, 2017 by Ana Valens

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Police launch manhunt for Berlin Christmas market terror suspect

The suspect is to be considered armed and dangerous.

On Dec 21, 2016 by David Gilmour

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Apple ordered to pay €13 billion in taxes to Ireland

Apple paid a corporate tax rate of 1 percent or less between 2003 and 2014.

On Aug 30, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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How to go to college for free—or cheap—around the globe

But they still aren't 'Murica.

On Jul 20, 2016 by Clara Wang

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Racist incidents rise in the U.K. after last week’s Brexit vote

Last week's E.U. referendum has inspired some frightening examples of racism in the U.K.

On Jun 27, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Top European privacy official says E.U.–U.S. data-transfer deal still needs work

U.S. tech companies are nervously awaiting a final verdict on the agreement.

On May 31, 2016 by Eric Geller

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EU proposal could require Netflix, Amazon Prime to produce local content

When in Rome, Netflix as the Romans do.

On May 25, 2016 by Amrita Khalid