Elon Musk imposes daily limits on reading posts on Twitter
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Elon Musk has capped the number of tweets most Twitter users can see each day. He described the restrictions as an attempt to prevent unauthorized tapping of potentially valuable data from the social media platform. The site now requires users to log in to view tweets and profiles. That’s a change in longstanding practice that allows anyone to read the babble. The restrictions could result in users being banned from Twitter for a day after scrolling through several hundred tweets. Thousands of users complained on Saturday that they could not access the site. Musk said after facing backlash that he will raise the thresholds on how many tweets accounts can read per day.
After several turbulent days, flight disruptions are easing despite concerns over 5G signals
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Airline passengers, who have suffered tens of thousands of weather-related flight delays this week, got a welcome respite from the headache on Saturday, despite concerns over possible disruption from the rollout of new 5G wireless systems near major airports. Data compiled by tracking service FlightAware shows that flight delays and cancellations have declined from the spikes seen earlier in the week. Another tracking service shows that the cancellation rate in the US is around 1% on Saturday afternoon. A spokesman for the US Department of Transportation said air traffic has returned to “near normal” levels.
How the Supreme Court Student Loan Decision Affects You
NEW YORK (AP) — The Supreme Court has ruled that the Biden administration exceeded its powers in attempting to eliminate or reduce student loan debt, effectively nullifying the $400 billion plan. The court’s decision means that barring an order from Congress, these Americans can expect to be paid beginning in October. Still, borrowers concerned about their budget have options. For example, the government has other loan relief programs that are still in effect even after Biden’s plan has been scrapped.
Apple is now the first publicly traded company, valued at $3 trillion
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple is now the first public company to close a trading day with a market value of $3 trillion. This marks another milestone for a tech giant that has transformed society with a range of products that are stunningly profitable. Apple shares ended Friday up 2.3% at $193.97, taking its market value to $3.04 trillion. Apple is one of the few tech companies, including Microsoft and chipmaker Nvidia, to have helped the S&P 500 post a nearly 16% gain in the first half of the year.
Nokia renews patent license agreement with Apple for 5G and other technologies
HELSINKI (AP) – Network infrastructure and 5G technology provider Nokia has signed a new long-term patent license agreement with Apple to replace the current deal between the two companies, which expires at the end of the year. The deal, which allows Apple to use the Finnish company’s technology in its products, covers Nokia’s inventions in 5G and other technologies. The terms of the contract remain confidential. Nokia expects to begin generating revenue related to the agreement in January 2024, and the company said the agreement is consistent with its long-term guidance released in the first quarter.
Sánchez is visiting Kyiv on the day Spain begins the EU presidency to underscore the bloc’s support for Ukraine
MADRID (AP) – Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has kicked off Spain’s six-month presidency of the European Union with a lightning visit to Kiev to underscore the bloc’s support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s invasion. Sánchez arrived in the Ukrainian capital by train from Poland early on Saturday. The Spanish government said he would address Ukraine’s parliament at 08:30 GMT (4:30 a.m. EDT) and then meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The two will hold a press conference around 10:30am GMT (6:30am EDT). Zelenskyy announced the visit on Thursday in an address to European leaders gathered for a summit in Brussels. He emphasized the symbolism of the visit and the importance of the next six months for Europe.
The King of the Netherlands apologizes for his country’s role in slavery on the 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery
AMSTERDAM (AP) — King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has apologized for his country’s role in slavery and asked for forgiveness on the anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the Dutch colonies. During an emotional speech on Saturday, the king said he had commissioned a study into the role of the Royal House of Orange-Nassau in slavery. Recent research found that the king’s ancestors earned what is today’s equivalent of $595 million from it. Willem-Alexander said, “I beg your pardon for the apparent inaction in the face of this crime against humanity.” On July 1, 1863, slavery was abolished in Suriname and the Dutch colonies in the Caribbean. Most of the enslaved workers were forced to work on the plantations for another decade.
Russian attacks in Ukraine claim three dead and 17 wounded. Spain emphasizes European support for Kyiv
KIEV, Ukraine (AP) – Ukrainian officials have reported that three people were killed and 17 others wounded by Russian shelling in the east and south of the country. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s visit to Kiev began on Saturday as a sign of continued support from Madrid and the European Union for Ukraine’s fight to evict invading Russian forces from its sovereign territory. Sanchez told Ukraine’s parliament, “We will be by your side for as long as necessary.” Sanchez also promised further shipments of heavy weapons, including Leopard tanks. At a press conference with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Sanchez announced that Spain would continue to supply Ukraine with heavy weapons, including four Leopard tanks and armored personnel carriers, as well as a portable field hospital.
The Russian media watchdog blacklists media associated with mercenary boss Wagner
Russia’s media regulator has blacklisted at least five media outlets linked to Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin and blocked their websites in Russia. The move came a week after Wagner militants seized control of a Russian military headquarters and invaded Moscow in what appeared to be an attempted insurgency. Since Saturday, websites of the RIA FAN news agency and four online news portals controlled by Prigozhin’s media holding Patriot have appeared in the Communications Inspectorate’s online register of blacklisted websites. Unconfirmed reports in Russian news outlets on Friday claimed that Prigozhin himself ordered Patriot’s closure. He and his fighters evaded prosecution and were granted sanctuary in Belarus last week.
The Supreme Court rules for a designer who doesn’t want to create wedding websites for gay couples
WASHINGTON (AP) — The conservative majority of the Supreme Court has ruled that a Christian graphic artist who wants to design wedding websites can refuse to work with same-sex couples. The decision is a defeat for gay rights. The court ruled Friday 6-3 in favor of designer Lorie Smith, despite a Colorado law prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics. Smith argued that the law violated her right to free speech. Smith’s opponents warned that a win for her would allow a number of companies to discriminate against customers. Judge Neil Gorsuch wrote for the court’s six conservative justices that the First Amendment envisions the United States where people “have the freedom to think and speak what they choose.”
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