Justice Dept. Defends TikTok Law That Forces App’s Sale or Ban
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Justice Dept. Defends TikTok Law That Forces App’s Sale or Ban

In its first detailed response to a legal challenge, the agency said TikTok’s proposed changes wouldn’t prevent China from using it to collect U.S. users’ data or spread propaganda.
Marathon Oil Agrees to Pay Record EPA Penalty
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Marathon Oil Agrees to Pay Record EPA Penalty

The company will spend $242 million to resolve allegations that it released methane, a greenhouse gas, and other pollutants in North Dakota.
U.S. and Allies Target Russian Bots Working to Spread Propaganda
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U.S. and Allies Target Russian Bots Working to Spread Propaganda

Intelligence officials from three countries flagged a Russian influence campaign that used artificial intelligence to create nearly 1,000 fake accounts on the social media platform X.