Vanessa Romo
Stories
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Technology
Instagram's CEO Adam Mosseri hears senators brush aside his promises to self-police
Takeaways from a hearing include: senators are frustrated with Instagram for not moving more quickly to protect young users and the CEO maintains the platform does more good than harm.
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Technology
Meta is reversing policy that kept Kyle Rittenhouse from Facebook and Instagram
The announcement follows Rittenhouse's recent acquittal for last year's shooting in Kenosha, Wis. The company is also lifting restrictions that blocked his name in certain search results.
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Business
CNN suspends Chris Cuomo indefinitely over his role in his brother's defense
CNN said new documents "raise serious questions" about the anchor's role in trying to help his brother, former N.Y. governor Andrew Cuomo, respond to sexual misconduct allegations.
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National
New Orleans Audubon Zoo welcomes a trafficked jaguar cub
The 7-month-old spotted beauty was rescued from wildlife trafficking and will be living alongside a 6-year-old male named Valerio. There are only 15,000 believed to be living in wild.
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Law & Courts
2 men convicted of killing civil rights leader Malcom X are set to be exonerated
Muhammad Aziz and Khalil Islam spent more than a half-century being thought of as murderers of one of the nation's most important Black leaders. Thursday their names will be cleared.
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Sports
NBA launches investigation into Phoenix Suns owner after explosive ESPN report
League officials say the comprehensive investigation into Robert Sarver will determine whether they will take action against the team owner.
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National
Tastykake recalls cakes that could have tiny pieces of metal in them
Flower Foods, which makes Tastykakes, said one of its vendors reported an ingredient in some cupcakes may have been contaminated with bits of wire mesh. The company is recalling the products.
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Health
Marijuana vaping among teens has more than doubled since 2013
Researchers say adolescents often think that vaping pot is safer than smoking it. But it can increase the risk of dependence, other substance use and many other health, social and behavioral problems.
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Technology
Whistleblower's testimony has resurfaced Facebook's Instagram problem
Teen users of the platform say it fosters feelings of inadequacy and insecurity — especially among girls.
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Latin America
If You Love Potatoes, Tomatoes Or Chocolate Thank Indigenous Latin American Cultures
These delicious treats were cultivated and enjoyed by native people for hundreds if not thousands of years. But with the arrival of the Spanish in Latin America, they were shared around the globe.