SCOTUS to consider whether government officials can block critics on social media
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear appeals in two cases where lower courts gave divergent rulings on whether the Constitution’s First Amendment prohibits government officials from blocking their critics on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, Reuters reports.
House GOP Introduces Bill to Stop Govt From Colluding With Big Tech to Censor Free Speech
Several House Republicans introduced a bill on Jan. 13 that would prohibit federal workers from using their position to advocate for censoring free speech expressed on social media platforms, such as Twitter and Facebook, and on other outlets.
Ukraine Facing New Year “Terror”
Ukraine faced “terror on New Year’s Eve” as Russia fired more than 20 cruise missiles at targets in Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least one person in the capital Kyiv and injuring more, authorities said.
Kirk Cameron’s Christian story hour draws overflow crowd after disagreement with host library
Christian actor Kirk Cameron’s debut story hour for his Christian story book drew an overflow crowd to the Indianapolis Public Library.
120 Russian Missiles Fired On Ukraine From Sea, Land
One of Russia’s most extensive bombardments since the war began, was underway in Ukraine on Thursday with missiles fired from the sea and land, injuring several people, authorities said.
Elon Musk To Resign As Twitter’s CEO
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, says he will resign as chief executive officer of social media network Twitter if he finds someone “foolish enough to take the job.”