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Feb. 26, 2024

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U.S. Supreme Court weighs Florida, Texas laws regulating social media companies

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The U.S. Supreme Court appeared torn over whether to allow a Republican-backed Florida law to take effect despite concerns that it restricts the ability of social media platforms to curb content that the companies deem objectionable. The justices completed arguments in the Florida case before turning to arguments over the legality of a similar Republican-backed law in Texas. Read more about oral arguments.

At issue in the cases is whether the 2021 state laws regulating content-moderation practices by large social media platforms, born of Republican concerns about alleged bias against conservative voices, violate free speech protections. Lower have courts split on the issue, blocking key provisions of Florida’s law while upholding the Texas measure.

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FTC suing to block $25 bln Kroger-Albertsons supermarket deal

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The FTC said on Monday that it is suing to block Kroger’s $24.6 billion purchase of rival grocery chain Albertsons on antitrust grounds, adding to a slew of legal challenges from U.S. states and consumers. Here is a look at some of the ongoing cases.

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