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Samsung Electronics shuts U.S. factory after two coronavirus cases
Samsung Electronics said on Friday that it has suspended its home appliance factory in the United States after two of its workers had tested positive for coronavirus.
U.S. gig workers seeking coronavirus jobless benefits hit bureaucratic wall
Uber and Lyft drivers are hitting a wall in their efforts to apply for the coronavirus jobless benefits promised by Congress as state agencies say they are not ready to handle a class of workers who are totally new to the U.S. unemployment system.
FCC proposes to fine TracFone Wireless $6 million for subsidy violations
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday proposed to fine TracFone Wireless $6 million for allegedly violating its rules governing the subsidy program for telecommunications services for low income users.
Facebook launches fact-checking service on WhatsApp in Italy to fight coronavirus hoaxes
Facebook Inc. launched a service in Italy to check the accuracy of information on coronavirus circulating on its messaging platform WhatsApp, the U.S. tech firm said on Thursday.
Amazon wins trademark case in boost for online retailers vs luxury firms
Amazon is not liable for unknowingly stocking goods for third-party sellers that infringe trademarks, Europe's top court said on Thursday, handing online retailers a victory in their battle against luxury goods companies.
Veoneer and Volvo Cars to split Zenuity software joint venture
Geely-owned Volvo Cars and auto tech supplier Veoneer will split their jointly owned software venture Zenuity as the Swedish carmaker focuses on developing autonomous driving software, the companies said on Thursday.
African governments team up with tech giants to fight coronavirus lies
Governments across Africa are teaming up with technology giants including Facebook and WhatsApp to fight misinformation about coronavirus on social media platforms that could propel the pandemic on a continent with shaky healthcare systems.
Disney+ to make exclusive Middle East debut on OSN
Walt Disney Co's Disney+ content will be available for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa on regional pay television and online streaming service provider OSN from April 9.
SoftBank to abandon $3 billion deal for additional WeWork shares
Japan's SoftBank Group Corp will not complete a $3 billion tender offer for additional WeWork shares agreed last year with its shareholders, a special committee of the U.S.-based shared-office operator's board said on Wednesday.
Tommy the robot nurse helps keep Italy doctors safe from coronavirus
He doesn't wear a mask but he is helping save lives from coronavirus just the same. Meet Tommy, the robot nurse.