Journalists debunk rumors on WhatsApp ahead of Brazil vote
A damning image was whipping around WhatsApp in Brazil: A photo of a black luxury jet labeled "the plane of Lula's son" — seeming proof of high living by the family of jailed former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is leading polls ahead of October's presidential elections.
The California Assembly has voted to enshrine net neutrality in state law, delivering a major victory to advocates looking to require an equal playing field on the internet.
September hazards for stocks: Trade, rates, jobs report
Stocks are near record highs as Wall Street grows more optimistic about trade tensions easing, but investors should watch out because September is historically the worst month of the year for stocks.
Swedish study notes surge in automated Twitter accounts
A Swedish government study says there's been a recent surge in the number of automated Twitter accounts ahead of the Sept. 9 election, noting that 40 percent of them are more likely to support the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats party, expected to make gains.
Asian stocks mixed as weak dollar weighs on US economic data
Asian markets were mixed Thursday as positive sentiment from U.S. economic data and the country's willingness to strike a trade deal with Canada was shaken by a weaker dollar.
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A funny thing is happening in the "war on cash," as PayPal and Square are turning to credit and debit cards to lure new customers and drive user engagement.
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Top executives at Facebook and Twitter are set to appear before Congress next week as lawmakers continue probing efforts by Russia and other countries to influence social media platforms and meddle in U.S. elections.