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Book Says Facebook Exec ‘Helped Quarterback’ Kavanaugh Nomination

By Ashley Gold
· · Source: The Daily Beast

Facebook executive Joel Kaplan was more involved than previously known in pushing through the nomination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, according to a new book by the Washington Post’s Ruth Marcus seen by The Daily Beast.  Kaplan rankled some Facebook staff when he appeared in full view at Kavanaugh’s contentious confirmation hearing, where the appointee defended himself against...

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Apple’s Thin Olive Branch to Critics: The Information’s Tech Briefing
By The Information Staff · Sept. 25, 2020 5:32 PM PDT

Talk about a very thin olive branch. Apple’s decision to waive its 30% commission on in-app purchases relating to online events through the end of the year is about the smallest step the iPhone maker could take to calm critics of its App Store policies and particularly the commission it charges.

In reality, the move is unlikely to do anything to resolve the complaints and will only ...

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