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Beauty brand Lush shuttering some social media accounts: We are 'tired of fighting with algorithms'

Beauty brand Lush said Tuesday that it will shut down several of its social media accounts targeted to users in the United Kingdom. In a statement released through its LushUK Twitter feed, the cosmetic company announced that algorithms employed by tech companies such as Facebook and Twitter make it more difficult for the brand to […]

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Gun company sues US over bump stock ban, claiming $20M in losses

A Texas gun company is suing the U.S. government over the newly enacted ban on “bump stocks,” claiming that it has cost $20 million in losses. RW Arms, Ltd. announced the federal lawsuit Monday after filing it late last month. ADVERTISEMENT The company, which touts itself as the nation’s largest supplier of bump stocks, claims the […]

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Dems grill EPA chief over auto emissions rollback plan

Democrats on Tuesday grilled Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) head Andrew Wheeler over his agency’s decision to roll back an Obama-era fuel emissions standard.  While the hearing before the House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on environment and climate change was meant to critique the agency’s 2020 budget plan, Wheeler faced numerous questions from lawmakers about his agency’s […]

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Senate duo introduces bipartisan bill to ban social media 'dark patterns'

Click:C54011-59 Sens. Mark WarnerMark Robert WarnerAs chairman of trade panel, Blumenauer can have a positive impact on tariff debate Overnight Defense: House votes to end US support for Yemen war | Vote expected to force Trump’s second veto of presidency | More Russian troops may head to Venezuela | First ‘Space Force’ hearing set for […]

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Republicans offer 'free market alternative' to paid family leave

House Republicans on Tuesday introduced legislation that they say would provide a “free market alternative” to paid family leave proposals. The Freedom for Families Act — introduced by Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) and co-sponsored by 12 Republicans — would allow individuals to use health savings accounts (HSAs) to cover expenses while on leave following a birth, […]

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Overnight Health Care — Presented by PCMA — McConnell delivers fierce attack on Medicare for all | Barr defends efforts to overturn ObamaCare | Senators push drug industry 'middlemen' over prices

Welcome to Tuesday’s Overnight Health Care. It was a day of high-profile hearings topped by Attorney General William BarrWilliam Pelham BarrThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Dems press Barr on Mueller report Dems demand answers on Trump officials’ decision not to defend ObamaCare Barr defends administration’s efforts to overturn ObamaCare in court MORE testifying before Congress. While […]

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Lawsuit alleges Uber didn't warn female riders about series of rapes by fake drivers in Los Angeles

A lawsuit against Uber claims that it failed to warn passengers about sexual assaults by “fake Uber drivers” even though the company was alerted by local law enforcement. The suit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court Friday, is being brought against Uber by three individuals all identified as Jane Does, according to CNN. The suit […]

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Mnuchin, Maxine Waters get into fiery exchange over length of hearing

Rep. Maxine WatersMaxine Moore WatersObama had it right — a circular firing squad is on the way On The Money — Presented by Job Creators Network — Trump plans to nominate Herman Cain to Fed | Trump touts progress on China trade deal | House Dems ask Capital One: What’s in Trump’s wallet? House Dems […]

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Hillicon Valley: Facebook, Google face tough questions on white nationalism | Nielsen's exit raisers cyber worries | McConnell calls net neutrality bill 'dead on arrival' | Facebook changes terms for EU data

Welcome to Hillicon Valley, The Hill’s newsletter detailing all you need to know about the tech and cyber news from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. If you don’t already, be sure to sign up for our newsletter with this LINK. Welcome! Follow the cyber team, Olivia Beavers (@olivia_beavers) and Jacqueline Thomsen (@jacq_thomsen), and the tech […]

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Kerry goes after Trump over climate on Capitol Hill

Former Secretary of State John KerryJohn Forbes KerryJohn Kerry: Ocasio-Cortez offered ‘more leadership in one day’ than Trump on climate Overnight Defense: Trump labels elite Iranian military unit a terrorist group | Iran hits back with terrorist label for US Central Command | US troops, contractor killed in Afghanistan blast Overnight Energy: EPA watchdog issues […]

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