Feb 18, 2021

A slow news day in Australia … for those reading it on Facebook

A proposed law in Australia would require social media sites, like Facebook, and search engines, like Google, to pay publishers for news content that appears on their sites. Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Facebook turned off news feeds in Australia in the latest response to a law that would make Big Tech companies pay for news content that appears on their platforms. Plus, how the worst ice and snow in Texas in a decade is affecting farmers and ranchers. And, highlighting the hardworking people who process unemployment benefits.

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Facebook blocks news in Australia

by Nova Safo and Rose Conlon

Feb 18, 2021

Facebook's decision to wipe the news feeds came in response to lawmakers coming closer to passing a landmark new law.

A proposed law in Australia would require social media sites, like Facebook, and search engines, like Google, to pay publishers for news content that appears on their sites.

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Deep freeze has Texas ranchers concerned about food, water for cattle

by Andy Uhler

Feb 18, 2021

The state is limiting natural gas to human resource use, like heating homes.

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COVID & Unemployment

For state unemployment offices, the last year has been rough

by Samantha Fields

Feb 18, 2021

They're processing more claims than ever, and Washington keeps changing the rules.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

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