European Union Issues Warning to Musk, Trump Ahead of Historic X Interview (2024)

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Breaking Local News ReportAugust 12, 2024

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Things are getting heated in the tech world! Thierry Breton, a top official from the European Commission, just sent a pretty intense letter to Elon Musk. The letter is a formal reminder to Musk that his platform, X (formerly known as Twitter), has to comply with the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA).

Musk will be interviewing Trump live at 8pm on X.

Breton highlights a couple of major points:

Compliance with EU Law: Musk’s platform has over 300 million users, with a third in the EU. Breton’s making it clear that X needs to follow the DSA’s rules, especially given its status as a “Very Large Online Platform.” This includes protecting freedom of expression and media freedom while also making sure harmful content doesn’t spiral out of control.

Content Moderation: Breton’s really emphasizing that X has to be diligent in moderating content, particularly when it comes to illegal content, hate speech, and disinformation. He even mentions ongoing proceedings against X regarding the spread of illegal content and disinformation, which is pretty serious.

Potential Consequences: If X fails to comply with the DSA, the EU could take further action. Breton’s not messing around—he mentions that they could use their full “toolbox” of measures to protect EU citizens.

This letter is basically a strong warning shot across the bow, letting Musk know that the EU is keeping a close eye on how X handles its content, especially with big political events coming up. It’s a reminder that even tech giants like Musk can’t ignore the rules when it comes to operating in the EU.

Stick With the Cheese, One Bite Pizza’s Portnoy Says of Hazlet Pizzeria
HAZLET, NJ - Dave Portnoy offers his usual blend of humor and honest critique in his Barstool Pizza Review of Salerno's Pizzeria in Hazlet.
He starts by joking about the location and how Salerno’s threw in a bonus buffalo chicken slice—something Portnoy is adamantly against. He goes on a hilarious rant about how much he dislikes buffalo chicken pizza, comparing it to being force-fed curry, which he hates even more.
Portnoy's focus quickly shifts to the main event—the traditional cheese pizza. The pizza looks promising but suffers from a bit of flop, which he attributes to it being fresh out of the oven.
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Despite the flop, Portnoy praises the pizza's "great traditional New York taste," labeling it as a solid "football pizza" but ultimately scoring it a 7.3 out of 10.
Throughout the review, Portnoy engages with a Salerno’s employee named Matt, discussing the pizza’s flop and overall quality.
Despite Matt offering to remake the pizza, Portnoy sticks with his rating and wraps up the review by declining the buffalo chicken slice, while another customer rates it an 8.1. Overall, Portnoy gives Salerno’s a decent score, emphasizing the great taste despite the minor flop.
Governor Hochul Poses In Front of Storm Damaged Home for Press Conference
CANISTEO, NY – Over the weekend, New York State Police members joined Governor Kathy Hochul in the Village of Canisteo to survey the aftermath of Hurricane Debby and assist affected homeowners.
Major Miklos Szoczei of Troop E highlighted the ongoing efforts to monitor weather conditions and stated that additional personnel would be deployed as necessary.
The State Police have prepared specialized vehicles for rapid response, including four-wheel drive vehicles, utility task vehicles, and boats, ensuring they are ready to address any further impacts from the weather.
This proactive approach aims to provide immediate assistance to the residents of Canisteo and surrounding areas during this critical time.
Ice Cream Cart Vendor Robbed at Knifepoint in Newark
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé is seeking the public's help in identifying two women wanted for questioning related to an armed robbery that occurred on July 18, 2024. The incident took place around 9:30 AM on the 200 block of Mt. Prospect Avenue.
During the incident, an ice cream vendor was assaulted while setting up her cart. Two male suspects approached her from behind, initially requesting ice cream. The situation quickly escalated as one suspect restrained the vendor with a knife to her throat, allowing the other to steal her bag. The stolen items included $1,000 in cash, an iPhone, a vendor’s license, identification, and a bank card.
The two women now sought for questioning were observed in the company of the suspects shortly after the robbery. Anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of these women is urged to contact Newark authorities.