Morning Wire Wednesday Afternoon Update | 2.8.23
Feb 8, 2023
Catch up on significant news from February 8, 2023, including Congress's hearing on Twitter's censorship over Hunter Biden's laptop. Discover the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria, alongside rising public discontent. Learn about the backlash against AMC theaters' new pricing policy that many see as unfair. Plus, hear about broadcaster Michael Irvin's suspension from Super Bowl coverage and celebrate LeBron James breaking the NBA all-time scoring record. Don't miss these insights!
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Twitter Censorship Hearing
- Congress held its first hearing on Twitter's alleged censorship of conservative viewpoints.
- Several former executives, including Yoel Roth, testified about the Hunter Biden laptop story.
Government Censorship Requests
- Twitter received legal demands to remove content from the U.S. and other governments worldwide.
- This raises concerns about government censorship and free speech online.
Zelensky's Plea for Fighter Jets
- Ukrainian President Zelensky traveled to London to meet with British leaders and request fighter jets.
- He seeks Western support to combat Russian aggression.