David Shepardson

Facebook to pay US$5b over Cambridge Analytica privacy breach

Facebook to pay US$5b over Cambridge Analytica privacy breach

Several US lawmakers criticise the fine, saying Facebook should have been taken to court.

Huawei and 70 affiliates placed on US trade blacklist

Huawei and 70 affiliates placed on US trade blacklist

It will make it difficult, if not impossible, for Huawei to sell some of its products.

Trump complained to Twitter CEO about lost followers

Trump complained to Twitter CEO about lost followers

Trump lost 204,000, or 0.4 percent, of his 53.4 million followers in July.

Investigators believe anti-stall system activated in Ethiopian crash - WSJ

Investigators believe anti-stall system activated in Ethiopian crash - WSJ

Investigators of an earlier Boeing 737 MAX crash in Indonesia also focused on the newly introduced system.

Boeing whistleblowers sought as some MAX 737 orders in jeopardy

Boeing whistleblowers sought as some MAX 737 orders in jeopardy

A US lawmaker urges current or former Boeing employees to come forward with information.
US Senate panel to first grill FAA, then Boeing after fatal crashes

US Senate panel to first grill FAA, then Boeing after fatal crashes

Federal prosecutors are investigating the FAA’s certification of the Boeing 737 MAX.

Finally, US joins other nations in grounding 737 MAX jets

Finally, US joins other nations in grounding 737 MAX jets

The FAA cited new satellite data and evidence from the scene of Sunday’s crash in Ethiopia.
US not grounding Boeing 737 MAX planes after 2 deadly crashes

US not grounding Boeing 737 MAX planes after 2 deadly crashes

It bucks a trend of countries around the world that have suspended the aircraft’s operations.
US to mandate design changes on Boeing 737 MAX 8 after crashes

US to mandate design changes on Boeing 737 MAX 8 after crashes

The plane is nonetheless airworthy and does not need to be grounded, says US aviation authority.

US sues after California governor signs 'net neutrality' law

US sues after California governor signs 'net neutrality' law

Justice Department seeks preliminary injunction to block the California law.

Google to acknowledge privacy mistakes as US seeks input

Google to acknowledge privacy mistakes as US seeks input

Google will testify before US Senate committee alongside other companies amid growing concerns about data privacy.

Trump praises Xi's lifetime tenure, says may 'give it a shot'

Trump praises Xi's lifetime tenure, says may 'give it a shot'

'He’s now president for life, president for life. And he’s great,' US president tells CNN.

Trump's plan to overhaul US infrastructure faces steep hurdles

Trump's plan to overhaul US infrastructure faces steep hurdles

Administration officials acknowledge the plan faced a difficult road to winning approval.

Trump suggests revoking TV network licences over 'fake news'

Trump suggests revoking TV network licences over 'fake news'

NBC News reports his secretary of state had called him a 'moron' after a meeting.

Trump hits Toyota in latest broadside against carmakers and Mexico

Trump hits Toyota in latest broadside against carmakers and Mexico

'NO WAY! Build plant in US or pay big border tax,' he says in a post on Twitter.