• Associated Press

    Google, Meta and others face tough questions in Australia over cyber extremism threats

    Australia's online safety regulator has put social media giants on notice, requiring them to explain what they are doing to to protect people from violent extremists and terrorists. The country's eSafety regulator announced Tuesday that it had issued legal notices to Google, Meta, X, WhatsApp, Telegram and Reddit requiring each company to report on steps they are taking to protect Australian users of their platforms from extremist material online.

  • Reuters

    Japanese stocks down, yen steady as markets brace for landmark BOJ shift

    Japanese shares fell on Tuesday along with regional markets, while the yen was steady heading into a pivotal Bank of Japan meeting that could end eight years of negative interest rates and usher in the nation's first policy tightening since 2007. In a week filled with central bank meetings across the globe, the BOJ takes the spotlight on the day with all signs pointing to the central bank shifting away from its ultra easy monetary policy. The BOJ is widely expected to set the overnight call rate its new target and guide it in a range of 0-0.1% by paying 0.1% interest on excess reserves financial institutions park with the central bank.

  • USA TODAY

    Powerball winning numbers for March 18, 2024 drawing: Jackpot rises to $645 million

    The Powerball jackpot rose to $645 million after Monday night's drawing. Check the winning numbers here.