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Bits n’ pieces from east, west and beyond

by Compiled by Lorraine H. Marie
| October 22, 2024 7:00 AM

East, west or beyond, sooner or later events elsewhere may have a local impact. A recent sampling:

After being banned in Brazil for misinformation on social media’s X, billionaire owner Elon Musk paid a $5.1 million fine and agreed to follow the nation’s media laws so X could resume business: BBC.

As recent hurricane flooding in the southeast recedes, insurance claims are providing a rude surprise: unless bought separately, flood damage is typically not covered, The Guardian reported.

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