When governments began to treat guano as a strategic resource, Congress responded with the Guano Islands Act of 1856.
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For years, social media companies have faced pressure from users and government watchdogs to stop misinformation from distorting elections, deepening political divisions and undermining Americans' trust in institutions. But what if dramatically reducing people's exposure to unreliable sources th...
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