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Twitter and Fb Contend With Considerations Over Election Interference, Censorship

When the New York Publish printed articles primarily based on e-mail exchanges with Hunter Biden, social-media firms noticed the state of affairs as one they spent years making ready for. Their actions drew a mix of help and criticism.
When the New York Post published articles based on email exchanges with Hunter Biden, social-media companies saw the situation as one they spent years preparing for. Their actions drew a mixture of support and criticism.

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