News

1450 AM 99.7 FM WHTC | Holland
whtc.com > 02/25/2026 > exclusive-google-to-test-changes-to-search-results-source-says-as-eu-fine-looms

Exclusive-Google to test changes to search results, source says as EU fine looms

2+ hour, 35+ min ago  (336+ words) BRUSSELS, Feb 25 (Reuters) " Alphabet's Google is poised to start testing changes to its search results to give rivals more prominence, a person with direct knowledge "of the matter said on Wednesday, seeking to avoid an "EU fine for allegedly favouring…...

1450 AM 99.7 FM WHTC | Holland
whtc.com > 02/13/2026 > eu-project-to-rival-starlink-must-meet-buyer-expectations-eutelsat-ceo-says

EU project to rival Starlink must meet buyer expectations, Eutelsat CEO says

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (340+ words) By Gianluca Lo Nostro and Maria Rugamer PARIS, Feb 13 (Reuters) " Eutelsat said on Friday that Europe's planned IRIS2 satellite network must meet customer expectations in terms of pricing and "performance to attract buyers, following remarks from major telecoms "companies about the…...

1450 AM 99.7 FM WHTC | Holland
whtc.com > 02/11/2026 > kremlin-says-curbs-on-telegram-app-are-a-result-of-its-non-compliance-with-the-law

Kremlin says curbs on Telegram app are a result of its non-compliance with the law

2+ week, 13+ hour ago  (105+ words) Kremlin says curbs on Telegram app are a result of its non-compliance with the law'WHTC Kremlin says curbs on Telegram app are a result of its non-compliance with the law MOSCOW, Feb 11 (Reuters) " The Kremlin said "on Wednesday that the…...

1450 AM 99.7 FM WHTC | Holland
whtc.com > 02/06/2026 > tiktok-hit-with-charges-of-breaching-eu-online-content-rules-app-may-have-to-change

TikTok charged for breaching EU rules with app’s addictive features

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (712+ words) BRUSSELS, Feb 6 (Reuters) " TikTok was charged on Friday with breaching EU online content rules over what the bloc's regulator said were its addictive features and was told to change the design of its app or risk a fine of as…...

1450 AM 99.7 FM WHTC | Holland
whtc.com > 02/05/2026 > apple-ads-and-apple-maps-should-not-be-designated-under-digital-markets-act-says-eu

Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be designated under Digital Markets Act, says EU

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (179+ words) By Charlotte Van Campenhout BRUSSELS, Feb 5 (Reuters) " The European Commission said on Thursday Apple's Maps and "Ads services will not be designated as gatekeepers under the EU's Digital Markets Act, citing their relatively low usage and limited market impact in…...

1450 AM 99.7 FM WHTC | Holland
whtc.com > 02/03/2026 > youth-tax-on-smart-phone-sales-proposed

Youth Tax on Smart Phone Sales Proposed

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (156+ words) Youth Tax on Smart Phone Sales Proposed'WHTC Youth Tax on Smart Phone Sales Proposed LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 3, 2026) " Although a bill to ban on smart phones in Michigan's K-12 classrooms is awaiting Governor Whitmer's expected signature, efforts to strengthen such…...

1450 AM 99.7 FM WHTC | Holland
whtc.com > 01/14/2026 > odc-network-series-begins-amidst-growing-national-trend-for-being-unplugged

ODC Network Series Begins Amidst Growing National Trend for Being “Unplugged”

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (161+ words) HOLLAND, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 14, 2026) " Are more and more people getting unplugged? According to a new survey from Talker Research, half of Americans are spending less time looking at screens and it seems to be making them happier. Gen Z…...

1450 AM 99.7 FM WHTC | Holland
whtc.com > 01/13/2026 > new-study-could-support-efforts-to-revive-smart-phone-classroom-policy-legislation-in-lansing

New Study Could Support Efforts to Revive Smart Phone Classroom Policy Legislation in Lansing

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (198+ words) New Study Could Support Efforts to Revive Smart Phone Classroom Policy Legislation in Lansing'WHTC New Study Could Support Efforts to Revive Smart Phone Classroom Policy Legislation in Lansing LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 13, 2026) " A fresh piece of evidence for those…...

WHTC
whtc.com > 01/04/2026 > latvia-pm-says-baltic-sea-optical-cable-has-been-damaged

Latvia PM says Baltic Sea optical cable has been damaged

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (160+ words) VILNIUS, Jan 4 (Reuters) " An optical cable belonging to a private company has been damaged "in the Baltic Sea, Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Silina said in a statement on Sunday, adding that the circumstances of the incident "were under investigation. The…...