Feb. 1 Highlights Big Tech Hearing, Gaza, Climate, Migrants, Robocalls 🌎
Channel: News Scope
Date: 02/02/2024

In this video, I will tell you the five things you need to know for today, Feb. 1, 2024, according to CNN. They are:

The CEOs of five big tech companies faced a grilling from the Senate Judiciary Committee over the impact of their products on children’s online safety. The hearing got emotional at times, with apologies from two executives and sharp criticism from lawmakers.
The US and several other countries have pulled funding for the main UN aid agency in Gaza, following allegations by Israel that some of its staff were involved in a Hamas attack. The agency provides vital assistance to millions of Gazans, who are suffering from the ongoing conflict and blockade.
A pair of powerful atmospheric rivers is hitting California, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. More than 20 million people are under flood alerts, as the storms threaten to cause flash flooding and mudslides in several cities.
Thousands of Venezuelan migrants have arrived in Denver, Colorado, after being bused from Texas by the US government. Some of them have found shelter and support from a local motel owner, who opened up her rooms for free. Others are struggling to find work and resources, as they face an uncertain future.
The FCC is proposing to outlaw robocalls that use AI-generated voices of people like President Biden. The agency says these calls are deceptive and harmful, and could trick people into giving up their personal or financial information.

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