“Online players will have to ensure, in a similar way to traditional media players,that users are protected against hate speech and that minors are protected from harmful content,” the Commission said.

“Online platforms must take action against flagged content, which incites violence, hatred and terrorism, and ensure appropriate advertising and product placement in children’s programmes,” it said.

The non-binding guidelines apply to social platforms where audiovisual content is seen as an essential but not principal part of their business. EU countries, which have until Sept. 19 to implement the rules, will have the final say on the list of companies.

More scarce than opening-night tickets: insurance to back Broadway shows

Jul 3, 2020

Right now most insurers, if not all, have come out with a virus or communicable disease exclusion that they’re putting on their policies,” said Peter Shoemaker, managing director of the New York entertainment division at insurance broker DeWitt Stern.

3 new start-ups join Lloyd’s Lab for fast-tracked COVID-19 cohort

Jul 3, 2020

The purpose of this is to help Lloyd’s and the start-ups bring to market more quickly their COVID-19 related products and innovations. Lloyd’s wants to understand, model and create products that better protect customers against pandemics, and other systemic risks.

Global coronavirus cases rise to more than 11 million

Jul 3, 2020

The United States reported more than 55,400 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, a new daily global record as infections rose in a majority of states. Several U.S. governors halted plans to reopen their state economies in the face of a surge in cases.

Almost a quarter of the known global deaths have occurred in the United States – nearly 129,000. A recent surge in cases has put President Donald Trump’s handling of the crisis under a microscope and led several governors to halt plans to reopen their states after strict lockdowns.

Latin America, where Brazil has 1.5 million cases, makes up 23% of the global total of people infected. India has become the new epicenter in Asia, rising to 625,000 cases.

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