Meta starts blocking the news in Canada — its latest standoff with publishers

Meta's decision to block Canadian access to news links and stories on Facebook and Instagram in response to a new law that would require them to pay publishers for their content. Key points include the passing of the Online News Act in Canada, Meta's decision to end news availability in Canada, Google's plans to follow suit, the decline of the news industry and the controversy surrounding the new laws. The article also mentions Meta's previous financial contributions to the news industry and the potential impact of these laws on social media platforms in the future.