President-elect Donald Trump has selected Andrew Ferguson to be the next chair of the Federal Trade Commission. Ferguson will take over for Lina Khan, who has earned praise from Vice President-elect J.D. Vance for her efforts to fight big tech.

“Andrew has a proven record of standing up to Big Tech censorship, and protecting Freedom of Speech in our Great Country,” Trump says in a post on Truth Social.

According to a document obtained by Punchbowl News’ Ben Brody, Ferguson’s pitch for the job included intentions to “reverse Lina Khan’s anti-business agenda,” “hold big tech accountable and stop censorship,” and “protect freedom of speech and fight wokeness.” The document also said Ferguson would “fight back against the trans agenda.”

Ferguson was first sworn in as an FTC commissioner in April, but Trump says that Ferguson will begin his role as chair on “day one” of his administration.

“At the FTC, we will end Big Tech’s vendetta against competition and free speech,” Ferguson writes in a post on X. “We will make sure that America is the world’s technological leader and the best place for innovators to bring new ideas to life.”

Trump also announced that he is nominating Mark Meador, currently a partner at an antitrust law firm, to be an FTC commissioner.

Managing your inbox can quickly become a daunting task. Many of us find ourselves drowning in a sea of unread emails, making it challenging to stay organized. Dale from Lowell, Arizona, recently reached out with a common frustration:

“My iPhone 13; How do I erase multiple emails from my inbox? Deleting each one individually is time consuming and tedious. Currently 1900 plus.”

Don’t worry, Dale. You’re not alone in this struggle. Let’s dive into some easy steps to declutter your inbox. If you want to delete multiple emails at once on Android, here’s how to do it. 

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The Mail app method to delete multiple emails on iPhone

The built-in Mail app on your iPhone 13 offers a straightforward way to delete multiple emails at once:

• Open the Mail app
• Navigate to your inbox and tap on it
• Tap Select in top-right corner
• Select the emails you want to delete by tapping the circles next to them.
• For a quick selection, tap the first email, then slide your finger down the list.
• Once you’ve chosen your emails, tap Trash at the bottom right.

Steps to delete emails in the iPhone Mail app (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Bulk deletion: Tackling thousands of emails at once on iPhone

When faced with an overwhelming number of emails, try this method:

• Open the Mail app
• Navigate to your inbox and tap on it
• Tap Select in top-right corner
• Tap Select All at top-left
• Hit Trash
• Confirm your decision by clicking Trash All

Steps to bulk delete emails in the iPhone Mail app (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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The web browser approach to bulk deleting emails on iPhone

For even more control over bulk deletions, consider using your iPhone’s web browser:

• Open Safari
• Go to your email provider’s website and log in to your account.
• Look for an Edit or Select option
• Choose Select All or a similar function
• Find the Delete or Trash button and tap it
• It will ask you to confirm your decision by clicking Delete all.

This method is particularly effective for quickly clearing out large numbers of emails.

The web browser approach to bulk deleting emails on iPhone (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Set trash or archive as the default on iPhone

To ensure that deleted emails are automatically sent to your preferred location, follow these simple steps to configure your iPhone settings. This setting helps you efficiently organize your emails by automatically directing deleted messages to the appropriate folder, saving time and reducing inbox clutter.

• Go to Settings
• Scroll down and tap Apps
• Click Mail
• Click Mail Accounts
• Select Your Account

Steps to set trash or archive as the default on iPhone (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

• Scroll down to Account Settings and click it
• Then click Advanced
• Select Deleted Mailbox or Archive Mailbox to streamline your email management

Steps to set trash or archive as the default on iPhone (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutsson)

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Kurt’s key takeaways

Managing a cluttered inbox can feel overwhelming, but with these techniques, you’ll be on your way to a more organized inbox. Remember, it’s not just about deleting emails. It’s about creating habits that prevent inbox overload in the future. Consider setting up filters for recurring emails. By implementing these strategies, Dale and other iPhone users can transform their email management from a tedious chore into a quick and efficient task.

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In response to the utterly baffling discussion as to whether people should be allowed to sing along with Wicked in theaters (absolutely not), Universal is rolling out a bunch of screenings specifically for the folks who fancy themselves background vocalists.

Universal announced today that special interactive, sing-along Wicked screenings are making their way to theaters in the United States, Canada, and select international markets beginning December 25th. In addition to on-screen lyrics for people who aren’t yet off-book, the screenings will feature a special message from stars Arianna Grande and Cynthia Erivo (who has previously come out in favor of audience participation).

In a statement about the screenings, Universal’s president of domestic theatrical distribution Jim Orr described them as a unique opportunity for fans to “become part of the story they’ve embraced so enthusiastically.” But for those of us who just want to leave the singing to the professionals, this sounds like the studio is making sure that we can watch the movie in peace.