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TikTok Said to Prepare a U.S. Copy of the App's Crucial Recommendation Algorithm
Facing a ban or forced sale after Congress cited national security concerns, the platform's Chinese parent ByteDance continues to work on splitting off the underlying algorithm for its 170 million U.S. users, including entrepreneurs and content ...Inc. - Business - Tiktok -
Ohio passes bill to ensure Biden will appear on state's general election ballot
Ohio’s Republican-controlled state legislature has approved a bill to secure President Joe Biden’s spot on the state’s November ballot.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Ohio Legislature Passes Bill Ensuring Biden’s Spot on the Ballot
The bill, which Gov. Mike DeWine, a Republican, is expected to sign this weekend, appeared to end the possibility that President Biden would not be on the state’s ballot in November.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Dozens of House Democrats join most Republicans in passing sweeping crypto bill
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US partially lifts ban on Ukraine using US weapons to strike Russia
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US partially lifts ban on Ukraine using US weapons to strike Russia The Biden administration has partially ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
House GOP reattempts last year's failed mission — passing a dozen partisan funding bills
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This math teacher uses TikTok to teach kids around the world
During the pandemic, Texas teacher Deidre Kelly took to TikTok to connect with her students and show them fun tips and tricks for learning math. She never expected to go viral: her account now reaches over a million followers. And now, through a ...NBC News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Are DEI programs really the problem?
Recently, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees diverted $2.3 million spent on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs into public safety. Echoing sentiments from other campuses, Chair David Boliek said, “I think ...The Hill - Politics -
Has spring weather really been that bad?
Parts of the UK could have seen their wettest spring on record. Chris Fawkes looks back at the conditions we've seen and what might be in store for summer.BBC News - Top stories -
Would Cutting Off Columbia Really Be So Bad?
Losing federal funding is just what the doctor ordered for such universities.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Amazon Adds Grubhub to Its Shopping App and Website
The online retail giant adds prime rib to Prime, offering a free Grubhub+ membership to subscribers of its premium service.Inc. - Business - Amazon -
Spain blocks Meta’s election information apps
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Enlist the App Stores to Protect Kids Online
Apple and Google application stores can use information they already have to shield children from harmful content.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bipartisan leaders officially invite Netanyahu to address Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially been invited to deliver an address to Congress, according to a letter obtained by The Hill. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Friday sent Netanyahu a formal invitation to speak during a joint ...The Hill - Politics -
Women in Congress spotlight challenge of legislating as a new mother
A bipartisan effort to let new mothers vote by proxy after giving birth is putting a spotlight on the unique challenges congresswomen face as they weigh motherhood against the archaic rules of the House chamber. After suffering significant ...The Hill - Politics -
Prince William's role is changing - what does he really want to do with it?
The Prince of Wales is sharing the burden with his father more than ever. What does he want to achieve?BBC News - Top stories -
Spanish parliament passes controversial law on Catalan amnesty
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Call of Duty: Game Pass' Savior? | Spot On
Call of Duty is one of gaming's biggest series. Xbox Game Pass is one of gaming's biggest services. It only makes sense then that one of Xbox's priorities--particularly after purchasing Call of Duty's publisher, Activision--was ensuring the next ...GameSpot - Tech -
Netanyahu Invited to Address Congress Amid Division Over Israel-Hamas War
The bipartisan invitation masked political divisions over the prime minister’s handling of the war against Hamas, including the recent attacks he has orchestrated in Rafah.The New York Times - Top stories - Israel -
Appeals court nixes bids to force transparency from Congress
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Watch Drake Maye throw sweet no-look pass at Patriots OTA practice
Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye showed off his impressive athleticism with a no-look pass at practice this week.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
The Sims 4 Adds Free, Battle Pass-Style Events
Though The Sims team might be hard at work on series' next title, Project Rene, that doesn't mean they aren't taking some time to implement some big changes to the series' current iteration. EA has announced that limited-time events are coming to ...GameSpot - Tech -
Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, dies at 86
Marian Robinson, former First Lady Michelle Obama's mother, passed away Friday at the age of 86, according to the family.ABC News - Top stories -
What is happening to gas and electricity bills?
A new energy price cap means the cost of electricity and gas will fall from 1 July.BBC News - Top stories -
Trump rails against hush money judge in post-conviction remarks: 'He's really a devil'
NEW YORK — Former President Trump railed against the outcome of his hush money trial in New York on Friday, the morning after he was found guilty on 34 felony counts, tearing into Judge Juan Merchan and the district attorney who brought the case, ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
China Lifts Ban on Most Australian Beef Exporters
China has lifted suspensions on five Australian meat exporters, the Australian government said on Thursday, in a further sign of steadily warming ties between the two countries.The Wall Street Journal - Business - China -
FTC's Noncompete Ban Leaves Small Businesses Unfazed
Just one in five small business leaders expect last month's ban on noncompete agreements to impact their business.Inc. - Business -
Texas Supreme Court rejects abortion ban challenge
The court rejected a challenge brought by women who say they were denied medically necessary abortions.BBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Venice bans large tourist groups and loudspeakers
Groups of more than 25 and loudspeakers are no longer allowed to reduce the impact of mass tourism.BBC News - Top stories -
Alo Yoga launches volumetric 3D classes and mixed reality app on Meta Quest 3
Alo Moves, the on-demand wellness platform created by Alo Yoga, is building a mixed-reality fitness app for the Meta Quest 3.VentureBeat - Tech - Meta -
Bill Ackman Eyes IPO of Pershing Square
Bill Ackman is planning to take his investment firm public as soon as next year, the boldest move yet by the hedge-fund manager to capitalize on his social-media fame.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bill Ackman plans Pershing Square IPO
Billionaire could take his hedge fund public by the end of next yearFinancial Times - Business -
Bill Skarsgård Reprising Pennywise Role For It Prequel Series
Last year HBO announced that the It prequel television series, Welcome to Derry, was officially moving ahead and greenlit to a full season. The show centers around the origins of Pennywise the Clown and now HBO has confirmed the most central piece ...GameSpot - Tech -
Gold medal wrestler Steveson signing with Bills
Gable Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist and one of the most dominant college wrestlers in NCAA history, is jumping to the NFL to sign with the Bills.ESPN - Sports -
Man who made 12,000 harassing phone calls to Congress admits threatening staffer
Ade Salim Lilly, a 35-year-old Queens man, pleaded guilty to threatening to kill a congressional staff member and making more than 12,000 harassing phone calls to Congress.NBC News - Top stories -
TikTok Rediscovers Bag Balm, a Rural Beauty Secret
Social media fans of Bag Balm, a moisturizer originally made for cows’ udders, say it’s just the thing for “slugging.”The New York Times - Lifestyle - Tiktok -
After the Trump Verdict, the TikTok Trial Began
Late into Thursday night, social media users debated the outcome of Donald J. Trump’s hush-money trial. Even Michael Cohen got in on the action.The New York Times - Lifestyle - Donald Trump -
Europe Banned Russia’s RT Network. Its Content Is Still Spreading.
A study found that hundreds of sites, many without obvious Kremlin links, copied Russian propaganda and spread it to unsuspecting audiences ahead of the E.U. election.The New York Times - Business - Europe -
French Open brings in booze ban to curb rowdy Roland Garros spectators
Ruling comes after David Goffin said fan spat gum at himTournament advised security to be stricter with disruptive fansThe French Open tournament director, Amélie Mauresmo, has announced an alcohol ban in the stands among a series of new measures ...The Guardian - World - French Open