Canada orders TikTok's Canadian business to be dissolved but won't block app

The Canadian government is ordering the dissolution of TikTok’s Canadian business after a national security review of the Chinese company behind the social media app but said it won’t block access

Tech - ABC News - 40 minutes ago

TikTok Canada Unit Ordered to Dissolve Operations on National-Security Concerns

Canada ordered the domestic unit of TikTok to dissolve its business operations in the country, while still allowing its citizens to continue using the app.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 5 hours ago

India denies Canadian allegation that it uses mobsters to target Sikh separatists in Canada

India’s government is denying that it works with mobsters to target Sikh separatists in Canada as alleged publicly this week by Canadian officials in an escalating diplomatic dispute

World - ABC News - October 17

Canada's foreign minister says India's remaining diplomats are on notice not to harm Canadians

Canada’s foreign minister says India’s remaining diplomats in the country are “clearly on notice” not to endanger Canadian lives

World - ABC News - October 18

Canada alleges Indian Home Minister Amit Shah ordered campaign targeting Sikh separatists

Canada has alleged that Indian Home Minister Amit Shah ordered a campaign of violence, intimidation and intelligence-gathering targeting Sikh separatists inside Canada

World - ABC News - October 29

TikTok election: Trump and Harris vie for younger voters

Both campaigns are using the short-video platform to try to reach Gen Z

Business - Financial Times - October 24

Supreme Court won't block counting of certain provisional ballots in Pennsylvania

The order means that election officials must tally provisional ballots submitted on Election Day by voters who returned defective mail ballots.

Canada alleges Indian home minister ordered campaign targeting Sikh separatists

A Canadian official alleged Tuesday that Indian Home Minister Amit Shah ordered a campaign of violence targeting Sikh separatists in Canada.

Judge delays order in antitrust case requiring Google to open up its app store

A federal judge has delayed an order requiring Google to open up its Android app store to more competition

Tech - ABC News - October 18

How TikTok Saved Its E-Commerce Business in Indonesia

When the government effectively forced TikTok to shut down its Shop feature, the company quickly struck an unusual deal with a local company to bring it back.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

ECB’s Lagarde: ‘We’re breaking the neck of inflation’ after cutting interest rates – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Newsflash: Inflation across the eurozone fell by more than initially thought last month, which may cement the chances of interest rate ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

India protests Ottawa's allegation its home minister ordered targeting of Sikh activists in Canada

India has officially protested the Canadian government’s allegation that the country’s powerful home minister Amit Shah had ordered the targeting of Sikh activists inside Canada, calling it “absurd ...

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Investment apps: are they up to scratch?

Beware the time-consuming lure of gut-reaction trading from your handset

World - Financial Times - October 25

Ivory Coast dissolves student unions after deaths and a police raid

The government of Ivory Coast has announced a ban on all student union associations following the death of two students and the arrest of 17 suspects

World - ABC News - October 18

Guinea authorities dissolve dozens of political parties with no election date set

Guinea authorities have dissolved dozens of political parties and placed two major opposition ones under observation, while the transitional government has yet to announce an election date

World - ABC News - October 28

Apple TV app - Top Movies

Apple TV app (Movies) charts for week ending Oct. 14

Entertainment - ABC News - October 15

Uber’s drive for ‘super app’ status

The ride-hailing app is exploring a takeover of Expedia, which would be its biggest deal yet

World - Financial Times - October 21

Apple TV app - Top Movies

Apple TV app (Movies) charts for week ending Oct. 21

Entertainment - ABC News - October 22

Gillian Apps: "It's the idea of making this better"

Barriers exist, but according to Gillian Apps who is leading a Hockey Canada steering committee to improve the game for women and girls, the aim is to make a better lifelong experience for girls in ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Apple TV app - Top Movies

Apple TV app (Movies) charts for week ending Oct. 28

Entertainment - ABC News - October 29

Apple TV app - Top Movies

Apple TV app (Movies) charts for week ending Nov. 4

Entertainment - ABC News - Yesterday

Nerves frayed in Canada and Mexico over US trade relations

As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact.

How Canada soured on immigration

Canada is one of the world's most welcoming countries. So why is it now scaling back immigration?

'C' Is For Captain, Not Necessarily Canada

With 18 non-Canadian captains, there have never been so many Americans and Europeans wearing the 'C' in NHL history, says Ken Campbell.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Pika 1.5 updates again to add even more AI video Pikaffects: crumble, dissolve, deflate, ta-da

The move to further differentiate Pika 1.5 from competitors Runway, Luma, Kling, and Hailuo comes amid intensifying competition

Tech - VentureBeat - October 16

Trump’s new world order

A stunning victory that will radically alter America’s role

World - Financial Times - 10 hours ago

These Apps Help People With Disabilities Travel Smarter and Safer

For the disability community, technology can be the most valuable travel companion. These apps and services make it easier to get around a new city.

Tech - Wired - October 14

Google Seeks a Pause on App Store Ruling

The tech giant tries to stave off a judge’s efforts to force it to open its Play app store to wider competition.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Cash App Founder Murder Trial Begins

Bob Lee was found bleeding to death on a San Francisco street in April 2023. Consultant Nima Momeni is being tried for allegedly stabbing the tech founder.

Business - Inc. - October 14

The Xbox App On PC Is Becoming Quicker And Easier To Use

Microsoft has released a new update for the Xbox app on PC, though the update is currently only available for Xbox Insiders. Among other things, it lets users easily visit a recently played game's ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 29

Snapchat most-used app for grooming, says NSPCC

The children's charity says the police data shows people are "still waiting" for social media to be made safe,

Addicted to love: how dating apps ‘exploit’ their users

Online services that promise to find people romantic matches have been likened to gambling products designed to keep customers hooked. “Designed to be deleted” is the tagline of one of the UK’s ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Buddy raises $1.1M for social utility app

Buddy, a social utility app designed to get you off your phone, announced a $1.1 million pre-seed funding round.

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

On TikTok, Some Grieved Liam Payne’s Death With Reaction Videos

In reaction videos, some users captured themselves learning about the young singer’s death in real time. At a time when the cameras are always rolling, it’s not so unusual.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 19

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