The U.S. might ban TikTok. Record labels are cutting ties. What's music's Plan B?
Sort by
108 items
Filter
Items per page
-
TikTok Creators Sue U.S. Government Over Law That Could Ban the Platform
A group of eight content creators who rely on the social media app toreachcustomers and audiences challenge the law requiring Chinese parent ByteDance to sell its U.S. business or be banned.Inc. - Business - Tiktok -
TikTok creators sue U.S. government in a bid to stop potential ban
TikTok creators sued the U.S. government on Tuesday, alleging a new law that could ban the app violates their free speech rights under the 1st Amendment. The legislation is meant to force Chinese owner ByteDance to sell the service.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - Tiktok -
Aaron Judge ties Yankees' single-game franchise record with big night vs. Twins
Judge had four extra-base hits for the second time in his careerCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Netanyahu Rejects U.S. Calls for Postwar Plan in Gaza
The Israeli prime minister says Hamas must be defeated on the battlefield before questions about governing the enclave after the war are answered.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
‘We have to do what we have to do’: Israel’s Netanyahu stands firm on Rafah offensive despite U.S. tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged tensions with historical ally the U.S. over the military operation in Rafah in the Gaza Strip.CNBC - Business - Israel -
Why Do People Make Music?
In a new study, researchers found universal features of songs across many cultures, suggesting that music evolved in our distant ancestors.The New York Times - Science -
Stocks set new records
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story New inflation data sends stocks soaring All three of the major U.S. stock indexes closed at record highs Wednesday after new federal ...The Hill - Politics - Stock Market -
-
USD/SGD Falls, Dragged by Fed Rate-Cut Bets
USD/SGD fell during the Asian session, dragged by bets for Fed rate cuts.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Gold Edges Higher, Supported by Fed Rate-Cut Bets
Gold edged higher in the early Asian session, supported by bets for Fed rate cuts which would enhance the appeal of the non-interest-bearing precious metal.The Wall Street Journal - World - Federal Reserve -
Putin arrives in China to shore up close ties with Xi
Russia’s president seeks further support for wartime economy in face of western sanctionsFinancial Times - Business - China -
Xi welcomes Putin to China as both leaders seek to bolster strategic ties
Putin's visit to China comes at the invitation of Xi and will be the Russian leader's first foreign trip since he began his fifth term in office last week.CNBC - Business - China -
US stocks close at record high on slower pace of inflation
Investors increase bets on Fed’s interest rate cuts this year as price growth moderatesFinancial Times - Business -
Anitta defends her Afro-Brazilian faith after new music video costs her some followers
Brazil’s biggest pop star, Anitta, has released a music video depicting rituals of the Afro-Brazilian faith Candomble, sparking controversy in a country where religious intolerance is all too commonABC News - World -
Lil Baby said to be safe after three men are shot in Atlanta near site of music video
Rapper Lil Baby is believed to be the artist who was filming a music video near where three men were shot Tuesday in a commercial area in Atlanta.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
-
It will be even more expensive to borrow money for college this year—3 tips to cut down costs
Students taking out federal loans to pay for undergraduate college degrees will see a fixed interest rate of 6.53%. Use these tips to minimize your costs.CNBC - Business -
Billionaire Frank McCourt says he's putting together a consortium to buy TikTok
Billionaire businessman and real estate mogul Frank McCourt says he’s putting together a consortium to purchase TikTok’s U.S. businessABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
Devin Halbal, Fashion and Travel TikTok Influencer, Takes on Japan
Devin Halbal had amassed hundreds of thousands of TikTok followers with her inspirational videos. Then she went to Asia.The New York Times - Lifestyle - Tiktok -
Ministers split over aid for Titanic shipbuilder Harland & Wolff
UK chancellor ‘dragging feet’ over £200mn package for Belfast groupFinancial Times - World -
Labour and Tories to raise pressure on City watchdog over growth
Concerns have risen over Financial Conduct Authority’s ability to spur competitivenessFinancial Times - World -
-
North Carolina could ban face masks for medical reasons in public
The North Carolina state Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to ban anyone from wearing masks in public, even for health reasons. Republican supporters of the ban said it would help law enforcement crack down on protesters who wear masks. ...The Hill - Politics -
Astros' Blanco gets 10-game ban for sticky glove
Astros pitcher Ronel Blanco was suspended 10 games and fined an undisclosed amount after he was ejected by umpires Tuesday for a foreign substance in his glove.ESPN - Sports - MLB -
-
No, Kirk Cousins wouldn't have signed with the Falcons if he'd known their draft plan
One of the first thoughts that entered my addled brain after the Falcons made quarterback Michael Penix Jr. the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft is that Kirk Cousins would not have signed with the Falcons six weeks earlier if he'd known that ...Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Israel’s defence minister lambasts Netanyahu over lack of postwar plan
Yoav Gallant says current path is leading to resurgence of Hamas and potential for direct Israeli military rule in GazaFinancial Times - World - Israel -
Axiata, Sinar Mas Plan Merger of Telco Units in Indonesia
Malaysian telco giant Axiata and Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas are considering merging their telecom operations in Indonesia in a deal that could create a combined entity with a market capitalization of about $3.6 billion.The Wall Street Journal - World - Indonesia -
What's on the Menu? For Small Restaurants, Instant Payment Methods
A survey from Pymnts shows more businesses embracing digital wallets and other instant payment options, and small food retailers are especially enthusiastic about these transactions.Inc. - Business -
What Kind of Person Lies to a Child With Cancer?
A reader is fuming after a friend lied about her efforts to get a wig made for a sick child, and thinks her other friends should know about the deception.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
What to know about Vladimir Putin's visit to China
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to China underlines an increasingly close partnership between the two alliesABC News - World - China -
What should Gio Reyna do next after failed Forest loan, and what's the USMNT impact?
Reyna's 2023-24 season has been one of struggle, first at Dortmund and then on loan in the Premier League. What's next for the USMNT's next big thing ahead of a pivotal summer?ESPN - Sports -
U.S. announces new sanctions against Nicaragua
Some of the new sanctions are being taken to address "significant concern" about the Nicaraguan government's "continued repression" of the Nicaraguan people.CBS News - Politics -
North Carolina lawmakers push bill to ban most public mask wearing, citing crime
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law that allowed the wearing of masks in public for health reasons, a move spurred in part by demonstrations against the war in Gaza that have ...ABC News - Health -
North Carolina lawmakers push bill to ban most public mask wearing, citing crime
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law that allowed the wearing of masks in public for health reasons, a move spurred in part by demonstrations against the war in Gaza that have ...ABC News - Top stories -
YouTube said it would comply with a Hong Kong court ruling that banned the distribution of a protest song in the city.
YouTube said it would comply with a Hong Kong court ruling that banned the distribution of a protest song in the city.The Wall Street Journal - World -
529 college savings plans 'are better now than they've ever been,' expert says. Here are key changes for 2024
As of 2024, there are more benefits to college savings plans, including the flexibility to roll unused money into a Roth IRA free of tax penalties.CNBC - Business -
Eurostar plans up to 50 new trains and more services to tap ‘huge’ demand
Operator wants to open new routes from London and increase fleet by a thirdFinancial Times - Business -
Israel war cabinet split looms as defence minister demands post-war Gaza plan
Yoav Gallant, who Benjamin Netanyahu tried to fire in 2023, says he will not allow Israeli rule of Gaza. A long-festering split at the heart of Israel’s war cabinet has burst into the open with the defence minister, Yoav Gallant, challenging the ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
Steelers' Cam Heyward does not plan to attend OTAs as he seeks a new contract, per report
Heyward wants to finish his career in Pittsburgh, but not this yearCBS Sports - Sports