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Albania shuts down TikTok for a year amid concerns over violence among children
The Albanian Cabinet has decided to shut down TikTok for 12 months, blaming the video-sharing platform for inciting violence and bullying, especially among childrenABC News - 8h -
Substack boosts video capabilities amid potential TikTok ban
As TikTok's future in the U.S. remains in limbo, San Francisco startup Substack is going after video creators in a move to expand its platform.CNBC - Feb. 23 -
Ukraine marks 3 years since Russian invasion amid concern about Trump's stand
A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada visited Ukraine's capital to mark the date in a show of continued support from some of Kyiv's most important backers.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Ukraine and Russia mark 3 years of war amid major shift in U.S. policy
A group of European leaders and Canada's prime minister are in Kyiv to support Ukraine's president. He faces a shift in U.S. policy as President Trump moves to end the war by negotiating one-on-one ...CBS News - Feb. 24 -
South Korea birthrate rises for first time in nine years amid surge in marriages
Rise comes from very low base and remains far below the 2.1 births per woman needed to stabilise population. South Korea’s birthrate rose last year for the first time in nine years, as a surge in ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
10-year Treasury yield ends at 1-week high amid focus on Germany’s spending boom
Yields on long-dated U.S. government debt rose for a third trading day amid continued attention on Germany’s big plans for military and infrastructure spending, which dampened the appeal of the ...MarketWatch - 2h -
Anglerfish That Surfaced Inspires Emotional Reactions on TikTok
An eerie looking creature from the ocean’s depths has become an unwitting inspiration for intense emotions.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
TikTok Taps Climeworks to Remove CO2 From the Atmosphere
The announcement comes as the Trump Administration has thrown emerging climate-related tech like direct air capture into flux.Inc. - Feb. 19 -
‘We’re ready’: Frank McCourt on possibility of buying TikTok
McCourt's Project Liberty advocacy group submitted a bid to buy the U.S. assets of TikTok in early January.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
TikTok seeks a deal and China brings a chip ‘shock’
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial TimesFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
TikTok investigated over use of children's data
It will look into how the social media platform uses the data of 13 to 17-year-olds to recommend content.BBC News - 3d -
TikTok's top artist Yeri Mua gets real on immigration, Bellakath beef
The reggaeton mexa star spoke with De Los during the U.S. leg of her Traka Tour.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
'I make more in one hour on TikTok than a day in the shop'
Laura Mallows sells most of her products via TikTok but "dreams" of opening a physical shop once more.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
‘Traditional flavours and modern ideas’ turn Swedish buns into a TikTok delight
The ‘fantasticallly delicious’ semla has gone from a simple Nordic springtime favourite to a Noma-approved delicacy. The earliest version of the Swedish semla was a 16th-century plain bread bun ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
'Nightmare visit to beauty spot made me infamous on Tiktok'
Chelsea Coltart - whose car got damaged and was fined in the Peak District - wants to warn others.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
How TikTok Helped Germany’s Left to a Surprise Election Showing
Struggling a month ago, the Die Linke party surged into Parliament by riding a backlash against conservative immigration policy.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
TikTok profiting from sexual livestreams involving children, BBC told
Young women in Kenya tell the BBC they have used TikTok to sell sexual content since they were teenagers.BBC News - 3d -
Casey Anthony joins TikTok to announce new career as ‘legal advocate’
Florida mother acquitted of killing her only child says she’ll ‘advocate for my daughter’ and promotes Substack. Casey Anthony , the Florida mother controversially acquitted of killing her ...The Guardian - 3d -
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian joins bid to acquire TikTok
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has joined billionaire Frank McCourt’s bid to acquire TikTok as a strategic adviserABC News - 1d -
With Carrie Underwood as a judge, can 'American Idol' thrive in the TikTok era?
The country star is experiencing a full-circle moment, joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on the judging panel for the 23rd season of the show.Los Angeles Times - 12h -
‘Married men HATE glitter’: TikTokers take to crafty way to ward off cheaters
Glitter transfers easily and is tough to wash off, which is why women are using it to leave a message – and for revenge. Lipstick on the collar, a stray earring tucked into seat cushions: women ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
UK data protection watchdog investigating how TikTok uses children's personal data
The U.K.’s data protection watchdog says that it's investigating how TikTok uses the personal information of teenagers to deliver content recommendations to them when they use the social media ...ABC News - 3d -
Trump says he will 'probably' extend TikTok ban deadline if deal isn't reached in time
President Trump on Thursday suggested he would consider extending the deadline for a ban on TikTok for a second time if a deal isn't reached, stating there is "a lot of interest" in the ...The Hill - 2h -
Wyoming billionaire says his team has been in touch with White House over TikTok bid
Wyoming entrepreneur Reid Rasner, the latest U.S.-based suitor vying to purchase TikTok from its China-based parent company, said the Trump administration has reviewed his bid for the platform and ...NBC News - 2h -
Chinese Hospital Bankruptcies Soar Amid Financial Strains
Still recovering from heavy spending during the pandemic, hospitals are squeezed by a slumping economy and government efforts to curb health care spending.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
The Postal Service’s History Amid Trump’s Threats to Change It
Trump has mused about privatizing the postal service.Inc. - Feb. 22 -
Police officer killed amid shooting at Pennsylvania hospital
Andrew Duarte of West York borough police department was slain Saturday at UPMC memorial hospital in York. A police officer was killed Saturday after responding to a shooting at a central ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Trump, Macron project unity amid growing cracks
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump, Macron project unity amid Ukraine-Russia divide President ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Christie's begins AI art auction amid backlash
The legendary auction house Christie's is facing backlash as it is now auctioning off an entire collection of pieces made using artificial intelligence. NBC News' Brian Cheung takes a first-hand ...NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Drogba defends Mourinho amid Gala racism row
Former Chelsea and Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba weighed in on the racism row involving his old coach Jose Mourinho on Wednesday, saying the Portuguese coach "is not a racist and history is ...ESPN - Feb. 26 -
Unvaccinated child dies of measles amid outbreak
An unvaccinated school-aged child in Texas has died of measles, the first associated with an outbreak that has infected more than 100 people.ABC News - Feb. 26 -
UK services exports shine amid economic gloom
Consulting is key to unlocking growth in the face of global headwinds, says analystsFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Gazans Mark a Somber Ramadan Amid the Rubble
“This Ramadan is nothing like the ones before,” said one resident as the holy fasting month for Muslims began. “The war has drained it of meaning.”The New York Times - 5d -
Ramadan begins in Gaza amid a fragile ceasefire
For Palestinians observing Ramadan in Gaza, the Muslim holy month started this year under a fragile ceasefire agreement that paused more than 15 months of the Israel-Hamas warABC News - 4d -
Gazans ring in Ramadan with hope amid ongoing uncertainty
Amid the death and destruction left behind by more than a year of war, Palestinians in the Abu Mustafa neighborhood of Khan Younis welcomed the first day of Ramadan early Saturday with a communal ...NBC News - 4d -
Smaller Food Brands Are Winning Amid Continued Inflation
Corporate giants like Unilever and P&G are losing market share as customers increasingly turn to indie competitors.Inc. - 3d -
Trump pauses aid to Ukraine amid clash with Zelensky
President Trump has ordered a pause on U.S. aid going to Ukraine in its war against Russia, a consequential move as he clashes with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about the path to ending ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump to address Congress amid tariff war backdrop
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Fat Tuesday, which also happens to be National Pancake Day (free pancakes at IHOP today!). Today's forecast in DC: ⛅ 55° (Find your weather here) In today's issue: ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump to address nation amid sagging approval ratings
President Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress Tuesday night amid sinking approval ratings, according to recent polling data.ABC News - 2d