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Use TikTok to combat misinformation, MPs tell government
Cross-party committee urges creation of strategy engage with new platforms that appeal to young. The government needs a TikTok strategy to help combat misinformation directed at young people, MPs have said.. Members of the cross-party culture, ...The Guardian - World - Tiktok -
Boeing's CEO Calhoun Summoned to Appear Before Congress
Whistleblower complaint on safety procedures in manufacture of the 787 Dreamliner heralds more scrutiny for struggling plane maker.Inc. - Business -
Allen Weisselberg, the former finance chief of Trump's family business, was sentenced to five months in jail for lying during a civil-fraud investigation into the former president.
Allen Weisselberg, the former finance chief of Trump’s family business, was sentenced to five months in jail for lying during a civil-fraud investigation into the former president.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Baltimore bridge, Mayorkas impeachment and TikTok bill on docket for Congress
Lawmakers are returning from a two-week recess with a lot of work ahead of them, starting with an appeal from Maryland Gov. Wes Moore for emergency funding to reconstruct the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
TikTok Spends Millions on Ad Blitz as Congress Considers Banning the App
The video app is spending millions on ads as Congress considers a bill that could lead to a U.S. ban.The New York Times - Tech - Tiktok -
Push to crack down on TikTok gains momentum in US Congress
Move to bundle divest-or-ban measure with foreign aid could compel Senate to act against Chinese-owned appFinancial Times - Business - Tiktok -
FirstFT: Effort to crack down on TikTok gains steam in US Congress
Also in today’s newsletter, Biden calls for tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel, and Australia increases defence spending by $32bnFinancial Times - World - Tiktok -
Boeing ‘shortcuts’ are jeopardizing plane safety, whistleblower tells Congress
A whistleblower on Wednesday accused Boeing of taking “manufacturing shortcuts” on its 787 program that could reduce the safety of the airplanes, as lawmakers are examining allegations of major failures at the aircraft maker.MarketWatch - Business -
Maryland's governor, members of Congress seek federal aid after Baltimore bridge collapse
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Tuesday to discuss plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. Officials hope to remove the debris from the collapsed bridge to resume shipping by the end of May. CBS ...CBS News - Top stories -
Japanese PM Kishida tells Congress the U.S. must play leading role in the world
The speech comes a day after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and President Joe Biden met and outlined new military cooperation plans and projects.CNBC - Business -
Minouche Shafik, Columbia University President: What I Plan to Tell Congress Tomorrow
Antisemitism and calls for genocide have no place at a university. My priority has been the safety and security of our community, but that leaves plenty of room for robust disagreement and debate.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The Inflation Debate: Your Eyes Aren't Lying
Despite what some economists say, the people understand inflation all too well.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Eid in the Square offers a celebration of qawwali music
The event, marking the end of Ramadan, will take place outdoors in central London with an audience of thousandsFinancial Times - World -
Big Tech Says Spy Bill Turns Its Workers Into Informants
One of Silicon Valley’s most influential lobbying arms joins privacy reformers in a fight against the Biden administration–backed expansion of a major US surveillance program.Wired - Tech -
Being Homeless Is Not a Crime
Hundreds of thousands of people are homeless. This filmmaker wants you to see them.The New York Times - Top stories -
Billy Joel plays 100th show at Madison Square Garden
Billy Joel is marking his 100th show of his record-breaking residency at New York City's Madison Square Garden. He's played the famed arena since 1978, and Sunday night you can watch his first-ever show to be broadcast on television on CBS.CBS News - Entertainment -
Biden, Japanese prime minister to discuss military partnership
President Biden will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida amid concerns Chinese aggression in the Pacific could intensify in the coming years. It also comes after Mr. Biden expressed opposition to the sale of Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel ...CBS News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Blinken, Cameron meet in D.C. to discuss Ukraine funding
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with U.K. Foreign Secretary David Cameron in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to discuss new military aid for Ukraine, which has been stalled in Congress for months. CBS News intelligence and national security ...CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Brian Cox and Robin Ince discuss the birds and the bees
Embracing the best Infinite Monkey Cage episodes about love and desire.BBC News - Top stories -
Biden discusses Iran's 'unprecedented' aerial attack on Israel
President Biden took a moment to address Iran's "unprecedented aerial attack" against Israel that occurred over the weekend. He said that the U.S. along with its allies was able to "defeat" the attack during a meeting with the prime minister of Iraq.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
Israel war cabinet meets to discuss Iran response
Israel's military chief of staff says the attack by Iran "will be met with a response", as allies urge restraint.BBC News - Top stories - Iran -
Israeli defence minister discusses next steps in Rafah
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They Were Punched and Took to TikTok
Several young women have posted video accounts of being hit by a stranger, touching off apprehension and concern.The New York Times - Lifestyle - Tiktok -
The US is right to target TikTok
Chinese control of a powerful ‘persuasive AI’ tool cannot be toleratedFinancial Times - World - Tiktok -
Former Employee Is Lying About Her Work With Me ... To Cover Up Her Time In Jail
And two other tricky workplace dilemmas.Inc. - Business -
Eight buffaloes in Kenya electrocuted after walking into low-lying power lines, wildlife agency says
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People who say they go to religious services weekly are probably lying, study finds
In what looks to be a clear violation of the Ninth Commandment, people are dramatically overestimating how frequently they attend religious services.MarketWatch - Business -
Romney: Mayorkas did not commit a high crime or misdemeanor
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) told reporters Tuesday that he does not think Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has committed a high crime or misdemeanor, the standard set by the Constitution for impeaching and removing a federal official ...The Hill - Politics -
Fact-checking PM's claims on prisons, crime and the NHS
Rishi Sunak makes a series of claims, also covering small boats and defence spending.BBC News - Top stories -
How effective are crime-focused political ads?
For decades, politicians have used the threat of crime to try to win over voters. Insha Rahman, vice president of advocacy and partnerships at the Vera Institute of Justice, joins "America Decides" to explore the strategy's effectiveness even when ...CBS News - Top stories -
How do you define a war crime?
History of the global effort to protect civilians in time of conflictFinancial Times - World -
Rutgers Islamic center vandalism investigated as ‘bias crime’
The Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University (CILRU) was vandalized early Wednesday morning in an incident university police said they are investigating as a "bias crime." The vandalism took place on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr at the ...The Hill - Politics -
In Bogotá, Cyclists Fear Becoming Crime Victims
In Bogotá, a city with more than 1.1 million bicycles and a strong riding culture, a number of high-profile crimes have rattled cyclists.The New York Times - World -
Liberia senate votes to establish war crimes court
The court will investigate crimes against humanity committed during the African country’s two civil wars between 1989 and 2003. Senators in Liberia have voted overwhelmingly to establish a war crimes court, two decades after civil conflict ended ...The Guardian - World -
Breaking down the crimes Jan. 6 defendants are charged with
The Justice Department says more than 1,387 people have been charged in connection to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green breaks down the charges.CBS News - Top stories -
Putin and Kim Jong Un, partners in crime
Last month, Moscow even assumed the role of Pyongyang’s protector and legal defender.The Hill - Politics -
Fortune Names Anastasia Nyrkovskaya as CEO
Anastasia Nyrkovskaya, who was the chief financial officer and chief strategy officer, is the first woman to run the company.The New York Times - Business -
Startup CEO Salaries Dip in 2024
A new report shows that CEO salaries have decreased this year--mostly due to Series B struggles--and that a gender pay gap persists.Inc. - Business -
GOP rep mocks Navy over backward scope in Instagram pic
Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) mocked the Navy Wednesday for posting a photo of a commanding officer holding an assault weapon with a backward scope, which has since been removed from social media. Collins posted Wednesday a purportedly edited photo ...The Hill - Politics -
Iran’s attack on Israel ‘needs to be viewed as an escalation': Full Rep. Turner interview
House Intelligence Chair Mike Turner (R-Ohio) reacts to Iran’s retaliatory attack on Israel and discusses whether it’s a step toward a wider war in the Middle East.NBC News - Top stories - Iran