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TikTok Faces E.U. Inquiry Over ‘Addictive’ Features
European officials threatened to fine TikTok and force it to remove some features, the latest regulatory challenge for the Chinese-owned social media app.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
EU threatens to suspend TikTok Lite’s money-for-views program over addiction fears
The European Union on Monday opened proceedings against ByteDance's TikTok and threatened to suspend its newly launched TikTok Lite rewards program.CNBC - Business - European Union -
Congress prepares to vote on security funding bill for Ukraine, Israel
The House is poised for a rare Saturday vote on a bill that will provide nearly $61 billion in security funding to Ukraine. The bill will also provide billions to Israel and other U.S. allies.CBS News - Politics - Israel -
Fears Over Iran Buoy Netanyahu at Home. For Now.
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, lost considerable support after the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks on Israel. Tensions with Iran have helped him claw some of it back.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Biden assures Zelensky US will 'quickly provide' security package after it clears Congress
President Biden on Monday spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to assure him the United States will provide more aid as soon as the Senate passes the national security package, the White House announced. Biden on Monday told Zelensky ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Congress seems poised to pass potential TikTok ban in US. How would it work?
The measure sailed through the House as part of a foreign aid package.ABC News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Labour shifts poll tactics to target fearful Tory over-65s
Alarm grows over possible pension cuts as research suggests Jeremy Hunt tax cut announcement was ‘blunder’. Labour is to wage a new campaign to win over Tory-supporting pensioners in an attempt to neutralise one of the government’s last remaining ...The Guardian - World -
U.S. sees national security concerns over microchips
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo is at the center of a global competition for semiconductor dominance. It's a battle that also puts her at the center of two of the hottest global national security hotspots. Lesley Stahl of 60 Minutes spoke with ...CBS News - Top stories -
Knicks secure wild win with frantic final minute for 2-0 series lead
The 76ers added Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey back into the lineup and took the Knicks down to the wire, but New York persevered in a thrilling Game 2.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
TikTok faces potential ban in bill expected to pass in Senate
TikTok is facing a potential ban in a bill that's expected to pass the Senate. The bill would require TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell its stake in the platform or face a ban of TikTok. Lawmakers are concerned users' data could be ...NBC News - Politics - Tiktok -
Met Commissioner faces call to resign over protest row
Policing minister Chris Philp is set to meet the commissioner after an officer described a campaigner as "openly Jewish".BBC News - Top stories -
'Squad' Member Summer Lee Faces Primary Challenge Over Criticism of Israel
The Pittsburgh Democrat angers Jewish constituents and draws praise from progressives.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
FCA faces backlash over plan to ‘name and shame’ companies under investigation
Proposal has angered ministers and City bosses who fear it will drive businesses out of UKFinancial Times - Business -
FCA faces backlash over plan to ‘name and shame’ companies under investigation
Proposal has angered ministers and City bosses who fear it will drive businesses out of UKFinancial Times - Business -
FCA faces backlash over plan to ‘name and shame’ companies under investigation
Proposal has angered ministers and City bosses who fear it will drive businesses out of UKFinancial Times - Business -
FCA faces backlash over plan to ‘name and shame’ companies under investigation
Proposal has angered ministers and City bosses who fear it will drive businesses out of UKFinancial Times - Business -
Grindr facing U.K. lawsuit over alleged data protection breaches
Gay dating app Grindr is facing a mass data protection lawsuit in London from hundreds of users who allegedly had their private information, including HIV status, shared with third parties.NBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Razer PS5 And Xbox Vinyl Console Skins Are Over 50% Off At Amazon
After a couple of years, it's only natural that you'd want to change up the look of your consoles. Sure, the pristine white and the carbon black finish of the PS5 and the Xbox Series X loo great, but over at Amazon you can score several of Razer's ...GameSpot - Tech -
Sony's over-the-counter hearing aids are up to $300 off
Save money on Sony's latest over-the-counter hearing aids.CBS News - Top stories -
EU threatens TikTok Lite with ban over reward-to-watch feature
App feature could be suspended unless child safety concerns addressed, in first use of sweeping new digital powers. The EU has said it will ban a new service launched by TikTok in Europe that it believes could be “as addictive as cigarettes” ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Given a lifeline by the U.S., Ukraine must now prove it can beat Russia
Time is of the essence for Ukraine, which has been pleading for more air defense systems, artillery and ammunition to turn the tide in the war.CNBC - Business - Ukraine -
NBA playoffs: Nuggets work over Lakers to pick up where they left off from last year
The Lakers have now lost nine straight games to the Nuggets.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
PEN America calls off awards ceremony amid criticism over its response to Israel-Hamas war
Facing widespread unhappiness over its response to the Israel-Hamas war, the writers’ group PEN America has called off its annual awards ceremonyABC News - Entertainment - Israel -
PEN America calls off awards ceremony amid criticism over response to Israel-Hamas war
Facing widespread unhappiness over its response to the Israel-Hamas war, the writers' group PEN America has called off its annual awards ceremony.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Gorman snaps slump with walk-off homer to give Cardinals 5-3 win over Diamondbacks
Nolan Gorman snapped an 0-for-19 slump with a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the St. Louis Cardinals a 5-3 victory over the Arizona DiamondbacksABC News - Sports - MLB -
Why CEO succession is so difficult to get right
Boards are being forced to think about finding future leaders earlier as shareholders demand greater insightFinancial Times - Business -
This Is the 'Magic Question' Billie Jean King Asks CEOs
The tennis legend, who makes her debut on the Inc. Female Founders 250 list, is still fighting for equality.Inc. - Business -
The EU ratchets up pressure on TikTok's new rewards app over risks to kids, warns of suspension
The European Union is demanding TikTok provide more information about a new app that pays users to watch videos and warned that it could order the video sharing platform to suspend addictive features that pose a risk to kidsABC News - Tech - European Union -
'Every one of us should be ashamed' of current Congress: Manchin
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and former Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) lamented the state of Congress in a side-by-side interview on Sunday, with Manchin saying that Americans should be “ashamed” of the legislative body. “Every one of us should be ...The Hill - Politics -
Mike Johnson establishes himself as a titan of Congress with aid package vote
Whatever the future may bring for Speaker Johnson, the American people yearn for forceful, effective bipartisan action— on immigration, the economy, family security, education, energy, health care and a host of other issues.The Hill - Politics -
The Guardian view on arming Ukraine: US Congress votes against appeasement | Editorial
While Donald Trump is in court, House Republicans rejected their presidential nominee’s bad land-for-peace deal in Ukraine . In chaos theory, the flapping of butterfly wings can cause a hurricane on the other side of the world. This weekend, ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Several prominent universities took steps to stem further fallout from on-campus confrontations over the Israel-Hamas war, as the schools braced for more heated protests and escalating security concerns.
Several prominent universities took steps to stem further fallout from on-campus confrontations over the Israel-Hamas war, as the schools braced for more heated protests and escalating security concerns.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Iran on Edge Amid Airstrikes, Crackdowns and Fear of War
Facing deep economic troubles and a restive population, the government seems to have adopted a policy of declaring victory over Israel and cracking down at home, analysts say.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
Fears grow for British Steel’s rescue deal
UK struggling to reach state aid agreement with Chinese-owned company 18 months after plea for £500mn support packageFinancial Times - World -
Iran on Edge Amid Airstrikes, Crackdowns and Fear of War
Facing deep economic troubles and a restive population, the government seems to have adopted a policy of declaring victory over Israel and cracking down at home, analysts say.The New York Times - World - Iran -
Fears of antisemitism at Columbia University as protests continue
Columbia University held classes online Monday as pro-Palestinian campus protests entered a sixth day. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports on heightened campus security, and Sam Vinograd, a CBS News contributor and former counterterrorism official, ...CBS News - Top stories -
Google CEO Pichai Calls for Reset After Activist Firings
The tech giant fired over two dozen employees following sit-in protests at its offices in New York and California over its cloud-computing deal with Israel.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Google -
Jabil Places CEO Kenneth S. Wilson on Paid Leave Pending Investigation
The electronics contract manufacturer said the conduct in question doesn’t relate to or affect the its financial statements. The company named CFO Michael Dastoor as interim CEO.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Ex-JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes to run Airbus North America
The recently departed CEO will be managing relationships with customers in North America, including his former airline and Spirit.CNBC - Business -
Arrests of Europeans for Aiding Russia Raise Fears of Kremlin’s Reach
A string of arrests, including two Poles accused of attacking a Navalny aide and a third for ties to a possible plot against Ukraine’s president, have amplified worries of Russian infiltration.The New York Times - World - Russia