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'It's on everybody's mind': Morehouse faculty and students raise concerns about Biden's graduation speech
Morehouse College’s leadership is set to hold a call on Thursday to address concerns over having President Joe Biden as the school’s commencement speaker next month.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden Signed a Bill That Could Ban TikTok. Here’s What Happens Next.
President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden Signs TikTok Ban Bill Into Law. Here’s What Happens Next.
President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.The New York Times - Tech - Joe Biden -
TikTok CEO plans to fight against a bill that could ban the app
President Joe Biden signed the bill that would ban TikTok in the United States if its Chinese parent company doesn’t sell it in 270 days, but CEO Shou Zi Chew vows to fight back against legislation. NBC’s Savannah Sellers reports for TODAY.NBC News - Politics - Tiktok -
Congress sends Biden bill requiring TikTok's parent company to sell the platform or face a US ban
Congress sends Biden bill requiring TikTok's parent company to sell the platform or face a US banABC News - Tech - Joe Biden -
Arsenic-laced books removed from French library
The four 19th Century books have been removed from shelves and taken for further analysis.BBC News - Top stories - France -
Biden just signed a bill that could ban TikTok: Here's what that means for you
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on Wednesday that will effectively ban TikTok if ByteDance does not sell the app within the year.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden just signed a bill that could ban TikTok. His campaign plans to stay on the app anyway
President Joe Biden’s signing of legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. runs counter to his campaign’s embrace of the platform and outreach to influencersABC News - Tech - Joe Biden -
Biden campaign to stay on TikTok after president signs bill that could ban app
The Biden campaign plans to continue using TikTok to reach voters and spread its message even after the president signed legislation that could lead to a ban on the popular app several months down the road. A Biden campaign official told The Hill ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
New crash test results raise concern for some small SUVs
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has updated its testing of vehicles’ ability to avoid crashes. The results show there is some concern for smaller SUVs, as most models did not do well.CBS News - Top stories -
What Bill Cosby's overturned conviction could signal about Harvey Weinstein's case
Harvey Weinstein’s legal team saw some hope on the horizon when Bill Cosby’s indecent assault conviction was overturned three years ago by Pennsylvania’s top court.NBC News - Top stories -
Residents still have concerns about Flint's water
It's been a decade since the Flint water crisis began. Residents told CBS News the scandal still weighs heavily on the city.CBS News - Top stories -
Banned football fan raises £15,000 to sue
Linzi Smith's lawyer says the club's actions are a "huge overreach" in to her personal life.BBC News - Top stories -
Georgians arrested over cross-Europe thefts of rare library books
Suspects alleged to have posed as academics to access books and replace them with copies, says Europol. Europe live – latest updatesPolice have arrested nine Georgians suspected of running a sophisticated criminal operation stealing valuable ...The Guardian - World -
French national library quarantines books believed to be laced with arsenic
Chemical thought to be in emerald green covers of four 19th-century books identified by Poison Book Project. France’s national library has removed four 19th-century books from its shelves whose emerald green covers are believed to be laced with ...The Guardian - World -
Possible TikTok ban leaves some small businesses concerned for their survival
Under the new law signed this week, ByteDance has nine to 12 months to sell the platform to an American owner, or TikTok faces being banned in the U.S.CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Legal Ban on Worker Noncompetes Faces Uphill Battle
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is among the business groups that have already filed suit against the FTC's rule, which may be overturned by increasingly skeptical courts.Inc. - Business -
Connecticut AI Bill Faces Uncertain Future
The wide-ranging proposed legislation seeks to rein in bias in AI model and protect people from deepfakes, but critics worry it could curb small business growth.Inc. - Business -
Brandon Aiyuk could be best trade target for WR-thirsty Patriots
The Patriots are "in the market" for a wide receiver, writes Tom E. Curran, and 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk stands out as a tantalizing trade option.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
NFL scout believes 49ers could target Georgia receiver at No. 31
One longtime NFL scout believes the 49ers could target a surprise wide receiver with the No. 31 pick in the first round of the 2024 draft.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
What a TikTok ban in the US could mean for you
After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app, including by former President Donald Trump, a measure to outlaw the popular video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signatureABC News - Tech - Tiktok -
US stocks rally could falter in face of strong dollar, warn analysts
Wall Street equities have recently bucked historical trend of moving inversely to greenbackFinancial Times - World -
2K Faces Criticism For Banning Popular WWE 2K24 Creator
Popular WWE 2K24 creator WhatsTheStatus announced on X that all his uploads had been deleted from the game, and that he had received a permanent online ban from the 2K game. The creator was known for uploading hidden content from the game's files ...GameSpot - Tech -
Arizona Republicans Who Supported Repealing an Abortion Ban Face Blowback
On social media, Arizona lawmakers are accused of being baby killers, cowards and traitors.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
Facing Ban, TikTok Denies Plan to Sell its U.S. Business
One day after the President signed the law targeting the Chinese-owned social network, its parent company ByteDancedigsits heels in.Inc. - Business - Tiktok -
Supreme Court decision on Idaho abortion ban could affect other states
A case before the U.S. Supreme Court on Idaho's near-total abortion ban could impact what demands the federal government can impose on hospitals in other states. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down how Moyle v. United States ...CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
TikTok ban measure signed by Biden. Here's what could happen next.
President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.CBS News - Politics - Tiktok -
Ukraine Could Use Long-Range ATACMS to Hit Russian Targets in Crimea, U.S. Says
The goal for a recent delivery of ATACMS, a coveted long-range missile system, is to put more pressure on Russian forces in eastern parts of occupied Ukraine.The New York Times - World - Ukraine -
Ukraine Could Use Long-Range ATACMS to Hit Russian Targets in Crimea, U.S. Says
The goal for a recent delivery of ATACMS, a coveted long-range missile system, is to put more pressure on Russian forces in eastern parts of occupied Ukraine.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
A new play about Jesus comes to the O.C. It could provoke 'intense' reactions
World premiere 'Galilee, 34,' at South Coast Repertory through May 12, turns Biblical figures into flawed humans — in a way that some believers may take issue with.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Bill that could lead to prosecution of librarians advances in Alabama House
Lawmakers in Alabama passed legislation that could lead to the prosecution of librarians under the state’s obscenity law for providing minors with “harmful” materials. The bill, approved 72-28 by the Alabama House of Representatives, will now move ...The Hill - Politics -
5 things to know about the new federal ban on noncompete agreements
Proponents say a sweeping ban on noncompete clauses should boost workers, but the new rules face serious legal challenges.CBS News - Top stories -
Arizona state House passes bill to repeal 1864 abortion ban after several failed attempts
Arizona lawmakers will again attempt to repeal a near-total ban on abortion from 1864 that was upheld by the state Supreme Court earlier this month.NBC News - Top stories - Abortion -
Congress passed a TikTok bill. Will the US really ban the app?
A bill passed by Congress and signed by Biden requires owner ByteDance to sell or face a US ban – it’s its biggest threat yet. Senate passes bill banning TikTok if parent company does not sell itThe House of Representatives passed a bill that ...The Guardian - World - Tiktok -
Despite Recent Bill to Ban TikTok, Biden's Campaign Will Keep Using It
There are still concerns the platform is a security risk and a new law aimed at forcing its Chinese parent company to sell it, but the Biden campaign sees it as a promising messaging channel for younger voters.Inc. - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden Signs TikTok Ban Bill Into Law. Here’s What Happens Next.
President Biden has signed the bill to force a sale of the video app or ban it. Now the law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility.The New York Times - Tech - Joe Biden -
Over 90% of trans youths live in states with bills that target their rights, report says
More than 90% of transgender youths live in states that have already passed or are currently considering bills that restrict their rights.NBC News - Top stories -
Over 90% of trans youths live in states with bills that target their rights, report says
More than 90% of transgender youths live in states that have already passed or are currently considering bills that restrict their rights.NBC News - Politics -
2024 NFL Draft rumors: Bills receiving calls at No. 33 overall; five players teams may target in a trade up
Defense could go early when Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft beginsCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Keefe: Marchand making 'art' of dodging penalties
Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe called it "unbelievable" what Bruins forward Brad Marchand was able to do in Boston's 4-2 win over Toronto in Game 3 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series on Wednesday.ESPN - Sports