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Congress is fast-tracking a bipartisan effort to crack down on TikTok that could lead to passage of a law this month forcing a sale or eventual ban of the Chinese-controlled app in the U.S.
Congress is fast-tracking a bipartisan effort to crack down on TikTok that could lead to passage of a law this month forcing a sale or eventual ban of the Chinese-controlled app in the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Congress to fast-track TikTok ban bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson is bundling the bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok into his four-part foreign aid plan. The legislation would require TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the popular social media network or face a ban in the ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Musk speaks out against effort to ban TikTok: 'Not what America stands for'
Billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk spoke out against the effort to ban TikTok in the U.S., saying it would be in conflict with the First Amendment and it is “not what America stands for.” Musk added that while the ban would likely benefit the ...The Hill - Politics -
Satellite Data Reveals Sinking Risk for China’s Cities
Development and groundwater pumping are causing land subsidence and heightening the risks of sea level rise.The New York Times - World - China -
Highlights from a gymnastics semifinals no one predicted
The NCAA gymnastics semifinals were a roller-coaster ride with stellar, title-winning routines -- but also more falls than anyone expected.ESPN - Sports -
Despite the Watch World’s Secrecy, Data Services Expand
Swiss brands and retailers now have a few options to determine what’s happening with the industry. Just a couple of years ago, they had almost none.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Apple’s removal of WhatsApp in China reopens debate over user freedom
The removal of WhatsApp and Threads from Apple's China App Store puts this revenue stream at risk, as it may signal further restrictions on Meta's ability to capture advertising dollars from Chinese companies looking to expand globally.VentureBeat - Tech - China -
Gilt Yields Fall After Weak U.K. Retail Sales Data
Gilt yields declined following weaker-than-expected U.K. retail sales data, increasing prospects of a Bank of England interest-rate cut in the coming months.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Government Contracts Are So Confusing That Congress Just Wrote a Bill to Simplify Them
As the small-business contracting base dwindles, simplifying the language within federal contracts might end up being a huge lift for entrepreneurs.Inc. - Business -
Pelosi, Clyburn endorse Jan. 6 Capitol Police officer for Congress
Two heavy-hitters in the House Democratic Caucus have endorsed former U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn in his bid for Congress. “Proud to endorse @libradunn for Congress in #MD03! Harry will defend our Democracy and fight for the people of ...The Hill - Politics -
Users say Robinhood’s overnight trading service went down after Israeli attack
During the height of uncertainty over Israel’s retaliatory attack against Iran, Robinhood users say they were unable to trade.MarketWatch - Business - Israel -
United Health CEO to face House panel
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story United Health CEO to face House panel UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty will testify in front of a House oversight panel next month about the massive cyberattack ...The Hill - Politics -
How one bridge authority is upgrading their pier protection
CBS News' data analysis found 425 bridges in 36 states over waterways used by large vessels had inadequate pier protection.CBS News - Top stories -
Columbia Fails to Protect Its Jewish Community
A toothless task force and other measures haven’t stopped antisemitism from flourishing on campus.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Google streamlines structure to speed up AI efforts
Teams tackling artificial intelligence models unified under leadership of DeepMind founder Demis HassabisFinancial Times - Business - Google -
GOP impeachment efforts hit brick wall
Republican impeachment efforts against President Biden and his Cabinet appear to have hit a brick wall after the Senate swiftly dismissed articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Senators dismissed a pair of ...The Hill - Politics -
Indiana limits abortion data for privacy under near-total ban, but some GOP candidates push back
Some Indiana Republicans in key campaigns for office are fighting for access to detailed abortion reports that the health department stopped releasing to protect patient privacy under a near-total ban on the procedureABC News - Health - Abortion -
European carbon trading catching less than quarter of airline emissions, data finds
With long-haul flights exempt from charges and carriers given free allowances, large share of flights not covered by systemFinancial Times - World -
Taylor Swift: The Tortured Poets Department — heartbreak inspires anguish, anger and a career highlight
Eleventh album shows her style evolving in 16 songs that range from charmingly cheesy to moodily melodramaticFinancial Times - Business -
Ukraine needs one more year to win, and Congress can make that happen now
If America comes through, this might just be the year that Ukraine needs to push Russia back and achieve an outcome its people can live with.The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Fantasy Baseball Week 5 Preview: Top 10 sleeper hitters highlight Ezequiel Tovar, Anthony Rizzo
The Rockies finally have a full week of home gamesCBS Sports - Sports -
Fed report highlights risks to financial stability if interest rates stay higher for longer
The biggest worry for the global financial system is that the Federal Reserve keeps monetary policy tighter than expected, according to experts surveyed by the central bank.MarketWatch - Business - Federal Reserve -
Cowboys' Trey Lance praise amid Dak Prescott contract stalemate highlights flaws in team's roster management
The Cowboys, who appear for a big reset after 2024, could very well be without both QBs in 2025CBS Sports - Sports -
How TikTok Changed Us
The app’s videos have become a fixture in the lives of tens of millions of Americans.The New York Times - Top stories - Tiktok -
Trump Media CEO Asks Nasdaq to Help Enforce Short-Selling Rules
Shares of Truth Social’s parent are up about 10% premarket, setting up another volatile session. Trump Media’s CEO asked for helping in preventing illegal naked short selling.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
Jabil Places CEO Wilson on Paid Leave Amid Investigation
Filing discloses sidelining of chief since 2022, namesCFO Michael Dastoor as the interim CEO.Inc. - Business -
Trump’s ‘DJT’ stock rises as CEO ‘tries to blame’ short sellers for weakness
Trump Media & Technology’s stock rallied Friday and was headed for a third straight gain after the parent company of Donald Trump’s social-media platform Truth Social asked regulators to look into potential illegal selling activity.MarketWatch - Business -
Finalized Biden Title IX regulations add protections for transgender students
The Biden administration Friday unveiled a final set of sweeping changes to Title IX, the federal civil rights law prohibiting sex-based discrimination at government-funded schools, after more than a year of delays and mounting pressure from ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
French athletes at Paris Olympics will receive better mental health protection
French athletes at the Paris Olympics will be offered better protection for their mental health with priority given to curbing online harassment and cyberbullyingABC News - Health - France -
French athletes at Paris Olympics will receive better mental health protection
French athletes at the Paris Olympics will be offered better protection for their mental health with priority given to curbing online harassment and cyberbullyingABC News - Sports - France -
Arteta backs scrapping of FA Cup replays as Accrington posit boycott
Arsenal manager says change needed to ‘protect our players’Accrington chairman open to boycott if ‘enough clubs’ want itMikel Arteta insisted that the scrapping of FA Cup replays was necessary to “protect our players” as Accrington Stanley’s ...The Guardian - World -
The Iron Dome Isn't Meant to Protect Tehran From Consequences
One of the most potent weapons Israel could level against Iran remains clever diplomacy.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet | How sustainable fashion reduces greenhouse gasses
In this episode of “Climate Watch: Protecting the Planet,” CBS News senior environmental correspondent Ben Tracy explores the innovative ways both people and companies are making fashion more sustainable ahead of Earth Day.CBS News - Top stories - Climate -
'Going Against the Mouse': Disneyland Performers Advance Unionization Efforts
Performers are sharing concerns over benefits, health and safety as they work to form a union.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Scholz: Diplomatic efforts around Ukraine peace talks progressing
Yahoo News - World - Ukraine -
The US attempts a new military deal with Niger in a last ditch effort to stay
Two Western officials have told The Associated Press that the United States is trying to create a new military agreement with Niger that would allow it to remain in the country, weeks after the junta said its presence was no longer justifiedABC News - World -
Another Republican joins effort to oust Johnson, putting the speaker in real peril
A third House Republican has signed onto an effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from power, giving his opponents the votes they'd need to remove the Republican leader unless Democrats stepped in to save him.NBC News - Top stories -
Early AI Regulation Efforts Get Pushback From All Sides
Colorado, Connecticut and Texas, came together Thursday to argue the case for their proposals as civil rights-oriented groups and the industry play tug-of-war with core components of the legislationInc. - Business -
Colorado group falls short in effort to put anti-abortion measure on the ballot
Only one of two opposing abortion ballot measures may qualify for the Colorado ballot this fall. An anti-abortion initiative failed to gather enough signatures.CBS News - Top stories - Abortion -
Third Republican backs effort to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson
Democrats may have to offer Johnson a lifeline if it comes to a vote, given Republicans' razor-thin majority.CBS News - Politics