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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 -
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 -
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 -
Germany's Scholz urges against escalation in the Middle East
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Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?
Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.BBC News - Top stories -
U.S. likely to enact a law soon that could ban TikTok nationwide
Legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. unless it cuts ties with its Chinese parent company is on a path to quickly be signed into law.NBC News - Politics - Tiktok -
Here's How a TikTok Ban Got Tied to Military Aid for Israel and Ukraine
Like making sausage, some legislation's creation has ugly aspects and improbable combinations of ingredients.Inc. - Business -
G7 foreign ministers warn of new sanctions against Iran and urge de-escalation in final communique
G7 foreign ministers warn of new sanctions against Iran and urge de-escalation in final communiqueABC News - World - Iran -
3 Things to Know About the TikTok Bill That Might Make a Ban All the More Likely
The latest Congressional bill to dump the popular app ties a TikTok drop to aid for Israel, Taiwan and Ukraine. The House could vote this weekend.Inc. - Business - Tiktok -
The 5 best dating apps in 2024
Find that special someone by signing up for one of the undeniably best dating apps in 2024.CBS News - Top stories -
Iranian state television says nuclear facilities near Isfahan 'fully safe' after air defense batteries fired in area
Iranian state television says nuclear facilities near Isfahan 'fully safe' after air defense batteries fired in areaABC News - World - Iran -
Egypt urges Iran and Israel to exercise restraint
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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 -
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 -
China Orders Apple to Remove Popular Messaging Apps
WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram among apps cut from iPhone app store to comply with censorship demand.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - China -
Messaging app Telegram to allow Tether stablecoin payments
Users of encrypted messaging service Telegram can now start sending money via the stablecoin USDT by using The Open Network blockchain.CNBC - Business -
R.F.K. Jr.’s Environmental Colleagues Urge Him to Drop Presidential Bid
Nearly 50 leaders and activists who worked with Mr. Kennedy at an environmental nonprofit group will run ads calling on him to “Honor our planet, drop out.”The New York Times - Top stories -
Senate conservatives urge House GOP to sink Speaker’s Ukraine strategy
Senate conservatives led by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) urged House Republicans to oppose what they called a “sham” procedural tactic devised by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to break an emergency foreign aid package into four different pieces to give ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Liberal Democrats Urge ‘No’ Vote on Israel Aid to Pressure Biden on Gaza
Progressives in the House who oppose unfettered military aid to Israel are pressing their colleagues to vote against the $26 billion bill, which is likely to pass, to send a message to President Biden.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Slash tax on profits from Russia’s frozen assets, US urges allies
Maximise every euro from immobilised reserves to aid Ukraine, says Biden adviser Daleep SinghFinancial Times - Business - Russia -
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 -
No NCAA ban during sexual misconduct inquiries
New federal regulations will prevent colleges and coaches from suspending athletes accused of sexual misconduct while school officials investigate complaints against them.ESPN - 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 -
Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders
Apple says it has removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app from the App Store in China on Beijing’s ordersABC News - Tech - Apple -
Apple pulls Meta's WhatsApp, Threads from China App Store
Apple on Friday said it has pulled WhatsApp, Threads, Signal and Telegram from the App Store in China.CNBC - Business - Apple -
Apple pulls WhatsApp and Threads from App Store on Beijing's orders
Apple says it has removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app from the App Store in China on Beijing’s ordersABC News - Top stories - Apple -
Apple Says It Was Ordered to Pull WhatsApp From China App Store
Apple said it removed WhatsApp and Threads from its China app offerings Friday on Beijing’s orders, amid technological tensions between the U.S. and China.The New York Times - Business - Apple -
G7 foreign ministers' communique warns of new sanctions on Iran and urges de-escalation
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Kennedy's ex-environmental colleagues sign letter urging him to drop White House bid
Dozens of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s former colleagues at an environmental defense giant are calling on the Independent presidential candidate to drop out of the race. Several current and former Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) staffers, ...The Hill - Politics -
World leaders urge calm after Israeli drone strike on Iran ratchets up tension
Tit-for-tat attacks have breached taboo of direct strikes on each other’s territory but Tehran has no ‘immediate’ plans to retaliate. World leaders urged calm on Friday after Israel conducted a pre-dawn drone sortie over Iran following a cycle of ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
UT Austin students protest layoffs over new DEI ban
Students at the University of Texas at Austin protested Thursday after the school laid off more than 60 staff members to comply with Texas’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) ban that went into effect earlier this year. About 200 students at ...The Hill - Politics -
April 18, 2024 - Iran targeted in aerial attack
Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, according to a US official.CNN - Top stories - Iran -
Go and Drink Water Somewhere Else, Colombian President Tells Bogota Residents
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Influencers Love Ozempic---but They Aren't Telling You About the Risks
TikTok, Facebook and Instagram are supplanting physicians as the authorities on weight-loss drugs, but many posts don’t provide a complete picture of the hazards.The Wall Street Journal - World -
'I was told, frankly, to shut up,' Boeing whistleblower tells Senate
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Jabil’s stock declines as CEO Kenny Wilson goes on paid leave pending an investigation
The company says the investigation is related to company policies but not financial statements or reporting.MarketWatch - Business