Albania shuts down TikTok for a year amid concerns over violence among children
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TikTok investigated over use of children's data
It will look into how the social media platform uses the data of 13 to 17-year-olds to recommend content.BBC News - 3d -
After 21 Years, Microsoft Is Shutting Down Skype. It’s Truly the End of an Era
Skype never really made sense in a world where Microsoft wants everyone to use Teams.Inc. - 5d -
Wales' largest theme park shuts down after 40 years
Oakwood Theme Park, which opened in 1987, employed up to 200 people.BBC News - 1d -
Microsoft is shutting down Skype after over two decades
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US stocks dip amid concerns over tariffs and consumer belt-tightening
All three major stock indexes moved decisively lower, extending sell-off in wake of dour economic reports. US stocks tumbled on Friday, extending a sell-off in the wake of dour economic reports and ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Wall Street sees major drop amid concerns over slowing economy
Wall Street saw a dramatic drop on Friday with the Dow Jones plunging nearly 750 points, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling sharply amid fears of a slowing economy and stubborn inflation. CNBC’s ...NBC News - Feb. 22 -
Oil Prices Drop Amid Concerns Over Trump’s Tariffs and OPEC Increases
The international benchmark fell to its lowest point since 2021 after a decision by Saudi Arabia and other producers to pump more crude surprised the markets.The New York Times - 19h -
Microsoft is shutting down Skype after a 21-year run. Here's how it lost out to video call rivals
Skype is among the world's most long-lasting digital brands. But other mobile apps took off faster, and Skype didn't see the Covid bump that Zoom did.CNBC - 6d -
Ukraine marks 3 years since Russian invasion amid concern about Trump's stand
A dozen leaders from Europe and Canada visited Ukraine's capital to mark the date in a show of continued support from some of Kyiv's most important backers.CBS News - Feb. 24
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