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No joke: UK comedian told to remove hot dog from subway poster over junk food ban
A British comedian has been ordered to remove a picture of a hot dog from a poster in London subway stations for his new standup showABC News - Entertainment - United Kingdom -
UK politicians should use ‘disappearing messages’ on devices, says GCHQ
Fresh guidance from a branch of the signals intelligence agency comes after government blames China for cyber attacksFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
US TikTok ban is good for the West, but what about Meta and X?
So, while this bill undoubtedly leaves something to be wanted, it’s too early to judge it a failure. If it forces ByteDance to divest, everybody in the West is better insulated from security threats real and partially imagined by Congress.The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
Small Businesses Worry About Losing a Vital Marketing Channel If TikTok is Banned
Big Brands are less reliant on the app than small entrepreneurs, whose videos have helped many boom.Inc. - Business - Tiktok -
India’s TikTok Ban: What Lessons Does It Hold for the U.S.
The United States is agonizing over the possibility of a ban, but India did it at a stroke. Indians adjusted quickly, and Instagram and YouTube built big audiences.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
Some ancient Greek wisdom on why America shouldn’t ban TikTok
Democratic virtue is believed to be a stronger and more reliable force than authoritarian discipline; genuine consent from the people more powerful than any authoritarian coercion.The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
E-waste from trashed electric devices is piling up and recycling isn't keeping pace, UN says
U.N. agencies have warned that waste from electronics is piling up worldwide while recycling rates remain low and are likely to fall even furtherABC News - Tech -
TikTok makes $2.1 million TV ad buy as Senate reviews bill that could ban app
TikTok opened a new front in its lobbying campaign against a bill that could effectively ban the app in the United States.CNBC - Business - Tiktok -
TikTok bans account of Australian influencer who promoted nicotine pouches in viral videos
Bodybuilder Stefan Kohut’s account shut after Guardian Australia report, but others continue to showcase the controversial products. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastTikTok has banned the account of an ...The Guardian - World - Tiktok -
How do you save the pint from climate change?
Researchers are identifying genes in the hop plant to produce varieties that will be more resilient to climate change.BBC News - Top stories - Climate -
BoE warns of risks to UK businesses from private equity bubble
Officials escalate warnings about leverage, transparency and valuationsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
New government spending bill bans U.S. embassies from flying Pride flag
The prohibition was one of many side issues included in the mammoth $1.2 trillion package to fund the government through September.CBS News - Top stories -
New Zealand will ban disposable e-cigarettes in a bid to prevent minors from taking up the habit
New Zealand says it will ban disposable e-cigarettes, or vapes, and raise financial penalties for those who sell such products to minorsABC News - Health - New Zealand -
South Africa's ANC fails in bid to ban former leader Zuma's party from polls
A South African court has dismissed the ruling party’s case demanding a rival opposition party be deregistered and banned from participating in the upcoming electionABC News - World -
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that will prohibit children younger than 14 from joining social media in the state.NBC News - Politics - Florida -
UK vet bills and nuts from the hotel minibar: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
‘I’m not profiting from misery. I’m averting more’ – Thales’s UK boss on making missiles for Ukraine
Whether manufacturing drones or printing British blue passports, the defence contractor is flying high in a geopolitically risky climate. For a “ferocious remainer”, Alex Cresswell is remarkably proud of his blue passport. For some, the dark ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Apple Held Talks With China's Baidu Over AI for Its Devices
The iPhone maker has been exploring using external partners to help accelerate its artificial-intelligence ambitions.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Apple -
Prosecutors allege South Africa's parliamentary speaker took $135,000 and a wig in bribes
South African prosecutors say they intend to charge the parliamentary speaker with corruptionABC News - World -
Trump’s TikTok Tics
Trump’s TikTok Tics — repetition, self-absorption, incoherence, indifference to the truth — were on display in his recent interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin on CNBC.The Hill - Politics - Tiktok -
South Korean politician hit by edited 'Chinese face mask' photo ahead of parliamentary election
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Number 10 accused of blocking ex-parole board chair becoming parliamentary ombudsman
Nick Hardwick was the Commons’ preferred candidate for postFinancial Times - Business -
TikTok's American Growth Is Already Stalling
As it battles lawmakers’ efforts to force a sale or ban, the app is facing business challenges and stronger competition.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Tiktok -
J&J is in talks to acquire medical-device maker Shockwave, which had a market value of around $11 billion before news of the negotiations became public.
J&J is in talks to acquire medical-device maker Shockwave, which had a market value of around $11 billion before news of the negotiations became public.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UK stocks are not all that cheap
A bargain in the aggregate, not the particularFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
NFL owners approve ban of swivel hip-drop tackle
NFL owners have approved a rule proposal to ban the swivel hip-drop tackle, the league announced Monday.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Disposable bans will not work, says vape boss
British American Tobacco boss says bans overseas are not "effective" and the illegal market is large.BBC News - Top stories -
Brazil's Barbosa banned for anti-doping fraud attempt
Flamengo and Brazil striker Gabriel Barbosa is suspended for two years for attempted anti-doping fraud.BBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
Can Florida's Social-Media Ban for Minors Work?
A look at likely court challenges, why verifying users’ ages is tricky and the current status of protections for children.The Wall Street Journal - World -
NCAA prez calls for ban on college prop bets
NCAA president Charlie Baker is calling for a ban on college prop bets in states with legal sports wagering.ESPN - Sports -
'You Can't Do That!' Lawmakers' Kids Confront Them Over TikTok Crackdown.
Over burritos. In school drop-off line. Moms and dads of Congress get an earful from their own teens and tweens amid debate over a ban or forced sale of the app.The Wall Street Journal - World - Tiktok -
With TikTok Under Fire, Brands That Rely on It Worry
Many companies, particularly in the beauty and fashion industries, have boosted sales through the platform. They don’t really have a backup plan.The New York Times - Tech - Tiktok -
TikTok Bill Would Complicate ByteDance Investments if Passed
Major U.S. investment firms such as General Atlantic, Susquehanna and Sequoia Capital own stakes in ByteDance, the parent of TikTok. Their investments are increasingly under fire.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
Boeing Jokes Are a Favorite on TikTok. Guess Who’s Not Laughing.
Social media users have managed to turn the troubled airplane manufacturer’s headlines into punchlines, though some play fast and loose with the specifics.The New York Times - Business -
UK general election poll tracker
Live-updating state of the parties polling ahead of the general electionFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Revised figures confirm UK ended 2023 in recession
Official data shows the economy contracted during the last two quarters of last year.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
UK Confirmed in Recession at End of 2023
U.K. gross domestic product shrank 0.3% between October and December, with the economy hit by high inflation and interest rates that stifled household spending.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Wyoming becomes latest state to ban gender-affirming care for minors
Wyoming became the latest state to prohibit gender-affirming care for minors, joining 23 other states in the country that passed laws restricting or banning the treatment. Lawmakers in both state chambers endorsed the legislation, Senate File 99, ...The Hill - Politics -
Why the ban on using EU funds for arms could become more flexible
Also in this newsletter: Finland’s PM on the threat from Russian migrationFinancial Times - World -
NFL bans hip-drop tackle despite NFLPA's objections
Momentum had been building on the controversial proposal for months.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL