Uk Expected to Ban Tiktok from Government Mobile Phones
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A Phone Call From the Government is Coercive
It has no business making private calls to media executives.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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 -
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 mobile merger must ring in changes for troubled sector
Fierce competition has hammered the market’s economicsFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
UK government ceases to be NatWest’s controlling shareholder
State’s stake in British high street bank bailed out in financial crisis has now fallen below 30%Financial Times - World - 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 -
China's latest EV is a 'connected' car from smart phone and electronics maker Xiaomi
Chinese smart consumer electronics maker Xiaomi is joining China's booming but crowded market for electric cars with a sporty high-tech sedanABC News - Tech - China -
UK democratic rights under threat, says government adviser on social cohesion
Disinformation, extremism and intimidation are stifling free speech in public life, warns Dame Sara Khan.Financial Times - World - United Kingdom -
Germany, freed from weight of expectation, are ready to fly
The Euro 2024 hosts have not won a knockout game in eight years, but might just be set for a resurgence.ESPN - Sports -
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 -
TikTok creators worry about free speech and income streams if ban succeeds: 'My livelihood is at stake'
TikTokers have a lot of opinions about the potential ban of their platform. Some are scared for their incomes, and others for their freedom of speech.CNBC - Business - Tiktok -
UK to cut stock settlement times from 2027
Government approves timetable for the City to join global push to upgrade market plumbingFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
Auto Industry Expects Minimal Disruption From Port Shutdown
Baltimore is a top destination for car shipments, but companies are finding ways to use other ports on the East Coast.The New York Times - Business -
Labour has 99% chance of forming next government, says elections expert – UK politics live
Prof Sir John Curtice, the psephologist and lead election analyst for the BBC, said the chances of a Tory revival were small. In the House of Lords peers have just started debating the second reading of the leasehold and freehold reform bill. The ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
These Mobile Games are For the Birds
How do you design an app for a parrot? Consider games that are “made to be licked,” a new study suggests.The New York Times - Tech -
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 -
Chinese ‘state-affiliated’ organisations behind cyber-attacks on MPs and Electoral Commission, Dowden says – UK politics live
Deputy PM says international partners, including the US, will also be making statements today about similar Chinese cyber-attacks . Andrew Bowie, the energy minister, said the government should have revived investment in nuclear energy “years ago” ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
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 -
Review: 'Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World' is media satire at its most darkly funny
Romanian writer-director Radu Jude continues a career-long project of dissecting of the compromises of today's corporate world, in which dignity is impossible.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson reportedly expected to return from ankle injury Wednesday vs. Raptors
Robinson underwent ankle surgery on Dec. 11 and hasn't played since.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
China reportedly seeks to block Intel, AMD and Microsoft tech from being used in government computers
Beijing has introduced new procurement guidelines that seek to promote use of Chinese techMarketWatch - Business - China -
Obama, Fearing Biden Loss to Trump, Is on the Phone to Strategize
The former president and the current one are now on the same page about Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s political future. It was not always that way.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
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 -
2024 MLB Opening Day picks, best bets: Expect offense from Rangers, Dodgers, plus a play on ex-Cy Young winner
Baseball season has returned; here are the top plays for ThursdayCBS Sports - Sports - MLB -
Cassette Beasts Is Getting Multiplayer Update And Mobile Version
The Pokemon-like monster-catching RPG Cassette Beasts is getting a set of updates this spring, including the ability to play with friends. As shown during the 2024 Cassette Beasts Showcase, Bytten Studio is planning a multiplayer update to come on ...GameSpot - Tech -
Call Of Duty: Warzone Mobile Best Weapon Loadouts
Warzone Mobile brings Call of Duty's classic battle royale maps to your mobile devices, and you'll want the best weapon builds to try and earn a victory. Even if you're currently playing the console or PC version of Warzone, your loadouts will ...GameSpot - Tech -
Mobile Gaming Is Having a Moment—and Backbone Wants to Unite It
Backbone, which makes a popular gaming controller, wants to unite various ecosystems by shedding video game exclusivity while also improving access to cloud gaming and remote play.Wired - Tech -
Hispanic Democrats kick off voter mobilization campaign
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) campaign arm is launching its voter mobilization efforts ahead of November’s election through alliances with grassroots groups in Arizona, Florida and Texas. Bold PAC is announcing the effort Thursday, ...The Hill - Politics -
Two ministers quit government in mini-reshuffle
Education minister Robert Halfon and armed forces minister James Heappey are also standing down as MPs.BBC News - Top stories -
Prince Harry says tabloids intercepted phone calls of parents
Prince Harry alleges that the publisher of The Sun tabloid unlawfully intercepted phone calls of his late mother, Princess Diana, and father, now King Charles IIIABC News - Entertainment - United Kingdom -
Prince Harry's attorney goes after Rupert Murdoch in phone-hacking case
Prince Harry's attorney accused Rupert Murdoch of knowing about News Group Newspapers' alleged use of phone hacking and other illegal info-gathering tactics.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Ericsson to lay off 1,200 employees in Sweden amid mobile markets’ slump
The Swedish telecoms company has said a slowdown in investment in mobile infrastructure will continue impacting its sales in 2024.MarketWatch - Business