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The TikTok Ban Is Law. What Now? -- Now playing

The United States is forcing the Chinese company Bytedance to sell TikTok to a US owner or risk a ban from American app stores.

Gizmodo - Technology - 52 minutes ago

New - TikTok parent company says it won't sell, despite possible U.S. ban - Didi Tang - News - World - | 3 hours ago

TikTok is gearing up for a legal fight against a new U.S. law that would force the social media platform to break ties with ByteDance, its China-based parent company.

CBC News - World - 1 hour ago

Ten Hag snubs journalists in news conference -- Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag bans three media outlets from asking questions at his news conference on Friday. -- Man Utd

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag bans three media outlets from asking questions at his news conference on Friday.

BBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

New -- TikTok parent company says it won't sell, despite possible U.S. ban -- Didi Tang -- News -- - -- World

TikTok is gearing up for a legal fight against a new U.S. law that would force the social media platform to break ties with ByteDance, its China-based parent company.

CBC News - Business - 3 hours ago

21 people charged with stealing nearly $7 million from USAA bank and its customers

A federal grand jury in Louisiana has indicted 21 people in connection with stealing millions of dollars from military service members and other customers banking with USAA.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

U.S., China to hold first AI talks within 'weeks' amid ongoing stalemate over TikTok

The U.S. and China will hold their first high-level talks on artificial intelligence within the "coming weeks," U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said.

CNBC - US News - 5 hours ago

ByteDance 'doesn't have any plans' to sell TikTok after US ban law

Chinese tech giant ByteDance has said it has no intentions of selling TikTok despite pressure from the new U.S. law that requires it to either divest from...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Irish Business -- PTSB non-executive directors buy small number of shares in the bank

Three non-executive directors at PTSB have bought small numbers of shares in the bank this week.

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

TikTok will not be sold, Chinese parent tells US - The video sharing app faces being banned in the US unless it severs ties with its China's ByteDance.

The US passed a law this week to force the sale of the popular video app or be banned in America.

BBC News - Business - 7 hours ago

TikTok's Chinese parent firm says no plans to sell - The video sharing app faces being banned in the US unless it severs ties with its China's ByteDance.

The US passed a law this week to force the sale of the popular video app or be banned in America.

BBC News - World - 7 hours ago

TikTok will not be sold, Chinese parent tells US

The US passed a law this week to force the sale of the popular video app or be banned in America.

BBC News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

China's ByteDance denies plans to sell TikTok in US

Earlier reports had suggested ByteDance planned to sell the app, without its powerful algorithm. US President Biden recently signed a law that would effectively ban TikTok in the US if it is not sold.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 8 hours ago

Spain's Bankinter to enter Irish banking market

Move would mark the first new entrant here since 2005, and follows a slew of exits since the crash

Irish Times - Business - 9 hours ago

ByteDance denies plans of selling TikTok after US ban law

Chinese technology firm ByteDance — the parent company of TikTok a short-form video hosting service — has denied news about selling the popular app amid the United States' TikTok Ban...

International The News - Technology - 10 hours ago

Weak Yen Pressures Bank Of Japan Rate Decision

The Bank of Japan was widely expected to keep its ultra-low interest rates unchanged Friday but analysts say the tumbling yen is putting pressure on officials to act.

International Business Times - World - 13 hours ago

Mike Pinder, Moody Blues co-founder and keyboardist, dies months after bandmate Denny Laine

Pinder, the last original member of the band, sang and played keyboards, as well as organ, piano and harpsichord. He founded the British band in 1964 with Laine, Ray Thomas, Clint Warwick and Graeme Edge.

Chicago Sun-Times - Entertainment - 14 hours ago

Banks scale back FX services amid rampant scalping

Currency scalping refers to investors making a small profit after holding a sell or buy position for a very short time.

Korea Times - Top Stories - 16 hours ago

Russia Vetoes Ban on Nuclear Weapons in Space at U.N. Security Council

Russia vetoes a U.N. resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan to ban nuclear weapons in outer space.

Breitbart - World - 19 hours ago

A US TikTok ban could harm small businesses -- Without the popular social media platform, some creators and small enterprises across the globe could see their revenue plummet.

Without the popular social media platform, some creators and small enterprises across the globe could see their revenue plummet.

BBC News - Business - 19 hours ago

TikTok ban measure signed by Biden. Here's what could happen next. -- President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next. -- Apr 24

President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.

CBS News - Technology - 19 hours ago

TikTok ban measure signed by Biden. Here's what could happen next. -- Apr 24

President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.

CBS News - Business - 19 hours ago

Why U.S. officials want to ban TikTok -- Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public. -- Apr 24

Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.

CBS News - Business - 19 hours ago

FCC votes to restore net neutrality. Here's what that means. -- U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.

U.S. regulators are reviving a rescinded rule, laying the groundwork for for a major court fight with the broadband industry.

CBS News - Technology - 21 hours ago

TikTok has promised to sue over the potential U.S. ban. What's the legal outlook?

Legislation forcing TikTok's parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. received President Joe Biden's official signoff Wednesday. But the newly minted law c

Washington Times - Technology - 22 hours ago

Canadian banks need to do more to stop abusive e-transfers, survivors say -- Katie Nicholson -- News

Women who have received threatening and abusive e-transfers from their former partners say Canadian banks need to step up and do more to prevent the misuse of their banking applications.

CBC News - Business - 23 hours ago

Hezbollah denies Israel's claim to have killed half of its commanders in south Lebanon

Source in Lebanon terror group says Gallant's assertion 'designed to raise morale of the collapsed Israeli army' after months of fighting

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Italy bans loans of works to Minneapolis museum in a dispute over ancient marble statue -- Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.

Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.

CBS News - World - 1 day ago

Russia freezes assets of largest US bank

A St. Petersburg court has frozen JPMorgan’s assets in Russia after VTB bank filed a lawsuit to recover sanctioned funds

Russia Today - Business - 1 day ago

Equalities minister confirms Government is committed to conversion therapy ban

Stuart Andrew said the ban is a ‘very challenging issue to get right’ but added the Government is clear that the practice is abhorrent.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Cava restaurant opens in Wicker Park on Friday, announces future suburban location

Following its launch, the popular Mediterranean restaurant is set to open a second area outlet this summer in Vernon Hills.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

TikTok CEO plans to fight against a bill that could ban the app

President Joe Biden signed the bill that would ban TikTok in the United States if its Chinese parent company doesn’t sell it in 270 days, but CEO Shou Zi Chew vows to fight back against legislation. NBC’s Savannah Sellers reports for TODAY.

NBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

Turkish central bank keeps interest rate unchanged at 50%

Türkiye's central bank kept its key policy rate, the one-week repo auction rate constant at 50%, on Thursday in line with expectations, citing...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Human rights allegations prompt World Bank to freeze project's funds in Tanzania

The World Bank has suspended funding for a $150 million tourism project in southern Tanzania in response to allegations of forced evictions, killings and other violations of people’s rights in Ruaha National Park. “We have recently received information that suggests breaches of our policies in the implementation of the Regrow project,” a World Bank spokesperson […]

Mongabay - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Narr, Whitehead join Hebron Savings Bank Board of Directors

HEBRON — Hebron Savings Bank on April 17 announced the appointment of Frank J. Narr Jr. and Darron S. O. Whitehead to its board of directors beginning immediately. With these additions, Hebron …

Bay to Bay News - Business - 1 day ago

Commercial bank reports large financial performance in first quarter of 2024

The Commercial Bank (the Bank), its subsidiaries and associates (Group) announced its financial results for the first quarter (Q1) ending March 31, 2024

Albawaba - Business - 1 day ago

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering another abortion-related case while a repeal of Arizona's abortion ban has picked up steam.

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering another abortion-related case while a repeal of Arizona's abortion ban has picked up steam. Meanwhile, California's governor has opened his state not only to Arizona patients seeking abortion but also their Arizona-based doctors.

AP News - Politics - 1 day ago

Wealthy Koreans are twice as happy with life as non-rich: bank report

The richer people are, the more satisfied they are with their life and appearance, a Hana Financial Group report released Thursday showed. Rich people were more likely to appreciate family time and describe themselves as 'goal-oriented.'

Korea Times - Business - 1 day ago

President Biden Signs Potential TikTok Ban Into Law -- April 24, 2024 | 4:33pm

President Biden signed the TikTok ban into law Wednesday, forcing the popular social media app's owner ByteDance to either sell the platform in the next 12 months or have it banned within the United States.

Jezebel - Politics - 1 day ago

Barclays profit falls as mortgage lending and investment bank squeezed

The bank reported a group pre-tax profit of £2.3 billion for the first three months of the year, down 12% from last year.

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

Shareholders, State Officials Allege Political, Religious Discrimination by Bank of America

‘This isn’t the right way to do business in America,’ Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott stated.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

TikTok has promised to sue over the potential US ban. What's the legal outlook?

Legislation forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. has received President Joe Biden’s official signoff. But the newly minted law could face an uphill battle in court.

AP News - Technology - 1 day ago

US Senate Passes Possible TikTok Ban

Despite TikTok's lobbying and free speech arguments, analysts say a ban or forced sale of TikTok on national security grounds is likely

Voice of America - Technology - 1 day ago

Arizona House votes to overturn abortion ban

It was the third attempt to take up repealing the near-total ban, which was recently resurrected by a state court.

BBC News - Health - 1 day ago

Amazon aggregator Thrasio loses CEO, other execs in bankruptcy process

Thrasio, an early leader in the Amazon aggregator space, is undergoing an overhaul of its C-Suite two months after the company entered bankruptcy.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Potential U.S. TikTok ban comes with legal challenges: expert

TikTok says it plans to fight back against legislation that could ban the app in the U.S. A technology and public policy expert explains the legal challenges to come and the implications for users.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

TikTok creators react to Biden signing ban-or-sell law: 'We don't want a TikTok ban'

TikTok creators and viewers are concerned about the impact a ban could have on small businesses and feel like the federal government isn’t listening to them.

NBC News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Will the US ban TikTok?

The US Senate has voted in favour of legislation that could ban TikTok in the country - if its Chinese owners refuse to sell.

Sky News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Biden signs $95-billion military aid measure that includes path to ban TikTok

President Biden has signed into law a $95-billion foreign aid package that includes a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 1 day ago

'You're hedging': Amy Coney Barrett lambasts Idaho abortion ban lawyer

Idaho’s law bans abortion unless the mother’s life is threatened, meaning the procedure still isn’t allowed even if she faces permanent health effects or infertility. SCOTUS is considering whether it violates a person’s right to emergency care in the United States

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Former England and Liverpool star banned as company director over unpaid taxes

Across a football career lasting almost two decades, John Barnes earned 79 caps for England before retiring. In 2012 he founded John Barnes Media Limited - a company which would fold less than a decade later and spend two years paying no tax whatsoever.

Sky News - Business - 1 day ago

TikTok to fight US ban law in courts

San Francisco: TikTok s CEO vowed Wednesday to fight in the courts to overturn a newly signed US law that could see the popular app banned due to alle...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 1 day ago

TikTok CEO says fight over ban will head to court: 'We aren't going anywhere'

TikTok has a winning record in the courts already, after successfully suing to defeat a proposed ban in 2020.

NBC News - Technology - 1 day ago

TikTok vows to fight US ban over alleged China connections

The CEO of TikTok pledged to fight the new U.S. law that may lead to a ban on the popular social media app due to claims that it is controlled by the...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 1 day ago

TikTok creators fear for their livelihoods after lawmakers pass bill that could ban app

A TikTok ban could take years due to potential legal challenges, but creators worry about how they'll make a living if it goes away.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

How Stereophonic Made Real Music for a Fake Band -- Decoder Ring

Playwright David Adjmi and Will Butler, formerly of the band Arcade Fire, walk us through how they made the sound of the ’70s.

Slate - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Bank of Canada officials split on when to start cutting interest rates

Members of the Bank of Canada's governing council were split on how long the central bank should wait before it starts cutting interest rates when they met earlier this month.

CTV News - Business - 1 day ago

Renters' Reform Bill gets sign off from MPs - but indefinite delay to no-fault evictions ban remains

Ministers are accused of "dashing renters' hopes for a secure home" as the end of Section 21s is pushed further down the track.

Sky News - Politics - 1 day ago

Italy bans loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art in a dispute over an ancient statue

Italy’s Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.

AP News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Artists and fans mark Bandcamp Fridays on their calendars

The impact of Bandcamp Fridays isn’t as palpable as it was during the pandemic, but even a trickle of extra money can help fund merch restocks, studio time, and tours.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 1 day ago

US bans TikTok owner ByteDance, will prohibit app in US unless it is sold

Bill gives ByteDance 270 days to sell TikTok or app loses access to US market.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Joe Biden Signs Bill Potentially Banning TikTok, Bundled with Ukraine-Israel Aid

President Joe Biden signed into law Wednesday a $95 billion war aid measure that includes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan that also includes a provision that would force social media site TikTok to be sold or be banned in U.S. | Politics

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

Biden signs Ukraine aid, Israel funding and TikTok crackdown into law

The Senate on Tuesday passed the package of foreign aid and a TikTok divest-or-ban provision in a 79-18 vote.

NBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

In 1989, Dukakis declared April 24 New Kids on the Block Day. Here's how the band is celebrating its 35th anniversary.

Wednesday marks the 35th anniversary of the honorary day, which the band and its legion of fans have turned into an annual celebration of all things NKOTB.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Camden: Ban case issues are 'debatable'

The ability to buy a magazine that holds more than 10 rounds for a firearm is temporarily on hold in Washington. Whether that ban continues may rely on whether the state’s Supreme Court commissioner i

The Columbian - Opinion - 2 days ago

TikTok Faces U.S. Ban as Bill Set to Be Signed by Biden

The U.S. Senate approved a bill late Tuesday night that could see TikTok banned in America over national security fears.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

Who owns TikTok? US ban moves a step closer

TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon with more than one billion users worldwide, but who owns it and what personal data can it access?

Evening Standard - World - 2 days ago

TikTok Influencer, 'Club Rat' Director Eva Evans Cause of Death Revealed

The cause of death has been announced for Eva Evans, a TikTok influencer and director of the Prime Video series Club Rat, who died aged 29.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Why is the US trying to ban TikTok?

US President Joe Biden will now receive the legislation, which he has said he would sign

Evening Standard - World - 2 days ago

Banks and firms acting for vultures warned on handling of mortgage arrears

Banks, non-bank lenders and firms that service mortgage accounts on behalf of vulture funds have been warned by the Central Bank about their handling of ho...

Independent.ie - Business - 2 days ago

TikTok: Social media platform faces potential US ban if parent company does not sell it

Bill passed by Senate gives China-based ByteDance up to one year to divest Tiktok before facing deletion from US app stores

Irish Times - World - 2 days ago

Chinese Sellers Go To TikTok School To Reach Buyers Abroad

Donning hijabs and floor-length abaya gowns over shorts and tank tops, Chinese students at an e-commerce school perform into a smartphone camera as they learn how to sell the clothes to overseas TikTok users.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

A Ban on Noncompetes Could Raise Pay — And Complicate Contracts — In Hollywood

The FTC on Tuesday voted to prohibit noncompete provisions in contracts, which could usher in a sea change to worker mobility and how companies structure contracts to protect proprietary information.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Is Bandle the new Wordle? Song-guessing game builds buzz online

Some creators on TikTok and Twitch have been posting videos of themselves playing the game.

NBC News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Russia riding sanctions all the way to the bank – economy ministry

The economy will continue to expand this year despite Western sanctions, according to Maksim Reshetnikov

Russia Today - Business - 2 days ago

ByteDance, TikTok shelled out $7 million on lobbying and ad campaign

The disclosures show how TikTok officials lobbied Congress and President Joe Biden's executive office last quarter.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Hong Kong schools ban books, warn teachers not to get 'political'

Flag-raising and patriotic essays are in, frank debates about recent Chinese history are out.

Radio Free Asia - World - 2 days ago

How innovative technology protects ocean life -- More than 100 nations have agreed to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030. One way of doing this is to create what are known as Marine Protected Areas, where human activity is restricted or banned. Ben Tracy reports on how a mix of AI and satellite vessel tracking data can help. -- Apr 22

More than 100 nations have agreed to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030. One way of doing this is to create what are known as Marine Protected Areas, where human activity is restricted or banned. Ben Tracy reports on how a mix of AI and satellite vessel tracking data can help.

CBS News - Technology - 3 days ago

China acquired recently banned Nvidia chips in Super Micro, Dell servers, tenders show

Chinese universities and research institutes recently obtained high-end Nvidia AI chips through resellers.

One America News Network - Technology - 3 days ago

Opinion | Bengaluru's Water Crisis Is Why Indian Cities Need 'Water Urbanism'

India is home to 18% of the world's population, but it has only 4% of global water resources, making it one of the most water-stressed countries in the world.

NDTV - Opinion - 3 days ago

Take That in Dublin review: 'Whose idea was it to have stairs?' puffs Gary Barlow as the band roll back the years with dazzling show

Elaborate stage set-ups are par for course with Take That but bells and whistles would mean nothing if songs were not up to scratch

Irish Times - Entertainment - 3 days ago

'Dark and Despairing'—How TikTok Exploits the Minds of American Teens

‘The target of cognitive warfare is people; the battlefield is the entire human society,’ stated the CCP military mouthpiece.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

TikTok faces potential ban in bill expected to pass in Senate

TikTok is facing a potential ban in a bill that's expected to pass the Senate. The bill would require TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell its stake in the platform or face a ban of TikTok. Lawmakers are concerned users' data could be exploited while creators worry that a TikTok ban could threaten their livelihoods. NBC News' Savannah Sellers reports.

NBC News - Technology - 3 days ago

TikTok Influencer, 'Club Rat' Director Eva Evans Dead at 29

Eva Evans, a TikTok influencer and director of the Prime Video series Club Rat, has died at the age of 29.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 3 days ago

US Supreme Court weighs ban on homeless people sleeping outside

Washington: The US Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether cities can ban homeless people from sleeping outside, as the country grapples with...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 3 days ago

The EU ratchets up pressure on TikTok's new rewards app over risks to kids, warns of suspension

The European Union is demanding TikTok provide more information about a new app that pays users to watch videos and warned that it could order the video sharing platform to suspend addictive features that pose a risk to kids.

AP News - Technology - 3 days ago

TikTok Ban Bill Expected to Pass This Week

The legislation that would ban China's TikTok app in the United States unless its parent company, Chinese tech giant ByteDance, sells it could become law within days.

Breitbart - Technology - 4 days ago

Ottawa to force banks to identify carbon rebate by name in direct deposits -- April 19, 2024

The first rebate deposits in 2022 were generically labelled – ‘federal payment’ and ‘EFT Canada’ – meaning recipients had no idea why they were getting the money

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 4 days ago

Bandit Country author says IRA was 'very clever' using 'machinery of the British state against the British state'

The book about South Armagh is being republished for the first time after 25 years with a few minor additions

Irish Times - Politics - 4 days ago

Terry Anderson, AP reporter abducted in Lebanon and held captive for years, has died at 76

Terry Anderson was chief Middle East correspondent for the AP when he was kidnapped in Beirut in 1985 by the militant group Hezbollah, who suspected he was a spy. His 1991 best-seller 'Den of Lions' chronicles his torture and time in captivity.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 4 days ago

The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the U.S., but don't expect the app to go away any time soon

The House passed legislation to ban TikTok in the United States if the social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 5 days ago

US House passes bill that could ban TikTok

The legislation requires the popular video sharing app to divest from its Chinese parent company in order to operate in the US. It should next move onto the Senate for a vote.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 5 days ago

House passes potential TikTok ban that Biden says he'll sign

Bill would prevent TikTok from appearing in app stores unless company’s Chinese owners divest

Independent UK - Technology - 5 days ago

EU politicians embrace TikTok despite data security concerns

As the European Union’s June elections approach, more European politicians are using the popular platform favored by young people to attract voters

Voice of America - Technology - 5 days ago

House passes foreign aid bills and bill that could ban TikTok

The House passed a series of spending bills that includes $60.8 billion of Ukraine aid and over $26 billion in aid to Israel. The House also voted to effectively ban the social media platform TikTok if it doesn't divest from its Chinese parent company.

NBC News - Technology - 5 days ago

TikTok could be banned in US after House of Representatives passes bill

If the bill becomes law, the Chinese owner of the popular video-sharing app will have nine months to sell its stake - with a possible three-month extension while a sale is in progress - or face a ban.

Sky News - Technology - 5 days ago

Bob Marley's former band The Wailers to perform in Doha

Doha, Qatar: The legendary reggae band, The Wailers will be performing on May 2 at the Doha Golf Club. Experience the magic of The Wailers timele...

Peninsula Qatar - Entertainment - 6 days ago

Nicola Sturgeon breaks silence over husband charged over SNP finances

Nicola Sturgeon spoke to reporters outside her home just hours after her husband was charged by Police Scotland

Independent UK - Politics - 7 days ago

Major bank says EU trying to force it out of Russia

Raiffeisen Bank says it is being pressured by the European Central Bank to more rapidly scale back its presence in Russia

Russia Today - Business - 7 days ago

Qatar Biobank study shows reduction in lifestyle diseases

Doha, Qatar: The latest data shared by Qatar Biobank, a member of Qatar Foundation (QF), shows a reduction in the prevalence of lifestyle diseases, re...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 7 days ago

TikTok asked by EU about risks of TikTok Lite to children after launch in France, Spain -- April 17, 2024

The move by EU industry chief Thierry Breton comes two months after he opened an investigation into TikTok over possible DSA breaches

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 7 days ago

Bank of America issues $130 oil warning

A direct Israel-Iran war could drive oil prices up by $30-$40 per barrel in the second quarter, BofA’s research says, as quoted by CNBC

Russia Today - Business - 8 days ago

Deputy commander of Hezbollah's rocket and missile unit eliminated in Lebanon

After overnight attack in near Aleppo in Syria, in which 42 people were killed, including 6 Hezbollah operatives, Ali Abed Akhsan Naim was killed in a drone attack on his vehicle in a town in southern Lebanon

YNET News - World - 8 days ago

NBA Bans Jontay Porter After Gambling Probe Shows He Bet On Games

Porter, the league said, gave a bettor information about his own health status prior to Toronto's game on March 20.

Huffington Post - Sports - 9 days ago

Virgin Media remains most complained about broadband and landline provider

Customers’ complaints were mainly driven by how their complaints were handled, Ofcom said.

Evening Standard - Technology - 9 days ago

TikTok Live is helping some indie games find a larger audience

In recent months, games like Fruit Mountain, That’s Not My Neighbor and Content Warning become wildly popular among streamers on TikTok.

NBC News - Entertainment - 9 days ago

EU questions TikTok over new Lite app in France, Spain

Brussels: The EU gave TikTok 24 hours to provide a risk assessment on its new Lite app launched in France and Spain over concerns of its potential imp...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 9 days ago

Election -- Arizona Republicans now regret abortion ban they refused to repeal

GOP lawmakers across the state are flip-flopping their way to outrage over Tuesday's court ruling.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 9 days ago

Senate mulls TikTok ban as Trump-Zuckerberg battle brews in background

Former President Trump is not in favor of a House bill that would ban TikTok if the platform is not sold to a company without ties to the Chinese Communist Party.

Fox News - Technology - 9 days ago

Celebrity morning routines are often unrealistic. Try these 4 steps instead. -- Bella Hadid raised eyebrows after sharing her elaborate morning routine on TikTok,​ and other over-the-top celebrity self-care rituals are everywhere. Here's what experts suggest you aim for instead.

Bella Hadid raised eyebrows after sharing her elaborate morning routine on TikTok,​ and other over-the-top celebrity self-care rituals are everywhere. Here's what experts suggest you aim for instead.

CBS News - Health - 10 days ago

Arizona Supreme Court reinstates Civil War ban on abortions

Prominent Arizona Democrats denounced the decision. Even former Gov. Doug Ducey, a Republican, said the ruling is "not the outcome I preferred."

Phoenix New Times - US News - 13 days ago

Turkey's ban on exports to Israel deals fresh blow to war-battered building industry

As fears mount that other countries could follow Ankara's lead, Israeli experts urge greater investment in local manufacturing to reduce dependence on imports

Times of Israel - Business - 15 days ago

China will remain the world's No. 1 growth driver, says the Asian Development Bank

China will remain the largest growth engine for the world economy in spite of its slowdown, says the Asian Development Bank.

CNBC - World - 15 days ago

TikTok testing new photo app to compete with Instagram

TikTok is testing a new photo app called "TikTok Notes" to compete against Instagram. The app would focus on posting photos rather than videos. This comes as the app faces a potential ban in the U.S.

NBC News - Technology - 15 days ago

Arizona's abortion ban is likely to cause a scramble for services in states where it's still legal

Doctors and clinic leaders say there’ll be a scramble across the Southwest and West for abortion care.

AP News - Health - 15 days ago

Civil War-Era Law Upheld to Ban Abortion in Arizona

The Arizona Supreme Court has decided to uphold a Civil War-era law that bans abortion. A law on the books from 1864 is enforceable, according to Arizona judges. The year in which that law was passed,

Inside Edition - Politics - 16 days ago

How to meet TikTok-famous Cavinder twins during Final Four in Phoenix

NCAA hoopsters Haley and Hanna Cavinder, who grew up in the Valley, host a championship pre-game party at BJ’s in Peoria.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 17 days ago

If Biden Bans Menthol Cigarettes, Could He Hand the Election to Trump? It's a Valid Concern. -- Jacob Grier

Millions of people smoke them. Just a few votes could really matter.

Slate - Technology - 18 days ago

Chechnya 'bans music that is too fast or too slow'

The Russian republic is said to have ruled that all music should "correspond to a tempo of 80 to 116 beats per minute" - meaning all western rave and techno music would be banned.

Sky News - Weird - 18 days ago

No more Styrofoam takeout containers: After 1-year reprieve, city ban takes effect for small businesses

The law also requires businesses serving food only to provide straws and plastic utensils when customers request them

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment - 20 days ago

Exclusive: Israeli songs banned at Eurovision events in Malmo

Israeli DJs confirm instruction to refrain from playing songs at Eurovision Village, the contests' official party venue although Malmo municipality producing events

YNET News - Entertainment - 22 days ago

Scammers are becoming patient: Banks say social media giants need to step up

Experts warn scammers are targeting victims through drawn-out investment and romance scams – and say social media platforms to step up prevention.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 25 days ago

Gypsy Rose Blanchard says she and her husband separated after 3 months

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, known for her involvement in the murder of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard, has recently announced her separation from h

Albawaba - Entertainment - 27 days ago

The meteoric rise and even sharper fall of Sam Bankman-Fried

Sam Bankman-Fried had a meteoric rise and an even sharper fall, from running a £21bn crypto empire to a jail sentence of 25 years. But who is the curly haired 31-year-old, and how did he reach this point?

Sky News - Technology - 29 days ago

TikTok under investigation by FTC over data practices

New York: The Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices, a probe that could lead to a settlement or a laws...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 29 days ago

Madonna To End 'Celebration' Tour With Free Copacabana Show

Madonna will perform a free mega-concert in May on Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana beach to close out her "Celebration" tour, the singer and organizers announced Monday.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Kremlin warns Western banks, EU over assets confiscation plans

The Kremlin said on Friday that Western banks' legal departments understand the 'catastrophic consequences' that would follow should the European...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 month ago

Bank chief hints rate cuts are on the way – but not yet

Bank of England announcement comes day after better-than-expected inflation figures on Wednesday, which chancellor Jeremy Hunt welcomed

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

Bank of England criticised for 'overly cautious' rates decision - live

Policymakers have kept rates on hold at 5.25 per cent

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

How a German government bank financed deforestation in Paraguay

An investigation shows how the German Development Bank invested EUR 25 million in the Paraguayan Agricultural Corporation, which between 2013 and 2020 deforested at least 7,000 hectares of forests on three properties in Chaco.

Global Voices - Environment - 1 month ago

Bank of England set to hold interest rates for fifth time running

Financial markets are predicting that the base rate will remain unchanged at 5.25 per cent for the fifth consecutive time

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

California could ban snacks like Flamin' Hot Cheetos in schools -- Cheetos varieties, including the spicy Flamin' Hot version, and other chips like Doritos include red 40, yellow 5 and yellow 6 - all on the list of ingredients that would be banned if the bill is enacted. Here are other foods that include dyes.

Cheetos varieties, including the spicy Flamin' Hot version, and other chips like Doritos include red 40, yellow 5 and yellow 6 – all on the list of ingredients that would be banned if the bill is enacted. Here are other foods that include dyes.

CBS News - Health - 1 month ago

Congress is threatening to ban TikTok. Here's what you should know

The House's overwhelming vote to ban TikTok unless it is freed from Chinese control suggests that a ban might be coming soon. But it's not that simple.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 month ago

Eurovision rejects proposal to ban Israel's participation

Noel Curran, chief executive of the European Broadcasting Union, says the EBU is 'aware' of the many voices being raised to exclude Israel, however, the Eurovision Song Contest is a non-political musical event and not a competition between governments

YNET News - Entertainment - 2 months ago

In the shadows of self-censorship: The impact of the Cyber Security Act on Bangladesh's LGBTQ+ movement

Several sections of the newly enacted Cyber Security Act (CSA) restrict the advocacy and movement for LGBTQ+ rights, criminalising published contents highlighting injustices faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Bangladesh.

Global Voices - Technology - 3 months ago

Nepal's TikTok ban is the first step towards more government control on social media

On November 13, 2023, the Nepali government imposed a blanket ban on Chinese social media platform TikTok, alleging that the platform was fostering social discord among Nepalis.

Global Voices - Technology - 4 months ago

Representatives Propose Ban on Insurers Charging Doctors a Fee to Be Paid Electronically

After a ProPublica investigation examined how giant insurers and their intermediaries are imposing fees on doctors and hospitals for electronic payment, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced a bill to end the practice.

ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago

'Historic' high court ruling bans screenscraper from taking flight data from Ryanair website

RYANAIR has welcomed a judgement by the high court in Ireland banning an online screenscraper fro...

Irish Post - Business - 4 months ago

US announces visa bans after warning Israel over West Bank violence

The U.S. State Department will impose visa bans against individuals involved in undermining peace, security or stability in the occupied West Bank, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement on Tuesday announcing a new visa restriction policy.

Reuters - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Scottish runner gets 12 month ban for using vehicle in ultra-marathon

Long distance runner Joasia Zakrzewski was banned for 12 months by a UK athletics disciplinary body on Wednesday for riding a car during a 50-mile race in April and accepting third place.

Reuters - Weird - 5 months ago

Cracking the dilemma: Heavy metal concerns in Bangladesh's egg supply

Eggs are the cheapest protein source in Bangladesh. A recent study has identified elevated levels of heavy metals in eggs from farms located in Dhaka city, posing a health risk.

Global Voices - World - 5 months ago

Would Anyone Really Want to Pay for TikTok?

Social-media companies are suddenly interested in subscriptions, but they may be misunderstanding their audience.

New York Magazine - Technology - 6 months ago

Idaho Banned Abortion. Then It Turned Down Supports for Pregnancies and Births.

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year, the state’s GOP-led Legislature has disbanded a maternal mortality committee, failed to expand postpartum Medicaid coverage and turned down federal grants for child care.

ProPublica - Health - 6 months ago

RIL AGM 2023: Mukesh Ambani to remain Reliance Chairman & MD for next 5 years

Mukesh Ambani said he will especially mentor Akash, Isha and Anant so that they can provide collective leadership and dependably take Reliance to greater heights of growth and value in the decades ahead

First Post - Business - 7 months ago

How We Measured the Environmental Cost of Bankrupt Mines

Using data from Kentucky and West Virginia environmental regulators, ProPublica and Mountain State Spotlight found that mines that have gone through multiple bankruptcies in the past decade had a higher median number of environmental violations than nonbankrupt mines.

ProPublica - Environment - 8 months ago

The U.S. Banned Farmers From Using a Brain-Harming Pesticide on Food. Why Has It Slowed a Global Ban?

Chlorpyrifos is so harmful that America banned its use on food. But a top EPA official made it clear that the U.S. was not ready to support similar protections for the rest of the world under a treaty that restricts pollutants that travel the globe.

ProPublica - Environment - 9 months ago

Skin fasting: Experts warn against popular TikTok trend

Stripping back your routine isn’t necessarily better for your skin, Katie Wright discovers.

Independent UK - Health - 1 year ago

Major Chemical Company Changes Tune on Asbestos, No Longer Opposes EPA Ban

In a letter to the EPA, Olin Corp., one of the few U.S. manufacturers still using asbestos, signaled newfound support for a federal ban on the deadly mineral and said it could halt imports as soon as this week.

ProPublica - Environment - 1 year ago

Lawmakers Have Renewed the Effort to Ban Asbestos

They said ProPublica’s recent reporting on unsafe conditions in factories that use asbestos underscores the need for action.

ProPublica - Environment - 1 year ago