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ByteDance Won’t Sell TikTok To Protect Its Secret Algorithm: Report: Sources said that if the company’s legal challenges fail, ByteDance would be willing to call ...
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ByteDance Won’t Sell TikTok To Protect Its Secret Algorithm: Report
Quick Glance: What Lies Ahead for TikTok in the US?
  • The US Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok within nine months, unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, withdraws from the video-sharing app due to concerns about national security threats.

  • President Joe Biden has confirmed his intention to sign the legislation on Wednesday.

  • ByteDance acquired the well-known karaoke app Musical.ly and rebranded it as TikTok back in 2017. It has become one of the fastest-growing applications in the United States, boasting 150 million monthly subscribers.
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Windows 11 Start menu ads arrive. How to turn them off.: That's annoying.
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Windows 11 Start menu ads arrive. How to turn them off.
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José Andrés eulogizes World Central Kitchen workers killed in Gaza: José Andrés praises the World Central Kitchen workers killed in Gaza as “the best of ...
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José Andrés eulogizes World Central Kitchen workers killed in Gaza
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Moms welcome babies Johnny Cash and June Carter on same day, at same hospital: Two Alabama babies who were both born on April 10 at the same hospital were named ...
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Moms welcome babies Johnny Cash and June Carter on same day ...
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Federal judge upholds verdict in E. Jean Carroll case and denies Trump’s motion for a new trial
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Federal judge upholds verdict in E. Jean Carroll case and denies Trump’s ...
Quick Glance: Court Rejects Trump's Bid for New Trial Against E. Jean Carroll
  • A federal judge rejected former President Donald Trump’s request for a new trial—or to throw out the $83.3 million defamation ruling—against writer E. Jean Carroll, marking the latest legal loss for the former president.

  • In the Thursday ruling rejecting the request for a new trial or the judgment to be dismissed, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan said Trump’s argument was “without merit,” made “conspicuously without success” and “defies common sense.”

  • Robbie Kaplan, Carroll’s lawyer, told Forbes in a statement they are “pleased with though not surprised by” the court’s decision, adding the award was “entirely reasonable” because of Trump’s continued defamation, “hatred and disdain.”

  • In January, a jury determined Trump had to pay Carroll $83.3 million in damages after she accused him of sexual assault. Previously, another jury found Trump liable for sexual assault in the 1990s and subsequent defamation, ordering him to pay $5 million.
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Who could buy TikTok?: The clock has begun ticking for TikTok to find a new owner.
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Who could buy TikTok?
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
  • ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.

  • TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.

  • ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.

  • After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
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Why your energy company isn't fixing your smart meter monitor: What to do if your smart meter display isn't working
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Why your energy company isn't fixing your smart meter monitor
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Two barbers sprung into action when they spotted a young girl running towards a busy intersection in East Hartford, Connecticut.
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Former President Trump asserts the deadly 2017 Charlottesville rally “was a little peanut” compared to the pro-Palestinian encampments on college campuses.
Quick Glance: Trump compares Charlottesville and Israel-Gaza protests
  • Former President Trump downplayed the significance of the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville compared to the rising demonstrations on college campuses over the situation in Gaza.

  • Trump highlighted that President Biden frequently cites the Charlottesville rally and Trump’s response as a reason for his White House candidacy in 2020.

  • Trump’s remarks coincided with college campus protests concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties in Gaza.

  • Biden has denounced antisemitism in the protests while also criticizing those who fail to grasp the situation with the Palestinians.
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Kanye West in talks to launch Yeezy Porn with Stormy Daniels’ ex-husband: The rapper formerly known as Kanye West is reportedly in talks to launch Yeezy Porn ...
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Kanye West in talks to launch Yeezy Porn with Stormy Daniels’ ex-husband
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Europe needs to be stronger, not a U.S. ‘vassal,’ says France’s Macron: Emmanuel Macron outlined his vision for Europe, including plans to bolster defense ...
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Europe needs to be stronger, not a U.S. ‘vassal,’ says France’s Macron
Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
  • Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.

  • He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.

  • Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.

  • He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
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The Denver Nuggets are one win away from sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers again 😳
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Tattooed woman mad about job rejection: A woman whose face is covered in tattoos and piercings has claimed she was denied a job at retailer TJ Maxx over her body ...
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Tattooed woman mad about job rejection
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Takeaways from the Trump hush money trial: Ex-publisher details tabloid tactics: Former American Media Inc. chairman David Pecker took jurors in Donald Trump’s ...
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Takeaways from the Trump hush money trial: Ex-publisher details tabloid ...
Quick Glance: Trump Trials Insights: The Payment to Playboy
  • During the seventh day of Donald Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan, the defendant's relationship with the National Enquirer was explored further.

  • Pecker was granted protection from state prosecutors in 2019.

  • Pecker was aware that the payment to the Playboy model violated election laws.

  • Trump and Pecker's relationship extends prior to the election.
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Devilishly good: Luxembourg is represented at a Cheerleading World Championships for the first time
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Devilishly good: Luxembourg is represented at a Cheerleading World ...
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%: U.S. economic growth slowed in the first part of the year, falling short of economists’ expectations.
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%
Quick Glance: Disappointing Q1 Economic Growth and Implications
  • The U.S. GDP grew at a rate of 1.6% in the first quarter, falling below expectations due to slower inventory replenishment and weak export growth.

  • Despite the disappointing growth last quarter, this could potentially alter the views of Fed officials who were not keen on cutting rates following an upsurge in consumer prices.

  • Some analysts believe that the weaker-than-expected report indicates the beginning of a broader economic slowdown.

  • The report also highlights the performance of other sectors of the economy, such as the surge in housing construction, business investment growth, slower government spending, and the impact of trade on economic growth.
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CEOs ask for patience on their big bets on AI: Right now, CEOs are betting big on AI, pouring vast amount of resources and money into the technology ...
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CEOs ask for patience on their big bets on AI
Quick Glance: Microsoft's Leadership in AI Threatens Amazon Cloud Dominance
  • Microsoft is poised to potentially surpass Amazon in the cloud computing market with innovative AI features.

  • Upcoming quarterly reports from Microsoft will illuminate the impacts of AI investments.

  • Microsoft's Azure cloud service could experience significant growth fueled by generative AI.

  • Google and Amazon are also focusing on integrating AI into their cloud services.
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Kirk Cousins wanted some help with the No. 8 pick
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The #Patriots have their QB of the future in Drake Maye!
Quick Glance: Belichick's Insights on Drafting Drake Maye
  • Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shared his thoughts on his former team's decision to select UNC quarterback Drake Maye with the third overall pick in the NFL draft.

  • Belichick pointed out similarities in size and athleticism between Maye and Josh Allen, emphasizing Allen's exceptional talent.

  • Maye is acknowledged as a very talented individual with good physical attributes, running ability, and throwing arm. However, his lack of playing time and experience is noted.

  • It is highlighted that Maye possesses immense potential but may require time to fully develop. He is now considered the Patriots' franchise quarterback as they enter a new era.
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Honda to set up $11 bln electric vehicle, battery plants in Canada: Honda Motor plans to invest C$15 billion ($11 billion) in new EV and battery production ...
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Honda to set up $11 bln electric vehicle, battery plants in Canada
Quick Glance: Honda to Establish $11 Bln EV, Battery Plants in Canada
  • Honda plans to invest C$15 billion in new EV and battery production plants in Ontario alongside existing facilities to support the growth of North American demand for EVs.

  • Production is set to start by 2028, with an annual capacity of up to 240,000 EVs and 36 gigawatt-hours for batteries to achieve the goal of having all North American sales from Honda be either EVs or fuel cell vehicles by 2040.

  • The Canadian government and Ontario province intend to support Honda with around C$5 billion, with Honda contributing 60%-70% of the total investment to reduce costs by more than 20%.

  • Honda will also collaborate with companies like Asahi Kasei and POSCO to further lower production costs and strengthen the EV supply chain in Canada, leading to an increase in jobs and economic growth.
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NFL draft 2024: Chicago Bears take Caleb Williams; Washington Commanders take Jayden Daniels
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NFL draft 2024: Chicago Bears take Caleb Williams; Washington Commanders ...
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Meta’s stock plunges on ‘aggressive’ AI spending plans: Shares in Meta plunged in premarket trading Thursday as the company’s plans to “invest aggressively” in ...
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Meta’s stock plunges on ‘aggressive’ AI spending plans
Quick Glance: Meta Quarterly Results: Revenue Expectations Lowered, Stock Fell
  • Meta's quarterly results exceeded expectations, but the revenue forecast for the next quarter was lowered.

  • Despite successful ad business and increasing user numbers, Meta's stock experienced a drop of over 10 percent.

  • Analysts caution about Meta's reduced revenue expectations for the second quarter, leading to investor skepticism.

  • Zuckerberg plans to significantly increase investments in AI models in the coming years to enhance Meta's leading position in the artificial intelligence domain.
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Knicks accuse Joel Embiid of 'dirty' flagrant foul: Mitchell Robinson leaves 76ers' Game 3 win in walking boot
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Knicks accuse Joel Embiid of 'dirty' flagrant foul: Mitchell Robinson ...