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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: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
  • ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.

  • Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.

  • ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.

  • As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
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Chicago Bears NFL draft picks 2024: Full list of team's round-by-round selections
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Quick Glance: Chiefs Select Xavier Worthy in 2024 NFL Draft
  • The Kansas City Chiefs selected Xavier Worthy, the fastest player in the 40-yard dash, in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

  • Worthy broke John Ross' 40-yard dash record and was chosen by the Chiefs at No. 28.

  • A former track athlete, Worthy translated his speed and explosiveness to the football field, excelling at the University of Texas.

  • The Chiefs acquired an explosive wide receiver in Worthy, capable of separating from coverage and serving as a vertical threat. Worthy believes he is now the fastest player in the NFL.
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Quick Glance: Hanover Girl Scout Thanks for Censoring Gold Award
  • Girl Scout who created 'Banned Book Nooks' spoke at County Board of Supervisors.

  • Kate Lindley won the Girl Scout Gold Award, but the proclamation was censored.

  • Lindley's 'Free to Read' project brought banned books to public locations.

  • Hanover school district removed around 100 books from school libraries, sparking controversy.
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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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Range record: New solid-state battery allows electric cars to travel 2,000 kilometers
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Range record: New solid-state battery allows electric cars to travel 2 ...
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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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Federal judge upholds verdict in E. Jean Carroll case and denies Trump’s motion for a new trial
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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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The Denver Nuggets are one win away from sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers again 😳
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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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Devilishly good: Luxembourg is represented at a Cheerleading World Championships for the first time
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What We Know About Columbia’s President, Nemat Shafik: Dr. Shafik, who also goes by Minouche, is facing criticism from multiple sides over how she is handling ...
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What We Know About Columbia’s President, Nemat Shafik
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Meadows, Giuliani and other Trump allies charged in Arizona 2020 election probe: The indictments cap a year-long investigation by Arizona Attorney General Kris ...
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Meadows, Giuliani and other Trump allies charged in Arizona 2020 election ...
Quick Glance: Giuliani, 17 Others Indicted in Arizona for Fake Elector Scheme; Trump Named Co-Conspirator
  • Rudy Giuliani, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, is among 18 individuals indicted in Arizona for allegedly illegally attempting to claim the state's 2020 electoral votes for the former US president, with Trump identified as an unindicted co-conspirator.

  • The indictment in Maricopa County Superior Court lists 11 defendants and redacts the names of seven others. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes stated that these names would be disclosed after serving all defendants with the indictment.

  • The indictment alleges that the defendants pressured state officials to change election results, including fraud, forgery, and conspiracy, carrying potential sentences ranging from six months to over 12 years upon conviction.

  • Several individuals posing as electors for Trump have been charged in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada. The fake elector scheme is also a focal point in the federal case against Trump led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
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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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‘When I get through with Chicago, they’ll be loving me.’ Looking back at first words from the Bears’ top draft picks.
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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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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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Huawei’s New Phone Sports Latest Version of Made-in-China Chip: Huawei Technologies Co.’s latest smartphones carry a version of the advanced made-in-China ...
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Huawei’s New Phone Sports Latest Version of Made-in-China Chip
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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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New England Patriots Select QB Drake Maye With No. 3 Overall Pick in 2024 NFL Draft
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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 ...