Despite All The Problems We're Facing, TikTok Was The Biggest Issue For Biden And Congress
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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.
President Joe Biden says he's 'happy to debate' Donald Trump. Trump says he's ready to go
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Calls for Columbia University President Minouche Shafik to resign have come from people on both sides of the conflict over Gaza protests on campus ... Show more
Columbia University’s Impossible Position - The Atlantic
Columbia University’s Impossible Position - The Atlantic
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Macron Says Europe Can No Longer Rely on US for Its Security: French President Emmanuel Macron said the American security umbrella is a thing of the past and ...
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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.
Biden meets 4-year-old Abigail Edan, an American who was held hostage by Hamas: President Joe Biden has met at the White House with Abigail Edan ...
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Monica Lewinsky references her White House scandal with the Taylor Swift 'asylum' meme
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Protesters urged Pa. Dems to cast ‘uncommitted’ votes against Joe Biden. The primary showed an uptick in write-ins.
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Competing pressures of activism, order test US colleges: As calls for campus order and safety rise alongside voices of anti-Israel protest ...
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USA 2024 elections: The latest polls on Trump and Biden: Elections will be held in the USA in November. Two old acquaintances are battling it out for the ...
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⚽ In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe discussed his ambitions for #African ... Show more
Columbia president Minouche Shafik faces criticism in all directions: When Minouche Shafik was announced as Columbia University’s president last year ...
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UAW's Fain says VW victory shows union 'can win anywhere': UAW President Shawn Fain, eyeing new bargaining targets down South, says he wants to see a deal with ...
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University of St. Thomas president, students meet amid video fallout: The University of St. Thomas' president invited communication students to a meeting on ...
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Ohio lawmakers negotiate to assure Biden makes the state's fall ballot: Republican legislative leaders in Ohio are negotiating with Democrats to assure President ...
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UK votes to dissolve university senate, strips role of helping set school policies
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Brazil’s Lula Criticizes Financial Market Forces in Defiant Speech: In a press briefing this Tuesday, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva openly challenged the ...
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Argentina President Javier Milei Touts First Quarterly Budget Surplus Since 2008: President Javier Milei announced Argentina’s first quarterly fiscal surplus ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-23/milei-trumpets-quarterly-budget-surplus-in-argentina-tv-address
Microsoft is a national security threat, says ex-White House cyber policy director
theregister.com/2024/04/21/microsoft_national_security_risk/
On Earth Day, Biden Announced $7 Billion in Solar Investments: Here in the U.S., President Biden is announcing a $7 billion investment in solar energy in an ...
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Anaheim approves DisneylandForward, paving way for decades of new experiences: The city is set to get more than $100 million in community benefits from Disney in ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/17/anaheim-council-approves-disneylandforward-paving-way-for-decades-of-new-experiences/
Chile’s Finance Minister Signals Tougher Stance in Pension Talks: Chile’s government will sharpen its negotiation strategy to approve President Gabriel Boric’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-20/chile-s-finance-minister-signals-tougher-stance-in-pension-talks
Petrobras Asks Investors to Approve 50% Payout of Extra Dividends: Petroleo Brasileiro SA’s board settled on a 50% payout of its potential extraordinary ...
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Russia will attack NATO if Ukraine falls, Mike Pence warns - National | Globalnews.ca
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Dave Portnoy Blasts Kim Kardashian as 'Dirtbag' Following Taylor Swift's Latest Diss Track
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Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's speech at the European Defence and Security Summit in Brussels was interrupted when a protester said she ... Show more
Quick Glance: Heckler blasts von der Leyen over Israel support
- Ursula von der Leyen was interrupted during a speech by a man who accused her of being a 'criminal' for supporting Israel.
- The man shouted that she had 'aided genocide in Gaza' and accused her of having the blood of Palestinian children on her hands.
- The incident occurred at the European Defence and Security Summit, where von der Leyen was delivering a speech on strengthening European security and defence.
- The man, later identified as David Cronin, defended his action as a 'citizen's arrest' and continued to criticize von der Leyen for her support of Israel.
Senators to be sworn in as jurors in Mayorkas impeachment trial: The Senate is still negotiating what the scope of the homeland security secretary's trial will ...
npr.org/2024/04/17/1245249027/mayorkas-impeachment-trial-senate-border-debate
Why Biden Should Not Debate Trump: The networks want their show, but to give the challenger equal status on a TV stage would be a dire normalization of his ...
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
ECB's Lagarde says inflation more likely to ease but risks both ways: Euro zone inflation is likely to decline further and the European Central Bank may cut ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/ecbs-lagarde-says-inflation-more-likely-ease-risks-both-ways-2024-04-19/
#Ukrainian President, #VolodymyrZelensky reiterated a call for foreign aid in a #NATO meeting. Watch for details
Europe Economy Is Showing Signs of Recovery, Christine Lagarde Says: Europe’s economy is nearing the end of a malaise that’s resulted in more than a year of near ...
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Election 2024: News organizations urge Biden, Trump to commit to presidential debates
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Quick Glance: News Organizations Encourage Biden and Trump to Commit to Debates
- Twelve news organizations called on presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump to commit to debates, emphasizing their significance since 1976 in every campaign.
- Highlighting the importance of debates, the organizations urged the candidates to discuss their visions for the nation's future before the American people.
- While Trump is willing to debate his rival, Biden has not yet committed to further debates, and formal invitations have not been issued yet.
- The Trump campaign pushed for an earlier debate schedule, criticized moderator selection, and raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the debates.
Labour leader says Poilievre is an adversary of unionized workers: Bea Bruske criticized “anti-worker laws” and “union-busting acts” of small-c conservative ...
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Secretary Mayorkas delivered speech at ‘Cuban Day’ event hosted at the White House
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Apple CEO says it is considering a manufacturing facility in Indonesia
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CBS Entertainment’s Amy Reisenbach to Keynote Banff World Media Festival: The CBS Entertainment president take part keynote In Conversation With Session Canadian ...
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Panama's presidential frontrunner skips third and final debate ahead of May 5 election
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act that established a budget process unique to the ... Show more
Elon Musk Meets Javier Milei: Chat About Cutting Red Tape, Boosting Birth Rates And More - Tesla (NASDAQ:
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Quick Glance: Elon Musk and Javier Milei Discuss Free Markets and Investment Opportunities
- Elon Musk and Argentine president Javier Milei met for the first time at Tesla's Texas factory.
- They discussed market liberation, eliminating bureaucratic obstacles, and investment opportunities.
- Milei unexpectedly won an election focused on spending cuts and inflation reduction.
- Both shared similar views on free markets and expressed support for Israel in conflicts.
Kirby says US will speak with Israeli officials ‘hopefully this week’ about plans to go into southern Gaza
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4593332-kirby-says-us-will-speak-with-israeli-officials-hopefully-this-week-about-plans-to-go-into-southern-gaza/
Top Ohio Republican legislator says Biden ballot problem ‘is going to be resolved’
cleveland.com/news/2024/04/top-ohio-republican-legislator-says-biden-ballot-problem-is-going-to-be-resolved.html
President of the Democratic Labour Party Dr Ronnie Yearwood arrives at George Street ahead of today's membership meeting slated for 4:30 pm ... Show more
Trump calls for more and earlier presidential debates with Biden: Donald Trump’s campaign is calling for more presidential debates to be held between the former ...
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BMC's Thea James is helping reduce racial health disparities: The BMC doctor has helped shrink gaps in diabetes and postpartum care.
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/12/metro/boston-medical-center-health-equity-thea-james/
'A Different World' cast reunites to sing theme song at the White House: 'A Different World' cast reunites at the White House 35 years later — and celebrates by ...
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Ex-Philippine Leader Duterte Slams US, Marcos in Chinese Media: Former President Rodrigo Duterte accused the US of inflaming tensions between China and the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/ex-philippine-leader-duterte-slams-us-marcos-in-chinese-media
Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
- President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.
- The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.
- The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".
- The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
UN Security Council to meet Sunday on Iran attack - Region - World: The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Sunday over Iran's unprecedented ...
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Join Rachel Lindsay, Patti Stanger, Molly Sims, Shannon Mattingly and Gigi Guerra at Variety Entertainment Marketing Summit on April 24 for a conversation ... Show more
Variety Entertainment Marketing Summit
Variety Entertainment Marketing Summit
Theater Review: Richard Foreman’s ‘Symphony of Rats’: The Wooster Group revives Richard Foreman’s Reagan-era yawp of discontinuity, with new songs by Suzzy Roche ...
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LIVE: European Central Bank president speaks following monetary policy meeting: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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What the Election Loss Means for President Yoon of South Korea: President Yoon Suk Yeol, a key U.S. ally, faces the prospect of becoming a lame duck unless he ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/world/asia/south-korea-yoon-election.html
Quick Glance: South Korea’s ‘Luke Skywalker’ Triumphs Against President Yoon
- Former minister Cho Kuk aids in leftwing alliance's electoral victory
- Former justice minister Cho Kuk, convicted on corruption charges, played a pivotal role in the defeat of conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol in parliamentary elections.
- Cho calls for Yoon and PPP leader Han Dong-hoon, both former prosecutors, to be held accountable for abuse of power.
- The leftwing alliance narrowly missed the 200-seat mark that would have allowed them to bypass a presidential veto. Yoon now faces over three years as a lame duck, while the country heads towards more than three years of stagnation.
#VantageOnFirstpost : Joe Biden has promised to defend America's treaty allies Japan and the Philippines from foreign aggression. The US president made the remarks while ... Show more
Biden says he’s not sure he can shut down the border: ‘We're examining whether or not I have that power’
nypost.com/2024/04/10/us-news/biden-says-hes-not-sure-he-can-shut-down-the-border-were-examining-whether-or-not-i-have-that-power/
HAPPENING NOW: Pres. Biden holds a trilateral meeting with the president of the Philippines and the prime minister of Japan. Japan's Fumio Kashida stresses Ukraine aid, US world role in speech to Congress - ABC News
How to get hired, according to Greenhouse co-founder: The hiring platform doesn't "have some magic AI" that judges applicants, John Stross tells Axios.
axios.com/2024/04/11/how-to-get-hired-new-job-greenhouse
White House state dinners put America on display. They're crucial for US diplomacy.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/2024/04/10/biden-white-house-japan-state-dinner-diplomacy/73244849007/
The president is meeting with his counterparts from Japan and the Philippines to discuss mounting tensions in the South China Sea.
‘It’s appalling’: Hugo Weaving on the backlash to pro-Palestine protests in Australia
theage.com.au/culture/theatre/it-s-appalling-hugo-weaving-on-the-backlash-to-pro-palestine-protests-in-australia-20240411-p5fizn.html
Wagner Moura calls ‘Civil War’ tribute to war reporters - UPI.com: Actor Wager Moura says "Civil War," in theaters Friday, pays tribute to war ...
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Quick Glance: 'Civil War' Depicts the Heartbreaking Journey of War Zone Journalists
- Actors Kirsten Dunst and Wagner Moura sought to understand how journalists cope with working in war zones as they prepared for their starring roles in the movie 'Civil War.'
- 'Civil War' is a tense thriller set in the near future, as society collapses in the United States and war breaks out, hitting theaters in the U.S. on Friday.
- Director Alex Garland emphasized the crucial role of journalists and how their work can serve as opposition in a world undermined by politicians, social media, and biased news outlets.
- The actors immersed themselves in their roles by watching a documentary about the late journalist Marie Colvin to capture the emotions and experiences of war reporters.
In the case of Biden vs. Trump, the challenge is overcoming a paralyzed political environment
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WVU presidential search ongoing, online meeting scheduled for campus carry plans: West Virginia University, like other schools in the state, is faced adjusting ...
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Wendy Wolfe Says ‘Property Virgins’ Reboot Is a Must-Watch [Interview]: Wendy Wolfe, the new host of Home.Made.Nation's Property Virgins spoke with Collider ...
collider.com/wendy-wolfe-property-virgins-interview/
Former University of Kentucky President David Roselle dies at 84: Roselle headed UK from 1987-1989, presiding over the school at a time of scandal as its storied ...
courier-journal.com/story/news/2024/04/15/former-university-of-kentucky-president-david-roselle-dies-at-84/73328654007/
See inside of the town hall meeting Monday night as two women campaign on behalf of President Biden
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US meets with Venezuelan officials to express concerns about electoral process – White House
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/12/news/guyana/us-meets-with-venezuelan-officials-to-express-concerns-about-electoral-process-white-house/
‘Now or never’: Congressmen say US must send Ukraine aid: A Republican and a Democrat spoke with the BBC News after meeting with President Zelensky.
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68727866
Biden exploring if he has the "power" to shut down the border unilaterally
axios.com/2024/04/10/biden-border-immigration-executive-action
Venezuela Talks With Colombian Firms Over Chavez-Era Asset Seizures: The socialist government of Venezuela is discussing compensation with at least two Colombian ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-08/socialist-venezuela-talks-with-colombian-firms-over-chavez-era-asset-seizures
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Philippines will continue dialogue with China to ease South China Sea tensions, says president
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Quick Glance: China conducts military drills in South China Sea amid US-led exercises
- China conducted military 'combat patrols' Sunday in the disputed South China Sea, while joint drills by the Philippines, the United States, Japan, and Australia were ongoing.
- The announcement came one day after defense chiefs from four countries, including the Philippines, stated they would conduct joint drills in the area on Sunday.
- Beijing's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command mentioned organizing 'joint naval and air combat patrols in the South China Sea'.
- Further details about the Chinese military activities in the waterway on Sunday were not disclosed.
Brazil's Lula calls meeting on the future of Petrobras CEO, sources say: President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called a meeting on Sunday evening with three ...
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Quick Glance: Brazil's Lula Convenes Meeting on Petrobras CEO's Future
- President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva convened a meeting with three ministers to decide on a potential replacement for Petrobras' CEO.
- Ministers of Finance, Mines and Energy, and the President's chief of staff were summoned to the meeting.
- Speculations surrounding the current CEO's replacement have caused uncertainty and share price volatility at Petrobras.
- The president of Brazil's National Development Bank was mentioned as a possible successor to the current CEO.
Wisconsin should be ‘of concern’ for Biden because of Gaza, says progressive Democrat
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This Week's Major U.S. Economic Reports & Fed Speakers:
MONDAY, APRIL 8:
- 1 pm ET: Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee radio interviewTUESDAY ... Show more
If you like your car, good luck keeping it. Biden's EV mandate drives change people don't want.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/07/biden-electric-vehicle-mandate-epa-rule-climate-change/73189241007/
Javier Milei’s Bloomberg Interview: Takeaways from Argentina President: President plans a meeting with Elon Musk soon, he says in interview
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Harris meets with families of Americans held hostage by Hamas: Vice President Harris on Tuesday met with family members of Americans still being held hostage by ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4583677-harris-israel-hamas-families-americans-hostages/
Democrats cry foul as anti-free speech allies turn against them: “Like Saturn, the Revolution devours its children.”
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4578005-democrats-cry-foul-as-anti-free-speech-allies-turn-against-them/
Turkish Cyprus now has new policy focused on sovereign equality for divided island amid no common ground with Greek Cypriot side ... Show more
Turkish, Greek Cypriots lack common ground: TRNC President Tatar | Daily Sabah
Turkish, Greek Cypriots lack common ground: TRNC President Tatar | Daily Sabah
Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief on His Interview With Argentine President Javier Milei: Big Take host David Gura and Bloomberg’s Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait ...
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