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The clock is ticking on a TikTok ban. Will the US ban the app? What you need to know.
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Quick Glance: Will TikTok Be Banned in the US? Impact of a TikTok Ban
  • The US House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly for a bill that would force Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell TikTok's US operations. The bill now moves to the Senate where its future is uncertain.

  • The bill would deal a major blow to the popular app, used by as many as 170 million Americans. ByteDance would be required to sell TikTok's US operations within months of the legislation becoming law or face a nationwide ban.

  • Even if Biden signs the bill, it will face legal challenges from TikTok and its supporters. The Chinese Embassy is lobbying against the legislation with congressional staffers.

  • The sale of TikTok by ByteDance would take nearly a year, potentially aiding the bill in surviving legal challenges. YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram would benefit most from a TikTok ban.
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Tesla Will Recall Cybertruck in Latest Setback: A federal auto safety agency said the accelerator pedal on the pickup truck, sales of which began in late 2023 ...
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Tesla Will Recall Cybertruck in Latest Setback
Quick Glance: Tesla Cybertrucks Recall Issued
  • Tesla responds to defective accelerator pedals in nearly 3,900 Cybertruck pickups causing unintended acceleration.

  • The recall involves Cybertruck vehicles manufactured between November 2023 and April 2024.

  • An unauthorized use of soap during the accelerator pedal assembly likely led to the defect.

  • Tesla voluntarily recalled the vehicles on April 12 due to two customer complaints.
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Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, US official tells CNN, as explosions reported near military base
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Quick Glance: Israel's Strike in Iran: Escalation in the Region
  • Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, a move that threatens to deepen conflicts in the region, as per a US official.

  • The strike was not nuclear, and the US was informed in advance but did not endorse it, according to sources.

  • Iran activated its air defense systems in response to the explosions near a military airbase, while tensions in the Middle East remain high.

  • The situation escalated following Iran's direct attack on Israel, with ongoing tit-for-tat strikes signaling heightened tensions.
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Apple Says It Was Ordered to Pull WhatsApp From China App Store: Apple said it removed WhatsApp and Threads in its China app offerings Friday on Beijing’s orders ...
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Apple Says It Was Ordered to Pull WhatsApp From China App Store
Quick Glance: Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads in China
  • Apple removes Meta-owned apps under Chinese government pressure.

  • Apps delisted due to 'national security concerns'.

  • Chinese users now unable to download Western social media apps.

  • Apple faces declining iPhone sales in China despite branding efforts.
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Isfahan, apparent site of Israeli strike, is home to Iranian nuclear facilities: The central Iranian province, Israel’s apparent target in Friday’s strike ...
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Isfahan, apparent site of Israeli strike, is home to Iranian nuclear ...
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‘Sleepy Don’ Dozes Off in Court AGAIN: Apparently a high-stakes trial just isn’t enough to keep the former president awake.
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‘Sleepy Don’ Dozes Off in Court AGAIN
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Lauren Boebert Gets Support for Becoming House Speaker: Representative Matt Gaetz said he believes the congresswoman would do a better job in the role than ...
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Lauren Boebert Gets Support for Becoming House Speaker
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The benefits of a 4-day workweek, according to employers: Nearly one-third of large U.S. firms are exploring new schedules like the four-day workweek ...
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The benefits of a 4-day workweek, according to employers
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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
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NEW: Taylor Swift’s "The Tortured Poets Department" is already Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day this year ... Show more   www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/live-blog/taylor-swift-album-tortured-poets-live-updates-rcna147489
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Joe Alwyn, Matt Healy and Travis Kelce appear to be Taylor Swift’s latest inspirations
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Quick Glance: Taylor Swift unveils track list for new album featuring two collaborations
  • Taylor Swift shared on Monday the song titles and information about two collaborations for her 11th era, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' an album she announced after winning her 13th career Grammy on Sunday.

  • The album has four sides, with the titles of the songs suggesting it could be a breakup album about her ex-boyfriend and actor Joe Alwyn, whom Swift dated for six years.

  • There are several song titles in the album referencing London and England, where Alwyn is from, contrasting the cheerful nature of 'London Boy' with darker titles like 'But Daddy I Love Him.'

  • Swift also revealed that she wrote the bonus track 'You're Losing Me' two years ago, which depicts a relationship on life support as she pleads with her partner to revive the romance.
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Israel may've used small drones to hit Iran, wants de-escalation : The relatively restrained nature of an apparent Israeli drone attack on Iran suggests it wants ...
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Israel may've used small drones to hit Iran, wants de-escalation
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Gosar becomes third House GOP member to back effort to oust Johnson from speakership
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Gosar becomes third House GOP member to back effort to oust Johnson from ...
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Take your seat because Taylor Swift’s “Tortured Poets Department” meeting has officially been called into session. The Grammy-winner released her highly ... Show more   edition.cnn.com/2024/04/18/entertainment/album-review-taylor-swift-reaction/index.html
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The #StanleyCup Playoff matchups are set! 🏆 Buckle up, hockey fans!
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LATEST: Day 4 of former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money case resumes in New York City. Follow Newsweek's live blog for the latest updates ... Show more   www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-hush-money-trial-live-updates-alternate-jurors-selected-today-1892192
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NASA Confirms Origin Of Space Object That Crashed Into Florida Home: The agency said in a blog post it had collected the item and determined it was a piece of ...
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NASA Confirms Origin Of Space Object That Crashed Into Florida Home
Quick Glance: Fragment of ISS Battery Hits Florida Residence
  • A confirmed piece of space debris hit a Florida home in March, originating from a discarded ISS battery pallet.

  • The fragment that entered the house of Alejandro Otero in Naples, Florida, pierced through the roof and crossed 2 floors.

  • Following thorough examination, the US space agency confirmed that the fragment was indeed part of the cargo pallet used to secure the batteries.

  • NASA intends to update its predictive models for object decay during re-entry and the ISS team will investigate the disposal of the cargo pallet to enhance understanding of the debris's survival.
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She stands alone. 👑 The 2024 NCAA All-Around National Champion: Haleigh Bryant LSU Gymnastics x #ItJustMeansMore
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An Israeli missile has struck Iran say US officials, after weeks of escalating tensions between the two countries. There are competing claims about the scale ... Show more   www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w172zbjxtcfhjll
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Meta claims its newest AI model beats some peers. But its amped-up AI agents are confusing Facebook users
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Meta claims its newest AI model beats some peers. But its amped-up AI ...
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Video game series "Fallout" on Amazon: Unfortunately more morality: Violence and predictable characters: The "Fallout" series is about a dark world after nuclear ...
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CNN analyst warns of ‘civil unrest across the country’ if Trump jailed for gag order violation
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CNN analyst warns of ‘civil unrest across the country’ if Trump jailed for ...
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FC Bayern Munich is left behind: Julian Nagelsmann remains national coach: Julian Nagelsmann was supposed to be Thomas Tuchel's successor at FC Bayern Munich ...
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FC Bayern Munich is left behind: Julian Nagelsmann remains national coach
Quick Glance: Julian Nagelsmann to Remain as Head Coach of National Team until 2026
  • Julian Nagelsmann will continue as head coach of the national team beyond the upcoming European Championship.

  • He will not return to FC Bayern Munich but will stay with the national team.

  • DFB President Neuendorf praises the contract extension as a strong signal and highlights Nagelsmann's outstanding abilities.

  • The DFB leadership aims for continuity by extending the contract of National Team Director Rudi Völler as well.
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CDF General Francis Ogolla to be buried on Sunday, April 21 at his home in Ng'iya, Alego Usonga, Siaya County, family says.
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North Korea released a new song praising leader Kim Jong Un for being a 'friendly father' and a 'great leader,' in a move that appears to be part of a ... Show more   www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-releases-song-praising-leader-kim-friendly-father-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: New Song from North Korea Honors Kim Jong Un as 'Friendly Father'
  • North Korea praises leader Kim Jong Un as a 'friendly father' and 'great leader' in a new song, part of a propaganda campaign to boost his image in the reclusive state.

  • The music video for the song was broadcast on Wednesday on state-controlled Korean Central Television, showcasing North Koreans from various backgrounds enthusiastically singing lines like 'Let’s sing, Kim Jong Un the great leader' and 'Let’s brag about Kim Jong Un, a friendly father.'

  • Moreover, a live performance of the song with orchestral accompaniment and in the presence of Kim was televised as part of a ceremony to mark the completion of constructing 10,000 new homes.

  • The release of the cheerful song titled 'Friendly Father' coincides with recent changes by North Korean state media to the name of a holiday, sparking speculation that this move is aimed at consolidating Kim’s position.
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Oman to experience varied weather conditions in coming days: Authorities monitor new weather system amid recent flash floods
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Oman to experience varied weather conditions in coming days
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A consortium of television networks have invited President Joe Biden to debate Donald Trump on their platforms—but giving Trump equal status on a TV stage ... Show more   www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
  • A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.

  • In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.

  • Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.

  • The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
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Former President Donald Trump slammed the gag order in the hush money case as he entered the courthouse Friday morning.