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Billionaires race to buy TikTok after Chinese owners ordered to sell app — with Steve Mnuchin in the lead
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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.
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One-Third of Parents Are Paying An Adult Child's House Down Payment? Are You?: With skyrocketing housing cost, young Americans have to turn to family for help ...
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One-Third of Parents Are Paying An Adult Child's House Down Payment? Are ...
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Trump calls for multiple judges to be removed ahead of gag order decision: Former President Trump called for multiple judges to be removed Wednesday ...
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Trump calls for multiple judges to be removed ahead of gag order decision
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
  • Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

  • Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

  • Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

  • Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
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Trump laments missing Melania’s birthday for hush money trial: ‘It would be nice to be with her’
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‘Just didn’t add up’: Could you survive without a car?: More and more of us are opting to go carless as the cost of owning a vehicle continues to rise.
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‘Just didn’t add up’: Could you survive without a car?
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Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya sets global chess record with 60 hour nonstop game: The 29-year-old chess player and child education advocate played in part to raise ...
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Nigeria’s Tunde Onakoya sets global chess record with 60 hour nonstop game
Quick Glance: Nigerian Chess Champion Sets New Record in New York
  • Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya has surpassed the previous record for the longest chess marathon by playing an impressive 60 hours nonstop.

  • Onakoya aims to raise $1 million for a charity supporting education for children across Africa.

  • He competed against US chess champion Shawn Martinez and received support from celebrities like Davido and Adekunle Gold.

  • The match garnered significant attention in Nigeria and was broadcast in multiple locations, including Lagos, with watch parties and digital billboards.
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A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package and what the money does
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A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package and what the ...
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
  • President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

  • Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

  • The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

  • Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
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Costco shoppers are finding it's harder to sell gold than to buy it: Gold bars have been flying off the shelves at Costco, but some buyers are discovering that ...
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Costco shoppers are finding it's harder to sell gold than to buy it
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Eight Easy Ways to Save Money Without Compromising Your Lifestyle: Saving money can be as simple as a quick phone call.
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Eight Easy Ways to Save Money Without Compromising Your Lifestyle
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Trump Trial Live: Fine Trump $10,000 for gag order violations, prosecutors ask judge
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Airlines now have to give you cash instead of voucher for cancelled flight: Under the new rule, airlines must automatically refund passengers for changed flights ...
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Airlines now have to give you cash instead of voucher for cancelled flight
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Judge to weigh in on request to hold Trump in contempt for breaking gag order: The hearing could result in further financial punishment for Trump ...
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Judge to weigh in on request to hold Trump in contempt for breaking gag ...
Quick Glance: Trump's Attempt to Influence 2016 Election: Hush Money Trial Begins
  • An prosecutor alleges that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.

  • The trial, potentially lasting up to two months, will require Trump to spend his days in a courtroom instead of on the campaign trail.

  • The indictment includes 34 counts of falsifying business records, punishable by up to four years in prison.

  • The case sheds light on efforts to suppress stories, known as 'Catch-and-Kill' in tabloid industry, to prevent potentially damaging revelations.
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Millions more go to Trump legal expenses as Biden and Democratic Party expand campaign cash advantage
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Quick Glance: Millions more spent on Trump legal fees as Biden and Democratic Party expand campaign funds lead
  • Donald Trump’s leadership PAC spent as much money as it took in last month, with his legal bills remaining a top expense as the former president grappled both with the aftermath of losing a civil fraud case and prepared for the start of a historic criminal trial in a Manhattan court.

  • Save America, the political action committee that has underwritten much of Trump’s legal expenses, spent nearly $3.7 million on legal-related expenses in March – nearly $3 out of every $4 it collected, according to a filing Saturday night with the Federal Election Commission.

  • President Joe Biden alongside the Democratic National Committee increased their financial lead over Trump and the GOP in the past month.

  • The financial boost for Kennedy, the vice presidential pick of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., represents a financial boon for his independent bid for the White House. His campaign received a $2 million donation from Nicole Shanahan in March and raised over $3 million more that same month, based on campaign filings.
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Man abandons family for 13 years, returns after wife gets PDM cash: “Do you know how difficult life becomes when one has no money?” Mr Kisamba asked ...
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Man abandons family for 13 years, returns after wife gets PDM cash
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Chipotle stock price just hit an all-time high, even as other chains struggle to stay afloat
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Chipotle stock price just hit an all-time high, even as other chains ...
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The US now has 1 DC fast charging station for every 15 gas stations: DC fast charging station installation is gaining momentum in the US – Q1 2024 saw a 7 ...
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The US now has 1 DC fast charging station for every 15 gas stations
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BoU issues new rules for mobile money transactions : Bank of Uganda has directed that customers carrying transactions involving Shs1m or more must first verify ...
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BoU issues new rules for mobile money transactions 
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Trump responds to Biden’s call for a debate: Let’s do it in NYC tonight after hush money trial wraps
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Trump responds to Biden’s call for a debate: Let’s do it in NYC tonight ...
Quick Glance: Fact Check: Biden Repeats Claim of Arrest for Defending Civil Rights. Still No Evidence
  • President Joe Biden reiterated his story of allegedly trying to defend the civil rights of Black Americans on 'The Howard Stern Show.' However, there is no evidence to support his claim of ever being arrested at a civil rights protest, as noted by 'The Washington Post' and 'PolitiFact.'

  • Biden has told the story of his supposed presence at a specific protest in Delaware at least twice without mentioning an arrest. He stated that the police simply took him home on that day.

  • It is impossible to prove definitively whether Biden was present at this or a similar protest over 60 years ago. He has also made other false claims about his personal life in the past.

  • Biden falsely claimed to have 'driven an 18-wheeler' and that he never earned $400,000 in a year. During his 2020 presidential campaign, he claimed to have been 'arrested' as a US senator while trying to visit South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela in prison, which turned out to be untrue.
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Your High-Yield Savings Account Is About to Look Less Appealing: High-yield savings accounts are about to pull less of a punch. Here's a look at what to do with ...
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Your High-Yield Savings Account Is About to Look Less Appealing
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Drew Carey Had a Spiritual and Sexual Awakening at His First Phish Concert: Drew Carey saw Phish in concert for the first time and detailed his experience at the ...
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Drew Carey Had a Spiritual and Sexual Awakening at His First Phish Concert
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Whether Trump did or didn’t let loose, there’s a whiff of defeat about him: Just when you thought the most buffoonish member of the US right could not get any ...
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Whether Trump did or didn’t let loose, there’s a whiff of defeat about him
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US Reverses on Plan to Ban Menthol Cigarettes, WSJ Reports: President Joe Biden’s administration is delaying action on a proposed rule to ban menthol cigarettes ...
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US Reverses on Plan to Ban Menthol Cigarettes, WSJ Reports
Quick Glance: Biden administration faces delays in menthol cigarettes ban
  • The planned implementation of a ban on menthol cigarettes in the US is expected to take 'significantly more time,' according to US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra in a statement on Friday.

  • In April 2022, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially announced the ban on the popular mint flavor, setting a deadline for August 2023. Final rules were sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review in October, with the status listed as 'pending.'

  • According to the proposed FDA regulations, the manufacturing and sale of menthols would be prohibited, without direct regulation of smokers themselves.

  • A prohibition on menthol cigarettes could potentially save up to 650,000 lives over the next 40 years, with a third of these lives being saved within the black community, as stated by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.
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Caitlin Clark to Sign Nike Deal Worth $28 Million: The eight-year agreement is the largest endorsement package ever given to a WNBA player.
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Caitlin Clark to Sign Nike Deal Worth $28 Million
Quick Glance: Caitlin Clark Secures Groundbreaking Contract with Nike After WNBA Salary Criticism
  • Following public criticism of Caitlin Clark's modest WNBA rookie salary, she secured an impressive deal with Nike.

  • As the top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, she landed a long-term agreement with the athletic footwear and apparel brand, including a signature shoe.

  • This partnership represents the largest sponsorship deal for a female basketball player.
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Trump says courthouse being kept too cold ‘on purpose’ : Former President Trump again complained about the temperature in the courtroom during his ongoing hush ...
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Trump says courthouse being kept too cold ‘on purpose’ 
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'A significant portion of my income': Diner charged extra $2,000 for $20.90 meal at Collin's restaurant
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'A significant portion of my income': Diner charged extra $2 ...
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Netflix's Subscriber Numbers Soar After its Password Sharing Crackdown. But What Next?
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Netflix's Subscriber Numbers Soar After its Password Sharing Crackdown ...
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Meet the Girthmaster, the OnlyFans Creator Who Makes Up to $80,000 Per Month: The Girthmaster, 30, is an Australian OnlyFans creator whose unique physical gifts ...
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Meet the Girthmaster, the OnlyFans Creator Who Makes Up to $80 ...
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YOURSAY | Time and patience running out for Anwar: ‘We do not expect instant results but integrity and fairness.’
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YOURSAY | Time and patience running out for Anwar
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Parking spots in Boston sell for as much as $500,000: Parking spot sales are rare, and difficult to track. But when the true cost is revealed ...
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Parking spots in Boston sell for as much as $500,000
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The GOP’s Pro-Russia Caucus Lost. Now Ukraine Has to Win.: Once U.S. money starts flowing again, the dynamics of the war will change.
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The GOP’s Pro-Russia Caucus Lost. Now Ukraine Has to Win.
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Trump rages at judge hours before hush money case begins: Former President Trump railed against the judge in his criminal hush money case early Monday ...
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Trump rages at judge hours before hush money case begins
Quick Glance: Trump Faces Landmark Trial Over Hush Money Case
  • Donald Trump will go down in history as the first former president to stand trial in Manhattan on criminal charges. The historic case revolves around a potential sex scandal cover-up just days before the 2016 elections.

  • The prosecution alleges that Trump falsified business records to hide hush money payments aimed at influencing the election outcome. Trump maintains his innocence and refutes any involvement with Stormy Daniels.

  • The trial will feature key witnesses from Trump's inner circle testifying against him, including Michael Cohen and David Pecker. It will delve into the Oval Office, where Trump allegedly approved the cover-up.

  • Prosecutors must prove that Trump falsified business records with intent to commit or conceal another crime. Trump's defense is likely to focus on the legality of the hush money payments and attempt to distance him from the accounting handled by his employees.
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Takeaways from Day 8 of the Donald Trump hush money trial: Jurors will now have a three-day weekend to think about what they heard during the first full week of ...
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Takeaways from Day 8 of the Donald Trump hush money trial
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Trump's criminal hush money trial has its first seven jurors: The first seven jurors were selected on Tuesday to serve on Donald Trump's hush-money criminal ...
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Trump's criminal hush money trial has its first seven jurors
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Noem on hush money case: ‘It’s unprecedented in how ridiculous it is’: South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) slammed the New York hush money case brought against ...
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Noem on hush money case: ‘It’s unprecedented in how ridiculous it is’