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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say

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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles

The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.

The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.

The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.

Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.

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Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.

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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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Gaza protests in the US are expanding: They are targeted and well organized: The student protests in the USA are expanding and are becoming increasingly better ...

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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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Quick Glance: Unlikelihood of Fed Rate Cut Before Elections Disrupts Markets

Investors cast doubt on a Fed rate cut before September.

Expectations are now fully priced in for a rate cut on November 6-7.

The shift in market expectations stemmed from inflation and growth data.

There is now an estimated 75 percent likelihood of a Fed rate cut by September.

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Seizing Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for the reconstruction ...

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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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Cicadas are emerging — and they’re so loud, some called the sheriff: Some in Newberry County, S.C., thought the noise was a siren. The sheriff assured them it ...

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Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers

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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers

The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.

The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.

The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.

The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.

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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...

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Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit

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“All he talks about is revenge”: Author Rushdie urgently warns against Donald Trump’s re-election

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US births retreat after pandemic-era growth: The number of births in the United States fell by 2% in 2023 from the previous year, driven in part by a marked ...

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Quick Glance: Decline in US Births, Teen Births at Record Low: CDC

The overall number of births in the United States dropped in 2023 as teenage births reached a record low, according to new provisional federal data published early Thursday.

Between 2015 and 2020, there was an average decrease in the number of births by 2% per year, including a 4% decline from 2019 to 2020.

There was a slight increase in births by 1% from 2020 to 2021, and the number remained generally stable from 2021 to 2022, according to the report.

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Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison

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FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements for most workers: U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule ...

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Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.

The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.

Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.

Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.

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Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...

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Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Podcast Delayed until 2025 - Issues with Schedule

Meghan Markle's podcast with Lemonada Media has been delayed until next year, as reported by sources.

The company is struggling to launch the podcast to avoid overshadowing by the Duchess's new Netflix project.

The couple signed a lucrative $100 million Netflix deal and have two new series in early production stages.

Markle is currently focusing on her new brand and Netflix series centered around cooking and polo.

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Why Do Millennials Feel Compelled To Write 'Lol' After Everything?: "I’ve transitioned to ‘haha’ instead of ‘lol’ because I read that 'lol' is millennial-coded."

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Watch live: Senate dismisses all impeachment charges against Mayorkas: The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary ...

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