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TikTok owner has strong First Amendment case against US ban, professors say

Enlarge Getty Images | NurPhoto TikTok owner ByteDance is preparing to sue the US government now that President Biden has signed into law a bill that will ban TikTok in the US if its Chinese owner doesn’t sell the company within 270 days. While it’s impossible to predict the outcome with certainty, law professors speaking […]

Osaka governor suggests lowering voting age to 0 to curb population decline

Desperate times… The declining population issue in Japan has long been discussed with several eventual doomsday scenarios brought up, from an entire country of people named “Sato” to a more recent study suggesting that upwards of 40 percent of local governments are at risk of going extinct in the next few decades. And yet, we’ve […]

King Charles to return to public duties amid cancer, shares photo

King Charles III is set to return to his public work duties next week amid his battle with cancer. “His Majesty The King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a period of treatment and recuperation following his recent cancer diagnosis,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement on Instagram Friday alongside a new photo of […]

Kids who wait for big rewards are more likely to do well in school

Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. <!– Topic <!– –> Children who are better in delaying gratification are more likely to do well academically and have fewer behavioral problems, according to a new study. Suppose you were given a choice between having a smaller reward […]

The TikTok law kicks off a new showdown between Beijing and Washington

TikTok is gearing up for a legal fight against a U.S. law that would force the social media platform to break ties with its China-based parent company, a move almost certainly backed by Chinese authorities as the bitter U.S.-China rivalry threatens the future of a wildly popular way for young people in America to connect […]

ByteDance would shut down TikTok in US rather than sell it, sources say

ByteDance would prefer to shut down TikTok rather than sell it if the Chinese company exhausts all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US, four sources said. The algorithms TikTok relies on for its operations are deemed core to ByteDance’s overall operations, which would make a sale […]

Goldman Sachs likes these 2 mobile gaming stocks

Investors seeking exposure to China’s growing mobile gaming industry should look at technology giants Tencent and NetEase , according to Goldman Sachs. The investment bank expects “China to see faster growth from mid 2024 supported by game launches and a loosening regulatory environment.” Goldman’s optimism on Tencent and NetEase despite expectations that both companies will […]

Illinois Is Working To Ban Skittles And Mountain Dew–Here’s Why

“Breakfast of Champions” may be the slogan for Wheaties cereal, but I used to work with a guy who would knock back a bag of Skittles and two bottles of Mountain Dew each and every morning before doing one single thing at work. He called that the breakfast of champions, and claimed that Skittles and […]

U.S. President Joe Biden signed a TikTok bill into law

Good morning, Quartz readers! Here’s what you need to know U.S. President Joe Biden signed a TikTok bill into law. The measure requires the app’s owner, China-based Bytedance, to divest TikTok or get banned in the States in 270 days — but its CEO said TikTok isn’t going anywhere. Will SpaceX spinoff Starlink for a […]

Meta says revenue will be weak as it spends even more on AI

Meta’s drive to integrate artificial intelligence into its products yielded strong financial results for the second quarter in a row. The company plans to spend even more on AI in the coming months, though, and its share price slumped more than 15% as the company reported earnings Wednesday. A weak sales forecast and higher spending […]

When Will TikTok Be Banned?

The Senate on Tuesday passed legislation that will force ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to divest from the hugely popular video app that’s used by some 170 million Americans—or else the service will be subject to a nationwide ban. President Joe Biden has suggested that he will sign the bill into law. How […]

Blinken Goes to China With Potential Trouble on Horizon

The secretary of state’s visit comes as Democrats and Republicans are vying to appear tougher on China. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will arrive in China on Wednesday to try to preserve the recent and delicate stabilization of ties between the United States and China, as tensions over trade, territorial disputes and national security […]

US senate announces aid package of USD 95 billion for Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan

Washington: After months of delay, the Senate successfully passed a USD 95 billion package aimed at providing aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, CNN reported. The bipartisan effort marks a significant victory for President Joe Biden, congressional Democrats, and Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell, who has been a staunch advocate for supporting Ukraine despite increasing […]

What happens now that US TikTok Bill has been passed?

WASHINGTON – The US Senate on April 23 passed legislation giving TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, about nine months to divest the US assets of the short-video app, or face a nationwide ban. President Joe Biden said he will sign the Bill into law on April 24. Here is what will likely happen next for TikTok. […]

Here’s a lab-grown diamond startup that’s attracted a16z’s attention

Throughout hip-hop’s long history, jewelry has served as an important vehicle for artists to convey their ideas and affluence, or simply to dazzle onlookers. Diamonds, in particular, serve as an important motif, famously exemplified by Drake’s $400,000 diamond-encrusted iPhone case. But not everyone is a millionaire rapper, and most people can’t exactly afford to wear […]

The TikTok ban was just passed by the House. Here’s what could happen next.

TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or, although it wouldn’t happen immediately, outright banned in the U.S. On Saturday, the House passed legislation that would bar TikTok from operating in the U.S. if the popular platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year. The bill […]

US lawmakers pass legislation to ban TikTok

The House of Representatives has passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States if the social media platform’s China-based owner does not sell its stake within a year. The decision by House Republicans to include TikTok as part of a larger foreign aid package fast-tracked the ban after an earlier version had stalled […]

US lawmakers pass legislation to ban TikTok

The House of Representatives has passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States if the social media platform’s China-based owner does not sell its stake within a year. The decision by House Republicans to include TikTok as part of a larger foreign aid package fast-tracked the ban after an earlier version had stalled […]

US aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan will ‘exacerbate global crises’, says Moscow

In a rare Saturday session, lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives enacted legislation that helps Ukraine and Israel, strengthens Taiwan, and threatens TikTok with a ban if it does not divest from Beijing Moscow lambasted the US House of Representatives on Saturday for its ratification of an assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and […]

US aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan will ‘exacerbate global crises’, says Moscow

In a rare Saturday session, lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives enacted legislation that helps Ukraine and Israel, strengthens Taiwan, and threatens TikTok with a ban if it does not divest from Beijing Moscow lambasted the US House of Representatives on Saturday for its ratification of an assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and […]

US House Passes Bill Forcing TikTok To Choose Between Selling Stake Or Facing Ban

The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year, but don’t expect the app to go away anytime soon. The decision by House Republicans to include TikTok as part of a larger foreign aid package, a […]

House approves $61bn aid for Ukraine – what we know so far, and what happens next

The US House of Representatives has approved $95bn in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other US allies in a rare Saturday session as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion. With an overwhelming vote, the $61bn in aid for Ukraine passed in a […]

Voting begins for Maldives Parliament, as India and China vie for influence

Maldivians were voting in parliamentary elections on Sunday, in a ballot crucial for President Mohamed Muizzu, whose policies are keenly watched by India and China as they vie for influence in the archipelago nation. Both countries are seeking a foothold in the Maldives, which has a strategic location in the Indian Ocean. Advertisement Mr Muizzu’s […]

Voting begins for Maldives Parliament, as India and China vie for influence

Maldivians were voting in parliamentary elections on Sunday, in a ballot crucial for President Mohamed Muizzu, whose policies are keenly watched by India and China as they vie for influence in the archipelago nation. Both countries are seeking a foothold in the Maldives, which has a strategic location in the Indian Ocean. Advertisement Mr Muizzu’s […]