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WASHINGTON — The House-passed bill that could ban TikTok faces an uncertain future in the Senate, where there is less urgency to act and senators have different theories about how to address national security concerns about the app's China-based …

The United States House of Representatives has passed the “TikTok bill” that would effectively ban the short-form video-sharing app if owner ByteDance doesn’t divest. Representatives voted on Wednesday on the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary…

The U.S. Congress has moved a big step closer to a crackdown on a popular platform that could have far-reaching implications for social media in the country.
It involves a bill with major implications for the fast-growing site TikTok, renowned for addi…

The House approved a bill Wednesday that calls for China tech giant ByteDance to divest TikTok or the popular social video app will effectively be banned in the U.S.
The measure passed with a resounding 352-65 vote and with one member voting present.&#…

House lawmakers voted Wednesday to compel Chinese Communist Party-tied ByteDance to divest from TikTok within six months or face the popular social media app being banned in the US — amid elevated national security concerns and despite full-throated pr…

House lawmakers overwhelmingly passed legislation today that would force the parent company of TikTok to divest the popular app or face a ban on U.S. platforms.
The legislation passed 352-65, easily clearing the 2/3 threshold needed.…
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Adidas has slumped to a rare annual loss, hit by the fallout from its costly break-up with rapper Ye, falling sales in North America and a huge tax bill.…
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A bill forcing the China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok, or face an outright ban, passed the United States House of Representatives on Wednesday in a vote of 352 to 62. The bill will now head to the Senate, where it is expected to face tough opposition…

Ronald Reagan used to joke that nine terrifying words were: “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” Today, we find wisdom in these words in the form of a well-meaning but dangerous piece of legislation.…
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The inaugural launch of Space One’s Kairos rocket ended in failure, with the launch vehicle exploding mere seconds after clearing the tower in Wakayama prefecture. It’s a setback for Japan’s space sector, which is striving for competitiveness in the bu…

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are drifting around their records on Wall Street, as a lull carries through financial markets worldwide. The S&P 500 was little changed in early trading Wednesday, a day after setting an all-time high.…
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TikTok ban: What’s going on with the proposed bill in Congress Congress could force TikTok to part with its Chinese parent company
TikTok faces an uncertain fate in the U.S. once again.…
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As it runs to keep up in the race to develop advanced AI chips, Samsung Electronics is reportedly turning to the chipmaking technology championed by its rival.
Does Novo Nordisk already have the next Ozempic?…
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In case haven't noticed, the cryptocurrency market is on an upswing led by Bitcoin's surge to record highs over the past couple of weeks—it's now trading at around $73,000. Historically speaking, as Bitcoin goes, so does the entire cr…

10 things to watch Wednesday, March 13 U.S. stocks are little changed early Wednesday, one day after a strong rally sent to the S & P 500 to a new record close.…
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Open this photo in gallery: European Union lawmakers vote on the AI Act at the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France, on March 13.Jean-francois Badias/The Associated Press
European Union lawmakers gave final approval to the 27-nation bloc’s artifi…

China's southern neighbor, India, has carried out a major show of force as tensions at their mutual border prevail.
On Tuesday, India conducted the Bharat Shakti ("India power") exercise at the Pokhran field firing range in Jaisalmer,…

Food News This new delivery service will bring Kowloon and other New England Chinese food to your door step For those no longer living in Massachusetts, Jim Lawlor will help deliver Kowloon and other New England Chinese food to you.…
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In interviews with CNBC, top officials at some of the nation's largest ports stressed that the software to control their cranes does not come from China. Based on CNBC's research, the crane operational software being used by the ports are m…

Two U.S. lawmakers are set to introduce legislation on Thursday to significantly expand government foreign investment reviews of real estate purchases by buyers from China and other foreign countries posing national security concerns.…
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The internet’s most trusted source of truth — Reddit — has tried its hand at crowning Australia’s most significant cultural icons.
Users of the social platform banded together to compile an all-time list of standout social media legends, TV larrikins, …