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Fight, Sell, or Shut Down: What's Next for TikTok?

Fri, 04/26/2024 - 07:30

Gizmodo

Congress passed a bill this week that forces TikTok to be sold or face a nationwide ban.

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Do You Have a Constitutional Right to TikTok?

Thu, 04/25/2024 - 08:15

Gizmodo : Politics

President Biden signed the TikTok ban into law on Wednesday, forcing China-based Bytedance to sell the app or face a ban in American app stores. TikTok tells Gizmodo it will fight the law in court, a case likely to reach the Supreme Court, saying that Biden’s law “tramples” First Amendment protections.

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The US is preparing to hit back at China's glut of cheap solar panels by targeting its allies

Wed, 04/24/2024 - 10:16

Tech Insider : Economy, Politics, Economy

This photo taken on Jan. 4, 2024 shows solar panels installed on the roof of a residential house in Berlin, Germany. — Solar panels installed on the roof of a residential house in Berlin, Germany.
Ren Pengfei/Xinhua/Getty Images

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A Gen Xer who got $250,000 in student loans forgiven said he can now finally start saving for retirement — and consider his dream of studying in India

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 06:18

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Politics

Joel Lambdin, 49, got $250,000 in student loans forgiven.
Joel Lambdin

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U.S. Pledges Not to Kill Julian Assange If He's Extradited

Wed, 04/17/2024 - 08:00

Gizmodo

U.S. officials say they will not pursue the death penalty against Julian Assange if he’s extradited from the UK to face charges related to his publication of documents highly embarrassing to the U.S.

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Republicans Delay War on Woke Appliances to Focus on Actual War

Mon, 04/15/2024 - 16:05

Gizmodo : Politics

In a turn of events that’s par for the course in American politics in 2024, House Republicans were forced to ditch plans to wage a legislative war on “woke” home appliances this week and pivoted their attention, instead, to shoring up unwavering support for Israel.