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The Canadian PressTikTok may be banned in the US. Here's what happened when India did it
NEW DELHI (AP) — The hugely popular Chinese app TikTok may be forced out of the U.S., where a measure to outlaw the video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signature. In India, the app was banned nearly four years ago. Here's what happened: WHY DID INDIA BAN TIKTOK? In June 2020, TikTok users in India bid goodbye to the app, which is operated by Chinese internet firm ByteDance. New Delhi had suddenly banned the popular app, alongside dozens o
- Business Insider
Meet the typical ALICE: Americans struggling to afford basic necessities but making too much to get help
The number of Americans who are ALICE — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — is increasing, particularly among Gen Z and boomers.
- Engadget
The White House wants a zero-emission freight industry by 2040
The Biden administration is tackling the monumental task of making America’s industrial freight system more environmentally friendly. The White House said on Wednesday that it aims to have 30 percent of industrial truck sales produce zero emissions by 2030 and 100 percent by 2040.
- Associated Press Finance
Biden picks up another big union endorsement, this one from building trades workers
President Joe Biden picked up the endorsement of North America’s Building Trades Unions at a Wednesday event where the president and his allies set out to dismantle Republican Donald Trump's reputation as a successful real estate developer. “Donald Trump is incapable of running anything,” said Sean McGarvey, the organization’s president. The event, held in a Washington hotel ballroom with a boisterous crowd of union members, was another salvo in the battle for votes from blue collar workers.
- PA Media: Money
Ex-England star John Barnes banned as company director over unpaid taxes
An investigation by the Insolvency Service into Mr Barnes’ conduct as a director began in September 2023.
- Business Insider
Meet the typical new entrepreneur: A young woman living in the South who's doing it as a side hustle
American's newest entrepreneurs are increasingly likely to be women, immigrants, living in the South, and doing their business as a side hustle.
- Miami Herald
Underline is more than a park. It’s just what Miami needs | Opinion
We need creative urban development to contribute to our quality of life — not simply to bring people and businesses to South Florida, but to keep them. | Opinion
- The Canadian Press
Nets coach Jordi Fernandez eyes early success and a rare lasting stay in Brooklyn
NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden weren't the only ones who didn't stick around long in Brooklyn. The Nets have gone through coaches almost as quickly as superstar players in recent years, even while the team had been good enough to make five straight playoff appearances from 2019-23. Maybe Jordi Fernandez will be the coach to having lasting success. The first head coach from Spain in NBA history said Wednesday he expects the Nets to improve quickly after finishing 32-5
- USA TODAY
FTC issuing over $5.6 million in refunds after settlement with security company Ring
The FTC is sending more than $5.6 million in refunds to over 116,000 customers after a settlement with Ring.
- The Independent
Everton vs Liverpool LIVE: Premier League latest team news as Mohamed Salah starts in Merseyside derby
Can Everton dent Liverpool’s Premier League title bid in what is Jurgen Klopp’s final trip to Goodison Park?
- Food & Wine
10 Best Rums for a Mojito, According to Bar Pros
Give the summertime classic drink a serious upgrade with one of these industry favorites.
- The Independent
Elisabeth Moss reveals she broke her spine while filming new thriller The Veil
The ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ star recalls hitting a wall the wrong way during one of the series’ stunt scenes
- The Conversation
Our laser technique can tell apart elephant and mammoth ivory – here’s how it may disrupt the ivory trade
It is difficult to distinguish between elephant and mammoth ivory.
- MMA Junkie
Leon Edwards’ coach expects Belal Muhammad next, says he ‘was looking for a way out’ in first fight
All signs continue to point to Leon Edwards defending his UFC title in a rematch with Belal Muhammad.
- Storyful
Gaza Protest Camp Set Up at University of Southern California
Student activists established a Gaza Solidarity Camp at the University of Southern California (USC) Los Angeles on Wednesday morning, April 24, joining similar demonstrations taking place at colleges and universities across the country.A group named the USC Divest from Death Coalition said it was occupying the park to tell university officials that they would “not stand for complicity in genocide,” and to call on USC to end its study-abroad exchange program with two Israeli universities: the Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School in Jerusalem, and Reichman University in Herzliya.The camp was established nine days after USC announced it was banning the Class of 2024 valedictorian Asna Tabassum, a Muslim who is critical of Israel, from delivering a commencement speech. The decision sparked several student protests. Credit: Party for Socialism and Liberation via Storyful
- The Independent
Why isn’t Manchester United vs Sheffield United on TV?
Everything you need to know about the Premier League fixture
- People
Kelly Ripa, 53, Ponders Abandoning Her Blonde as She Says Her Hair ‘Wants to Be Gray’
Ripa laments that the process of dyeing her hair blonde is 'endless'
- Evening Standard
Liverpool XI vs Everton: Starting lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Merseyside derby today
Mohamed Salah comes back into the side at Goodison Park
- Local Journalism Initiative
Alberta imposes fire restriction as officials urge collective action to mitigate risk
A province-wide fire restriction has been put in place. All outdoor fires are now prohibited on public lands, including backcountry and random camping areas, excluding Calgary’s forest protection zone. While there have been evacuation alerts to two Alberta communities this past week, no wildfires are classified as out of control as of the April 24 provincial weekly update. “Alberta continues to experience higher than normal wildfire risk and activity for this time of the year,” said Minister of
- Local Journalism Initiative
Residents removing debris from yards on FireSmart Day
A wildfire bearing down on the community is not the time to be raking your leaves or filling your vehicle up with gas. This Saturday is a much better time to get you and your property prepared. “It is inevitable that we are going to get wildland fires. The conditions are there. It’s been proven year after year, but it’s not hopeless,” said Greg van Tighem, FireSmart co-ordinator for the Municipality of Jasper. “A lot of people when they think about it, they see these big fires and they think, ‘O