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Flanked by TikTok influencers, Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., used a Wednesday afternoon news conference outside the U.S. Capitol to launch a defense of the popular social media platform, whose ownership by a Chinese company could result in a sweeping and unprecedented ban in the United States.
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If Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defeats former President Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, he may have a harder time winning the general election than his supporters expect, according to the latest Yahoo News/YouGov poll.
PoliticsINSIDERTop US general says Iran could produce a nuke within 'several' months
"The United States remains committed, as a matter of policy, that Iran will not have a fielded nuclear weapon," Milley told House lawmakers.
WorldINSIDERFossil fuels are the new nukes: Pacific island nations at risk from rising sea levels support a nonproliferation treaty for oil and gas
Ministers from six Pacific island nations called for an end to new oil, gas, and coal projects and for a treaty that would govern their phaseout.
BusinessINSIDER2,600 student-loan borrowers are getting $11 million in payments after a federal consumer watchdog accused a debt relief company of illegally charging fees — and encouraging customers to 'stop paying their student loans altogether'
The CFPB filed a complaint accusing GST Factoring, which runs a student-debt relief business, of "charging illegal advance fees" to pay off debt.
CelebrityINSIDERGwyneth Paltrow's private security wanted to bring in 'treats' for the bailiffs at her ski collision trial
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PoliticsINSIDERTexas' GOP leaders are skipping Trump's Waco rally because of 'prior commitments' as possible indictments dog his 2024 campaign
Texas Republicans are either sitting out Trump's rally in Waco this weekend, or refuse to say they're going. What could be scaring them off?
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Would you say no to a cluster diamond engagement ring?
U.S.EngadgetUnited and Archer will open an air taxi route to Chicago’s O’Hare airport in 2025
Archer Aviation and United Airlines announced a partnership today to launch a commercial air taxi route in Chicago. The companies plan to launch the flight path between downtown and O’Hare International Airport in 2025.
U.S.AutoblogSending money to a supposed car dealership in rural Maine turns out to be a scam
VNKC LLC took orders, deposits, and even sent out falsified documents in an effort to get people to wire large sums of money for classic and desirable cars.
BusinessYahoo FinanceFord stock higher despite $3B in losses expected for EV segment
Ford gave investors and analysts today a peek at how it will reorganize its business units and report financial performance.
U.S.Yahoo NewsCalifornia's relentless rains affect farmworkers, strawberry prices
A spate of heavy rains in California that have interfered with the strawberry harvest are negatively impacting farmworkers and may soon hit consumers in the wallet too.
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"I'm not entry-level. I'm not even mid-level. I'm a senior designer."
BusinessEngadgetChatGPT's new plugins will deliver real-time stats
OpenAI announced that it has begun introducing plugins for ChatGPT. These will enable the chatbot to interact with 3rd-party APIs, pull real-time stats and facts for the first time.
BusinessAutoblogJeep Cherokee rides into the automotive sunset
After making a name for itself nearly a half-century ago, the Jeep Cherokee has been chopped from the lineup.
BusinessYahoo FinanceThe Federal Reserve now believes its work is nearly done: Morning Brief
The Federal Reserve has raised rates aggressively in the last year and projected on Wednesday its work raising rates is likely done. Dealing with the fallout of these moves, however, appears to be a project just getting underway.
BusinessYahoo Canada StyleShoppers say this mini chainsaw is 'perfect' for spring yard work — and it's on sale
This mini chainsaw is "perfect for camping and backyard work" — and it's on sale on Amazon Canada.
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A TikToker user happened to be filming outside his apartment when he spotted a flying couch.
HealthYahoo Life UKChris Martin reveals he only eats one meal a day, but what's a nutritionist's verdict?
Martin says he stops eating for the day at 4pm.
BusinessAutoblogAt Audi, giving cars 'names' is a bit like Boggle with numbers
In plain English, it means — probably — that the next-generation A3 (now gas) will become electric, and be called the A4; the A4 as we know it becomes the A5, and so on. In January, we reported that Mercedes-Benz was set to drop the EQ product brand for battery-electric cars as soon as the next generation of compact cars, set to be on the market from the end of 2024. It would be the result of a decision by Chief Executive Ola Kaellenius to focus the brand on electric cars only.
BusinessTechCrunchMetaverse is just VR, admits Meta, as it lobbies against 'arbitrary' network fee
Meta, the self-styled "metaverse company" formerly known as Facebook, has taken on a novel role de-hyping the virtual world technology its founder bet the farm on just a few short years ago. No, it hasn't announced another pivot -- rather it's been forced to dial down the multicolored metaverse hype as it lobbies against a proposal pushed by European mobile network operators who want regional lawmakers to force major content providers (i.e. The telcos' complaints about their (relative) poverty (vs tech giants) is obviously controversial but does appear to have bent ears in Brussels: In February, EU lawmakers announced an exploratory consultation on the future of network funding.
TechnologyEngadgetSamsung SSDs and memory cards are up to 54 percent off at Amazon
You can grab Samsung SSDs and microSDs at a discount right now from Amazon if you're looking for some storage products for your computers, consoles or mobile devices.
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PoliticsYahoo NewsTrump lawyer M. Evan Corcoran to testify to grand jury on Friday as classified documents case heats up
Former President Donald Trump's mounting legal troubles got considerably worse this week when a federal appeals court ruled that one of his lawyers must appear for questioning before the Washington grand jury investigating the handling of classified documents after Trump left office.
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BusinessEngadgetTwitter Blue subscriptions are now available worldwide
Twitter Blue subscriptions are now available around the world.
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Most Americans believe the invasion was a mistake, but how much do the errors that led to that decision weigh on leaders today?
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BusinessYahoo FinanceStocks hold onto gains during volatile post-Fed session
Stocks closed higher Thursday afternoon as a post-Fed rally was bolstered by hopes from investors interest rate hikes will end sooner than expected as banking pressures end the central bank's aggressive fight against inflation.
BusinessYahoo Celebrity UKMartin Lewis lands regular hosting slot on Good Morning Britain
Lewis will host the show alongside Susanna Reid on various Wednesdays.
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Mentorship programs are greatly valued by employees in companies large and small. According to a survey by MentorcliQ, 80% of employees say mentoring programs that are inclusive and provide skill-building are key for DEI programs. The Sponsor Dividend, a report by Coqual, says 56% of people of color are satisfied with their career advancement when they are in a mentoring program.
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BusinessTechCrunchIndia government-backed open e-commerce network expands to mobility
ONDC, a non-profit firm set up by India’s commerce ministry in 2021, is opening up its railroads to serve mobility firms, it said at a press conference in Bengaluru today. The firm is kickstarting its mobility journey by on-boarding Namma Yatri, an on-demand auto rickshaw booking app operational in Bengaluru. The open source mobility app, launched recently, was developed by payments startup Juspay and says it serves nearly half-a-million customers and works with 45,000 drivers.
BusinessYahoo FinanceApple to spend $1 billion making movies for theaters, matching Amazon: Report
Apple is joining fellow tech giant Amazon in embracing the theatrical experience — but for a hefty price.
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The son of a famous New York City restaurateur died over the weekend, following a "tragic accident" at Madison Square Garden after a hockey game, officials said.
WorldBusiness InsiderXi snubbed Putin after their summit, calling a meeting of Central Asian countries as part of an audacious power play
China's leader, Xi Jinping, appears to be using the leverage he has gained over Russia in the wake of the Ukraine war.
PoliticsThe WrapLindsey Graham Says Trump Is in a ‘Sad’ Emotional State With Looming Indictment: ‘He Does Believe It’s Never Ending’ (Video)
The South Carolina senator told Fox News he recently spoke with the former president about how he's feeling
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It’s not your typical case of trespassing, officials say.
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“American workers are desperate for a break.”
“Workers will have more leisure but at the cost of less efficiency and a lower standard of living.”
“We have more important things to do now than spend our lives making a tiny group of very rich people even richer.”
“Some industries and deeply entrenched work cultures mean the four-day workweek may not be realistic for all employees.”
“While workers have spent the last 50 years steadily producing more and more, real wages have not risen at the same rate.”
