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27.03 / 18:27

Platform security ByteDance TikTok Trade social Investigations TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit

A person familiar with the matter says the Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices

27.03 / 18:27

markets Provident Manufacturing Remark wellness Trade International Yellen says China's rapid buildout of its green energy industry 'distorts global prices'

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is calling out China’s excess production in green energy, calling it unfair competition that “distorts global prices” and hurts companies and workers around the world

27.03 / 08:59

FIVE track International SRH vs MI IPL 2024 Live Score: Hardik's Mumbai Indians aim for first win

SRH vs MI IPL 2024 Live Score: Hardik Pandya led Mumbai Indians and Pat Cummins led Sunrisers Hyderabad will face off at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad today. Both these teams had lost their opening games to Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders respectively and woud be aiming to get on the winning track.

27.03 / 04:43

security Trade President War reports Department In a Secret Game of Prisoner Swaps, Putin Has Held Most of the Cards

There were no aides and no note-takers in the Oval Office—just President Biden and his German guest. Chancellor Olaf Scholz came on such short notice that the only plane he could book, a small Airbus 321, had to refuel in Iceland. Russia’s war in Ukraine and the fighting in Gaza dominated the 90-minute meeting.

27.03 / 02:43

Action security War country End the Gaza war

On Monday, for the first time since the Gaza war broke out in October 2023, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire, the instant and unconditional release of hostages, and expanded flow of aid to the besieged territory. The vote went through because Israel’s chief backer, the US, abstained instead of using its veto against the 14 countries in favour of the proposal.

26.03 / 19:29

Citi Fox WhatsApp Southern community show reports Easter 2024, Good Friday week weather forecast: Two storms predicted. Check locations, key details

Easter 2024 and Good Friday weekend is predicted to be stormy and rain-soaked one as weather forecast shows two storms to hit parts of the US. As a midweek storm lashes the Northwest, attention shifts to the looming threat of an atmospheric river storm set to engulf Southern California over the weekend. With forecasts predicting heavy rainfall and potential flooding, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has wasted no time in issuing a Level 2 out of 4 flash flood threat for the Los Angeles and San Diego areas on Saturday, as per a report in Fox Weather.

26.03 / 16:15

Reuters Fox Trade country reports Department Traffic Baltimore bridge collapse to bring trade and traffic chaos

The Baltimore Fire Department called the collapse a developing mass casualty event.

26.03 / 15:54

UPS FIVE Digital Experts War voice U.S. sanctions Russian entities accused of enabling digital currency sanctions evasion

The U.S. is imposing sanctions on a collection of mostly Russian fintech firms and people accused of enabling sanctions evasion

26.03 / 15:53

Provident Entertainment security Bill reports prevention rights Strippers' bill of rights bill signed into law in Washington state

Legislation in Washington state known as the strippers' bill of rights has been signed into law

26.03 / 14:45

UPS Action Election Pregnancy Courts rights Supreme Court hears Biden administration defense of abortion pill access

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26.03 / 08:27

FIVE Ball security reports International cricket bowling Tomorrow's IPL Match: SRH vs MI; who’ll win Hyderabad vs Mumbai match? Fantasy team, pitch report and more

Tomorrow's IPL Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to play their second match in IPL 2024 on March 27 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. Both SRH and MI are still looking for their first points in the tournament after losing their opening matches in the last over. SRH were outdone by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 23, as KKR’s Harshit Rana successfully defended 12 runs in the last over.

26.03 / 08:27

security Election Southern President War reports US ‘perplexed’ by Benjamin Netanyahu's cancellation of Israeli delegation's US visit

Benjamin Netanyahu's choice to call off the Israeli delegation's trip to the US. Speaking at a press briefing, Kirby mentioned that the Israeli Prime Minister's Office suggested a perceived shift in US policy, but he clarified that the Biden administration's approach remains unchanged. As reported by ANI, when asked about US President Joe Biden's reaction to Netanyahu's decision Kirby said, “We're kind of perplexed by this.

26.03 / 08:27

Fighting security consequences information reports Updates Hamas rejects latest ceasefire proposal, says ‘Israel is ignoring core demands’

Gaza, AP reported. In a statement late Monday, the militant group said it had informed mediators that it was sticking to its original position, conveyed earlier in March.

26.03 / 03:29

Citi security Sustainability Matthews Southern Department US raises concerns on Rafah offensive with Israeli defense chief

Secretary of State Antony Blinken raised US opposition to a major ground operation in Rafah with Israel's defense minister on Monday, after a delegation to discuss Washington's concerns was scrapped earlier in the day. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to send the delegation to Washington but cancelled it after the United States abstained on a UN Security Council resolution that demanded an immediate ceasefire during Ramadan. In his meeting with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in Washington, Blinken reiterated US «opposition to a major ground operation in Rafah,» State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said in a statement.

26.03 / 01:17

BLOCK Reuters security Sustainability Death War Hamas will stick to its ‘original position’ on full ceasefire with Israel

Reuters. The ceasefire deal includes the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, a return of displaced Palestinians, and a 'real' exchange of prisoners. The United Nations Security Council has also made its first-ever demand for an ‘immediate ceasefire’ during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

26.03 / 01:17

Provident Manufacturing Assurant War country guidelines Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles

the Global Combat Air Program or GCAP, is based in the U.K. Japan hopes the new plane will offer advanced capabilities Japan needs amid growing tensions in the region, giving it a technological edge against regional rivals China and Russia. Because of its wartime past as aggressor and the devastation that followed its defeat in World War II, Japan adopted a constitution that limits its military to self-defense.

25.03 / 19:23

markets UPS Digital Google Apple prevention Investigations Apple, Google, Meta targeted under new European law meant to prevent cornering of digital markets

European Union regulators have opened investigations into Apple, Google and Meta, in the first cases under a sweeping new law designed to stop Big Tech companies from cornering digital markets that took effect earlier this month

25.03 / 19:23

Provident Racing Election Justice Pregnancy Courts rights Supreme Court again confronts abortion issue over access to widely used medication

The Supreme Court is considering a new abortion case affecting women across the U.S. Abortion opponents want the high court in arguments Tuesday to ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to a medication called...

25.03 / 19:23

markets Platform TikTok Instagram beautiful social Videos Big brands could pivot easily if TikTok goes away. For many small businesses, it's another story

A lot of “What ifs” still surround a bill the U.S. House passed last week that would mandate TikTok′s Beijing-based parent company to sell its stake in the platform or face a nationwide ban

25.03 / 19:23

Target Election wellness information Department rights US and UK announce sanctions over China-linked hacks on officials, lawmakers and election watchdog

The U.S. and British governments have announced sanctions against a company and two people linked to the Chinese government over a string of malicious cyberactivity targeting officials, lawmakers and the U.K.’s election watchdog

25.03 / 19:23

Provident TikTok Bill shooting voice reports Interviews TikTok bill faces uncertain fate in the Senate as legislation to regulate tech industry has stalled

TikTok’s extensive lobbying campaign is the latest tech industry push since the House passed legislation that would ban the popular app if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake

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