The US House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation that would require TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell it within 180 days… or risk having the app barred from app stores and web hosting services in the United States. The vote was 352 in favor; 65 opposed. Pretty impressive disapproval of a social media company’s ownership model. The supporters of the bill didn’t like the fact that ByteDance might be providing user data to the Chinese government, letting the Communists know which dancing cat video is most popular among Americans. Our economic system is threatened. And also, maybe our own home-grown social media empires. One of the 65 Representatives opposed to the bill — Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky — suggested that “the bill… Source link
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We’re going to see more sunshine this afternoon, but we won’t warm up too much. Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 60s this afternoon, and it’s going to stay breezy with winds from the north. Much cooler air will arrive overnight tonight. We’ll drop into the low to mid 30s by Tuesday morning! Inland areas have a higher chance of seeing temps near freezing. People, pets, and plants need to be protected tonight. Here’s the latest forecast. Source link
Read More »Ken Jennings Celebrates ‘Jeopardy!’s Universal Appeal, Reflects on Alex Trebek’s Legacy
In a heartfelt interview with ‘CBS Sunday Morning,’ Ken Jennings, the current host of ‘Jeopardy!,’ shared insights into the game show’s wide-reaching appeal and the influence of the late Alex Trebek on his hosting style. Jennings, who rose to fame after a record-setting winning streak on the show, discussed ‘Jeopardy!’s unique place in American culture, its universal appeal across diverse demographics, and his personal journey from champion to host. Universal Love for ‘Jeopardy!’ Jennings emphasized the show’s widespread popularity, highlighting its ability to unite viewers of all ages and political affiliations through a shared respect for facts and knowledge. He remarked on the significance of having a platform where… Source link
Read More »Taxpayer group fears financial own-goal by B.C. hosting FIFA World Cup
Canadian Taxpayers Federation is calling on B.C. to release its FIFA contract A national government spending watchdog wants B.C. and the City of Vancouver to release the costs of hosting the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, warning of an escalating price tag. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation issued that call Thursday (March 14) after releasing the City of Toronto’s hosting contract with soccer’s world body. Toronto will host six games and Vancouver seven as two of 16 host cities spread across the United States, Mexico and Canada. The Taxpayers Federation obtained Toronto’s contract through a freedom-of-information request. The hosting contracts of Seattle and Santa Clara near San Francisco are also publicly available. “All of these contracts are essentially identical,”… Source link
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