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Here's what's in the House foreign aid bills

The House bills largely mirror a foreign aid package that passed the Senate in February, with aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. The House has an additional bill targeting Iran, China and Russia.

WEKU

Apple Removes WhatsApp, Threads From China App Store On Beijing's Order

The move comes as the House of Representatives is gearing up for a vote on a bill, which would compel the Chinese internet company ByteDance to divest its popular video app TikTok, or else face a ban in the U.S.

International Business Times

US Congress Advances Bill To Urge Tiktok Owner Sale

US Congress moves to address national security concerns by pressuring Chinese owner of TikTok to divest.

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Congress Threatens Nationwide Tiktok Ban In Aid Package

US Congress considers bill to force ByteDance to sell TikTok over national security concerns. Debate ongoing.

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What A TikTok Ban Would Mean For Tech And The Stock Market

Will the U.S. pass a TikTok Ban? The House voted to either block the app or force its parent company, ByteDance, to sell it.

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House bill gives up to a year to sell TikTok; eyes Russian assets - Roll Call

The House would allow up to a year for the divestment of TikTok and eyes seized Russian assets to compensate Ukraine.

Roll Call

War: An Opportunity for Spending?

Plus: How matzo gets made, TikTok employees reporting to Beijing-based ByteDance, espionage concerns in Germany, and more...

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Expert Warns Of Chinese Influence Through Tiktok On US Democracy

Debates on China's control over TikTok and its national security implications in the U.S., with calls to address the issue promptly.

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Senators Discuss Potential One-Year Extension For TikTok Ban Deadline

On Wednesday, the chair of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, Maria Cantwell, indicated that lawmakers might entertain the idea of granting ByteDance, TikTok's Chinese owner, a one-year extension on the proposed deadline to divest the popular short video app.

International Business Times

Why TikTok is stealing a page from Instagram's playbook

The Chinese-owned social media app is fighting slowing growth with a new move.

The Street

If TikTok goes away, that's not good for public pension funds

Government pension funds throughout the country — ranging from Los Angeles t0 Colorado to Virginia — have a stake in the future of TikTok, according to a new analysis.

Axios

Will J.K. Rowling Do Time?

Plus: Mnuchin's TikTok folly, Trump's April Fools' joke, Andy Warhol's muse, and more...

Reason

Warnings TikTok could usher in a 'digital cold war'

The TikTok debate has fuelled a global furore over privacy, data collection and state influence that threatens to divide the internet down geopolitical lines.

AAP

Caixin Top Stories of the Month: Local Governments Struggle to Tackle Mountain of Hidden Debt

Progress has been slow as many authorities experience difficulties in refinancing the borrowings of their financing vehicles and banks worry about potential bad debts

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The TikTok threat: US lawmakers raise concerns over Chinese-owned app

TikTok is once again in the crosshairs of the US administration, after the House of Representatives voted in favour of a bill that would force its Chinese owner ByteDance to divest itself of the social media platform or see it banned in the US. Charles Pellegrin asks journalist Océane Herrero,…

The Guardian - US

Canada school boards accuse social media firms of ‘rewiring’ how kids think

District education authorities launch multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Meta, Snap Inc and ByteDance

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FTC Investigating Tiktok Over Data And Security Practices

FTC investigates TikTok for data practices and COPPA violations, potential legal action pending.

The Independent UK

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

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International Business Times

EU Probes Apple, Google, Meta Under New Digital Law

The EU on Monday hit Apple, Google parent Alphabet and Meta with the first ever probes under a mammoth digital law, which could lead to big fines against the US giants.

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U.S. Senators Demand Declassification Of Tiktok National Security Risks

U.S. Senators are pushing for the declassification of TikTok and ByteDance information due to national security risks.

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If TikTok is banned in the US or Australia, how might the company — or China — respond?

TikTok is already banned on government-issued devices in Australia, but there is renewed momentum for a nationwide ban as well.

WEKU

Senators push to declassify TikTok intel and hold a public hearing ahead of ban vote

Senators who attended a classified intelligence briefing focused on TikTok's influence say the public should get the same information. There's bipartisan support for a vote on a House bill on the app.

TechRadar

The only thing you want less than a TikTok ban is China spying on you and manipulating everything you see

Officials want China to sell TikTok, it might end up banned, and we just want to use it – but what if the US Government is right?

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House Passes Bill Blocking Sale Of American User Data

House of Representatives passes bills to safeguard American user data from foreign threats, targeting data brokers and TikTok.

The Street

Kevin O’Leary's bold TikTok plan — Shark Tank star reveals major changes he'd make

Shark Tank's Kevin O’Leary is serious about buying TikTok. He shares his full plan to buy the embattled app and the changes he would implement on his first day.

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