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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

In the Aging Senate, 80-Somethings Seeking Re-election Draw Little Criticism

The U.S. Senate features several octogenarian lawmakers running for reelection, highlighting the prevalence of older politicians in office. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Progressive US Senator Bernie Sanders to run for reelection

Sanders announces reelection amidst Democratic Party turmoil over Gaza conflict. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Marketing

US TikTok's future in jeopardy as Biden signs ban bill: What's next?

US Senate approved a bill requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok in nine months to avoid a ban due to national security concerns. [ more ]
Exchangewire
2 months ago
Marketing

US Senate Passes TikTok Bill; X to Venture Into CTV; UK Ad Spend Increased 6.1% in 2023

US Senate passes bill to ban TikTok if ByteDance doesn't divest within a year
X ventures into CTV with dedicated TV app
UK ad spend rises by 6.1% in 2023 [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Marketing

Legislation banning TikTok is coming this week. How will it affect the music industry?

The U.S. Senate passed a bill requiring TikTok's Chinese parent company to sell the app or face a ban, impacting music discovery and artist-fan interactions. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Marketing

Biden signs bill to ban TikTok if Chinese owner ByteDance doesn't sell

The US Senate approved a bill requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok within 270 days or face being locked out of the US market. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

In the Aging Senate, 80-Somethings Seeking Re-election Draw Little Criticism

The U.S. Senate features several octogenarian lawmakers running for reelection, highlighting the prevalence of older politicians in office. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Progressive US Senator Bernie Sanders to run for reelection

Sanders announces reelection amidst Democratic Party turmoil over Gaza conflict. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Marketing

US TikTok's future in jeopardy as Biden signs ban bill: What's next?

US Senate approved a bill requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok in nine months to avoid a ban due to national security concerns. [ more ]
Exchangewire
2 months ago
Marketing

US Senate Passes TikTok Bill; X to Venture Into CTV; UK Ad Spend Increased 6.1% in 2023

US Senate passes bill to ban TikTok if ByteDance doesn't divest within a year
X ventures into CTV with dedicated TV app
UK ad spend rises by 6.1% in 2023 [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Marketing

Legislation banning TikTok is coming this week. How will it affect the music industry?

The U.S. Senate passed a bill requiring TikTok's Chinese parent company to sell the app or face a ban, impacting music discovery and artist-fan interactions. [ more ]
Ars Technica
2 months ago
Marketing

Biden signs bill to ban TikTok if Chinese owner ByteDance doesn't sell

The US Senate approved a bill requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok within 270 days or face being locked out of the US market. [ more ]
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www.france24.com
6 months ago
France news

The Interview - US withholding aid to Ukraine 'unacceptable', ex-president Poroshenko says

Former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko calls the US Senate withholding aid for Ukraine 'absolutely unacceptable' and a dangerous sign.
Poroshenko remains optimistic, counting on support from the American and European people. [ more ]
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english.elpais.com
6 months ago
Europe news

Zelenskiy's obstacle course to save Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy failed to appear at two closed-door meetings with U.S. legislative representatives to discuss the need for economic and military assistance for Ukraine.
The speculation is that Zelenskiy's absence may be due to opposition from the Republican Party towards the aid package proposed by the White House. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 652

Republicans in the US Senate have blocked a supplemental funding bill that included financial aid for Ukraine.
President Joe Biden warned that a victory for Russia over Ukraine would leave Moscow in position to attack NATO allies and could draw US troops into a war. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
6 months ago
Europe news

Zelenskiy's obstacle course to save Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy failed to appear at two closed-door meetings with U.S. legislative representatives to discuss the need for economic and military assistance for Ukraine.
The speculation is that Zelenskiy's absence may be due to opposition from the Republican Party towards the aid package proposed by the White House. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 652

Republicans in the US Senate have blocked a supplemental funding bill that included financial aid for Ukraine.
President Joe Biden warned that a victory for Russia over Ukraine would leave Moscow in position to attack NATO allies and could draw US troops into a war. [ more ]
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The Verge
6 months ago
Parenting

The CEOs of Meta, X, TikTok, Snap, and Discord will testify before the US Senate on child safety

The CEOs of Meta, X, TikTok, Snap, and Discord will testify before the US Senate on online child exploitation.
The hearing is part of a bipartisan effort to clamp down on child safety rules across the internet.
The CEOs will have the chance to testify about their failure to protect children online. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
7 months ago
LA Dodgers

Former Dodgers First Baseman Steve Garvey Running For U.S. Senate

Former Dodgers player Steve Garvey is running for U.S. Senate in California to succeed the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Garvey's campaign focuses on quality-of-life issues, public safety, education, and supporting small businesses.
He calls for lower taxes and less red tape for small business owners, increased funding for police departments, and empowering parents and teachers in education. [ more ]
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