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Beware of the Bill: Here's What We Know About The Potential U.S. TikTok Ban

U.S. lawmakers are considering a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban in the country due to national security concerns.
Over 170 million Americans who use TikTok have expressed concerns about the potential ban and have engaged in advocacy efforts to oppose the bill.

Ad execs tout TikTok's benefits for businesses in cringeworthy video: 'So oblivious'

Advertising executives face backlash for praising TikTok after bill threatening ban or sale passed in Congress.

What Would a TikTok Ban or Sale Mean for Advertisers?

House passed bill to force TikTok sale in U.S.
Concerns over China's access to American data increasing

Creators fear ban as House prepares to vote on TikTok bill that could block app in America

TikTok is actively campaigning against a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban, engaging users to contact lawmakers.
TikTok argues banning the app would negatively impact millions of businesses, including creators and collaborations like Nadya Okamoto.

TikTok Ban Bill Moves a Step Closer With Upcoming Senate Vote

Senators re-package bill into foreign aid push, raising constitutionality concerns on targeting specific company like TikTok.

Beware of the Bill: Here's What We Know About The Potential U.S. TikTok Ban

U.S. lawmakers are considering a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban in the country due to national security concerns.
Over 170 million Americans who use TikTok have expressed concerns about the potential ban and have engaged in advocacy efforts to oppose the bill.

Ad execs tout TikTok's benefits for businesses in cringeworthy video: 'So oblivious'

Advertising executives face backlash for praising TikTok after bill threatening ban or sale passed in Congress.

What Would a TikTok Ban or Sale Mean for Advertisers?

House passed bill to force TikTok sale in U.S.
Concerns over China's access to American data increasing

Creators fear ban as House prepares to vote on TikTok bill that could block app in America

TikTok is actively campaigning against a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban, engaging users to contact lawmakers.
TikTok argues banning the app would negatively impact millions of businesses, including creators and collaborations like Nadya Okamoto.

TikTok Ban Bill Moves a Step Closer With Upcoming Senate Vote

Senators re-package bill into foreign aid push, raising constitutionality concerns on targeting specific company like TikTok.
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California To Declare June As 'California Mountain Biking Month'

California is known as the birthplace of mountain biking.
A bill has been proposed in California to designate June as the official mountain bike month.

Group warns Iowa's war on books now targeting public libraries

The Iowa Library Association warns that a bill introduced in the Senate could result in library closures or reduced services.
The bill would repeal the state law requiring local governments to levy taxes for public libraries and could strip current board structures, threatening the autonomy and financial stability of libraries.

Tlaib Unveils Bill Aimed at Stopping Congress Members From War Profiteering

Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced a bill to prevent lawmakers from profiting off of war and military campaigns
The bill would ban members of Congress from owning stocks in defense contractors
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New Yorkers in key City Council districts back Adams in veto fight over cop-stops bill, fear it will slow NYPD response times

Many New Yorkers are concerned that increased documentation for police interactions could slow down NYPD response times.
Residents believe that officers should be able to focus on fighting crime rather than paperwork.

Tell the City Council to drop its plan to bury NYPD cops in useless paperwork

Progressives push for bill requiring NYPD officers to fill out forms for all interactions with New Yorkers
Critics argue that the bill will decrease NYPD morale and effectiveness

New Yorkers in key City Council districts back Adams in veto fight over cop-stops bill, fear it will slow NYPD response times

Many New Yorkers are concerned that increased documentation for police interactions could slow down NYPD response times.
Residents believe that officers should be able to focus on fighting crime rather than paperwork.

Tell the City Council to drop its plan to bury NYPD cops in useless paperwork

Progressives push for bill requiring NYPD officers to fill out forms for all interactions with New Yorkers
Critics argue that the bill will decrease NYPD morale and effectiveness
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Florida hears bill that would make it easier for health insurance not to offer trans care

Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it easier for health insurance providers not to offer gender-affirming care to trans people.
House Bill 1639 would make it easier for health insurance providers to refuse coverage for gender-affirming healthcare, adding a barrier to trans people's access to healthcare.

Russian lawmakers to debate seizing property of those who discredit' army

A bill in Russia aims to confiscate assets from those spreading intentionally false information about Moscow's military actions in Ukraine.
The proposed measure would apply to those inciting extremist activities, calling for sanctions against Russia, or discrediting the armed forces.
The existing law against discrediting the Russian military is regularly used to silence critics of President Vladimir Putin.

Republican files bill to make animal control remove furries from school grounds

A Republican lawmaker from Oklahoma has filed a bill to ban furries from school grounds, mandating their removal from campus.
Opponents of the bill describe it as dangerous and linked to transphobia.

Ban on youth tackle football in California not moving forward

A proposed bill in California that would have banned tackle football for kids under 12 will not be moving forward.
California Governor Gavin Newsom stated that he would not sign legislation that bans youth tackle football.

Cuomo's campaign gets $565,000 from taxpayers. And more is on the way.

Cuomo has received a $565,000 check from the state comptroller's office due to a law that allows reimbursement for legal fees.
Cuomo has paid $6.9 million in legal fees since impeachment proceedings started in 2021.

Florida Bill Could Lead to a $35,000 Fine for Accusing Someone of Racism

Florida State Sen. Jason Brodeur (R) introduced a bill that would revoke certain privileges from journalists, including the right to keep sources anonymous.
The bill would make accusing someone of racism, sexism, homophobia, or transphobia defamatory, even if based on scientific or religious beliefs.

Bill to Consolidate all Bay Area Transit Agencies? - Streetsblog San Francisco

Senator Aisha Wahab has introduced a bill calling for the consolidation of public transportation agencies across the nine Bay Area counties.
The organization Seamless Bay Area supports a study of transit agency consolidations to achieve seamless integration and other benefits.

Week 18: Bills (10-6) at Miami (11-5) (+2.5): Sunday Night Football Open Thread

The Week 18 game between the Bills and Miami is an important matchup that could determine playoff seeding.
Fans are encouraged to join a comment thread to discuss the game and support the Steelers.
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New England Patriots links 1/02/24 - Pats' 2023 roster: Plenty of heart, short on star power

The Patriots lost to the Bills because they lack talent
The team has not tuned out Belichick despite the losses

New England Patriots links 12/29/23 - Week 17 Pats-Bills: Previews, matchups, keys to victory

The Patriots need to make Josh Allen beat them by shutting down the Bills' rushing game.
Bailey Zappe and the Patriots' offense will have a tough challenge against the Bills' defense.
The Patriots have only been blown out once in their last seven losses and the defense is expected to capitalize on turnovers.

New England Patriots links 1/02/24 - Pats' 2023 roster: Plenty of heart, short on star power

The Patriots lost to the Bills because they lack talent
The team has not tuned out Belichick despite the losses

New England Patriots links 12/29/23 - Week 17 Pats-Bills: Previews, matchups, keys to victory

The Patriots need to make Josh Allen beat them by shutting down the Bills' rushing game.
Bailey Zappe and the Patriots' offense will have a tough challenge against the Bills' defense.
The Patriots have only been blown out once in their last seven losses and the defense is expected to capitalize on turnovers.
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New York's new laws in 2024: Voting reforms, minimum wage, red light cameras, more

New York lawmakers passed 896 bills this year, with 774 signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Some significant laws focus on voting rights, consumer protection, public health, wildlife, the environment, and living wages.

Fight like hell, Mayor Adams

Speaker Adrienne Adams and the City Council poked Mayor Adams in the eye last week, passing Public Advocate Jumaane Williams' bills to ban solitary confinement and bury cops under massive amounts of unnecessary paperwork.

AOC warns of genital inspections if trans women face sports bans

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warns that banning trans women from women's sports could lead to genital examinations for all participants.
Republican attempts to target trans women in sports are described as problematic by AOC.
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