(CTN NEWS) – U.S. legislators have questioned TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew about data security and objectionable content, and some have called for a statewide ban on the well-known short-video app. Chew, a Singaporean citizen, claimed to the congressmen that TikTok prioritizes user safety in an effort to prevent the app from being blocked in the United States by downplaying its connections to China. Representatives from both the Republican and Democratic parties vigorously grilled Chew on issues such as TikTok’s content moderation methods, data security policies, and history of snooping on journalists. Here are some of the issues people have with TikTok and its ownership. WHAT MAKES WASHINGTON BELIEVE THAT TIKTOK IS A THREAT? TikTok, a Chinese technology company ByteDance Ltd. entirely owns the app and hires its leaders , with more than 150 million American users. ByteDance is a privately owned Chinese company with its headquarters in Beijing but its … [Read more...] about What Makes TikTok A Security Threat To The US?
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These 6 brands are growing by letting fans pursue their passions
A good product will win you customers, but it takes a lot more to create, cultivate, and keep true, actual fans. The magic word for most is community, and the brands here, being honored as part of Brands That Matter 2022, have found ways to foster and excite growing communities around them. Decades-old brands, including Fender guitars and Magic: The Gathering, are using new content to stay relevant. For Fender, this past year was about building a content hub full of tools for the millions of new people who started to play over the past few years as a COVID-19-lockdown-induced new hobby. Magic: The Gathering has leaned into celebrating a more diverse set of players with its direct-to-consumer platform, Secret Lair. Meanwhile, three-year-old wrestling upstart All Elite Wrestling has taken on a Goliath by showing a different side of its diverse lineup of stars. Here are the brands making the most of fun and fandom: All Elite Wrestling As discussions around mental … [Read more...] about These 6 brands are growing by letting fans pursue their passions
Murky water at Koh Samui beach caused by plankton bloom, not oil spill: officials
UPDATE The smelly, murky water putting off tourists from swimming in the sea at Maenam Beach in Koh Samui , southern Thailand , is not an oil spill but caused by a plankton bloom , which is a natural phenomenon, according to the Director of Koh Samui Harbour Authority, Arun Buppako. The photos circulating of green murky water at the beach show dead plankton floating on the surface of the water, said the director. Officials inspected the area and found no oil spills, he added. According to NaewNa , the director said… “Plankton blooms are a natural phenomena that happen every year. One main contributing factor is that when wastewater from the community is released into the sea, it acts as nutrients for plankton, causing them to multiply quickly. When the oxygen in the water depletes, the plankton dies, turning the seawater green. Related news Three mpox cases found in Thailand 4 hours ago Strikes in Germany force Thai Airways to … [Read more...] about Murky water at Koh Samui beach caused by plankton bloom, not oil spill: officials
REPORT: Aspiring Rapper Allegedly Murders Grandparents, Walks Into Psych Ward Covered In Blood
Davionne McRoberts allegedly shot and killed his own grandparents Tuesday night in St. Louis, then walked into a psych ward reportedly drenched in blood, according to TMZ. The aspiring rapper, who goes by the moniker “Woozy the Goat,” has a small social media following and reportedly took to Facebook to share some horrifying posts before allegedly killing his family, according to TMZ. “WHO WANNA DIE TODAY? Y’all don’t believe me? Come show me I’m not god,” he allegedly wrote in one of the posts, TMZ reported. “Hey I really am god truly everyone I’m trying to help you all but I came to terms y’all got too comfy in hell I’m not trying to take peoples money when I say donate to $WoozyTheGoat I’m trying to show y’all new life …” he allegedly wrote in another post, according to TMZ. BREAKING: A married couple died last night after being killed inside a Troy, MO home. This morning, Troy Police are still searching for a relative, Davionne McRoberts, who has been identified as a … [Read more...] about REPORT: Aspiring Rapper Allegedly Murders Grandparents, Walks Into Psych Ward Covered In Blood
It’s Up To Congress To Ban TikTok. It Won’t Be Easy.
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin What brings Democrats and Republicans together these days? The answer is attacking the CEO of a foreign-owned video app in a congressional hearing. Whether those attacks are to make a political point or a substantive difference is another question. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee in a hearing about the app's consumer privacy and data security practices, children's safety, and its relationship with the Chinese Communist Party. TikTok is owned by Beijing-based ByteDance. The approximately five-hour hearing did little to assuage the concerns of lawmakers. If anything, it heightened the concerns that the CCP could access personal data and influence over the content of American TikTok users. There has been no proof thus far to substantiate these concerns, but that isn't stopping Congress. "TikTok is a weapon by the Chinese Communist Party to spy on you, manipulate what … [Read more...] about It’s Up To Congress To Ban TikTok. It Won’t Be Easy.
Checks & Imbalances: Breaking Down Donald Trump’s Many Legal Problems
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Today we catch up on all the lawsuits and investigations centered on Donald Trump. Tracking Trump: The Lawsuits And Investigations Involving The Former President Trump’s legal troubles are back in the news. But with so many investigations and lawsuits swirling , it can be hard to keep track of them all. Forbes is here to help, with the most-thorough compendium of Trump's legal problems published anywhere. Tip Me This is the web edition of the free Checks & Imbalances newsletter, sent to inboxes on Fridays. You can subscribe here . Please support this work, if you can, by subscribing to Forbes . Any tips or suggestions? Email me at [email protected] , call/SMS/Signal 202.804.2744, use Forbes ' SecureDrop or send us a letter . Follow me on Mastodon at @[email protected] . Thanks! Trump Has Been At The Center Of 40 Recent Lawsuits And Investigations Your … [Read more...] about Checks & Imbalances: Breaking Down Donald Trump’s Many Legal Problems
Possible Mug Shot And Fingerprinting Have Made Trump More Appealing To Bettors
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Former President Donald Trump has regained his previous high in the Republican presidential nomination odds, according to the political prediction market PredictIt . Trump’s “stock” climbed back to 41 cents Thursday, edging out Florida Governor Ron DeSantis by a single penny. Since late January, Trump and DeSantis have been neck and neck, with DeSantis holding a slight lead most of the time on PredictIt, a website that allows users to make predictions on political events. The former president said on Truth Social Saturday that he expects to face criminal charges for alleged violations of campaign finance laws relating to payments made in 2016 to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels. Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen, reportedly arranged a $130,000 payment to silence Daniels about an alleged affair with Trump. DeSantis took an 8-cent lead on Sunday. While news of an impending arrest would have sent any other … [Read more...] about Possible Mug Shot And Fingerprinting Have Made Trump More Appealing To Bettors
Singapore woman caught fleeing after scalding water attack
PHOTO: A woman was arrested in Singapore after attacking a man with scalding water. (via Singapore Police Force) A woman in Singapore was arrested after an allegedly planned attack where she poured scalding hot water on a man and then tried to flee the country by ferry. The 28 year old woman was picked up by authorities on Thursday on a ferry bound for Indonesia, just before it hit international waters. The incident occurred near Balam Road in Singapore on Thursday morning. The police were alerted at about 7.30am. The scalding attack left the 24 year old man with second-degree burns. According to preliminary investigations, the suspect poured hot water on the victim before fleeing the scene. The victim remained conscious, but sustained second-degree burns on his neck and shoulders and was taken to the hospital for treatment. The police found a thermos flask nearby, which they believe was used in the assault. Police report that the woman knew her victim and … [Read more...] about Singapore woman caught fleeing after scalding water attack
Elon Musk-Backed Twitter to Charge Businesses $1,000 Monthly for Gold Verification Checkmark
(CTN News) – Elon Musk, who has a significant stake in Twitter , has announced that verified accounts for corporations will cost $1,000 per month , plus $50 per month for each associated account. On Friday, Twitter unveiled the new verification program and stated that starting April 1, it would begin “winding down” its previous verification system. On Friday, Twitter CEO Elon Musk affirmed that a verified person account would continue to receive the perks of the verification mark. Twitter’s new Verified Organizations program allows businesses to apply to be added to a waiting list to receive Twitter’s gold verification checkmark. Any individual person’s Twitter account affiliated with a verified organization is automatically verified https://t.co/5j6gx6UKHm — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 24, 2023 Twitter’s New Verification Program to Charge Businesses $1,000/Month In January, Twitter started a verification initiative for businesses. We will unveil … [Read more...] about Elon Musk-Backed Twitter to Charge Businesses $1,000 Monthly for Gold Verification Checkmark
How To Sell Clothes Online: Tips And Tricks For E-Commerce Success
How to Sell Clothes Online – The e-commerce sector is expanding as more and more customers choose to shop online. You may employ numerous methods to boost sales and draw in new clients whether you’re starting an online clothes business or simply want to improve your present e-commerce site. This article will discuss several strategies for succeeding in e-commerce and selling garments online. How to Sell Clothes Online: Strategies 1. Know Your Target Market Finding your target market is crucial before you start selling clothes online. Who are the perfect clients for you? What fashions and trends do they like? Understanding your target market will help you develop a more successful marketing plan and provide them with goods that are catered to their wants and needs. To learn more about your target market, including their demographics, hobbies, and purchasing patterns, think about performing market research. Utilize this data to guide your product selection … [Read more...] about How To Sell Clothes Online: Tips And Tricks For E-Commerce Success