Court upholds a U.S. ban on TikTok
TikTok has been facing down a January divest-or-be-banned deadline. The company filed a lawsuit challenging the law, which was heard before a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C.
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TikTok argued against its U.S. ban in court today. Here's what happened
TikTok’s survival in the U.S. is riding on the outcome of the hearing. Federal judges peppered both the Justice Department and TikTok with skeptical questions about the ban, which takes effect in January.
Swedish dockworkers are refusing to unload Teslas at ports in broad boycott move
Thousands of Swedish workers are rallying behind 120 Tesla mechanics. The workers are boycotting Teslas until the company signs a contract. Even postal workers may stop delivering mail.
California could ban certain food additives due to concerns over health impacts
The bill would ban several common ingredients used in processed foods, such as Red Dye No. 3, which has been linked to cancer in animal studies.
Taliban expels female teachers from some schools. So who will teach the girls?
Early this week, the leaders of Afghanistan declared that women could not attend university. Now there are fears the any education for girls is in jeopardy as some female teachers are sent home.
Large employers express opposition after Indiana approves abortion ban
Indiana became the first state in the U.S. to pass a new abortion law after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Eli Lilly, which employs thousands in Indiana, said it would look elsewhere to expand.
Elon Musk says he'll reverse Donald Trump Twitter ban
The billionaire said it was a "mistake" for the social network to ban the former president after the Jan. 6th Capitol insurrection.
Afghans who want teen girls back in school have new allies: Taliban-affiliated clerics
For 9 months, teen girls have been pretty much unable to go to school. Protests have been shut down. Now clerics — including some affiliated with the Taliban – are urging an end to the school ban.
Veggie Burgers Can Be Called Burgers, European Parliament Says
Despite pushback from Europe's largest farmer's association, the Parliament will allow vegetarian meat alternatives to use meat-like terms, including burger and steak.
Trump Says He'll Ban TikTok From U.S. As Soon As Saturday
The president's announcement comes as Microsoft is in talks to acquire the app, which is owned by ByteDance, a Chinese company.