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China's opposition to TikTok sale complicates the picture — and relations with the US

The latest U.S.-China clash over the popular social media app TikTok is likely to worsen the already-deteriorating relationship between the two countries, as Beijing and Washington tussle over software bans, technology exports and concerns about espionage and national security.

Los Angeles Times

Woman’s AI-generated travel itinerary goes viral

‘The way my mouth just dropped watching this video’, commented one viewer

The Independent UK

Selena Gomez breaks silence on the Hailey Bieber drama

She posted on her Instagram story to say Hailey Bieber had been in contact with her.

Liverpool Echo

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France bans TikTok, WhatsApp, Netflix from state employees' phones

The French government on Friday banned the installation and use of "recreational" applications including the Chinese social network TikTok and the American streaming platform Netflix on the work phones of the country's 2.5 million state civil servants.

Radio France Internationale

Why does US see Chinese-owned TikTok as a security threat?

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has endured a nearly six-hour grilling by U.S. lawmakers, some of whom are pushing to ban the popular short-video app nationwide

The Independent UK

Inside the viral TikTok restaurant that's popular with Love Island and Premier League stars

An added bonus is that on the weekends the venue dazzles diners with live entertainment

Manchester Evening News

Utah bans children from social media unless they have parental consent

Utah has become the first state to sign into law legislation that attempts to limit teenagers’ access to social media sites

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Southwest Airlines shares ‘hacks’ to bag an entire row of seats on a flight

The clip follows a slew of TikTokers sharing hacks on securing a row of airline seats to themselves

The Independent UK

France to Ban TikTok on Work Phones of Civil Servants

France will ban the use of Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok on the work phones of civil servants, Civil Service Minister Stanislas Guerini said on his Twitter account. "In order to guarantee the cybersecurity of our administrations and civil servants, the government has decided to ban recreational applications such as TikTok…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘I was kicked out of university for posing in underwear on Instagram’

Sarah Button hit the headlines late last year after revealing on TikTok that she was caught at the airport with a sex toy filled with her boyfriend’s ashes

The Independent UK

US Congress grills TikTok chief at a hearing that may speed ban in Australia

Countries have raised security concerns about TikTok. Could Australia be next joining the list of those banning it in some capacity?

The New Daily

People are just discovering what the ridges on Ritz crackers are actually for

A man has left people utterly mind-blown after unveiling a hidden function on Ritz crackers - it turns out the finely scalloped edge is far more than merely aesthetic

Daily Mirror

Influencers take stock of life and dreams if U.S. bans TikTok

When Cassidy Jacobson was 13 years old, she posted a video of herself dancing on the popular app TikTok.

Reuters

Lewis Capaldi reveals fresh battle with vertigo months after sharing Tourettes diagnosis

The Scottish singer revealed in September that he was diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: TikTok CEO questioned on China concerns at landmark hearing

Shou Zi Chew attempts to play down concerns over data and privacy as lawmakers call for ban on Chinese-owned app. Plus, majority of trans adults are happier after transitioning

Manchester Evening News

Manchester mum saved over £500 with DIY panel wall that cost less than £100

Nicole's biggest challenge as a mum-of-two was carrying out the project while managing her chronic disorder

Barchart

S&P Futures Plunge As Banking Sector Concerns Weigh On Sentiment

June S&P 500 futures (ESM23) are trending down -0.71% this morning after three major U.S. benchmark indices closed higher in a volatile trading session on Thursday as market participants weighed the future path of interest rates and digested U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s remarks on banks.

Liverpool Echo

TikTok announces Eurovision Legends performance for Liverpool's EuroVillage

The streaming service has been announced as the contest's official entertainment partner

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Fortune

More CFOs are becoming CEOs than ever. Are they any good at it?

The CFO to CEO pipeline is strong, but CFOs bring some quirks to the top job.

Bristol Post

"Karen's Diner kicked me out for being too rude - staff can give abuse but can't take it"

"You're out, all of you, it's in the rules"

The Guardian - UK

Friday briefing: How French pensions protests reached new heights last night

In today’s newsletter: Demonstrations over Emmanuel Macron’s plan to reform the French pensions system intensified last night, with Bordeaux city hall set on fire. Here’s what you need to know

Liverpool Echo

Zara shoppers discover 'must-have' blazer on sale for £50

Zara customers said the blazer can be dressed up or down

WEKU

Utah's new social media law means children will need approval from parents

The restrictions passed through Utah's Republican-supermajority Legislature reflect how politicians' perceptions of technology companies are changing — and that includes pro-business Republicans.

Wales Online

TikTok to be official entertainment partner for Eurovision Song Contest

Social media platform to livestream Liverpool competition and help to promote the city to visitors

France 24

TikTok CEO grilled by skeptical US lawmakers over national security threat

A nearly six-hour grilling of TikTok’s CEO by lawmakers brought the platform’s 150 million US users no closer to an answer as to whether the app will be wiped from their devices.

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