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  • What a TikTok Ban Would Mean for U.S. Users

    Fans of video-sharing app TikTok could be left looking for a new platform as Congress voted for a potential ban of the app in the U.S. on Saturday.Lawmakers in both state and federal governments are pushing to get rid of the platform for national security reasons, but what does the ban mean for users?Why Might TikTok Be Banned and When Could It Happen?TikTok is owned by Chinese parent company ByteDance that is considered a potential national security risk to the United States.ByteDance has...

  • Alina Habba Claims Judges Try to Make Donald Trump's Attorneys Look Bad

    Alina Habba, lawyer for ex-President Donald Trump, denounced the U.S. justice system, specifically calling out judges presiding over the various cases against her boss."I have never been treated the way I'm treated when I walk into court and I say I represent President Trump," Habba, currently Trump's legal spokesperson for his criminal hush-money trial in New York City, told Newsweek in a phone interview on Tuesday night.Habba earlier on Tuesday during an interview with Newsmax host Carl Higbie...

  • Lara Trump Wants RNC to 'Physically Handle the Ballots'

    Lara Trump, former President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, said on Tuesday the Republican National Committee (RNC) wants to "physically handle the ballots" amid the 2024 election.Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are the presumptive 2024 presidential nominees for the Republican and Democratic parties, respectively, but criticisms from Republicans over numerous voting measures have ramped up since Trump was indicted on four counts in August by the Department of Justice, accused in attempts...

  • Mercedes-Benz CEO Tells Why He Loves the 'Very Special' Electric G-Wagen

    Pictures of Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius in Sweden and Austria alongside the new, all-electric G-Class sport utility vehicle (SUV) appeared on social media a few weeks ago showing something unique for any business photo, an unforced smile on the lips of a CEO. Kallenius's appreciation and excitement for the SUV was palpable, even across a computer screen.In an exclusive interview, Newsweek asked Källenius about where his passion for the G-Wagen comes from, and why he's excited for the new...

  • What We Know About Bird Flu Being Found in Pasteurized Milk

    Traces of the bird flu virus were found in some samples of pasteurized milk in the U.S. on Tuesday, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as the agency advises that the milk is safe to drink until further testing is performed.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), avian influenza or bird flu is a disease "caused by infection with avian influenza Type A viruses." These viruses can also naturally spread among wild aquatic birds worldwide and can infect...

  • Russia Suspected of Jamming GPS Signals for Thousands of Airline Flights

    Thousands of commercial airline flights in Europe have reportedly had their GPS data jammed, as Russia is suspected of waging the electronic attacks amid its ongoing war in Ukraine, according to British media reports.Almost 3,800 flights originating from or arriving in the U.K. have had their GPS signals obstructed since August, with tens of thousands more flights that passed over the Baltic Sea enduring the same fate around the same period, according to a report published on Monday by The...

  • New Electric Mercedes SUV Demonstrates the Power of Choice

    Choosing the Geländewagen is an easy proposition, if you have the cash. There are few vehicles that deliver the prestige that the Mercedes-Benz G-Class delivers.As much as the G-Wagen is a status symbol, so is an electric vehicle (EV). The new Mercedes-Benz G 580 all-electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) is a clear demonstration of the company's devotion to battery-electric vehicle (BEV) power alongside their commitment to delivering other powertrains that the customer is asking for – all...

  • Senate Approves TikTok Ban, Aid Package for Israel, Ukraine

    In a bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate has approved a potential ban on popular social media app TikTok and a long-awaited foreign aid package for Israel and war-torn Ukraine.The Senate passed the $95.3 billion bill—which also includes aid for Taiwan—by a vote of 79-18. The House on Saturday approved the bill's individual components following months of gridlock. President Joe Biden has indicated that he intends to swiftly sign the bill into law.The ContextWhile the Senate initially passed a very...

  • Protesters Disrupt Tennessee Capitol After Guns for Teachers Bill Passes

    Tennessee lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would allow school staff to carry concealed handguns on campus, sparking protesters to rally at the state Capitol in Nashville.The Republican-backed bill passed in a 68-28 vote and will now head to the desk of GOP Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, according to The Washington Post. The measure was previously passed in the state Senate earlier this month.Under the legislation, which mirrors a similar bill passed by Indiana in February, faculty and staff...

  • This Animal Was First to Emit Light—540 Million Years Ago

    The phenomenon of bioluminescence first evolved in animals at least 540 million years ago, a new study has discovered.The first animals to ever glow in this way were marine invertebrates called octocorals, the study conducted by researchers at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History reported.Bioluminescence refers to the glow that some marine organisms can produce. The glow can make these animals look like they are electrical, giving of a beautiful colored light. The phenomenon is...

  • Defending World Series Champions Sign 2-Time All-Star to Minor League Deal: Reports

    Pitcher Johnny Cueto, an All-Star in San Francisco, is reuniting with manager Bruce Bochy in Texas.The 38-year-old right-hander has signed a minor league contract with the Rangers, according to multiple reports Tuesday. The contract, which has yet to be officially announced by the team, is worth a reported $1.6 million if Cueto is in the major leagues:Cueto became a free agent after an underwhelming 2023 season in which he appeared in 13 games (10 starts) with the Miami Marlins. He went 1-4 with...

  • What the FTC's Ban on Noncompete Agreements Means for 30 Million Workers

    The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has voted to ban employers from requiring workers to sign noncompete agreements, while blocking the enforcement of most existing clauses.The FTC announced a new rule banning noncompete clauses nationally on Tuesday, maintaining in a press release that the move would protect "the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs" and "promote competition" by "fostering new business formation."An estimated 30 million workers—or about 18 percent of the U.S....