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Minnesota Sues Tik-Tok, Alleging It Preys on Young People With Addictive Algorithms

Minnesota Sues Tik-Tok, Alleging It Preys on Young People With Addictive Algorithms

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota has joined a wave of states suing TikTok, claiming the app uses addictive algorithms that harm young people’s mental health. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, alleges TikTok violates state laws against deceptive trade practices and consumer fraud. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison accuses TikTok of knowing the dangers but failing…MORE

Gabbard Says UK Scraps Demand for Apple to Give Backdoor Access to Data

Gabbard Says UK Scraps Demand for Apple to Give Backdoor Access to Data

LONDON (AP) — Britain has dropped its demand for Apple to provide backdoor access to encrypted user data stored in the cloud. U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard indicated Monday that London and Washington resolved their dispute over electronic privacy. Gabbard says she, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have worked with…MORE

Wal-Mart Recalls Frozen Shrimp Over Potential Radioactive Contamination

Wal-Mart Recalls Frozen Shrimp Over Potential Radioactive Contamination

Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states after federal health officials warned of potential radioactive contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked Walmart to pull certain lots of Great Value brand frozen shrimp from stores after the agency detected potential contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope. The contamination was found in…MORE

Nexstar Media Group Buying Tegna in Deal Worth $6.2 Billion

Nexstar Media Group Buying Tegna in Deal Worth $6.2 Billion

NEW YORK (AP) — Nexstar Media Group is buying broadcast rival Tegna for $6.2 billion, bringing together two major players in U.S. television and the country’s local news landscape.  If the transaction is approved, Nexstar will pay $22 in cash for each share of Tegna’s outstanding stock. And the regulatory greenlight could be likely under…MORE

Trump begins planning for Putin-Zelenskyy meeting while affirming US help with security guarantees

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has started arranging a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. On Monday, Trump said the U.S. would support European security guarantees to prevent future invasions. Details are still evolving, but European leaders express cautious optimism about Trump’s efforts after their meeting…MORE

European Leaders to Join Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for Meeting With Trump

European Leaders to Join Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for Meeting With Trump

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — European and NATO leaders will join President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington for talks with President Donald Trump on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. The possibility of U.S. security guarantees is now on the negotiating table as Zelenskyy and the European delegation head to Washington on Monday. Leaders from France, Britain, Germany,…MORE

Putin Agrees That US, Europe Could Offer Nato-Style Security Guarantees to Ukraine

Putin Agrees That US, Europe Could Offer Nato-Style Security Guarantees to Ukraine

NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. official says Russian leader Vladimir Putin has agreed that the United States and European allies could offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO’s collective defense mandate as part of an eventual deal to end the war. Trump envoy Steve Witkoff said Sunday that “the United States could offer Article…MORE