TikTok Ban Update; Fed in No Rush to Cut

Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: 1) The US and China detailed a plan to cut tariffs on about $30 billion of imports from each country, as the superpower rivals take steps to steady ties following a summit between leaders Donald Trump and ...  Show more

Stuck in her childhood home during the pandemic, Kayla is shocked to learn that photos of her, altered to make her look naked, are posted to a website where men swap violent fantasies about women. A conversation with police leaves Kayla discouraged. For official transcripts and a ...  Show more

The US Senate introduces a bill that could give the President the power to ban TikTok (and other foreign tech products and services). Microsoft introduces an AI platform for enterprises. Cambridge Analytica resurfaces in the news down under. And Meta plans to hold more layoffs so ...  Show more

The US Senate approves a bill to ban TikTok unless it’s sold by its Chinese owner ByteDance. Countries around the world prepare for a possible second Donald Trump presidency. Boeing faces tough questions from investors as it announces results. And negotiators try to coalesce arou ...  Show more

TikTok is turning up the heat on the US Senate to get a proposed bill that would ban the service tossed out. The US government announces new policies relating to the use of AI in federal agencies. And a streaming service tries to clamp down on butts. See omnystudio.com/listener f ...  Show more

The U.S. will block TikTok downloads starting Sunday, while sources tell CNBC that WeChat is “dead” in this country. We have the latest details, and explore whether a deal will come together to avoid this fate.

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