Kevin O’Leary, star of “Shark Tank,” plans to acquire TikTok’s U.S. operations before a potential ban in January 2025. Partnering with Frank McCourt, he aims to safeguard user privacy and make the platform American-owned.
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Chicago Powers All City-Owned Buildings with Renewable Energy
Chicago has powered all 411 city-owned buildings with renewable energy or emissions offsets, reducing carbon emissions by 290,000 metric tons annually. The city aims to be fully powered by renewables by 2035.
Starlink Brings Phone Calls Anywhere with Satellite Technology
Discover how Elon Musk’s Starlink is revolutionizing communication with satellite-powered phone calls, enabling connectivity from anywhere in the world, even without cell towers.
Apple Fires 50 Employees for Charity Fraud Worth $152,000
Apple has fired 50 employees for fraudulently claiming $152,000 from its Matching Grants charity program. Six face additional tax fraud charges for fake donations.
New Rule Removes Medical Debt from Credit Reports, Boosting Credit Scores
The Biden administration has finalized a rule to remove medical debt from credit reports, benefiting over 15 million Americans by potentially increasing credit scores.
Waymo Self-Driving Taxi Malfunctions, Leaves Passenger Stuck Circling Parking Lot
Los Angeles resident Mike Johns faced frustration when a Waymo self-driving taxi malfunctioned, circling a parking lot endlessly. Learn how the issue was resolved and Waymo’s response.
From Harvard Dropout to Billionaire: The Inspiring Journey of Bill Gates
Discover Bill Gates’ journey from a Harvard dropout to a billionaire tech leader and philanthropist. Learn how his innovations at Microsoft and efforts through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have left a lasting global impact.
Staying Up Late Can Harm Your Health, Research Shows
Discover how staying up late and irregular sleep patterns can harm your health. Learn about the risks, including heart disease and stress, and tips for better sleep habits to boost your well-being and longevity.
The Future with AGI: A World of Unimaginable Prosperity
Discover AI expert Stuart Russell’s vision of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) transforming humanity. Learn how AGI could eliminate poverty, solve global challenges, and ensure unprecedented prosperity for all, while emphasizing ethical and responsible development.
Kim Jong Un Bans Hotdogs in North Korea
North Korea reportedly bans hotdogs as part of efforts to limit Western cultural influences and maintain strict food regulations. Learn more about this unusual restriction.