Tag #Technology

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TikTok Threatens US Shutdown Amid App Store Removal Law

Facing a Supreme Court ruling and a January 19th deadline, TikTok threatens to shut down its US operations if the government doesn't clarify its stance on a law mandating its removal from app stores unless its Chinese owner sells it, creating uncertainty for its 170 million users.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
liberation.fr
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FAA Grounds SpaceX's Starship After Caribbean Explosion

SpaceX's Starship, during its seventh test flight on January 16th, 2024, experienced a second-stage explosion over the Caribbean, leading to the FAA grounding the program pending investigation of potential property damage and the implementation of corrective measures by SpaceX.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
foxnews.com
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Meta Abolishes DEI Programs, Ending Fact-Checking Partnerships

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the end of Meta's DEI programs and partnerships with fact-checkers, citing censorship concerns and a cultural shift towards prioritizing free speech, impacting the company's internal policies and potentially influencing other corporations.

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Gender Equality
china.org.cn
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Chinese Firm Invests in Spanish Lithium-ion Battery Plant

Shenzhen Dynanonic and ICL will invest 285 million euros in a new lithium-ion battery plant in Sallent, Spain, producing lithium iron phosphate for electric vehicle batteries, capitalizing on Spain's strategic location and growing EV market.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
forbes.com
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GTM Strategy Optimization: Overcoming Cross-Functional Alignment Challenges and Leveraging Data for Growth

According to a Gartner report, less than 30% of organizations effectively align their sales and marketing teams, hindering the execution of their go-to-market (GTM) strategies. HUMAN Security's CMO, May Mitchell, and communications director, Masha Kyrlova, highlight the importance of cross-functiona...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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FAA Grounds SpaceX Starship After Test Flight Explosion

SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded during a test flight over the Caribbean on Thursday, prompting the FAA to ground the rocket pending an investigation into damage on the Turks and Caicos Islands. No injuries were reported.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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TikTok Faces US Shutdown on January 19th

Facing a January 19th deadline, TikTok may be banned in the US unless the incoming Biden administration prevents enforcement of a law requiring its US assets sale or shutdown due to national security concerns; the Supreme Court upheld the legislation.

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Reduced Inequality
nbcnews.com
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Zoox Aims for 2025 RoboTaxi Launch in Las Vegas

Amazon's Zoox plans to launch commercial robotaxi services in Las Vegas this year, expanding to San Francisco and other cities later, using a purpose-built vehicle without manual controls, despite challenges and setbacks in the autonomous vehicle industry.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
nbcnews.com
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Wall Street Banks Smash Records Amidst Merger and Acquisition Boom

American investment banks like JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs reported record profits in the fourth quarter of 2024, exceeding expectations due to increased trading activity, a rise in investment banking deals, and the anticipation of a surge in mergers and acquisitions fueled by a more favorable ...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
nbcnews.com
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SpaceX Starship Debris Falls on Turks and Caicos

Debris from a failed SpaceX Starship rocket test fell on the Turks and Caicos Islands on Thursday, causing minor damage but no injuries; flights were diverted, and the FAA grounded Starship pending an investigation.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
apnews.com
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Supreme Court Upholds Potential TikTok Ban

The US Supreme Court upheld a law that will ban TikTok downloads starting Sunday unless its Chinese parent company sells it by January 19th, leaving millions of users and businesses in limbo due to national security concerns.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SpaceX Starship Explodes, Causing Damage in Turks and Caicos

A SpaceX Starship test flight exploded over the Bahamas on Thursday, with debris falling over the Turks and Caicos Islands causing property damage, prompting an FAA and local investigation and grounding of Starship flights. No injuries were reported.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities