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TikTok's CEO appeared before Congress to address lawmakers' concerns regarding the app's security and ownership. The Manhattan district attorney's office rejected House Republicans' request for testimony about the criminal investigation of former President Donald Trump. And the Sweet 16 begins in the men's NCAA Tournament. |
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🕷 But first: A new giant spider just dropped. Euoplos dignitas, a "big, beautiful," giant trapdoor spider was discovered in in Australia, and scientists say it's a rare find. |
TikTok CEO defends app's ownership in front of Congress |
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testified before Congress on Thursday in defense of the social media app amid calls to ban it over national security concerns. Chew said TikTok's plan to protect user data, dubbed "Project Texas," would include a U.S.-based security team that would have access to data and also allow the U.S. government to monitor the operation. Chew also disavowed a proposal for TikTok's Chinese owners to sell their stakes. He said he doesn't think "ownership is the issue," pointing to other social media companies that have improperly managed data. Read what else was said during Thursday's testimony. | TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday.
Jack Gruber, USA TODAY |
Manhattan DA rebuffs House GOP request about Trump investigation |
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office told three House Republican chairmen their request for testimony about the criminal investigation of Trump had no legitimate basis and represented "an unlawful incursion into New York's sovereignty." GOP Reps. Jim Jordan, James Comer and Bryan Steil requested Bragg's testimony after Trump said he expected to be indicted. Bragg's general counsel said in a letter the Trump inquiry and information about a pending investigation is confidential under state law, adding that the Justice Department has a longstanding policy against providing nonpublic information about its investigations. |
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Suspect in Denver school shooting found dead |
The 17-year-old suspect in a shooting that wounded two administrators at a Denver high school was found dead, authorities said. The suspect's body was found in a remote mountain area of Park County, said Park County Sheriff Tom McGraw. He was accused of pulling out a handgun and firing shots as he was patted down for weapons, a daily safety check because of his behavioral problems, authorities said. One of the administrators wounded was released from the hospital Wednesday and the other remained in serious condition, a spokesperson for Denver Health hospital said. |
Two west coast powerhouses face off in men's Sweet 16 |
College hoops fans rejoice: After a few days off, the NCAA Tournament is back Thursday with a quartet of men's Sweet 16 games. The day's marquee matchup is a rematch of an instant classic from the 2021 tournament: No. 2 UCLA vs. No. 3 Gonzaga. The two teams have combined for a 61-10 record this season and feature battle-tested stars – Drew Timme for Gonzaga and the duo of Jaime Jacquez Jr. and Tyger Campbell for UCLA. The game is scheduled to tip off at 9:45 p.m. EDT on CBS. Follow updates on today's matchups here. | | | | The school shootings in Sandy Hook, Parkland and Uvalde left parents afraid. But home is far more dangerous for children where guns are involved. | | | | Six construction workers died along Interstate 695 in Maryland after a crash caused a driver to lose control of her car, state police said Wednesday. | | | | A serious infection forced doctors to remove Clara Oliva's right eye. Now she's suing EzriCare, the maker of her now recalled prescribed eyedrops. | | | | California, which has already faced significant storms this week, will see more snow and rain on Thursday. Weather updates. | | | | A high fever and a painfully swollen foot were the first symptoms of an invasive strep infection for a 9-year-old boy from Central Illinois. | | | | In a interview published Wednesday in the New York Post, Florida Gov. DeSantis took a much stronger stance on Russia and its war in Ukraine. | | | | Blossom, a domestic goose in Marshalltown, Iowa, lost her life partner. A cemetery caretaker's personal ad on Facebook helped Blossom meet a new mate. | | | | Keanu Reeves' hitman finds new depth amid epic globetrotting action in 'John Wick: Chapter 4,' which offers a final appearance from Lance Reddick. | | | | At a hearing meant to poke holes in the Biden administration's mass debt relief plan, both Republicans and Democrats agreed schools should have more skin in the game. | | | | "Ok, there's an objection so thank you, but no thank you. If the parties decide to do that later, that's fine, too." Judge Kent Holmberg said. | | | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | | |
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