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TikTok parent ByteDance's valuation hits $300B, with possible share buyback, sources say
Echo Wang and Chandni Shah, Reuters | Posted Nov. 17 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
TikTok's parent company ByteDance is valuing itself at about $300 billion, after it recently approached investors about a share buyback program, according to two people familiar with the matter and a document viewed by Reuters.
Biden allows Ukraine to use US arms to strike inside Russia
Mike Stone and Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters | Posted Nov. 17 - 1:08 p.m. | Save Story
President Joe Biden's administration has allowed Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons to strike deep into Russia, two U.S. officials and a source familiar with the decision said on Sunday.
TV funnyman Conan O'Brien is tapped to host next Oscars
Mark Kennedy, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 17 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
Conan O'Brien has been picked to host the Oscars on March 2, 2025. It will be his first time as Oscar host, but he's hosted other high-profile awards shows.
Strong US data feeds doubts about Fed December rate cut
Howard Schneider, Reuters | Updated Nov. 17 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
Strong U.S. economic and inflation data continue to reshape the debate among Federal Reserve policymakers over the pace and extent of interest rate cuts.
Even an hour more exercise can reduce risk of common heart rhythm problem, study shows
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 16 - 1:01 p.m. | Save Story
Study used Fitbit data to show activity decreases risk for atrial fibrillation.
Navy didn't understand well-documented risks posed by fuel tanks, watchdog says
Audrey Mcavoy, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 15 - 10:17 p.m. | Save Story
A U.S. military watchdog says Navy officials lacked sufficient understanding of the risks of maintaining massive fuel storage tanks on top of a drinking water well at Pearl Harbor, where spilled jet fuel poisoned more than 6,000 people.
T-Mobile hacked in massive Chinese breach of telecom networks, sources say
Urvi Dugar, Reuters | Updated Nov. 15 - 9:38 p.m. | Save Story
T-Mobile's network was among the systems hacked in a damaging Chinese cyber-espionage operation that gained entry into multiple U.S. and international telecommunications companies, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Texas court says execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' case can't be halted by subpoena
Nadia Lathan, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 15 - 8:16 p.m. | Save Story
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a legislative subpoena cannot be used to stop an execution, putting a decisive end to a legal battle that halted the scheduled execution of Robert Roberson last month.
Trump picks former congressman Doug Collins for veterans affairs secretary
Eric Beech, Reuters | Posted Nov. 15 - 7:48 p.m. | Save Story
President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday he intends to nominate former Representative Doug Collins for secretary of veterans affairs.
EV companies, battery makers urge Trump not to kill vehicle tax credits
David Shepardson, Reuters | Posted Nov. 15 - 7:47 p.m. | Save Story
A group representing major electric vehicle and battery manufacturers on Friday urged President-elect Donald Trump not to kill tax credits for electric vehicle sales and production.
New Hampshire shelter faces enor-mouse problem after man surrenders nearly 1,000 rodents
Holly Ramer, Associated Press | Updated Nov. 15 - 7:28 p.m. | Save Story
A New Hampshire animal shelter has an enor-mouse problem on its hands. A man arrived Monday saying he wanted to give up 150 mice. But then he clarified: 150 containers of mice, not individual critters.
New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions
Matthew Perrone, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 15 - 5:42 p.m. | Save Story
New rules require drugmakers to be clearer about explaining the risks and side effects of prescription drugs. The new guidelines are designed to do away with practices that downplay or distract viewers' attention from risk information.
Plenty of claims but no proof at latest UFO congressional hearing
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 15 - 8:39 a.m. | Save Story
A retired Navy Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet said his belief in unexplained aerial phenomena was confirmed nine years ago. A former Defense Department official provided written testimony, claiming a government-led coverup.
Utah's delegation reacts to cabinet picks for President elect-Donald Trump
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 15 - 7:26 a.m. | Save Story
President-elect Donald Trump rocked the Republican-controlled Senate this week with a string of unorthodox Cabinet picks.
Insurers say bear that damaged luxury cars was actually a person in a costume
The Associated Press | Updated Nov. 14 - 6:23 p.m. | Save Story
In what's dubbed "Operation Bear Claw," the California Insurance Department says four Los Angeles residents were arrested Wednesday, accused of defrauding three insurance companies for about $142,000.
Trump selects Robert F. Kennedy Jr to lead top US health agency
Stephanie Kelly, Reuters | Posted Nov. 14 - 3:07 p.m. | Save Story
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday he has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, the United States' top health agency.
US weekly jobless claims fall; unemployment rolls shrink
Lucia Mutikani, Reuters | Posted Nov. 14 - 2:58 p.m. | Save Story
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, suggesting the labor market continued to chug along and that the abrupt slowdown in job growth in October was an aberration.
Fear of backlash causes young voters to stay silent
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 14 - 1:19 p.m. | Save Story
A new poll reveals nearly a quarter of voters, especially Gen Z, hide their electoral choices to avoid conflict in a polarized society.
