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WATCH LIVE | TikTok CEO faces off with Congress over security fears

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:41:27 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The CEO of TikTok will make a high-profile appearance Thursday before a U.S. Congressional committee, where he'll face a grilling on data security and user safety while he makes his own case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn't be banned. Shou Zi Chew's testimony comes at a crucial time for the company, which has acquired 150 million American users but is under increasing pressure from U.S. officials. TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have been swept up in a wider geopolitical battle between Beijing and Washington over trade and technology. Chew, a 40-year-old Singapore native, is making a rare public appearance to counter the volley of accusations that TikTok has been facing. On Wednesday, the company sent dozens of popular TikTokers to Capitol Hill to lobby lawmakers to preserve the platform. It has also been putting up ads all over Washington that tout promises of securing users data and privacy and creating a safe platform for its young ...

6 killed after driver loses control, veers into highway work zone: police

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:41:27 GMT

WOODLAWN, Md. (AP) — New details are emerging about a crash along the Baltimore beltway Wednesday that left six construction workers dead after a driver lost control of her vehicle, which went careening into a work zone, according to Maryland State Police.Lisa Adrienna Lea, 54, was identified as the driver of a gray Acura headed northbound on Interstate 695 near the Security Boulevard exit when she went to change lanes and struck the front passenger side of a Volkswagen, state police said in a news release late Wednesday. The impact caused her to lose control, and her vehicle ended up traveling between the temporary jersey walls of the construction zone.Police said Lea was taken to the University of Maryland Medical Center’s Shock Trauma Center for treatment of the injuries she sustained in the crash, which closed the beltway for hours in both directions, snarling traffic along the west side of the highway that encircles Baltimore. She was the sole occupant of the Acura.Emergency pe...

TikTok's security risks continue to raise fears, but why?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:41:27 GMT

The battle between the U.S. and China over TikTok comes into full view on Thursday when the social media platform's CEO testifies before Congressional lawmakers.Shou Zi Chew's hearing is happening at what he's called a “pivotal moment” for the hugely popular short video-sharing app. TikTok is owned by parent company ByteDance, which has offices in Beijing. The platform has 150 million American users but it's been dogged by persistent claims that it threatens national security and user privacy, or could be used to promote pro-Beijing propaganda and misinformation.Chew will attempt to persuade lawmakers not to pursue a ban on the app or force its sale to new owners.So are the data security risks real? And should users be worried that the TikTok app will be wiped off their phones?Here’s what to know:WHAT ARE THE CONCERNS ABOUT TIKTOK?Both the FBI and officials at the Federal Communications Commission have warned that ByteDance could share TikTok user data — such as browsing history, lo...

Bill Skarsgård on 'John Wick: Chapter 4,' loss of co-star Lance Reddick and more

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:41:27 GMT

CHICAGO — Dean sat down with star in the new 'John Wick: Chapter 4' franchise, Bill Skarsgård to talk more on his new role, the loss of co-star Lance Reddick and more.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

Is Saudi Arabia A Step Closer To Joining BRICS?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:41:27 GMT

NASA explores brain training tech for future astronauts living on Moon, Mars

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:41:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) - A new study is taking a closer look at the role brain training could play on future space missions. Published in January, the NASA-commissioned pilot study used a brain training app called BrainHQ to test five high performing Johnson Spaceflight Center employees.The pilot study used not only the base BrainHQ tests, but also tests designed by NASA that specifically target people like astronauts.The study found that four of the five participants saw 78% improvement in performance on the app. They also performed 19% better on the tests designed by NASA.KXAN spoke with Dr. Henry Mahncke, CEO of Posit Science, the developers of BrainHQ. He gave details on the study, what's next and how an app like BrainHQ could help astronauts traveling long distance in space.You can read that interview below or watch an edited version in the video above. Eric Henrikson, KXAN News: Henry, tell me about the research y'all just did?Dr. Henry Mahncke, Posit Science: What we at Posit Science...

Texas football getting key pieces back healthy

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:41:27 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As Texas students set off for spring break last week, Texas football head coach Steve Sarkisian made sure to warn his players to be responsible during their week off.And as they returned for the first spring practice after the break on Tuesday, Sarkisian was proud to report that there had been no incidents during his players' time away."It went well. Proud of our guys," Sarkisian said. "They're in college. They need to be able to enjoy their spring break. Being a Division I football player at The University of Texas, we ask a lot of them. And so when they have opportunities to enjoy being in college, I welcome it." But that wasn't the only good news for Sarkisian and the coaching staff. Redshirt freshman quarterback Maalik Murphy and senior wide receiver Isaiah Neyor also registered their first full practices as they continue to recover from their respective injuries.Murphy was a four-star commit out of California but has battled injuries throughout his time at Texa...

Murder charge: Woman told witness, ‘Don’t let me die’ after husband stabbed her during Bible study

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:41:27 GMT

A man fatally stabbed his wife during Bible study at a St. Paul residence, according to a murder charge filed Thursday.Robert Castillo, 40, and Corrina Woodhull, 41, were sitting on a couch in the Payne-Phalen home when Castillo whispered something in Woodhull’s ear. After she shook her head “no,” Castillo pulled out a knife and stabbed her multiple times, a criminal complaint said.Witnesses didn’t hear what Castillo said to Woodhull. The couple was no longer together because they were having marital problems, Castillo’s brother told police.Family members of Castillo got him to stop stabbing Woodhull and held him down. Police were called to the home in the 1000 block of East Maryland Avenue about 9 p.m. Tuesday and arrested Castillo.Robert Castillo (Courtesy of the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office)After Castillo was wrestled to the floor, Woodhull said, “Don’t let me die” to another person in the home who provided aid to her, the c...

Adirondack Harvest Festival returns this September

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:41:27 GMT

LEWIS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Animals, food trucks, a farmer's market, and more are coming to the Essex County Fairgrounds once again this year. The 7th annual Adirondack Harvest Festival has set its dates for Saturday, Sept. 23. This year's theme is "Local Fiber and Wool." Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! From noon to 5 p.m., the fairgrounds will be home to local foods, hands-on workshops and more. To fit the woolen theme (one size fits all), sessions this year will educate visitors on how to dye yarn and fabric, shear sheep, spin and weave wool, and more.The sessions run alongside a farmer's market, local food trucks, activities for kids, horse-drawn wagon rides, and more festivities. Many Adirondack farms take part, and have become regulars themselves.“Last year was the first time we participated in the Adirondack Harvest Festival, and it turned out to be the perfect opportunity to reach new customers who care deeply about suppo...

NYS Assembly passes the challenging wrongful convictions act

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:41:27 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Assembly has passed the Challenging Wrongful Convictions Act, which looks to give wrongfully-convicted New Yorkers a chance to clear their name. The act improves the current framework that only allows minimal cases to meet standards despite a large number of people pleading guilty to crimes they did not commit. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The current process in New York State only allows people who've pleaded guilty to file a claim of actual innocence if DNA evidence emerges. The act will improve the current process in the following ways:Removing the guilty plea bar on actual innocence claims when there is credible new, non-DNA evidence of wrongful convictionProviding a right to post-conviction discoveryEstablishing a right to counsel for those with wrongful conviction claims. New York is one of just five states in the U.S. that does not provide a right to an attorney in post...