Testifying before the U.S. Congress on Thursday, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew told lawmakers the company is building what he called a “firewall” that would seal off U.S. data from foreign access. He said that TikTok is in the process of deleting legacy U.S. data from servers in Virginia and Singapore, which he expects to be completed by the end of the year. Chew said he doesn’t … [Read more...]
Global National: Feb. 20, 2023 | Turkey, Syria under renewed stress after 2 new earthquakes
Strong, new earthquakes have rattled parts of Syria and Turkey, two weeks after deadly quakes devastated the region, which already killed at least 46,000 people. Crystal Goomansingh looks at what survivors are enduring all over again, and the new searches for people trapped under the rubble. U.S. President Joe Biden has made a surprise visit to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian … [Read more...]
Global National: Feb. 18, 2023 | What help child survivors of Turkey earthquakes are receiving
In our top story: There are 46,000 people who have died in Turkey and Syria, after one of the deadliest earthquakes this century. As Mackenzie Gray reports, there are still rare specks of hope. Some of the most vulnerable victims of the earthquakes are children. UNICEF is reporting that between Turkey and Syria, millions of them are in need of urgent help. Farah Nasser speaks … [Read more...]
“Absurd” that train was not considered “high hazardous” before derailment, Ohio governor says | FULL
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and cabinet ministers held a news conference in Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday to update the catastrophic train derailment in East Palestine that occurred on Feb. 3, which spewed toxic chemicals into the environment. DeWine said that he's learned the train was not considered a “high hazardous material train,” which allegedly meant that the railroad was not … [Read more...]
Biden says US military shot down suspected Chinese spy balloon
U.S. President Joe Biden told reporters on Saturday afternoon that he had given the order to officials to shoot down the suspected Chinese spy balloon earlier this week and that the military successfully "took it down" earlier in the day. He said that national security leaders had decided the best time for the operation was when it got over water, where fighter jets shot it … [Read more...]
Global National: Feb. 4, 2023 | What’s next after US shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon?
In our top story: The U.S. military has shot down the suspected Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina and recovery is now underway. An investigation will soon begin into its mission. Washington says it was sent to monitor strategic sites in the continental United States and is a clear violation of U.S. sovereignty. Meanwhile, China is still insisting the object is … [Read more...]
China’s spy balloon ‘cannot go unanswered’: Rep. Stewart
Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, discusses the Chinese spy balloon that was spotted flying over Montana, detailing the necessary actions the U.S. should take to preserve national security. #foxbusiness Subscribe to Fox Business! https://bit.ly/2D9Cdse Watch more Fox Business Video: https://video.foxbusiness.com Watch Fox Business Network Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/ FOX … [Read more...]
Suspected Chinese spy balloon spotted over US, China urges calm
The U.S. tracked a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon that was spotted over American airspace for a couple of days, but the Pentagon decided not to shoot it down over concerns of hurting people on the ground, officials said Thursday. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing was "verifying" reports and later released a statement saying on Friday the … [Read more...]
Tyre Nichols death: Lawyers for 2 ex-officers facing charges speak of “traumatic” deposition | FULL
WARNING: Live event may contain graphic video content not suitable for all viewers. Discretion is advised. Memphis defence attorneys, Blake Ballin and Bill Massey, who are representing two of the five officers involved in the death of Tyre Nichols, held a news conference on Thursday. Ballin is representing Desmond Mills and Massey is representing Emmitt Martin. Attorneys … [Read more...]
Passengers react to FAA system outage, grounded flights
A passenger at Orlando airport described being ushered off a plane and waiting at the terminal on Wednesday after a NOTAM system outage suspended flights across the United States. Lou Mongello said passengers were offered meal vouchers as well as snacks and water and described "a very relaxed atmosphere" in the terminal. By 10:00 AM EST, U.S. flights were slowly beginning to … [Read more...]