Should smartphones be locked away at gigs and in schools?
Some artists already ban phones at their gigs while some headteachers say locking them away helps children learn. Read More
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TikTok Avoids US Ban as Ownership Changes Reshape App
The deal ends ban threats and uncertainty, but a weekend outage and new terms of service and privacy policies raise questions about the algorithm. The post TikTok Avoids US Ban as Ownership Changes Reshape App appeared first on TechRepublic.
Heathrow scraps 100ml liquid container limit
Heathrow says it has become the biggest airport to drop the limit after rolling out new high-tech scanners. Read More
Eighteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks
The local coast guard is still searching for 24 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin. Read More
Greece biscuit factory fire leaves at least three dead
A search is continuing for people still missing after a blaze broke out at a biscuit factory near the city of Trikala. Read More
UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s
The government said it expected schools to be “phone-free by default” as a result of the announcement. Read More
Tesla fined for repeatedly failing to help UK police over driving offences
The British arm of Tesla has faced multiple court proceedings linked to allegations of road traffic offences. Read More
Japanese ex-soldier reaches settlements in landmark sex abuse case
Rina Gonoi, a former soldier, was sexually assaulted while serving in Japan’s Self-Defense Forces. Read More
Minneapolis protesters march against ICE as governor urges Trump to remove agents
Second fatal shooting an ‘inflection point’ says Tim Walz as protests spread over Saturday’s shooting of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Read More
At least seven dead and 800,000 without power as major winter storm hits US
Almost half of US states have declared emergencies as officials warn of “life threatening conditions” that could affect 180 million people. Read More