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Новости за 13.12.2024

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

US lawmakers tell Apple, Google to be ready to remove TikTok from app stores on January 19

A US House committee has given Alphabet and Apple a January 19 deadline to remove TikTok from their app stores if a court-ordered divestiture isn't completed. Lawmakers urged TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew to sell the app, citing national security concerns and the need to protect 170 million American users from potential influence by the Chinese Communist Party.

The New York Review of Books 

Acts of Self-Erasure

The American Academy of Arts and Letters sits at the back of Audubon Terrace in Washington Heights, flanked by Boricua College and the Hispanic Society Library and Museum. It is one of eight Beaux Arts buildings tucked into this beautiful and disorienting pocket of Manhattan, where the names of Spanish writers, artists, and conquistadors—Cervantes, Velazquez, […]

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Shiv Shakti celebrates 500 episodes of epic mythological drama; Siddharth Kumar Tewary and Subha Rajput express gratitude

The popular mythological series depicting the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati has reached a remarkable 500 episodes. A celebratory event, including a roundtable discussion with the creator and cast, marked the milestone. The show's success is attributed to its compelling storytelling, powerful performances, and stunning visuals.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Consulting firm McKinsey to pay $650 million to resolve US criminal opioid probe

McKinsey & Co. agreed to a $650 million settlement with the DOJ, resolving a criminal investigation into their role in advising Purdue Pharma on boosting OxyContin sales. A former McKinsey partner will plead guilty to obstruction of justice for destroying related records. McKinsey expressed regret for its past actions and agreed to improve compliance practices.

France24.com (en) 

Ski great Vonn confirms St. Moritz World Cup return next week

"She's back," wrote Red Bull, the skier's sponsor, on Instagram, posting a video in which the 40-year-old former Olympic and world champion smiled: "I hear St Moritz is nice this time of year." Vonn left the sport in February 2019 following a series of major injuries but she has been free of pain since a right knee replacement in April. "So I have some news, my body is finally put back together," Vonn said. "One thing I realise is life is really short and if you have an opportunity you have to take it. Читать дальше...