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There Is No TikTok in China, Only Douyin. Here’s What It Is. ByteDance owns both TikTok and Douyin, with Douyin being the company's cash cow in China. While TikTok has more users worldwide, Douyin is a mainstay in China and plays a crucial role in ByteDance's finances. Douyin…

Inside the Crisis at NPR Listeners are tuning out. Sponsorship revenue has dipped. A diversity push has generated internal turmoil. Can America’s public radio network turn things around? NPR employees logged into a pivotal meeting late last year for updates on the future of the…

Tesla Earnings Report: Revenue Fell to $21.3 Billion, Adding to Strategy Concerns Tesla reported a significant decrease in profit, by 55%, in the first quarter of the year, leading to concerns about the company's strategic direction in the electric vehicle market. The drop in…

Golden Visa Programs, Once a Boon, Lose Their Luster The golden visa programs in Europe, which once reeled in billions of euros in investments, are now being phased out or shut down. Spain recently announced the end of its golden visa program, which offered residency to wealthy…

CNN’s Coverage of Man Who Set Himself on Fire Shows Challenges of Live News The article discusses the mixed reactions to CNN's coverage of a man who set himself on fire near a courthouse, showcasing the difficulties that come with live news reporting. Laura Coates, the legal…

How TikTok Changed America As lawmakers push for TikTok to be sold due to national security concerns, the app remains a staple in American culture. With popular memes, TikTok has amassed millions of American users, influencing music, movies, celebrity status, and consumer…

TikTok’s Origin Story: Court Files Show Role of GOP Megadonor Jeff Yass The article explores the origins of TikTok through court records that were mistakenly made public. It details the involvement of Republican megadonor Jeff Yass's firm, Susquehanna International Group, in a…

Tesla Seeks to Revive Musk’s $47 Billion Pay Deal After Judge Says No Tesla’s board of directors is seeking to revive Elon Musk’s $47 billion pay deal, despite a Delaware judge recently voiding the same compensation package. The board is asking shareholders to once again approve…

China’s First Quarter Results Show Growth Propelled by Its Factories China's economy exceeded expectations in the first quarter due to increased factory production and robust exports, countering a housing slowdown and weak domestic spending. The country heavily invested in its…

Tesla Will Lay Off More Than 10% of Global Workforce The article discusses the recent announcement made by Tesla to lay off over 10% of its global workforce, totaling about 14,000 employees. The decision to cut costs through job cuts comes amidst declining sales and increasing…

$17,000 to Watch the Masters? How Sports Entice Deep-Pocketed Fans Teams, leagues, and event organizers are tapping into the desires of enthusiasts by offering luxury and exclusivity in hopes of boosting profits and building lasting loyalty. One example of this is Map & Flag, a…

Immigrants in Maine Are Filling a Labor Gap. It May Be a Prelude for the U.S. Maine is known for its abundant lobster population, but as the state's older population grows, there is a shortage of individuals willing and able to work in the lobster industry. This $1 billion…

Prosecutors Say Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter Stole $16 Million From Star Federal prosecutors recently revealed that Shohei Ohtani was a victim of a massive fraud scheme orchestrated by his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Mizuhara allegedly stole $16 million from Ohtani to…

How a Case Against Fox News Tore Apart a Media-Fighting Law Firm The article discusses the internal tensions within Clare Locke, a top defamation law firm, that had been brewing for some time before a major defamation case unfolded. The story centers around a significant…

Transforming Tradition: Volkswagen's Electric Revolution in Zwickau In Zwickau, Germany, the historic heart of the nation's automotive industry, a significant transformation is underway. Once synonymous with the roar of combustion engines, this city's landscape is shifting as…

3 Body Problem: What Social Media Reaction Says About China The Netflix series "3 Body Problem" showcases a successful Chinese cultural export but is facing backlash on Chinese social media. The negative reactions highlight the impact of years of censorship and indoctrination on…

As Gen X-ers Inch Toward Retirement, They’re Considering Where to Live The article discusses how members of Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980, are starting to plan for where they will live in their later years as retirement approaches. Some Gen X-ers, like Billy and Erin…

Counting Inflation, the Stock Market May Have Hit a Peak The article discusses how the stock market may have reached a new peak, but this could be a problem due to high inflation. Robert Shiller, a Nobel laureate economist, suggests that valuations adjusted for inflation…

China’s Youth Are Giving Up on Saving for Retirement The article discusses how some young people in China are choosing not to save for retirement due to factors such as a rapidly aging society, a tough job market, and uncertainty about the future. These individuals are…

Disney Successfully Defends Against Nelson Peltz's Shareholder Challenge In a closely watched shareholder vote, Disney emerged victorious against activist investor Nelson Peltz and former Marvel Entertainment chairman Ike Perlmutter for the second time in two years. Despite…