New York City Bans TikTok On Government Devices Over Security Concerns
TikTok “posed a security threat to the city’s technical networks,” the administration of New York City Mayor Eric Adams said in a statement.
Day: August 17, 2023
Jerry Moss, co-founder of A&M Records and Rock Hall of Fame member, dies at 88
Music industry giant Jerry Moss has died at age 88
‘Out of control’ wildfires on Spain’s Tenerife Island
Around 250 firefighters on Wednesday battled a wildfire raging “out of control” on Spain’s holiday island of Tenerife that forced road closures and the evacuation of five villages, officials said.
Sixth person dies from injuries suffered in Pennsylvania house explosion
The co-owner of a home that exploded in western Pennsylvania last weekend has died from injuries he suffered in the blast, which also killed his wife and four other people
Yormark: Big 12 had conversations with UConn, Gonzaga but is done expanding
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says his conference is done expanding, shutting down the possibility of adding UConn and Gonzaga after engaging with the basketball powerhouses on potential membership.
Bulgaria: Controversial businessman shot dead in Sofia – DW (English)
Bulgaria: Controversial businessman shot dead in Sofia DW (English)View Full Coverage on Google News
NYC-based Highlight, which helps brands automate, track, and scale physical product testing, raised an $18M Series A led by Acre Venture Partners and HearstLab (Christine Hall/TechCrunch)
Christine Hall / TechCrunch:
NYC-based Highlight, which helps brands automate, track, and scale physical product testing, raised an $18M Series A led by Acre Venture Partners and HearstLab — Highlight, an in-home product testing com…
Three people in New York area die from bacterial infection linked to oysters and seawater
One person died in Suffolk County on Long Island and two other victims were from Connecticut
British Museum fires worker over ‘missing, stolen and damaged’ treasures
The British Museum launched a recovery program to ensure the items are returned, calling it an “absolute priority — however long it takes.”
Blinken had “long, frank” phone call with Paul Whelan
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke by phone with Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia since 2018.