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Forecasters say temperatures could rise to 50C on Saturday in parts of Utah, Nevada and California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319pccW

"You're putting words into my mouth," the US infectious disease chief says in a grilling by Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319geMO

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Apple leapfrogs Saudi Aramco now world's biggest company

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30heHFd

Kenyan activist Phyllis Omido has been ignored, harassed and arrested, but she never gave up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hWgN3r

How AI can speed up clinical trials AI technology essentially does three things for the clinical trial process: Makes it faster, more reliable and more secure.

TikTok is shopping itself and Microsoft is interested As the White House prepares to enact a ban on TikTok from being used by U.S. consumers over security concerns, the popular music app's Chinese-based parent company is looking for a savior in the form of tech giant Microsoft.

Trump administration considering "banning TikTok" President Trump said Friday that his administration is considering banning the Chinese-owned social media app TikTok amid rising security concerns.

Coronavirus is a case of mass murder, perpetrated by China: Gordon Chang Gordon Chang responds to Sen. Dianne Feinstein's comments about China pulling millions out of poverty and claiming it was growing into a respectable nation, calling her statements 'indefensible.' He later addresses the China fishing fleet off the Galapagos Islands and the status of U.S.-China relations.

Why labs are taking so long to process coronavirus tests American Pharmacists Association president Michael Hogue explains why it would help if pharmacists could administer COVID-19 tests.

Facebook to show licensed music videos on platform Facebook has partnered with some of the biggest names in music to publish licensed music videos.

Overstock.com booming due to online shopping during coronavirus, CEO says Overstock CEO Jonathan Johnson explains why his company flourished during the coronavirus pandemic, saying new customers tripled on his site during the second quarter and more people are buying furnishings online.

Apple hits all-time high on blowout earnings, stock split FOX Business' Susan Li breaks down the big week for the big tech companies including Apple and Facebook, Tim Cook's economic outlook and Mark Zuckerberg saying there's no end in sight as to when Facebook will bring employees back into the office.

Varney: Tech giants Amazon, Facebook are 'crown jewels of American business' U.S. residents should "revel in the fact that it is American capitalism that's made their success possible."

Trump: We may be banning TikTok President Trump says there are a couple of options on the table when it comes to TikTok, but one of them may be a ban.

A new political divide in Thailand has emerged between the country's youth and its older generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fi6QLZ

Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339acyu

As Covid-19 worsens the economic slump, Indians are returning to a trusted asset: gold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30evlp4

Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339JHZM

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Australia to force Facebook, Google to pay media companies for content U.S. social media and search giants would be required to negotiate with Australian media companies to use their content

Silicon Valley may have more power than some US government branches: Expert Media Research Center president and founder Brent Bozell says there are no checks and balances in Silicon Valley, which allows social media and tech giants to influence speech, and he says these companies need to be held accountable.

Facebook posts revenue growth despite pandemic Facebook Inc. powered through the throes of the pandemic, as the social-media giant posted higher revenue thanks to increased engagement from users.

Revoking big tech protection law has bipartisan support: FCC Commissioner FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discusses special protections for big tech companies, the conversation around revoking Section 230 and conservative censorship on social media.

New Mars rover looking for signs of life, Neil deGrasse Tyson explains Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the airborne vehicle that will be flying around Mars and talks about what signs of past or present life the new Mars rover might find. He later addresses the SpaceX crew preparing to return home Sunday.

Apple’s Tim Cook still bullish on economy FOX Business’ Susan Li gives more information on Apple's stock split, recent earnings report, and how CEO Tim Cook is feeling about the coronavirus economy.

Apple to split stock to lower price FOX Business’ Susan Li reports on the latest Apple headlines, including the new earnings report, which came in better than expected, and discusses Apple's board approving a four-for-one stock split.

Facebook, Amazon, Alphabet pop on earnings FOX Business’ Lauren Simonetti reports on the latest earnings from Facebook, Amazon and Alphabet, which all did better than expected. Tech expert Lance Ulanoff, Kingsview Wealth Management CIO Scott Martin, former investment banker Carol Roth and Fortune executive editor Adam Lashinsky then add their analyses to these reports.

Huawei surpasses Samsung and Apple in global smartphone market Huawei sold more smartphones across the globe than Samsung or Apple for the first time ever in the second quarter of 2020, according to research firm Canalys.

No major punches landed at big tech hearing FOX Business’ Susan Li reports on highlights from Wednesday’s big tech hearing in front of Congress and what to expect from Thursday earnings reports from Apple, Amazon, Alphabet and Facebook.

Lee successfully pushed for more democracy, but took a controversially hard line against China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30fW3xm

The killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson triggered protests across the US in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XeOC7P

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The explosion came on the eve of a ceasefire declared by the Taliban during the festival of Eid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XcBm3s

VW asks U.S. appeals court to reconsider ruling on diesel emissions updates Volkswagen Group of America said the ruling, if upheld, could have sweeping ramifications for the U.S. auto industry.

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SBA disaster loan investigation reveals rampant fraud: Report More than 5,000 complaints have been made by financial institutions.

Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30bOnfN

To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gioFf9

The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/314ezIn

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan plays Shakuntala Devi who dazzled the world with her skill with numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ggIC6b

Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student end up waging war on the Pakistani state? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/312Wk6b

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US renters owe $21.5B in back rent; Republicans offer no eviction relief Over the spring and early summer, a patchwork of federal, state and local eviction bans kept renters in their homes

The state reports its highest case and death toll - prompting fears that lockdown is not working. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g78UaR

"We wanted to bring a smile to customers," the firm's New Zealand arm said. "We are sorry." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jX2Dky

Large numbers of Yazidi were killed by the Islamic State when it overran their homeland in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30c8r1w

The global outpouring of giving following George Floyd's death inundated charities large and small. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jOwJ9P

Qualcomm signs patent licensing deal with Huawei The global licensing agreement grants Huawei back rights to some of the San Diego-based tech company’s patents.

Donald Trump Jr.: Conservative viewpoints often ‘destroyed’ by social-media algorithms Author of ‘Liberal Privilege’ Donald Trump Jr. shares his thoughts on getting suspended by Twitter for posting a video about hydroxychloroquine, presumptive Democratic candidate Joe Biden and election polls ahead of November.

What is Amazon Employees for Climate Justice? AECJ has said the corporation's climate pledge is not good enough.

Big tech CEOs divided on China technology theft Only Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg was willing to speak out against China

Republicans blast big tech during congressional hearing for conservative censorship Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., says despite the big tech CEOs claiming they don't censor conservative voices online, he continues to see liberal viewpoints promoted on their sites and he believes that impacts elections.

How much Facebook makes from ads Facebook is expected to rake in more than $31.4 billion in net advertising revenue by the end of 2020.

Government needs to shut down big tech's anti-conservative bias: Sidney Powell Former National Security Adviser Gen. Michael Flynn's attorney Sidney Powell responds to her Twitter suspension over her opinion on hydroxychloroquine and discusses big tech's anti-conservative bias.

Amazon’s Bezos cannot guarantee third-party seller policy wasn’t violated The platform does not allow employees to access third-party data when creating competing products.

Sundar Pichai: Google deeply cares about users' privacy, security Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai answers questions about Google users’ privacy, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and tech companies turning over user data to law enforcement.

Sundar Pichai: Google doesn't use Gmail data for ad services Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai on retiring third-party cookies that websites attach to users’ browsers and the privacy and ad revenue issues surrounding this data.

Amazon's Jeff Bezos: Counterfeit products 'are a scourge’ Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos says his company does a lot to prevent counterfeiting but does work toward limiting it on the site.

A doctor in one of Pakistan’s busiest hospitals has kept a video diary of the country’s struggle with coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xarbwy

How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission?  from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/335R2JE

The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P6Jxdp

Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jSP9WL

Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WPrn2

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Apple CEO Cook says his company is "uniquely American" with no "dominant market share" The U.S. House Judiciary's Subcommitee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law has released Apple CEO Tim Cook's prepared opening statement ahead of his testimony as part of an antitrust probe on Wednesday.

Amazon CEO Bezos will tell antitrust committee that big isn't bad Jeff Bezos will tell a House Committee Wednesday that Amazon is a classic American company with an “obsessive customer focus” that employs more than a million people.

See the damage done by waves – and the problem will only get worse with climate change, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BCDr1a

The Democratic candidate vows to boost opportunities for Black, Latino and Native American businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/307qs0O

Dreamworld's owner pleads guilty to safety breaches, after a malfunctioning water ride killed four people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9le99

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Who is Kevin Hassett? Kevin Hassett returned to the White House in March because of coronavirus.