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TikTok CEO: Sale won't resolve perceived security risks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:08 GMT

(The Hill) -- Shou Zi Chew, the CEO of TikTok, said in an interview that an eventual sale of the company won’t resolve perceived security risks of the app amid calls from Congress for the Chinese owners of the company to sell their stakes. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal published Thursday, Chew said that the U.S.’s latest demands for ByteDance to sell its stake in the social media platform don't offer any more protection than a multibillion-dollar plan the company already proposed with U.S.-based company Oracle Corp. TikTok’s proposed plan will allow Oracle to store the data of American users and also safeguard against any influence from China over what videos Americans view on the app, according to the Journal.“I do welcome feedback on what other risk we are talking about that is not addressed by this,” Chew told the Journal. “So far I haven’t heard anything that cannot actually be solved by this.” Axios fires reporter after email calling DeSantis press r...

Patient's 'embarrassing' private health information posted to Facebook after breach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:08 GMT

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) -- A woman has reported that the results of her test for sexually transmitted diseases were posted to Facebook after a worker at a California hospital gained access to her medical records, according to a complaint shared by her attorney. For privacy, the woman was identified by the initials S.B. Her attorney, Torin Dorros, alleges that an employee at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center in Contra Costa County gained access to S.B.'s personal medical records and released the information without the patient's consent, in violation of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Stanford employee arrested on suspicion of false rape claims on campus In February 2022, S.B. learned that a Facebook page impersonating her had been created. The page posted copies of S.B.'s private medical records -- including evidence of STDs and other "embarrassing" details -- on the public page. After she reached out to Facebook to take the pa...

Menu for 2023 Masters Club Dinner is announced, and Twitter has opinions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:08 GMT

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF/NEXSTAR) – Masters champion Scottie Scheffler has announced the menu for the upcoming 2023 Masters Club Dinner scheduled for April.Scheffler, the winner of the 2022 tournament and the current number-one ranked golfer on the Official World Golf Ranking, revealed his menu choices on Wednesday during a video call ahead of his title defense at Augusta National on April 6–9.Appetizers include cheeseburger sliders (served "Scottie-style") and firecracker shrimp. The second course, tortilla soup, is followed by entrees of either Texas ribeye steak or blackened redfish, with sides of mac & cheese, jalapeno creamed corn, fried brussels sprouts, and seasoned fries served family-style.For dessert, guests will be served warm chocolate-chip cookie skillets alongside "milk & cookies ice cream," according to the menu. The Masters Tournament: How much money does the winner take home? The Masters Club dinner dates to 1952, an idea started by Ben Hogan for all the Masters...

Man convicted of murder in northeast Austin shooting

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 31-year-old man was convicted of murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison after the 2021 death of a 20-year-old woman, according to a Travis County District Attorney release.Frank Lee Nobles was accused of shooting and killing Iyanna Dukes at a northeast Austin apartment complex in September 2021.According to an arrest affidavit, witnesses at the complex told police Dukes lived with Nobles, and described him as her “on and off” boyfriend. The Travis County jury found Nobles guilty of murder Thursday.“Our office is committed to holding people who commit acts of violence accountable,” Travis County District Attorney José Garza said in the release. “We hope this verdict brings closure and peace to the victim’s family.”

Isolated afternoon storms ahead of main round tonight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- As we head through the afternoon a very isolated storm could pop up along with a few spotty showers. In general we'll notice rain chances lowering during the afternoon as sunshine tries to break through the clouds.Today will be the warmest day of the next 7 with afternoon highs returning to the low 80s and noticeable humidity, courtesy of a warm southerly wind.A late-evening cold front brings an increased risk of strong to severe storms. While hail and wind damage are possible, widespread storm damage is not currently expected.Line of storms moves through late tonight into early Friday morningSevere weather risk Thursday afternoon to early Friday morning (SPC)Heavy downpours, mainly east of I-35, will bring a low (1 out of 4) flash flood risk. Generally rainfall will be beneficial for those that get it.Flash Flood Risk Thursday night-Friday morning (WPC)Download our KXAN Weather App for GPS-based warnings and alerts as dangerous weather threatens. Strong winds and u...

Austin eyeing full-time biologist to oversee city's bat population

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:08 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — City leaders could soon hire a full-time biologist to oversee Austin's beloved bat population.Since a 1980 renovation of the Congress Avenue Bridge, the structure has become an ideal cave for Mexican free-tailed bats. Today, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department reports Austin is home to the largest urban bat colony in the world, with an estimated 1.5 million bats dwelling under the bridge.With the prominence of bats in the city's ecosystem, the Austin Animal Advisory Commission is submitting a recommendation to city council to consider hiring a full-time expert. Austin celebrates Merlin Tuttle Day "Bats are an extraordinarily important part of our ecosystem, and Austin is blessed with [them]," Commissioner Dr. Paige Nilson said.Nilson added the role would be especially important as populations shift globally and the city's need for observing and preserving its population.Don Bland, head of the Austin Animal Center, said a bat expert could be trained to help deal wit...

Safety Harrison Smith to remain with Vikings after agreeing to pay cut

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:08 GMT

Vikings safety Harrison Smith will remain with the Vikings after agreeing to take a pay cut, a source said Thursday.Smith was on the books this season to make a base salary of $14.7 million with a cap number of $19.127 million. NFL Network reported that he agreed to reduce his salary this season to $8 million and could earn an additional $2 million in incentives.The Vikings entered free agency more than $24 million over the cap and needed to address the contracts of some high-priced players. Last week, they released linebacker Eric Kendricks and wide receiver Adam Thielen.As required, the Vikings got under the salary cap by Wednesday’s first day of the new NFL year, but they still have work to do to trim salaries.With the Vikings and running back Alexander Mattison agreeing to a new contract, running back Dalvin Cook is in line to most likely be traded or released. Cook is on the books in 2023 for a base salary of $10.4 million, with $2 million becoming guaranteed Friday due t...

Twins players have starred at the World Baseball Classic

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:08 GMT

Six teams remain in the World Baseball Classic, down from 20 at the tournament’s start. Japan and Cuba already have punched tickets to the semifinals.The Twins sent eight players to the tournament, and seven are on teams that have moved on from pool play — thanks in part to their performances. Puerto Rico, which has six Twins on its roster, plays Mexico on Friday, while Venezuela, which counts Pablo López as part of its rotation, will take on the United States on Saturday.Though Puerto Rico has advanced past pool play, Twins shortstop Carlos Correa — who recently returned from paternity leave — does not expect to join the team for the remainder of the tournament.“The ramp up here might get me three innings the first game and then five and then keep building up,” Correa said Tuesday. “I don’t think I’ll be ready to play nine innings of high-intensity games. That would put my health at risk.”While Correa won’t be playing, here’s a look at how the Twins players who have been comp...

Scotia pizzeria reopening dining room after 3 years

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:08 GMT

SCOTIA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Carm's Pizza, located at 140 Freemans Bridge Road in Scotia, is reopening its dining room. The dining room closed in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The dining room will be reopening with limited hours on March 23 at 4:30 p.m., said a post on the Carm's Facebook page. The pizzeria is currently hiring for extra staff to help out.In June 2021, Carm's celebrated 50 years in business. Tony Puglisi ran the business until recently when he retired. His grandson, Jimmy, has since taken over the pizzeria and decided to reopen the dining room, said Jimmy's mother, Chrissie. Stores coming, going and staying in Stuyvesant Plaza Although he is retired, Chrissie said Tony still helps out at Carm's every day. In the summer of 2022, the restaurant went through some remodeling, including renovating the dining room and restrooms.The pizzeria offers calzones, sandwiches, ...

Albany officials announce new illegal gun tip line

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:11:08 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, Albany officials announced that residents can now make anonymous reports about illegal firearms via a new tip line created through the Detailed Instruction Supporting Community Violence Education and Reduction (DISCOVER) program. The seizure of an illegal gun can result in a $500 cash reward for the individual who made the tip. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "By providing a substantial reward for tips that lead to the seizure of illegal guns, the DISCOVER program is incentivizing participation from many of the individuals most affected," said Legislator Dustin Reidy, who sponsored DISCOVER. "If you know of illegally possessed firearms, call the tip line now – you can do so anonymously, be compensated, and help make your community safer."When a caller makes a report, they will be provided an anonymous identification number and be told to call back with the ID in two weeks. Police wi...