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Month: February 2023
NPR News: Japan ad giant and other firms indicted over alleged Olympic contract bid-rigging
Japan ad giant and other firms indicted over alleged Olympic contract bid-rigging The complaints allege that Japan advertising giant Dentsu, its main rival Hakuhodo and four other firms and seven individuals rigged bids for Olympic test events. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Congress zeroes in on China — as economic and security threats loom
Congress zeroes in on China — as economic and security threats loom The new House select committee looking at the strategic relationship between the U.S. and China holds its first hearing Tuesday. Lawmakers from both parties are teaming up on bills on range of issues. Read more on NPR
NPR News: How Russia is losing — and winning — the information war in Ukraine
How Russia is losing — and winning — the information war in Ukraine The war in Ukraine is also playing out online, where Russia is using propaganda, fake accounts, and manipulated videos and images to deflect blame and undermine support for Ukraine. Read more on NPR
NPR News: If you’re getting financial advice from TikTok influencers don’t stop there
If you’re getting financial advice from TikTok influencers don’t stop there Learning to save and invest is more accessible than ever thanks to social media. But there are potential pitfalls, say personal finance experts — including influencers themselves. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Senegal’s artists are fighting the system with a mic and spray paint
Senegal’s artists are fighting the system with a mic and spray paint A cultural center in Senegal is creating a safe space where artists can use their platform to speak about climate change while also finding opportunities in the art and music scene. Read more on NPR
NPR News: A surprise-billing law loophole? Her pregnancy led to a six-figure hospital bill
A surprise-billing law loophole? Her pregnancy led to a six-figure hospital bill Billing experts and lawmakers are playing catch-up as providers get around new consumer protections, leaving patients like Danielle Laskey of Washington state with big bills for emergency care. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Biden’s student loan relief faces its biggest test yet at the Supreme Court
Biden’s student loan relief faces its biggest test yet at the Supreme Court On Tuesday, the justices will hear expedited arguments in a challenge to the Biden plan brought by six states—Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Arkansas, Kansas and South Carolina. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Rupert Murdoch says Fox stars ‘endorsed’ lies about 2020. He chose not to stop them
Rupert Murdoch says Fox stars ‘endorsed’ lies about 2020. He chose not to stop them Under oath in a $1.6 billion defamation case, Murdoch says he wishes Fox News had been “stronger in denouncing” false claims of election fraud. Fox says the lawsuit threatens journalists’ free speech. Read more on NPR
The Power Of A Black Barbie https://t.co/352AwpCrmt
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