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TikTok under pressure as US lawmakers push government ban
TikTok under pressure as US lawmakers push government ban
by  AFP

The US Congress is on the cusp of approving a nationwide ban on using TikTok on government devices because of perceived security risks -- thrusting the hugely popular video-sharing platform into a delicate position over Washington's ties to China.

3M to phase out 'forever chemicals' PFAS by 2025
3M to phase out 'forever chemicals' PFAS by 2025
by  AFP

US industrial giant 3M announced Tuesday it will phase out production of so-called "forever chemical" PFAS in light of tightening regulation connected to harmful health effects from their use. 3M said Tuesday that its annual net sales of manufactured PFAS are about $1.3 billion. jmb/tjj

Yen surges on surprise Bank of Japan policy move
Yen surges on surprise Bank of Japan policy move
by  AFP

The yen soared to a four-month high against the dollar Tuesday after a surprise tweak to monetary policy by the Bank of Japan, which decided against hiking interest rates to tame decades-high inflation.

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