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FBI believes Covid likely came from a Chinese lab in Wuhan

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1 year ago

March 1, 2023

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FBI Director Christopher Wray confirms his bureau believes Covid-19 came from a lab and not a seafood market

It’s seeming more and more likely the Covid-19 virus originated from a lab and not a street market as the United States continues its probe into pandemic.

Some studies suggest the virus made the leap from animals to humans in Wuhan at the city’s seafood and wildlife market.

But the market is a mere 40-minute drive from a world-leading Wuhan Institute of Virology, which conducted research into coronaviruses.

Today, FBI Director Christopher Wray confirmed his bureau believes this Chinese government controlled facility is most likely behind the virus leak which brought the world to a grinding halt and killed millions.

This is the first public confirmation of the FBI’s classified judgement of how the pandemic virus emerged.

Wray’s comments come just one day after the U.S. ambassador to China called for the country to “be more honest” about Covid’s origins.

Speaking to Fox News, the Director of the FBI says China “has been doing its best” to try to delay and mislead efforts to identify the source of the global pandemic. #trending #featured

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The TikTok ban was just passed by the House. What could happen next?

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April 24, 2024

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Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok.

TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the U.S.

Calls are growing louder from many lawmakers and national security hawks to ban TikTok, over fears the app could censure content, influence users, and give Americans’ personal data to Beijing.

But the Chinese tech company, ByteDance—which owns TikTok— denies the allegations.

Dave Levinthal, the Editor-in-Chief of Raw Story joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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TikTok implements stricter guidelines on weight-loss drug promotion

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24 hours ago

April 23, 2024

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TikTok is tightening its regulations on influencers who promote weight-loss drugs like Ozempic.

With over 170 million users in the US, the app aims to prevent the spread of potentially harmful content related to rapid weight loss.

Starting in May, TikTok will prohibit influencers from posting “before-and-after” photos and restrict minors from accessing weight-loss content deemed risky. The crackdown extends to any content promoting drastic weight loss methods, aiming to combat the promotion of unrealistic body standards.

However, some influencers, like Dave Knapp and Kim Carlos, criticise the move, arguing it discriminates against those with health conditions. Others fear losing their income as TikTok takes down their content, prompting concerns about the platform’s future amid potential US bans.

As TikTok enforces stricter guidelines, influencers may seek alternative platforms to share weight-loss content. Despite the popularity of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, the crackdown reflects growing concerns about the impact of such promotions on user health.

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Game on with indie devs celebrated by Nintendo

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1 day ago

April 23, 2024

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Nintendo Switch fans rejoice! The recent Indie World Showcase unveiled 17 new titles coming in 2024.

Including in the rundown is the adorable “Little Kitty, Big City” and explosive platformer “Anton Blast.” In other news, “Stellar Blade” confirms an uncensored release on PlayStation 5, Fallout’s TV adaptation gears up for Season 2, and Keanu Reeves joins the cast of Sonic 3 as Shadow. New releases this week include “Tales of Kenzera: Zau” and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of the Mutants,” while “Fallout 4” gets a next-gen update. With “Stellar Blade” topping the list, gamers have plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks.