Morning Brew Daily House Passes TikTok Ban & Dollar Tree Closing 1,000 Stores
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Mar 14, 2024 The House of Representatives advances a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S., raising questions about free speech and creator livelihoods. Meanwhile, Dollar Tree plans to close up to 1,000 stores amid shifting consumer habits. Students are facing confusion in college admissions, largely due to FAFSA delays. Also, the rapid rise of girls' wrestling and an innovative AI assistant are reshaping tech and sports. Plus, candy companies are reviving gum sales after a slump!
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Pi Recitation Record
- Akira Haraguchi recited 100,000 digits of pi in 2016.
- He used mnemonics, linking digits with syllables to form stories.
TikTok Ban Bill
- The House swiftly passed a bill to ban TikTok over data security concerns.
- The Senate's stance is uncertain, with some citing free speech concerns.
TikTok Ban in Congress
- This is the first time a chamber of Congress approved legislation that could ban TikTok.
- The bill faces an uphill battle in the Senate, needing 60 votes to pass.