Only a day into President Joe Biden’s administration and there’s already an “Easter egg” in the HTML code of the newly updated White House website.
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WhatsApp alternatives: Some users switching to Signal and Telegram amid WhatsApp privacy update, Parler ban
WhatsApp is delaying its privacy policy update citing “a lot of misinformation,” as some opt for alternatives like Signal and Telegram.
Google removes Parler from app store, could also be removed from Apple’s if it doesn’t implement a moderation plan
Google removed Parler for posing a “public safety threat.” And Apple reportedly ordered it to implement a moderation plan within the next 24 hours.
J.C. Penney begins new CEO search focused on ‘modern retail’
J.C. Penney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in May after its sales collapsed amid temporary store closures.
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You could receive your $600 stimulus check as soon as Tuesday night, Treasury says
Americans who have direct deposit set up through the Internal Revenue Service could be receiving their stimulus check as early as Tuesday night.
Duchess Meghan Markle invests in female-led coffee startup
The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle announced it would be betting on Clevr Blends, which touts “the world’s first oatmilk wellness latte.”
Facebook employees won’t be required to get a COVID-19 vaccine
Mark Zuckerberg told employees on Thursday that they won’t be required to get vaccinated to return to the office once it begins reopening its offices.
Jay-Z launches his own cannabis line under the brand ‘Monogram’
Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) launched Thursday launched Monogram, a premium cannabis brand in partnership with California-based company, Caliva.
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