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Big Tech CEOs Face Senate Judiciary Hearing on Kids' Online Safety

By Memphis Standard | Jan 31, 2024

Ahead of the Senate Judiciary Hearing with Big Tech CEOs, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal, authors of the Kids Online Safety Act, are advocating for congressional action to ensure a safe online environment for children. The Senators highlight tragic cases of young individuals who have suffered harm or lost their lives due to online bullying, harassment, and dangerous challenges. They emphasize the need for regulation as Big Tech companies have failed to govern themselves effectively.The Senators reference the testimony of Meta whistleblower Arturo...

Blackburn To Zuckerberg, Big Tech CEOs: How Much Is A Child’s Life Worth To You?

By Memphis Standard | Jan 31, 2024

During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) addressed Big Tech CEOs, criticizing them for prioritizing profit over the safety and well-being of children. She highlighted the alarming issue of online harms, such as bullying, child trafficking, and the opioid crisis.Senator Blackburn specifically called out China-owned TikTok, expressing her concerns about the company's practices and the risk it poses to children. She stated, "There are a lot of people in Tennessee that are very concerned about the way TikTok is basically building...

Blackburn, Thune Demand Answers From IRS For Failing to Comply with TikTok Ban

By Memphis Standard | Jan 30, 2024

U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and John Thune (R-S.D.) have called on IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel to provide answers regarding a report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration. The report revealed that certain IRS employees can access TikTok on their devices, in violation of the federally mandated No TikTok on Government Devices Act. In a letter to Commissioner Werfel, the senators expressed their concern over the IRS's failure to comply with the law and implement the ban on TikTok. They highlighted the security risks associated with the...

On Monday, January 29, former East English Village Preparatory Academy standout Tariq Shepherd’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Memphis Standard | Jan 30, 2024

The LeMoyne-Owen Magicians won 81-69 in their NCAA D2 game against the Kentucky State Thorobreds on Monday, January 29.

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On Monday, January 29, Laney High School standout Khalil Genwright competed in NCAA D2 game

On Monday, January 29, former Booker T. Washington High School standout Tavion Ray’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

On Monday, January 29, Mccluer High School standout Anias Futrell competed in NCAA D2 game

On Monday, January 29, Hyde Park Academy High School standout Byron Hobbs competed in NCAA D2 game

JJ Platt, former The Webb School standout, played on Monday, January 29 in NCAA D2 game

Arsenal Tech High School standout Matt Spears’ college team won in NCAA D2 game on Monday, January 29

On Monday, January 29, Mayflower High School standout Braxtyn McCuien competed in NCAA D2 game

South Side High School standout Austin Jordan’s college team won in NCAA D2 game on Monday, January 29

Jailen Anderson, former South Side High School standout, played on Monday, January 29 in NCAA D2 game

Kaeden Lawary, former MacArthur High School standout, played on Monday, January 29 in NCAA D2 game

Christian Wells, former Muncie Central High School standout, played on Monday, January 29 in NCAA D2 game

On Monday, January 29, former East English Village Preparatory Academy standout Tariq Shepherd’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

Dailliss Cox, former Larue County High School standout, played on Monday, January 29 in NCAA D2 game

Trey McClure, former Concordia Lutheran High School standout, played on Monday, January 29 in NCAA D2 game

Micah Evans, former Dutchtown High School standout, played on Monday, January 29 in NCAA D2 game

Madison Monroe, former SouthLake Christian Academy standout, played on Monday, January 29 in NCAA D2 game

On Monday, January 29, former Lafayette High School standout Jaret Barber’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

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