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The U.S. has reached a “framework” deal with China for social media platform TikTok, CNBC reported, citing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. “It’s between two private parties, but the commercial terms have been agreed upon,” CNBC quoted Bessent as saying on the sidelines of a meeting between the two countries in Madrid on Monday. The news comes barely an hour after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted on his social media platform Truth Social that a deal for the short-video app had been reached. “A deal was also reached on a “certain” company that young people in our Country very much wanted…

There always seems to be someone on TikTok, YouTube or Instagram showing you a multistep skincare routine they swear by. They might use expensive products like snail mucin or red-light therapy masks that allegedly hydrate your skin or help reduce fine lines. Is any of it necessary? Does any of it work? “Social media is having such a huge influence on what we’re using in our skin and every individual is acting like their own clinician and trying to diagnose their own skin type and experiment with different regimens,” said Dr. Kathleen Suozzi, a professor of dermatology at Yale School…

In today’s unpredictable travel world, virtually nothing comes easy for advisors. In addition to dealing with issues such as unrelenting flight delays and cancellations, they must also contend with client concerns regarding geopolitical issues, negative perceptions of destinations and worries regarding the economy.Savvy agents, however, are well-versed in how to strike a balance between alleviating customer concerns and creating trips that exceed client expectations.Geopolitical Concerns “At Niche Travel Group, we understand that today’s travelers are more cautious — and rightfully so,” said Faith Sproule, the agency’s owner. “Geopolitical tensions and media headlines can create uncertainty, but our job is to…

You’ve built the hit product — now what? That’s the question Zoom CEO Eric Yuan and Emergence Capital general partner Santi Subotovsky will take on in their session, What Comes After Breakout Success?. From expanding into new markets to launching the next product bets, this panel will explore how great companies avoid becoming one-hit wonders. Expect insights into the tough calls between focus and diversification, how to keep innovating at scale, and what investors look for in a second act. They’ll bring this conversation to the Going Public Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in…

LAHAINA, Hawaii (AP) — Ever since wildfires destroyed Lahaina two years ago, hundreds of students have struggled mentally — and not all have received the help they need. The Hawaii Department of Education estimates more than a third of Maui students lost a family member, sustained a serious injury or had a parent lose a job after the fires, which killed 102 people and damaged more than 3,300 properties in Lahaina. Two years later, many in Lahaina are ready to return to normal. But therapists say students’ mental health challenges continue to mount. The Associated Press is collaborating with Honolulu…

Back by overwhelming demand, we’ve added 10 more exhibit tables to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — and this will be the final release before they sell out. This is your last chance to showcase your company in front of 10,000+ founders, VCs, and tech innovators from October 27-29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Disrupt isn’t just a tech conference — it’s a launchpad. Startups of all stages come here to meet their first investors, land their biggest partnerships, and spark ideas that take them to the next level. In 2025, that launchpad could be your exhibit table. Books yours here. Image…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing more than $3.1 million in fines against Boeing for safety violations that occurred over a six-month span, including the Alaska Airlines door plug blowout in January 2024.On Friday, the U.S. government agency announced it has “issued proposed fines totaling $3,139,319 against The Boeing Company for safety violations that occurred from September 2023 through February 2024.” “The FAA identified hundreds of quality system violations at Boeing’s 737 factory in Renton, Washington, and Boeing subcontractor Spirit AeroSystems’ 737 factory in Wichita, Kansas,” according to the agency. “Additionally, Boeing presented two unairworthy aircraft to the FAA…

When Mark Lee was a law student at Harvard, a trademark class exposed him to the staggering scale of counterfeiting, an illicit industry worth more than $3 trillion annually, and set him on an unexpected path to entrepreneurship. “I was always broadly interested in technology and startups, but I never really thought I’d be an entrepreneur. I assumed I was set to become a lawyer; most of my family members are lawyers, and practicing law felt like a natural path,” Lee said in an exclusive interview with TechCrunch. But when he got to Harvard Law, the education wasn’t quite what…

Isabel Perez. (Source: Isabel Perez)Travel Advisor Success Stories focus on accomplished advisors and how they achieved success. Here’s a look at Isabel Perez, a luxury travel advisor with Forest Travel. How did you get your start as a travel advisor?I started by planning trips for friends and family, simply out of the joy of helping others explore the world. I found a real passion in crafting personalized travel experiences and discovering the little details that turn a good trip into an unforgettable one. I then joined Forest Travel, where I’ve been able to formally develop my career as a luxury…

At a time when its leadership is in question and its mission challenged, the Library of Congress has named a new U.S. poet laureate, the much-honored author and translator Arthur Sze.The library announced Monday that the 74-year-old Sze had been appointed to a one-year term, starting this fall. The author of 12 poetry collections and recipient last year of a lifetime achievement award from the library, he succeeds Ada Limón, who had served for three years. Previous laureates also include Joy Harjo, Louise Glück and Billy Collins.Speaking during a recent Zoom interview with The Associated Press, Sze acknowledged some misgivings…