LND topic: uri page 246

uri

Flooring Chain's Sale: A Step Forward or a Faux Pas?

September 8, 2024

LL Flooring, once known as Lumber Liquidators, has signed an agreement with F9 Investments to sell off its business. The going-concern sale includes 219 stores, inventory at those locations and the company's distribution center in Sandston, Virginia. The transaction is expected to wrap up by the en

entertainment

English Teacher: From Classroom to Concert Stage

September 6, 2024

Lily Fontaine and her bandmates are flipping the script on what it means to be an indie rock star. With their debut album "This Could Be Texas," they've proven that sometimes the most unlikely teachers make for the best lessons. But let's rewind a bit. How did these former dream poppers become funk

lifestyle

Swipe Left on These Careers? Dating Apps and the Jobs That Make Love Hard

September 6, 2024

Looking for love on dating apps? Be warned, some careers might make it harder to find that special someone. Think long shifts, unpredictable schedules, and maybe even a dash of sleep deprivation. A recent survey revealed some jobs that are less than appealing to potential partners. Could your ca

technology

TikTok's Troubling Ties: Is Your Data Safe?

September 6, 2024

The Justice Department has dropped a bombshell accusation against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance. They claim that these Chinese tech giants have been secretly gathering bulk data on American users based on their views on sensitive topics like abortion, gun control, and religion. This revela

technology

TikTok's Troubled Dance: Data, Divisiveness, and Democracy

September 6, 2024

The Justice Department is throwing shade at TikTok, accusing it of being a bit too cozy with its parent company in Beijing. They say TikTok used an internal system called Lark to share US user data, including views on hot-button issues like abortion and gun control, with ByteDance employees in Chin

technology

TikTok and the Data Minefield: Is Your Privacy at Risk?

September 6, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is accusing TikTok of a serious breach: secretly collecting American users' views on hot-button issues like abortion, guns, and religion. This data, the DOJ claims, is then sent back to TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, in Beijing. The DOJ claims that TikTok

technology

The Great TikTok Debate: Data, Divide and Chinese Influence

September 6, 2024

Is TikTok a threat to American democracy? That's the question at the heart of a heated legal battle between the US government and the wildly popular video-sharing app. The Justice Department alleges that TikTok has been secretly collecting sensitive data on users' views about hot-button issues like

business

Driving for Change: Will Splitting Topgolf and Callaway Hit a Home Run?

September 6, 2024

Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp. (MODG) just announced a plan to split into two separate companies – one focused on golf equipment and the other on the ever-growing world of Topgolf entertainment venues. But is this really the best way to maximize shareholder value? Let's tee off and explore. The p

technology

NASA Missions: Hackers Threaten to Ground Control

September 6, 2024

NASA's cutting-edge space missions are like shiny new toys that hackers can't resist playing with. From Mars rovers to moon-bound rockets, these high-tech marvels are prime targets for cyber attacks that could send them spiraling out of control or compromise sensitive scientific data. But a bold new

technology

Decoding the Coding Craze: Which Languages Should YOU Learn?

September 6, 2024

Learning to code is like unlocking a secret door to the tech world, but with so many languages out there, it can feel overwhelming. This article breaks down the most popular programming languages of 2024, but don't just take it as gospel! Let's dive in and think critically about what this means