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US orders TikTok be removed from all government devices within 30 days | South China Morning Post

The White House has ordered all US federal agencies to remove the TikTok app from all government devices within 30 days. The administration’s Office of Management and Budget issued the order on February 27, 2023, one day before a vote on a bill that would give President Joe Biden the power to ban TikTok nationwide. …

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Chilling out in a Japanese way: a wearable beanbag lets you rest anywhere, any time | South China Morning Post

A wearable beanbag was becoming a hit on Japanese social media in February 2023. The manufacturer of the multifunctional furniture says its main goal is to foster relaxation. But the company said the wearable beanbag concept was not sparked by the needs of Japanese people forced to spend more time at home during the…

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Hong Kong to scrap Covid mask mandate after nearly 3 years | South China Morning Post

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee announced on February 28, 2023, that the city’s Covid mask mandate would be scrapped from March 1. Rules about wearing face coverings in some locations including healthcare facilities will still be enforced, however. Speaking through a translator, Lee told reporters at a press conf…

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un convenes meeting to boost economy amid worsening food shortages | South China Morning Post

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un kicked off a meeting with officials of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea on February 26, 2023, to discuss improving the country’s economy and agricultural sectors, according to state-run media KCNA. The meeting came amid foreign suspicions of a worsening food shortage and humanitaria…

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