Jessica Chung

Google Play Lets U.S. Apps Use Third-Party Billing

Google has updated its Play Store rules for apps serving users in the United States, allowing developers to offer payment systems other than Google Play Billing.   This change, effective recently, responds to a U.S. court injunction and applies to in-app purchases, subscriptions and links to external checkout options.   Legal & Industry Context  …

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China’s Xi in the limelight at Pacific summit with Trump conspicuous by his absence

China’s Xi in the limelight at Pacific summit with Trump conspicuous by his absence

Leaders of Pacific countries and territories, including China’s Xi Jinping, are gathering in South Korea for a major summit Friday. But the leader of one global powerhouse is conspicuously absent: Donald Trump. The US president flew out of South Korea Thursday, moments after his landmark meeting with his Chinese counterpart that appeared to de-escalate the…

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Skidmore’s fashion style by major

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Skidmore chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus. As a liberal arts school with a somewhat artsy vibe, I’ve noticed how varied Skidmore students’ fashion is, especially compared to other schools I’ve visited, like Williams College and Binghamton University….

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Hurricane Melissa's death toll climbs to 44, storm churns north

Hurricane Melissa’s death toll climbs to 44, storm churns north

Hurricane Melissa’s confirmed death toll climbed to 44 on Thursday, according to official reports, after wreaking destruction across much of the northern Caribbean and picking up speed as it headed toward Bermuda. Jamaica residents(AP) Jamaica’s information minister told Reuters at least 19 deaths had been confirmed, but authorities were continuing search and rescue efforts. The…

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Crimea restricts usage of messaging apps

Crimea restricts usage of messaging apps

In the temporarily occupied Crimea, the use of Telegram and WhatsApp has been restricted. Local residents are being advised to install the Russian messenger app Max. That is accoding to QIRIM.News, citing Russian media, Ukrinform reports. “The operation of the Telegram and WhatsApp messengers in the occupied Crimea has been partially restricted,” the report says. Read…

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'Join hands instead of letting go': Xi Jinping on trade after tariff-slashing deal with Donald Trump

‘Join hands instead of letting go’: Xi Jinping on trade after tariff-slashing deal with Donald Trump

Updated on: Oct 31, 2025 09:09 am IST Chinese President Xi Jinping was speaking at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum on Friday in South Korea’s Gyeongju. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for safeguarding multilateral trade and warned against “breaking supply chains” in his first public address after his meeting with US President Donald Trump,…

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