1. TikTok’s CEO Shou Zi Chew was grilled for 6 hours yesterday by members of Congress over data security and harmful content. “Let me state this unequivocally: ByteDance is not an agent of China or any other country,” Chew said. In one of the most dramatic moments of the hearing, Republican Rep. Kat Cammack played a TikTok video showing a shooting gun with a caption that included the House committee. 150 million U.S. users are no closer to an answer as to whether the app will be wiped from their devices. (PH)
2. David Ball of Wells and owner of Broken Glass Co. is the 7th Mainer charged in connection with the Capitol riot. He was identified in footage from the January 6th insurrection by his Broken Glass Co. sweatshirt. He could face 3 years in jail. (PH)
3. Police in SoPo conducted a prostitution sting at a hotel in an effort to combat human trafficking. 178 people responded to an ad in an attempt to solicit sex. 14 showed up, handed money over and were arrested. (WMTW)
4. Yesterday was the first day of Ramadan, one of the holiest months in the Islamic calendar. The 30-day celebration is marked by daytime fasts, self-reflection, generosity and religious devotion. At Lewiston Middle School, part of the cafeteria is reserved for students who do not wish to eat during Ramadan. Games are provided for students to enjoy instead. (PH)
5. Maine Celtics secured a playoff berth for the first time since their 2016-2017 season with their win yesterday. The victory also clinched a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference, and the home playoff game that comes with it. (PH)
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