5 Ways to End Your Work Day When You Never Left the House

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• The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the U.S., but don’t expect the app to go away any time soon
• Russia attacks Ukrainian psychiatric hospital, energy facilities; Kyiv launches drones at Russia
• GALLERY INSTAGRAM
• Getting more people on the app
• TikTok may be banned in the U.S. Here’s what happened when India did it

She said it reminded her of the early days of TikTok circa 2018 "when it was cringe." A handful of creators have been sharing their Clapper handles, hoping to replicate their followings there if TikTok shuts down. "My unpopular opinion is that YouTube Shorts has the next best algorithm to TikTok," she added. "I think if TikTok was banned I would go there. Obviously, it wouldn't be as good." "Like everyone's trying to project this perfect life," she said. Yap told BI she loves "a good curated feed and aesthetic story," but Instagram can feel a little too "polished."

The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the U.S., but don’t expect the app to go away any time soon

But Gen Zers who spoke with BI said social media platforms all have different purposes, and they doubt Instagram can capture the magic of scrolling on TikTok. "We'd probably splinter off into a million different places, bombarding our friends and followers with 'come follow me here' messages across every social media platform imaginable," Gabrielle Yap, a Gen Z writer, told BI. While the most obvious solution would be for them to start posting their content on Instagram Reels — Instagram's short-form video platform — that's not what will happen, several Zoomers told Business Insider. But a year ago, the state changed this system, known as “net-metering,” and now only compensates new solar panel owners for how much their power is worth to the grid. In the spring, when the duck curve is deepest, that number can dip close to zero.

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Dozens of states and the federal government have put in place TikTok bans on government devices. Texas’ ban was challenged last year by the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, which argued in a lawsuit that the policy was impeding academic freedom because it extended to public universities. The House’s overwhelming vote to ban TikTok unless it is freed from Chinese control suggests that a ban might be coming soon.

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City Market Social House boasts 20,000 square feet of newly renovated, fully permitted, contemporary private event space, in a historic warehouse setting. Organizations such as the American Civil Liberties Union have backed the app. “Congress cannot take away the rights of over 170 million Americans who use TikTok to express themselves, engage in political advocacy, and access information from around the world,” said Jenna Leventoff, a lawyer for the group. After UMG pulled its catalog from the app and as political pressure - or even a domestic ban - threatens its viability, artists and their creative and business teams are pondering a world without it. The thought of a TikTok ban is scary, she said, but Gen Zers are "adaptable" and "creative" and will find a way to keep sharing their voices whatever happens.

But experts say that it reflects how the economics of solar are changing in a state that has gone all-in on the technology.

It is hard to make sweeping statements about any generation, especially one that spans the ages of 12 to 27, but a mass exodus of the ones who use TikTok to Meta's photo app is unlikely, they said. Creators are very unhappy, considering a potential ban hypocritical and an infringement on their freedom of speech. Our climate coach Michael J. Coren is answering questions about environmental choices in our everyday lives. The Post is tracking a variety of climate solutions, as well as the Biden administration’s actions on environmental issues. It can feel overwhelming facing the impacts of climate change, but there are ways to cope with climate anxiety. The change has sparked a huge backlash from Californians and rooftop solar companies, which say that their businesses are flagging.

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Hawaii, which has thousands of homes with rooftop solar, has cut down on the payments those households get from the grid. A standalone bill with a shorter, six-month selling deadline passed the House in March by an overwhelming bipartisan vote as Democrats and Republicans voiced national security concerns about the app’s owner, the Chinese technology firm ByteDance Ltd. Since the 1990s, California has been paying owners of rooftop solar panels when they export their energy to the grid. That meant that rooftop solar owners got $0.20 to $0.30 for each kilowatt-hour of electricity that they dispatched. In recent years in California, the duck curve has become a massive, deep canyon — and solar power is going unused. In 2022, the state wasted 2.4 million megawatt-hours of electricity, 95 percent of which was solar.

"It honestly feels like every time I post, I'm just being judged by everyone I've ever met." It was declared "over" in 2022 but has made something of a comeback. More people downloaded Instagram than TikTok in 2023, and Threads has been an unexpected success. Many said they will likely continue to use Instagram for Stories and direct messages, but that it would not replace TikTok when it comes to uploading content and scrolling. The University of Southern California scrapped all outside speakers from its upcoming commencement ceremonies, following backlash over an earlier decision to cancel a speech by the Class of 2024’s valedictorian.

By last count, the state had nearly 47 gigawatts of solar power installed — enough to power 13.9 million homes and provide over a quarter of the Golden State’s electricity. Beyond the sunny West, many states are still trying to ramp up rooftop solar power and extend its reach beyond affluent households. The Biden administration announced $7 billion in grants this week to provide rooftop solar to 900,000 low-income households. Sounds simple, yet many people need to be intentional about what Annear refers to as “shutdown rituals” to officially end the workday, which he acknowledges are important to maintain a healthy work-life balance during these unusual times. The company has good reason to think a legal challenge could be successful, having seen some success in previous legal fights over its operations in the U.S. In November, a federal judge blocked a Montana law that would ban TikTok use across the state after the company and five content creators who use the platform sued.

Over 15 years ago, researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory were in the midst of modeling a future with widespread solar power when they noticed something strange. With lots of solar power on a given electricity grid, the net load — or the demand for electricity minus the renewable energy — would take on a “U” shape. Sky-high demand in the morning would be replaced by almost zero demand in the middle of the day, when solar power could generate virtually all electricity people needed. The House has passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year, but don’t expect the app to go away any time soon. Other states, which have been slower to adopt solar, are starting to experience the same thing. Nevada, which generates 23 percent of its power from solar, has also seen deepening duck curves.

Indeed, Wood Mackenzie predicts that California residential solar installations in 2024 will fall by around 40 percent. Whatever routine your choose, rituals and behaviors signaling the end of the workday can facilitate the transition from having a job to having a life. If you are lucky enough to have a job you can do from home, you have probably established a workday routine. You have a designated space, a good Internet connection, devices charged and ready, and if you are lucky, a private space respectable enough to ditch the visually unsteady virtual background as you “Zoom” through your daily teleconferences.