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The U.S. is not taking the world’s largest mobile operator’s call

Apr 18, 2019

The U.S. is not taking the world’s largest mobile operator’s call

A logo sits illumintated outside the China Mobile booth on day 2 of the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2019 on February 26, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. David Ramos/Getty Images

Consumers give the economy a much needed bump. China Mobile wants to expand in the U.S., but regulators want to keep the state-owned company out. Plus, Hollywood pressures Georgia lawmakers over a bill restricting abortions.

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Movie industry puts pressure on Georgia's abortion bill

by Susanna Capelouto

Apr 18, 2019

The industry's clout in the state is being put to the test.

Actors like Alyssa Milano, who is currently working in Georgia on the Netflix series "Insatiable," have spoken out against the state's so-called "heartbeat bill" and threatened not to work in Georgia if the bill is made into law.

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