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TikTok Goes Dark: Will Trump's Deal Bring It Back?

January 19, 2025

TikTok's lights have gone off in the US, leaving millions of users in the dark. But it might not be the end just yet. President Trump has promised to bring it back, but is it that simple? Let's dive into the messy world of TikTok's ban and Trump's plan to revive it. TikTok's shutdown came late last

technology

TikTok's Future in the US: Uncertainty and a Possible Extension

January 19, 2025

President-elect Donald Trump hinted at granting TikTok a 90-day extension to keep the app running beyond its scheduled ban on Sunday. The outgoing Biden administration believes this responsibility lies with Trump, who takes office on Monday and has promised to "save" the app. The law allows the sitt

politics

TikTok’s 90-Day Reprieve: What’s Trump Thinking?

January 18, 2025

Here’s a twist: President Trump might let TikTok stick around for a bit longer. In a recent chat with NBC News, he hinted that he’s considering giving the app a 90-day extension to avoid a ban. But why the change of heart? Trump’s been against TikTok before, worrying about its Chinese ties and data

arts

Who Decides When Art Is Too Broken?

January 17, 2025

A funny thing happens when art breaks. Is it still art? That's the question at the heart of a new legal battle in New York City. The artwork in question is a "glass and wire mobile" created by famous sculptor Alexander Calder decades ago. It's made of intentionally broken, colored glass pieces and w

politics

Trump & Xi Chat: TikTok's Fate & More

January 17, 2025

Former US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping chatted for the first time since 2021. The topic? TikTok! This call happened just hours before the Supreme Court was set to decide the app's fate. A US law about to take effect would have banned TikTok unless its Chinese owner, ByteDa

technology

TikTok's Fate in Court: A Quick Decision

January 17, 2025

The Supreme Court has hinted that it might release a decision this Friday, right as TikTok’s deadline to either break away from its Chinese owner or face a ban is drawing near. This announcement came rather suddenly, and the justices won't be reading their opinions out loud in the courtroom like the

entertainment

PGA Awards 2025: What You Need to Know

January 17, 2025

The Producers Guild of America just revealed their nominees for the 2025 PGA Awards. After two delays due to the Los Angeles wildfires, the list is finally out. For the top film prize, the Darryl F. Zanuck Award, movies like "Anora" and "Dune: Part Two" are in the running. On the TV side, shows like

politics

A Glimmer of Hope: Bringing Hostages Home

January 17, 2025

For 468 long days, families of hostages have been living in darkness. But now, a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas promises a sliver of light. The deal, starting Jan. 19 for 42 days, could free 33 of the 98 hostages. The agonizing wait for the remaining families continues. Each day they ask

crypto

Crypto Markets Rally Ahead of Trump's Inauguration, Small-Cap Coins Shine

January 17, 2025

Cryptocurrencies surged Thursday, with investors flocking to smaller, higher-risk coins in anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. XRP and litecoin led the charge, with gains of 11% and 20% respectively, as per Coin Metrics. The CoinDesk 20 index, a broad market benchmark, rose

politics

The Future of TikTok: A Presidential U-Turn

January 16, 2025

Mike Waltz, a Florida representative and Trump's pick for national security adviser, recently shared some interesting details about the president-elect's plans for TikTok. Waltz mentioned that Trump is looking into ways to "preserve" the popular app. This news comes after a report from The Washingto