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PeopleTikTok Has Shut Down in the U.S. — and Users Have Thoughts: Here are Some of the Best Reactions
After a federal ban took effect preventing Americans from using TikTok, thousands posted on X and other platforms to share their (often hilarious) reactions
- The Independent
Arnold Schwarzenegger sets record straight on leaving the United States
Schwarzenegger has been one of the few Republicans to have criticised Trump
- The Telegraph
Italy’s playboy prince says he hired a prostitute to show him how to have sex
Prince Emanuele Filiberto, the grandson of Italy’s last king, has revealed how he hired a prostitute to teach him how to have sex with his first girlfriend.
- Evening Standard
Briton, 19, mobbed in 30-man sex assault and threatened with rape during Italian trip
The student is in the process of filing a legal complaint in London, according to reports
- HuffPost
CNN Data Reporter Hits Joe Biden With A Harsh Truth In His Final Hours Of Office
"My goodness gracious," Harry Enten said of one particular polling detail on the outgoing president.
- The Telegraph
Trump becomes one of world’s richest men after $43bn crypto coin launch
The launch of a Donald Trump “meme coin” has handed the incoming president a paper fortune that makes him one of the world’s richest men on the eve of his inauguration.
- CNN
Hamas gave the three hostages ‘gift bags’ upon their release. This is what was inside
When Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades, released its propaganda video of three Israeli hostages being released Sunday night, there was a striking detail.
- INSIDER
I traveled to Hong Kong for the first time. Here are 5 things that surprised me about its food, transportation, and efficiency.
When I told my family I was planning a trip to Hong Kong, they responded: "Why? Isn't Hong Kong similar to Singapore?"
- Yahoo News Singapore
CPF’s Special Account closure boosts retirement payouts for seniors; Singapore to enhance cost of living support in 2025 Budget: Singapore live news
CPF announces Special Account closure for members aged 55 and above as the government pledges more aid for cost of living woes. Plus some of the biggest and fascinating news in Singapore and beyond.
- The Telegraph
Arsenal can still win Premier League – here is why
Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa on Saturday left them six points behind league leaders Liverpool, who still have a game in hand on Mikel Arteta’s side. It was a hugely disappointing night for the north Londoners, which resulted in many of their supporters fearing their title challenge is already over.
- Evening Standard
Ange Postecoglou under serious pressure as strange Spurs decision backfires in Everton nightmare
Postecoglou must take a significant share of the blame after needless system switch contributes to first-half horror show at Goodison Park
- CNN
As first Israeli hostages are released, Hamas sends a message: It is far from being destroyed
Israel’s longest war has so far failed to destroy its main enemy, Hamas, which, despite suffering devastating losses, is framing the Gaza ceasefire agreement as a victory for itself – and a failure for Israel.
- CNN
Japan’s elderly are lonely and struggling. Some women choose to go to jail instead
The rooms are filled with elderly residents, their hands wrinkled and backs bent. They shuffle slowly down the corridors, some using walkers. Workers help them bathe, eat, walk and take their medication.
- Fortune
Meet the 34-year-old engineer who quit his day job to transform a cave into a vacation rental—now it’s booked out a year in advance, raking in over $700,000 a year
“I don't think I ever want a 9-to-5 again," says Gingerich who is taking home over $350,000 yearly with Dunlap Hollow.
- Evening Standard
Transfer news LIVE! Osimhen to Arsenal; Sesko talks; Chelsea agree Sarr deal, Garnacho; Man Utd want Dorgu
Gunners planning huge striker deal with one signing already agreed
- HuffPost
This Architect Explained Why This One House Survived The LA Fires, And The Reasons Are Truly Fascinating
"A couple glass panels will require replacement. Otherwise fine."
- INSIDER
They quit their jobs 2 years ago and moved to Thailand to open a beach resort. Their new life is finally starting to slow down.
"Life just happens really fast, and we wanted to do something else before it was too late, physically and also mentally," Sabine, 51, told BI.
- The Daily Beast
Nancy Pelosi’s Daughter Slams ‘Lady McBiden’ for Cruel Snub
The relationship between Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and the Biden family is so strained that the outgoing president and his wife did not check in on her after she broke her hip last month, enraging Pelosi’s family. The revelation in a Sunday Politico report reflects the ongoing feud between Joe Biden and Pelosi after she worked last summer to push him to drop out of the presidential election. Biden eventually withdrew, but it was not without some pointed anger at the former speaker. “We were f
- Reuters Videos
Trump declares 'only two genders' to be official US policy
STORY: :: Trump declares that official U.S. policywill recognize only two genders:: January 20, 2025"This week, I will also end the government policy of trying to socially engineer race and gender into every aspect of public and private life. We will forge a society that is colorblind and merit based. As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders male and female."President-elect Donald Trump will issue executive orders upon taking office slashing diversity, equity and inclusion programs and proclaiming that the U.S. federal government will only recognize two sexes, male and female, an incoming White House official said on Monday.The official added that more actions on DEI - as diversity and inclusion programs are often referred to - were expected "very soon."As part of the executive orders, federal funds will not be used to promote "gender ideology," the official said, a loose term often used to reference any ideology that promotes non-traditional views on sex and gender. "Gender ideology" is a term often used by conservatives and some organizations to argue against LGBTQ+ or gender rights. It's viewed as an anti-LGBTQ trope and dehumanizing term by rights and gender advocacy groups.
- Moneywise
Bill Gates made a massive $373M bet on a struggling sector — and you can copy the billionaire's move
This sector could drive gains for investors this year.