TikTok has announced the restoration of its services in the United States following collaborative efforts with its service providers. The company expressed appreciation to former U.S. President Donald Trump for providing clarity and assurances to its service providers, ensuring they would not face penalties for supporting TikTok’s operations in the …
Read More »TikTok Goes Dark in the United States
TikTok has gone offline across the United States just hours before a federal ban on the platform was set to take effect. A message displayed to US-based users stated: “A law banning TikTok has been enacted, and as a result, you can’t use TikTok for now.” The app’s notice also …
Read More »California Wildfires: Five Dead and 130,000 Forced to Evacuate as Blazes Rage Across Los Angeles
Los Angeles is grappling with a series of devastating wildfires that have claimed five lives, displaced over 130,000 residents, and scorched thousands of acres of land. Firefighters are battling against multiple blazes that erupted in and around the city, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds. The most destructive of …
Read More »South Korea Plane Crash Claims 179 Lives, Two Crew Members Rescued
At least 179 people lost their lives when a passenger plane skidded off the runway and crashed while attempting to land at Muan International Airport in South Korea. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 9:03 a.m. local time (00:03 GMT), is one of the deadliest in …
Read More »Former US President Jimmy Carter Dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. The Carter Center, founded by Carter and his wife Rosalynn, confirmed his death in a post on X (formerly Twitter), following reports from multiple media outlets. Carter had …
Read More »Elon Musk Becomes First Person to Reach $400 Billion Net Worth
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has set a new record as the first individual to achieve a net worth of $400 billion, according to Bloomberg. This historic milestone follows a significant boost in SpaceX’s valuation, which now stands at approximately $350 billion after a recent deal. Musk’s wealth …
Read More »World’s Oldest Man, John Tinniswood, Passes Away at 112
Guinness World Records has confirmed the death of John Tinniswood, the world’s oldest living man, at the age of 112. He passed away on Monday, November 25, at the Hollies Care Home in Southport, England, where he had lived for several years. In a statement, his family said, “His last …
Read More »Kamala Harris Concedes U.S. Election to Donald Trump
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has conceded defeat to Republican rival Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. In a phone call on Wednesday, Harris congratulated Trump and discussed the importance of a peaceful transition, according to a senior aide. Harris plans to address her supporters later in Washington, …
Read More »Donald Trump Declares Victory, Addresses Jubilant Supporters: ‘We Made History’
Donald Trump has declared victory in the U.S. presidential election, addressing cheering supporters in Florida with the words, “We made history.” In his speech, Trump celebrated what he called an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” given by the American people, following projected wins in key battleground states such as Pennsylvania, North …
Read More »Russia fines Google $2.5 decillion — more money than the $100 trillion GDP of the entire world
Google is facing an unprecedented fine from Russia, amounting to more than two undecillion rubles—a number represented by a two followed by 36 zeros—after removing several state-run and pro-government YouTube accounts. The staggering penalty far exceeds the global GDP, estimated at $110 trillion by the International Monetary Fund. The fine …
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