TikTok has confirmed that it will shut down its music streaming platform, TikTok Music, worldwide on November 28, 2024. The service, currently available in Indonesia, Brazil, Australia, Singapore, and Mexico, will cease operations in these countries. The decision comes as TikTok aims to refocus its resources on its ‘Add to …
Read More »MrBeast and Amazon Face $5M Lawsuit Over Beast Games Production
YouTuber MrBeast, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, along with Amazon and other production companies, has been hit with a $5 million lawsuit related to his upcoming series Beast Games. Contestants allege exploitation, unsafe conditions, and sexual harassment during filming. The series, which offered 1,000 participants a chance to win a …
Read More »French Police Shoot Dead Two Amid Unrest in New Caledonia
Two men have been killed in a police operation in New Caledonia, a French overseas territory, amid ongoing tensions between the Indigenous Kanak people and French authorities. The deaths occurred during an intervention by French police in Saint Louis, south of the capital Noumea, aimed at apprehending individuals involved in …
Read More »North Korea President, Kim Jong Un Orders Execution of 30 Officials Over Flood that Killed 4,000 People
On September 4, 2024, South Korean media reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the execution of up to 30 government officials for their alleged failure to prevent severe flooding and landslides this summer. The floods, which struck Chagang Province, resulted in around 4,000 deaths, though other …
Read More »Las Vegas Politician Sentenced to Life for Murder of Investigative Journalist
Robert Telles, a former Democratic public administrator in Las Vegas, has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of investigative journalist Jeff German. The 47-year-old politician was convicted of first-degree murder after it was revealed that he lay in wait outside the home of 69-year-old German before stabbing …
Read More »Over 70,000 International Students in Canada Face Deportation, Sparking Nationwide Protests
Canada is currently experiencing widespread protests as more than 70,000 international student graduates face the threat of deportation due to recent federal policy changes. These students, many of whom came to Canada with hopes of building a new life, now find their futures uncertain as their work permits are set …
Read More »4-Year-Old Accidentally Shatters 3,500-Year-Old Bronze Age Jar at Hecht Museum
A 4-year-old boy accidentally shattered a Bronze Age jar, estimated to be at least 3,500 years old, at the Hecht Museum in Haifa. The incident occurred last Friday when the child, curious about the artifact, pulled it slightly, causing it to fall and break into pieces. The jar, which dates …
Read More »American Rapper BeatKing Dies at 39
Famed American rapper and music producer Justin Riley, known by his stage name BeatKing, has passed away at the age of 39. His manager, Tasha Felder, confirmed the news on Instagram on August 15, 2024, but did not disclose the cause of his death. In her post, Tasha expressed her …
Read More »Kamala Harris Picks Tim Walz as Running Mate
Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate for the upcoming November elections, according to CNN. Governor Walz, a former educator, is serving his second term as Minnesota’s governor and chairs the Democratic Governors Association. He previously served 12 years in Congress, representing a …
Read More »Kamala Harris Set to Announce Running Mate Amidst Intense Speculation
Vice-President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate by Tuesday afternoon, putting an end to two weeks of intense speculation gripping the US as it moves towards the November presidential election. This announcement will precede a five-day tour of seven cities, starting with a rally in Philadelphia on …
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