TikTok set to be banned on Jan. 19 unless it is sold or the Supreme Court intervenes TikTok is set to be banned on Jan. 19, unless the Supreme Court intervenes or the Chinese-owned app is sold to a company based in the United States. The ban, signed into law by President Joe Biden in April…

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law requiring TikTok to be sold by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or face a ban in the U.S. The ruling balances national security concerns against free speech, with Congress citing risks of data exploitation by China. TikTok argues the law threatens free speech, as it could force the…

Apple’s $95 million Siri privacy settlement: A wake-up call for smartphone users Apple agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that Siri, its voice assistant, violated user privacy. The lawsuit claimed Siri recorded private conversations without user consent, even when accidentally activated, and shared this data with third parties, including advertisers.…

Scientists have discovered a massive underground aquifer beneath Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, containing at least 81 cubic kilometers of water – more than twice the volume of Lake Mead. The aquifer, described as a “continental-size lake stored in the rocks,” is likely the largest of its kind in the world, with potential similar reservoirs in other volcanic…

Trump administration plans mass deportations, cuts to sanctuary cities on Day One The Trump administration plans the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, targeting illegal immigrants, especially criminals and public safety threats. Sanctuary cities will lose federal funding if they refuse to cooperate with immigration enforcement efforts. Over 1.4 million illegal immigrants with deportation orders…

American security agencies have long used the cloak of national security to avoid accountability for their crimes, such as the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and his brother, Robert F. Kennedy, and the numerous assassinations of foreign leaders and screw-ups.   Beginning with the Clinton regime, presidents and non-security appointees also began escaping accountability. The…

Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, with visceral fat around the heart playing a critical role in increasing cardiovascular risks. Key lifestyle changes for heart health include dietary changes, regular exercise and quitting smoking. Experts emphasize that reducing heart fat is about preventing disease before it starts. Consistent, small changes in diet,…

Massive fire at California battery plant forces evacuations, raises safety concerns for green energy push A massive fire erupted at California's Moss Landing Power Plant, a major battery storage facility, forcing over 2,000 residents to evacuate. Toxic smoke from the lithium-ion battery fire prompted highway closures and evacuation orders, with firefighters allowing the blaze to…

The human cost of vaccine rollout: A story of PAIN, LOSS and BETRAYAL from the U.K. COVID inquiry The U.K. COVID-19 Inquiry's Module 4, focusing on vaccines and therapeutics, has started to hear evidence, but many feel it is too late, emphasizing the profound human cost and system failures. Over 34,000 testimonies reveal individuals coerced…

SpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded eight minutes after launch due to a liquid oxygen fuel leak, disrupting air traffic and raising concerns about the program’s future. The uncrewed rocket, carrying mock satellites, lost contact with mission control and broke apart over the Gulf of Mexico, scattering debris. The FAA diverted flights and established a debris response…