With TikTok facing a potential ban in the US, many American users are migrating to RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu. Unexpectedly, they have found a shared interest with Chinese users in Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO. This fascination is helping TikTok refugees transition to RedNote, potentially making it the new global social media hub.
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A federal judge in DC has extended a restraining order preventing the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan nationals under an old wartime law. The administration claims these individuals are gang members, while opponents argue against its legality. The Supreme Court is being asked to review the decision, with further hearings scheduled for April 8.
A federal judge in Missouri ruled that China was responsible for covering up the COVID-19 pandemic and hoarding protective equipment, entering a $24 billion judgment. Missouri officials plan to enforce the judgment by seizing Chinese assets. The ruling highlights China's alleged actions of withholding virus information and limiting PPE supply, causing early pandemic response challenges.
A sweeping crackdown by the Trump administration is targeting foreign students across US campuses, using AI surveillance, visa revocations, and ideological screening to punish perceived dissent. Under the banner of combating antisemitism and restoring “order,†the government is pushing universities to police speech, dismantle academic programs, and comply with politically charged demands—or risk devastating funding cuts. International students, once welcomed as scholars, now face... Expand
US lawmakers are urging President Biden to extend the deadline for ByteDance to sell TikTok's US assets to avoid a potential ban. ByteDance's legal team argues that completing a sale by January 19 is unfeasible, stressing the impact on 170 million American users. Many content creators are switching to another Chinese app, Xiaohongshu.
Southern California's first major storm of the season brought rain and snow, helping to extinguish wildfires but causing mudflows and road closures. Emergency crews worked to clear debris, and the storm disrupted schools and transport routes. Officials continue cleanup efforts, cautioning residents about toxic ash left by the fires. Despite the rains, drought conditions persist.
Arab leaders endorsed a plan to rebuild Gaza under the future Palestinian Authority administration, countering Trump's proposal to take over the territory. The Arab League summit urged international support for the plan which aims at Palestinian statehood and exclude Hamas from future governance.
Yemen's Huthis said early Monday that US air strikes on Sanaa killed at least 12 people and wounded 30, with a military spokesperson later claiming attacks on US aircraft carriers and Israel. Huthi miltary spokesman Yahya Saree said the group launched attacks on two US aircraft carriers in response to the latest deadly American strikes.
A Michigan man drove over 700 miles to Pennsylvania to set fire to a home with six people inside after discovering online communication between his ex-girlfriend and a resident. The family escaped, but two dogs perished. The suspect, Harrison Jones, faces attempted homicide and arson charges and awaits extradition.
Canadian premiers urged Prime Minister Trudeau to strongly counter US President-elect Trump's threatened tariffs. They proposed retaliatory measures, including halting energy exports, citing US reliance on Canadian goods. Trump's tariffs, expected soon after his inauguration, are conditional on addressing drug and immigration concerns. The US imported hundreds of billions of dollars worth of goods from Canada in recent years.