Hours after TikTok went dark in the US, the company said Sunday that it was in the process of restoring service. “We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties providing TikTok to over 170 million Americans and allowing over 7 million small businesses to thrive,†TikTok Policy wrote on X.
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A group of Venezuelan gang members was sent to Guantanamo Bay as part of a new immigration crackdown by President Trump. The notorious prison, known for past human rights abuses, will now hold up to 30,000 migrant criminals categorized as the 'worst criminal aliens.' This plan has sparked controversy and raised human rights concerns.
Bernie Sanders, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, rallied tens of thousands in Los Angeles, denouncing the influence of billionaires and Trump's policies. Joined by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and musicians like Neil Young, Sanders urged resistance against what he sees as a slide towards authoritarianism.
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Fourteen members of a Christian sect in Queensland were convicted of causing the death of an 8-year-old diabetic girl by refusing her insulin on religious grounds. The parents and other sect members were found guilty of manslaughter, believing in divine healing over medical treatment. Sentencing is set for February 11.
The Turkish military killed 21 Kurdish militants in northern Syria and Iraq, targeting PKK and YPG forces. The operations highlight ongoing tensions, with Turkey designating these groups as terrorists. Ankara continues military actions to ensure security, with cross-border airstrikes becoming routine against PKK bases in northern Iraq.
A Myanmar ethnic minority armed group is preparing to hand a captured city back to the military in a Beijing-brokered deal, China's foreign ministry said Tuesday, as residents reported junta troops already returning. But Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told reporters the MNDAA is set to relinquish the city to the military without firing a shot.
Jason Whitlock made an explosive claim about Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's marriage that it was never out of love but had a political reason behind it. Barack Obama needed a Black wife to be the president and after Biden made it impossible for Michelle Obama to run for president this year, Barack and Michell have no reason to stay married to each other, the commentator said.
Three Texas teenagers armed with kitchen knives and a brick allegedly attacked their mother after she turned off the Wi-Fi. The incident, which occurred at their Houston home, also resulted in their grandmother being knocked down while trying to protect her. The mother and grandmother sustained no serious injuries. The teens have been arrested and charged with aggravated assault.