TikTok, with 170 million US users, faces a potential ban unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, sells its US operations. President Trump has delayed the ban, considering alternatives like a joint ownership with US investors. The issue highlights concerns over data security, Chinese influence, and the balancing of US-China relations. The next 75 days are crucial for negotiations.
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Kash Patel, recently confirmed as FBI Director, praised his publicist Erica Knight for her critical role in his success. Knight, President of Knox Strategies, is renowned in conservative communications and crisis strategy. Patel acknowledged her unwavering support and expertise, emphasizing her influence in his career. Knight also voiced strong support for Patel during his nomination challenges.
A shooting at a Martin's Super Market in Elkhart, Indiana, late Monday afternoon left at least three people dead, including the suspected shooter. Two police officers were also injured but are in stable condition. The incident is under investigation, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Rumours of a potential split between Barack and Michelle Obama and an alleged affair between Barack and Jennifer Aniston have been widely circulated on social media. Megyn Kelly calls the potential separation a 'political earthquake,' while Michelle's absence from significant events and Jennifer's denial of the affair fuel speculation.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) stated that Wikipedia's arbitration committee is set to ban several editors for spreading misinformation and hate in Israel-Palestine discussions. Two pro-Israel editors may also face topic bans. ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt emphasized the need for Wikipedia to address this systemic issue.
Canadian MP Chandra Arya has been barred from the Liberal Party's leadership contest. He was informed by the party about his disqualification. Arya's campaign included eliminating the monarchy and addressing issues with strained Canada-India relations. His disqualification raises concerns about the leadership race transparency. While Arya mulls his next steps, six contenders remain in the race.
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Israel's defence minister has ordered preparations for the "voluntary" departure of Palestinians from Gaza following a controversial proposal by US President Donald Trump to relocate them. The plan has faced global backlash, with the UN warning of "ethnic cleansing" and Palestinian leaders rejecting it as a violation of international law. While Israeli PM Netanyahu praised the proposal, the White House later clarified that any relocation would be temporary.
There have been multiple investigations into the systematic abuse of young girls by organised grooming gangs in areas including Rotherham, Rochdale, Cornwall, and Derbyshire. Earlier on Friday, Health Minister Andrew Gwynne suggested Musk "ought to focus" on US politics, where he is set to act as an unelected adviser to the Trump administration on cutting federal spending. Speaking to LBC Radio, Gwynne highlighted that grooming is a "very serious issue," pointing out the extensive investigations... Expand
The 2024 election results have prompted a period of reckoning within the Democratic Party. Questions abound about the party’s messaging, leadership, and ability to connect with voters. Central to this discussion is Harris’s future role. Once seen as a rising star, Harris now faces critical decisions about how to rebuild her political career and contribute to the party’s recovery.