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David McCabe

TikTok to ‘Go Dark’ on Sunday for Its 170 Million American Users

The Chinese-owned company said it will cut off its services unless the U.S. assures Apple, Google and other companies that they will not be punished for hosting and distributing TikTok.

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Associated Press

CB Lucas leaves UW for Miami, bypasses portal

The lawyer for Xavier Lucas says the former Wisconsin player is transferring to Miami, even though the cornerback's former school never entered his name into the portal.

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27 Home Products From Amazon That Are As Practical As They Are Gorgeous

From cool vases to pretty couches, these home goods will add a practical and gorgeous touch to any room.

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Richard Lawler

CBS considers caving on Trump censorship lawsuit to save Paramount merger

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A law professor cited by CBS News called Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the editing of a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris “...so ill grounded that it comes close to being sanctionable as frivolous.” But now, the The Wall Street Journal reports that executives at CBS’ parent company, Paramount Global, have discussed settling the suit while “gaming out options to reduce friction with the incoming administration” ahead of a government review...

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Alex Heath

TikTok says it will go offline on Sunday if Biden doesn’t intervene

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TikTok says it plans to go offline on Sunday, January 19th if the Biden administration doesn’t intervene.

The company confirms earlier reporting that it will be “forced to go dark” on the 19th unless the outgoing administration provides a “definitive statement” assuring its “most critical service providers” that they won’t be held liable for breaking the law. Those providers include Apple and Google, which together...

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Chris Low

Marshall fined $100K, stands by call to skip bowl

The Sun Belt fined Marshall $100,000 for opting out of the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl even though its roster had been depleted to 41 players after coach Charles Huff's exit and as many as 36 players entering the transfer portal.

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Tim MacMahon

Thunder sit SGA vs. Mavs due to sore wrist

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is sitting out Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks due to a sore right wrist.

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"Instagram Vs. Reality": This Woman Bought A House From DIY Influencers, And It Shows How Fake Social Media Can Be

"Honestly, it makes me really sad to think that there are pictures out there of my house that could be making people feel less than about theirs."

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34 Products So Preposterously Joyful You’ll Be Like “Is This Even Legal?”

If you have not beheld the adorable majesty of this Polly Pocket-inspired coloring book for adults or these Snickerdoodle-flavored almonds, buckle up — joy incoming.

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Jay Peters

Instagram profile grids are going to feature rectangles instead of squares

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Instagram’s profile grids will display content as rectangles instead of squares as part of a change rolling out “over the weekend,” Instagram chief Adam Mosseri said in an Instagram Story on Friday.

“I know some of you really like your squares. And square photos are sort of the heritage of Instagram. But at this point, most of what’s uploaded, both photos and videos, are vertical in their orientation,” Mosseri said. It’s a...

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Alex Heath

How TikTok backed itself into a corner

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You’d think that TikTok would have a Plan B by now.

It’s now clear the company never planned for a scenario in which it would lose to the Supreme Court. Maybe it couldn’t, given that the Chinese government ultimately has final say on a sale. Now, TikTok’s leaders are banking on Donald Trump to save them in a last-ditch effort that will unquestionably come with strings attached.

Politically, TikTok misplayed its hand at every turn...

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Aaron Boxerman, Rawan Sheikh Ahmad, Johnatan Reiss, Ephrat Livni and Adam Rasgon

Israeli Government Approves Cease-Fire Deal for Gaza

The full Israeli cabinet passed the agreement during a meeting that continued into the Jewish Sabbath, setting up the first reprieve in Gaza in over a year.

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Noa Dalzell

Connecticut Sun make first WNBA free agency moves, but future remains uncertain

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The Sun cored Alyssa Thomas and offered restricted DiJonai Carrington a qualifying offer.

The Connecticut Sun have officially cored 11-year veteran Alyssa Thomas, per the WNBA transactions page. That means that the 5-time All-Star will be offered a one-year contract at the WNBA’s highest possible salary ($249,244) — and that she’s unable to negotiate with other teams as a free agent this offseason. In the past, however, WNBA players have...

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Tim Bontemps

Heat's Butler to start, says of future, 'I'm back'

With his seven-game suspension over, Jimmy Butler returned to the Heat's starting lineup Friday night against the Nuggets and addressed his future plans with a short statement: "I'm back."

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Alden Gonzalez

Japanese star Sasaki says he's joining Dodgers

Roki Sasaki, the prized Japanese pitching prospect who has had scouts drooling over his potential since high school, has chosen the Los Angeles Dodgers as his major league team, he announced on Instagram on Friday.

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29 Budget-Friendly Beauty Items To Keep You Glowing For The Entirety Of 2025

We're staying moisturized and shining bright all year long.

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Anthony Gharib

How a 1980s Orlando Magic song became a victory lap

Dating back to last season, the Magic have posted the same song on social media after every win.

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Andre Snellings

Should the Celtics still be NBA championship betting favorites?

The Celtics, Thunder and Cavaliers are the NBA's best teams, but which one should you bet on to win it all?

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