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The popular video app went dark in the United States late Saturday and then came back around noon on Sunday, even as a law banning it took effect.
Rarely seen in the open while the war raged, masked and armed fighters spread out publicly through Gaza’s cities in a show of force on Sunday.
Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Toronto's Tyler Myers will have disciplinary hearings with the league after being penalized for cross-checking in Saturday's game.
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TikTok’s US shutdown last night appears to be affecting users outside the country as well. People have taken to social media in the hours since, complaining they can’t access the app despite living in non-US countries, and it’s not always clear why.
In some cases, the problem appears to be using a VPN that routes traffic through the US. One user on Reddit says they’re based in the UK, saw the message that’s supposed to be...
"just got the “tiktok is banned” pop up, closed the app, then went back to it 3 seconds later out of habit. yeah i’m cooked." —@laurenontour
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YouTube’s hit dating show Pop the Balloon or Find Love just got the Saturday Night Live treatment — and it’s as chaotic as you’d expect. The series, known for its lineup of singles clutching red balloons and ruthless eliminations, has become an internet obsession, especially within the Black community.
SEE ALSO: 'SNL' Weekend Update ponders what it means to live without TikTokSNL’s parody captures the chaos perfectly. Contestants are...
"It would've been nice to get an audition," mused Count Orlok (Sarah Sherman) during Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update, sharing their thoughts on Robert Eggers’ 2024 Nosferatu remake.
Referred to only as "Original Nosferatu," Orlok admitted they liked the movie but couldn’t resist taking a jab at New Nosferatu, played by Bill Skarsgård. "He’s not scary enough," Sherman quipped through the makeup, likening Skarsgård’s look to "a shirtless Ned Flanders."
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Tyrrell Hatton emerged victorious at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic and is now in the driver’s seat to securing a Ryder Cup nod.
Since Tyrrell Hatton will tee it up on the LIV Golf circuit again this year, his opportunities for securing Ryder Cup points are few and far between.
European players cannot secure points at LIV events, but they obviously can on...
The Bears are bringing in former NFL running back Eddie George for an in-person interview, sources told ESPN. George has coached HBCU Tennessee State for the past four seasons.
Closer Tanner Scott and the Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year, $72 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday.
"i’m at popeyes and I asked to add a order of fries at the window and the cashier said 'you’re lucky i’m in a good mood'"
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President-elect Donald Trump says he wants service providers like Apple and Google to put TikTok back online in the US, and proposed creating a joint venture where the US owns 50 percent of the app.
“I’m asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark!” Trump wrote on Truth Social Sunday. “I will issue an executive order on Monday to extend the period of time before the law’s prohibitions take effect, so that we can make a...
The social media app went dark late Saturday as a federal law went into effect requiring a sale or ban.
The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections —...
As Americans sat down to tune into the latest Saturday Night Live episode, TikTok quietly went offline, pulling the plug on U.S. users despite reassurances from the Biden administration that it wouldn't be enforced until the new administration took office.
Though it felt like it for many, the world did not end, and SNL, for what it's worth, kept on peddling jokes as the country mourned the app's loss.
SEE ALSO: TikTok banned: Why you’re seeing a pop-up when...
The Celtics’ botched 3-on-1 fastbreak exemplifies their recent struggles.
The Boston Celtics were dominant on their run to an NBA championship last season, finishing the year 80-21 overall when you combine their regular season and playoff record. Their title defense hasn’t been as easy thus far. Boston is just 8-8 over its last 16 games after falling to the Atlanta Hawks, 119-115, in overtime on Saturday night.
Boston is the league’s most three-point heavy team in terms of...
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Tech leaders are set to have a big presence.
On January 20th, Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States to serve his second term. Immediately after his victory, many tech leaders publicly congratulated Trump and started making moves to win his favor, including schmoozing with the incoming president at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida and making donations to his...
If "actually use my kitchen" was one of your 2025 resolutions, these are for you.
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Texans’ penalties vs. Chiefs in NFL Playoffs should not have been called, NFL officiating expert says
The Houston Texans did not mince any words following their divisional round playoff exit on Saturday. In Houston’s eyes, the officials played a significant role in their 23-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
“We knew going into this game that it was ‘Us vs. Everybody,‘“ said Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans after the contest. “And when I say everybody...
Nothing fancy — just simple, hard-working stuff.
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