President Donald Trump's plans to enable a US acquisition of TikTok have been thwarted by Trump's plans to tariff the shit out of China.
According to The Verge, the new global tariffs imposed on China and dozens of other nations "seemingly torpedoed" plans for candidates — mostly like Oracle — to take over the ByteDance-owned app. The White House was reportedly "only seriously considering an Oracle-led consortium," which proposed licensing the algorithm, controlling data collection and...
Paris Saint-Germain beat Angers 1-0 and won a record-extending 13th Ligue 1 title without losing a game and with six matches to spare on Saturday.
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley questioned the narrative that has surrounded UConn guard Paige Bueckers and her quest to win a national championship, saying it has overshadowed any discussion about what her players have done.
"He sat on my bed in the pants he wore taking the bus."
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Starting Monday, fact-checking on Meta platforms will officially end in the US. Newly appointed chief of global policy Joel Kaplan announced the deadline on Friday in an X post.
"By Monday afternoon, our fact-checking program in the US will be officially over. That means no new fact checks and no fact checkers," wrote Kaplan. "In place of fact checks, the first Community Notes will start appearing gradually across Facebook, Threads & Instagram, with no penalties attached."
This...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 —...
Sue Bird, Maya Moore, Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are among those selected for enshrinement into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
DOGE operatives have repeatedly referred to the software company Palantir as a possible partner in creating a “mega API” at the IRS, sources tell WIRED.
"The 34% tariffs threaten our survival. We voted for you, believing in America First. Please consider us."
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Pitt guard Jaland Lowe, who entered the transfer portal after averaging over 16 points and five assists per game this season for the Panthers, has committed to Kentucky, sources told ESPN.
With the second-most wins of any active men's basketball coach without a national championship, Sampson has his best chance yet.
There you have it.
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What could be an all-time Final Four gets underway Saturday night in San Antonio.
One of the most anticipated Final Fours in some time will top-off Saturday night in San Antonio with an SEC battle between Florida and Auburn followed up by the nightcap between Duke and Houston.
Before the action gets going inside the Alamodome, here are 10 things you need to know about this year’s semifinals and the four teams left standing.
1. For just the...
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VCARB driver Isack Hadjar overcame the grid, and a painful seat belt issue in a sensitive area, to qualify in P7
Driving a Formula 1 car around one of the world’s toughest circuits is hard enough.
Doing that while dealing with a seat belt issue that is causing you pain? That sounds even tougher.
Add in the fact the pain is in an area where you would absolutely not want to feel pain when driving at speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour? That...
Who will win the semifinals and national title game in San Antonio this weekend? Our experts weigh in.
If you’re looking for quiet luxury, these are the headphones for you.
Do we really need to see another woman only realize she's worthy once a man pays attention to her? No. No, we do not.
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Yaxel Lendeborg committed to Michigan in the transfer portal ... if he doesn’t enter the 2025 NBA Draft.
The college basketball transfer portal is already popping, and some early winners are emerging on the men’s side. Louisville added three great perimeter players to go along with incoming five-star recruit Mikel Brown Jr. to potentially emerge as a top-10 team next season. North Carolina hit it big by getting a commitment...
It’s nearly summer I can feel it!
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Max Verstappen starts at the front of the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix. Here is the full provisional grid
Formula 1 fans witnessed a vintage performance from Max Verstappen Saturday at the Japanese Grand Prix.
Frustrated with his challenger, the RB21, to start the season Verstappen admitted that he lacked the “confidence and committment” after Friday’s dual practice sessions. But he found that confidence on Saturday, putting in a blazing lap to take...