TikTok to Be Banned in the U.S. Starting January 2025

The future of TikTok in the United States is in jeopardy after a federal appeals court unanimously upheld a ban on the platform, effective January 19, 2025. This unprecedented decision will impact over 170 million users in the country and could set…

Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala Freed from Iranian Detention

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, 29, has been released after three weeks of detention in Iran, marking a significant diplomatic victory for Italy. Sala, a reporter for the daily newspaper Il Foglio, was detained in Tehran on December 19 after arriving on a…

Former MoviePass CEO Faces 25 Years for Fraud Charges

Theodore Farnsworth, the former CEO of Helios and Matheson Analytics—the parent company of MoviePass—has pleaded guilty to charges of securities fraud and conspiracy. His fraudulent activities could result in a prison sentence of up to 25 years, marking a significant development in…

Trudeau Resigns After Nearly a Decade as Canadian Prime Minister

After nearly a decade in power, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday. Trudeau cited internal party tensions and growing voter dissatisfaction as reasons for his departure, marking Canada’s end of a transformative yet polarizing era. A Farewell with…

Holiday Online Spending Soars, Driven by Discounts and AI Tools

Holiday online spending saw a significant boost this past season, growing 8.7% compared to last year. Data from Adobe Analytics reveals that consumers spent a staggering $241.4 billion on online purchases between November 1 and December 31, fueled by deep discounts and…

South Korean Authorities Struggle to Detain Impeached Yoon

South Korea’s political landscape remains in turmoil as the country’s anti-corruption agency and police continue to debate more forceful measures to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol. Tensions escalated after a previous attempt to arrest him was blocked by the presidential security…

United Airlines to Add Starlink Wi-Fi on Flights by Spring

United Airlines is set to enhance its in-flight connectivity with the introduction of Starlink Wi-Fi, a cutting-edge service developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Passengers can look forward to the roll-out beginning this spring, marking a significant milestone in the availability of high-speed…

US Steel and Nippon Sue Biden Over Blocked $14.3B Merger

In a significant move within the U.S. steel sector, US Steel and Nippon Steel have initiated a lawsuit against the Biden administration, the United Steelworkers (USW) union, and competitor steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs. The legal action follows the government’s decision to block their $14.3…

Court Upholds Verdict Against Trump in Carroll Sexual Abuse Case

A federal appeals court has upheld the jury’s decision finding former President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll, marking a significant legal victory for Carroll and her legal team. The decision also denied Trump’s request for a new…