US AND CANADA

TIKTOK TO SHUT DOWN IN THE U.S. ON 19TH JANUARY UNLESS SUPREME COURT BLOCKS OR DELAYS THE BAN

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TikTok's future in the United States is at a critical juncture, with the social media platform potentially shutting down by January 19 unless the Supreme Court intervenes to block or delay a law mandating its sale by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The law, signed by President Joe Biden in April 2024, aims to address national security concerns surrounding TikTok's Chinese ownership.

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EX-CUBS AND ORIOLES PITCHER BRIAN MATUSZ DIES AT 37

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Former Major League Baseball pitcher and first-round draft pick Brian Matusz has died at the age of 37, the MLB announced Tuesday evening. Tributes have since poured in for the former Baltimore Orioles and Chicago Cubs star, who also made his mark internationally and in independent leagues.

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OBAMA AND TRUMP SHARE LENGTHY , ANIMATED EXCHANGE AT CARTER'S STATE FUNERAL

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In an unexpected show of civility in America's constantly polarized political landscape, President-elect Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama engaged in an extended, animated conversation at Jimmy Carter's state funeral on January 9, 2025, leaving onlookers intrigued and speculating about their exchange.

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META SHUTS DOWN FACT-CHECKING PROGRAM AS ZUCKERBERG INTRODUCES COMMUNITY NOTES IN NEW MODERATION PUSH

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Tuesday the company will eliminate its fact-checking program in favor of user-generated "community notes," mirroring rival platform X's approach. This dramatic shift comes as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, marking a significant departure from Meta's previous content moderation strategy.

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OPENAI CEO DENIES ABUSE ALLEGATIONS IN HIS SISTER'S LAWSUIT

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Sam Altman, co-founder and CEO of OpenAI, has refuted allegations brought forth by his sister in a lawsuit filed on Monday, which accuses him of sexually abusing her for nearly ten years. The lawsuit, submitted in federal court in Missouri, alleges incidents of sexual assault and sexual battery occurring between 1997 and 2006.

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BIDEN BANS OFFSHORE DRILLING IN 625 MILLION ACRES TO SAFEGUARD COASTLINES

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President Joe Biden announced a sweeping ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling along most of America's coastlines, marking one of the most significant environmental protection measures of his presidency. The executive order will safeguard 625 million acres of ocean waters along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, Gulf of Mexico, and Alaska's Bering Sea.

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GERMANY AND FRANCE WARN TRUMP AGAINST GREENLAND ANNEXATION

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Germany and France have issued stern warnings to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump following his provocative remarks about potentially using military or economic pressure to take over Greenland. Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, emphasized that the principle of border inviolability applies to all nations, regardless of size or power. "No country, large or small, should face coercion over territorial sovereignty," Scholz stated during a televised address.

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TRUMP SEEKS DELAY IN NEW YORK SENTENCING, AIMING TO POSTPONE UNTIL AFTER INAUGURATION

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President-elect Donald Trump launched an aggressive legal campaign Monday to postpone his criminal sentencing in New York, just days before he faces the historic prospect of becoming the first president to be sentenced as a convicted felon. The scheduled January 10 sentencing comes amid the critical presidential transition period, merely ten days before his inauguration.

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