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‘Preparing for the worst’: Prominent Detroit TikTokers ready themselves for potential ban of app

As the TikTok ban nears, prominent Detroit TikTokers say they will have to dramatically pivot. They add that the ban affects more than just them, but the people and businesses they work with as well.
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New US ‘oligarchy’ threatens democracy, Biden warns in farewell speech

Joe Biden warned of a new tech “oligarchy” that “threatens our entire democracy” in his farewell speech before he leaves the White House.
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‘Joy and worry’ from Israeli hostage families as ceasefire deal reached

Families of Israeli hostages in Gaza share their feelings as a ceasefire and hostage release deal is reached.
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Why are Los Angeles fire officials hesitant to use ocean water to put out flames?

On Jan. 7, wildfires broke out in the Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, with further blazes later forming elsewhere, including in Eaton Canyon. Why are Los Angeles fire officials hesitant to use ocean water to put out flames? first appeared on The Cool Down.
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Trump Unveils His White House Blacklist

Christmas may be over, but President-elect Donald Trump still has quite a few names on his naughty list. In a Truth Social post published Wednesday night, the incoming 47th president of the United States named a handful of former White House staffers as “people suffering from Trump Derangement Syndrome,” and asked the public to not recommend job candidates that had previously worked with any of them. “As of today, the incoming Trump…
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Biden Says Goodbye—With Some Warnings

In a 20-minute farewell address, President Joe Biden said he was optimistic about the promise of America. But he also offered a warning about an emerging tech-industrial complex and dark money in politics.
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Michael Jordan snubs LeBron James and Kobe Bryant in choosing his ideal NBA starting five

Michael Jordan was asked to select his ideal starting five in NBA history. Predictably, he included himself in the lineup alongside four other legends. However, his selections raised eyebrows as he chose to omit LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. When discussing the greatest players in NBA history, Michael Jordan’s name is almost always at the top of the list. The Chicago Bulls legend, who dominated the league for nearly two decades and secured six…
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Trump inauguration portrait unveiled

President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration portrait was unveiled Wednesday evening. The black-and-white photo of Trump shows the soon-to-be 47th president with a stern expression and a closed mouth, resembling his mug shot taken in August 2023 after he was indicted on election racketeering charges in Georgia. Trump’s newest inauguration photo, however, is a sharp contrast to […]
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Ron Johnson expresses concern Israel ‘coerced’ into ceasefire agreement

Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) expressed concern Wednesday that Israel was “coerced” into its ceasefire agreement with Palestinian militant group Hamas. “I’m hoping they weren’t coerced into…
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Ohio State player, TikTok star dismissed before national championship game against Notre Dame

Former walk-on Caden Davis’ Ohio State-related social media content has garnered considerable attention, but he will not in a Buckeyes uniform during the national title game.