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Migrants at US borders react to CBP One being shut down by Donald Trump

On Monday, Jan. 20, thousands of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border faced devastation when the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the shutdown of the CBP One app. The app had been a crucial tool for scheduling appointments to legally enter the United States. For months, migrants from Haiti, Venezuela, Colombia, and other countries […]

TikTok threatens to go dark on Sunday, seeks Biden’s intervention

TikTok has warned that it may stop working in the United States on Sunday unless President Joe Biden’s administration assures companies like Apple and Google that they will not face legal action when a ban on the app takes place. This comes after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law that could force TikTok’s Chinese […]

Kenyan man stabs his wife to death and kills himself

A heartbreaking event has unfolded in Kabwareng village, Nandi South, Kenya, leaving the community in shock. Hannise Simani Juma tragically took his own life after killing his wife, Winnie Akusuha. The incident took place at Winnie’s parents’ home, where Hannise fatally stabbed her. Following the act, he consumed rat poison and inflicted a neck wound […]

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle slam Mark Zuckerberg over ‘harmful’ Meta change

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have openly criticized Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, for ending its fact-checking program. The couple expressed their concerns in a statement published on their Archewell website, warning that the change could harm free speech and create more opportunities for abuse and hate speech online. The Duke […]

China in talks to sell TikTok to Elon Musk amid impending ban in the U.S.

Chinese officials are reportedly in talks about the possibility of selling TikTok’s U.S. operations to Elon Musk. This comes as the app faces a potential ban in the United States. While the Chinese government would prefer that ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, keeps control of the app, there have been discussions about a possible sale to […]

Meek Mill offers to buy TikTok

American rapper Meek Mill has stepped into the spotlight with a bold offer to buy TikTok as the app faces the possibility of being banned in the United States. Back in April 2024, President Joe Biden signed a law requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese owner, to either sell the platform or shut it down by January […]

California: Wildfire death toll rises as Los Angeles set for more strong winds

California is facing a wildfire crisis, with at least 24 people dead as flames continue to spread across the Los Angeles area. The Eaton Fire near Pasadena has claimed 16 lives, while 8 more fatalities are linked to the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades. These two fires are the most severe among several major blazes […]

Death toll rises as California wildfires rage into fifth day

The California wildfires have claimed the lives of 11 people, with officials warning the number could rise as the fires rage into their fifth day. Over 12,300 homes and buildings have been destroyed since the fires broke out earlier this week, leaving thousands of families displaced. Fresh evacuation orders were issued on Friday night for […]