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 […]
More than 100 Olympic athletes ‘return their Paris 2024 medals’ due to low-quality issues
More than 100 Olympic athletes have returned their medals from the Paris 2024 Games, just five months after the event, due to quality issues. The medals, produced by the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris), have been reported to rust and deteriorate quickly. The problem is believed to stem from the use of low-quality varnish, which […]
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 […]
3.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits California In US Amid Ongoing Wildfires
California faced a 3.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday morning, adding to the state’s ongoing battle with wildfires. The tremor occurred near the San Francisco Bay Area at 7:02 am PT, with its epicenter located about five miles southwest of the Golden Gate Bridge. Following the initial quake, two aftershocks followed—first, a 2.2 magnitude quake, then […]
TikTok confirms it will shut down in the US on January 19 unless Supreme Court blocks or delays ban
TikTok has officially announced that it will shut down in the U.S. on January 19, 2025, unless the Supreme Court steps in to delay or block the ban. The popular social media platform, which boasts over 170 million monthly users in the U.S., faces a tough challenge following a new law signed by President Joe […]
West Ham United appoint Graham Potter as manager after Julen Lopetegui sacking
West Ham United has named Graham Potter as their new manager following the dismissal of Julen Lopetegui. The decision comes after a disappointing period for Lopetegui, with the team sitting 14th in the Premier League, just seven points above the relegation zone. Potter, who previously managed Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea, signed a two-and-a-half-year […]
Los Angeles wildfires: Five k!lled as wildfire sweeps through California (photos)
Los Angeles is currently battling a series of wildfires that have resulted in widespread destruction, loss of life, and forced evacuations. The fires, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, have claimed at least five lives and displaced over 80,000 people. Seven major fires are currently burning in the region, each causing significant damage: The […]
OpenAI founder Sam Altman denies his sister’s allegation that he sexually abused her when she was a minor
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has denied serious allegations made by his sister, Ann Altman, in a lawsuit filed this week. The lawsuit, filed in Missouri, accuses Sam of sexually abusing Ann for nearly a decade, starting when she was just three years old. The alleged incidents reportedly took place at their family home […]