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On Jan. 18, TikTok went dark for 14 hours in the United States. Though the ban is delayed for 75 days due to an executive action, many users who deleted the app from their phones or got new phones cannot access it on app stores. The ban directly infringes upon free speech, and should not be taken lightly. Discussions around a potential TikTok ban began in 2020 when President Donald Trump said his administration was considering banning the app as “one of many ways” to get back at the Beijing government for its handling of COVID-19. Since then, there have been ongoing discussions around the…

Elon Musk’s social media company, X, said on Tuesday that it was teaming up with Visa to provide financial services, in a step toward Mr. Musk’s plans of expanding it into an “everything app.”The new financial feature, called X Money Account, will enable peer-to-peer payments from users’ debit cards and allow users to transfer funds to their bank accounts, Linda Yaccarino, X’s chief executive, said in a post. The service will be available later this year, she said.“First of many big announcements about X Money this year,” Ms. Yaccarino added.Mr. Musk made financial services part of his pitch for X…

Stires does not appear to be in jail at this time. This article was originally published by a www.whio.com . Read the Original article here. .

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for freeYour guide to what the 2024 US election means for Washington and the worldPresident Donald Trump threatened tariffs so many times against so many nations before his re-election that some wondered whether he was serious. In the event, his first target was Colombia, a South American oil and coffee exporter. Its harsh treatment last Sunday holds lessons for other nations weighing the consequences of the president’s America First policies. As a leftwing former guerrilla, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro was never going to be a Trump fan. But he incurred the US president’s particular wrath…

The Doomsday Clock has edged forward and now stands at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been to the marker of global catastrophe.Why It MattersThe forward movement of the Doomsday Clock highlights the rising tensions between global powers that are at war and the ramifications of various industries—including artificial intelligence and nuclear technology—on these conflicts.The change also raises the question of how much time humanity has to “turn the clock back” by reversing the effects of climate change and diminishing the risks of nuclear weapons. Former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, left, and Robert Socolow, a member…

The Miami Heat have suspended NBA star Jimmy Butler indefinitely without pay, citing Butler’s “detrimental conduct” in the wake of his recent trade demand. On Monday (Jan. 27), the Heat announced he will be away from the team for a minimum of five games. The suspension was handed down in response to Butler immediately exiting a practice session after being informed that his teammate, Haywood Highsmith, would be replacing him in the starting lineup ahead of the Heat’s matchup against the Orlando Magic that evening. Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat reacts against the New York Knicks during the…

A 63-year-old cabbie undertook a six-month intensive training plan to ditch his moobs and “get a 25-year-old’s body.” Perry Wilson, 63, says his age and job meant he got out of shape — and last summer while peering in the mirror to shave, the grandfather of two said he noticed he had developed “moobs.” He then embarked on a six-month intensive training and diet plan to get back in shape, committing to five 5 am gym sessions a week before work. Six months later, he now sports a slimmer, more muscular and toned physique — and his “moobs” are nowhere…

Over the last year, the company has officially expanded its operations into Europe with an innovative facility in Athens, Greece, making Monster Vape Labs the first US-based e-liquid company to establish a designated team in the European market. Alongside this expansion, Monster Vape Labs has appointed Chet Govind as the new EMEA Sales & Marketing Director, underscoring its commitment to strengthening relationships with clients and driving innovation across the region. Leadership to Drive Growth The addition of Chet Govind as EMEA Sales & Marketing Director will further enhance Monster Vape Labs’ presence in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and…

MTN South Sudan has announced the restoration of Facebook and TikTok access, supporting regulators’ efforts to create a safer digital environment for all users. MTN South Sudan wishes to inform its esteemed customers that the previously announced restriction on Facebook and TikTok applications and web pages has been lifted effective 28 January 2025. As a result, MTN South Sudan customers will now be able to access Facebook and TikTok via the MTN network from the said date. MTN South Sudan thanks its esteemed customers for their patience during the restriction order and will continue to support the regulators, NCA and…

TikTok is back, but users who relied on Virtual Private Network (VPN) to access the app during the ban may have exposed their personal data without realizing it. Jorge Velasquez, owner of CMIT in Austin Central has advice on protection going forward. Posted January 28, 2025 8:00am CST This article was originally published by a www.fox7austin.com . Read the Original article here. .