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Trump has postponed the TikTok ban. Was that legal? Jenna Benchetrit - News - Business - | 6 hours ago - |

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, his first day back in office, signed an executive order postponing the country's ban of TikTok for 75 days. But whether this move was lawful is up in the air.

CBC News - World - 15 minutes ago

Israel kills 10 in West Bank raid as 120 bodies found under Gaza's rubble

Israeli attacks on occupied West Bank intensify as Trump’s UN pick says Israel has ‘biblical right’ to the territory.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 29 minutes ago

Israel raids West Bank city as army chief steps down over intelligence failures

Israeli security forces have raided the volatile West Bank city of Jenin, killing at least nine Palestinians. The action comes as Israel’s army chief resigns over the security breach in Hamas' Oct 7 attack in 2023.

SBS - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Hailey Bieber posts sneaky photo of husband Justin sleeping after unfollowing drama

The Rhode founder squashed rumors of marital trouble after the singer claimed "someone" unfollowed her from his Instagram account.

New York Post - Weird - 2 hours ago

Trump orders Justice Department to not enforce TikTok ban -- The order directs the Justice Department not to take action or impose penalties against "any entity for any noncompliance" with the law. -- Jan 20

The order directs the Justice Department not to take action or impose penalties against "any entity for any noncompliance" with the law.

CBS News - Business - 2 hours ago

TikTok owner ByteDance plans to spend $12 billion on AI chips in 2025, FT reports

TikTok owner ByteDance plans to spend more than $12 billion on artificial intelligence infrastructure this year, betting on the cutting-edge technology for new growth, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter.This move comes as the company faces pressure from Washing

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 2 hours ago

Trump tries to negotiate TikTok sale on live TV as he defends Capitol riot pardons

The president also suggested a date for the beginning of increased sanctions against China.

Sky News - Sports - 3 hours ago

Trump says he's open to TikTok sale to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison

At a press briefing on Tuesday, President Trump suggested that he's open to the idea of Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok.

CNBC - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Hailey Bieber Gets a Helping Hand from Ski Instructor on Aspen Vacation with Husband Justin

Hailey Bieber was spotted taking a ski lesson in Aspen, Colo. while vacationing with husband Justin Bieber on Jan. 16. The model and beauty mogul hit the slopes in style — and sharpened her skills — while visiting the celeb-favorite winter destination.

People - Entertainment - 3 hours ago

Dems abandon party after AOC, Jeffries say trans athlete bill empowers child predators

Democrats have unregistered from the party after lawmakers tried to tie a bill protecting girl athletes from transgenders to 'empowering child predators.'

Fox News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Israel embarks on 'significant ongoing campaign' in West Bank, killing at least nine Palestinians

The raid occurred as it was announced Israel’s top general had resigned, taking responsibility for security failures tied to Hamas’ attack that triggered the Gaza war.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 4 hours ago

TikTok ban in U.S. could impact Canadian content creators, law enforcement

President Trump's executive order reinstating TikTok after its court-ordered ban from U.S. operations has thrown up questions about Canada's own legislative actions against the platform. Power & Politics hears from University of Ottawa assistant law professor Matt Malone about what the Canadian government is and isn't doing to mitigate the apparent national security risks posed by TikTok.

CBC News - Politics - 4 hours ago

Teenager, 17, arrested over online abuse of Havertz -- A 17-year-old boy from St Albans is arrested on suspicion of sending online abuse to Arsenal striker Kai Havertz and his wife.

A 17-year-old boy from St Albans is arrested on suspicion of sending online abuse to Arsenal striker Kai Havertz and his wife.

BBC News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Biden won't enforce TikTok ban, official says, leaving fate of app to Trump -- January 17, 2025

Trump, who once called to ban TikTok, has since pledged to keep it available in the U.S., though his transition team has not said how they intend to accomplish that

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 6 hours ago

Guilbeault, cabinet's staunch environmentalist, backs Mark Carney as next Liberal leader -- Former central banker Mark Carney picked up a handful of endorsements on Tuesday, including from the government's most vocal climate champion, as the Liberal leadership race whizzes ahead on a tight timeline.

Former central banker Mark Carney picked up a handful of endorsements on Tuesday, including from the government's most vocal climate champion, as the Liberal leadership race whizzes ahead on a tight timeline.

CBC News - Politics - 6 hours ago

Garth Hudson, The Band's quirky and beloved musical jackknife, dead at 87 -- Chris Iorfida -- News

Garth Hudson, the multi-instrumentalist wizard of The Band, the first Canadian group inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has died. He was 87.

CBC News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

White House cheers release of two Americans freed in a swap with Taliban brokered by Biden, Qatar

A prisoner swap between the United States and Afghanistan’s Taliban freed two Americans in exchange for a Taliban figure imprisoned for life in California on drug trafficking and terrorism charges.The

Lancaster Online - World - 7 hours ago

After Garth Hudson's death, remembering when The Band performed in Lancaster

Garth Hudson, the last surviving member of The Band, died Tuesday. He was 87.

Lancaster Online - Entertainment - 7 hours ago

Texas Border Czar Mike Banks Sworn-in as Chief of United States Border Patrol

Former Texas Border Czar Mike Banks took the helm of the U.S. Border Patrol on Monday. President Donald Trump appointed Banks as Chief of the United States Border Patrol shortly after being sworn in. | Border / Cartel Chronicles

Breitbart - Politics - 7 hours ago

Donald Trump's executive order leaves TikTok in legal limbo, for now

Legal experts say despite Trump’s order, service providers and app distributors still face uncertainty and potential financial liability for defying a law that banned TikTok in the U.S. unless ByteDance divested the company by Jan. 19

The Globe and Mail - Business - 8 hours ago

Garth Hudson, last remaining member of The Band, dies aged 87

Hudson was a talented multi-instrumentalist best known for playing keyboards and saxophone for The Band

Independent UK - Entertainment - 8 hours ago

VPNs not a workaround for U.S. TikTok ban

Virtual private networks can help sidestep app bans, but U.S. users are having no luck with them, hinting that TikTok is taking extra steps.

NBC News - Technology - 9 hours ago

This ramshackle city has no urban planning but you'll love it

The unconventional Chilean city Valparaiso has no big sights and no pretensions, but it does have what counts: plenty of character.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Pakistan inks $1 billion loan deal with West Asian banks, eyes IMF review

Pakistan has agreed terms for a $1 billion loan with two Middle Eastern banks at a 6%7% interest rate, its Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told Reuters on Tuesday, as the South Asian country looks for more financing.

First Post - World - 9 hours ago

Israel launches 'counterterrorist operation' in West Bank

Israel has launched a new “large-scale” military operation to target “terrorists” in the West Bank city of Jenin

Russia Today - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Garth Hudson, The Band's last surviving member, dead at 87

Musician Garth Hudson passed away Tuesday. The keyboardist was the last surviving member of Canadian-American rock group, The Band. Hudson was 87.

Fox News - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

4 of Canada's biggest banks leave Mark Carney-led climate initiative - News - Business - | January 20

Four of Canada's biggest banks have left the UN-backed Net-Zero Banking Alliance, an initiative led by former Bank of Canada governor and now contender for Liberal leader Mark Carney that aims to accelerate climate action among financial institutions.

CBC News - Business - 10 hours ago

TikTok tells users app service is 'back in the U.S.' after brief shutdown over ban - News - World - | January 20 - |

TikTok said on Sunday it was restoring its service in the United States after president-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app's access when he returns to power on Monday.

CBC News - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

Israel's top general resigns over Oct. 7 failures as it launches major operation in West Bank

Israel’s top general resigned on Tuesday, citing the security and intelligence failures related to Hamas’ surprise attack that triggered the war in the Gaza Strip.

New York Post - World - 11 hours ago

Garth Hudson, Last Original Member of the Band, Dead at 87

He played organ, keyboard, accordion, woodwinds, and brass in the roots-rock group.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 11 hours ago

The Best TikToks About TikTok Getting Banned -- Bethy Squires

We are so back, and yet it still feels so over.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 11 hours ago

As Trump lifts sanctions on West Bank settlers, anti-Palestinian violence flares in the occupied area

The White House said that Trump had done away with measures that had barred Americans from dealing with both Israeli settlers and entities associated with them.

NBC News - Politics - 12 hours ago

Pakistan okays terms for $1bn loans with two Middle Eastern banks: FinMin

As the South Asian country looks for more financing, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said that Pakistan has agreed terms for a $1 billion loan with two Middle Eastern banks at a 6%-7%...

International The News - Business - 12 hours ago

Garth Hudson, The Band's Last Living Member, Dead at 87

Garth Hudson, the virtuoso multi-instrumentalist and last original member of The Band, has died at the age of 87.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Police called to Rudakubana's home five times before Southport attacks

Multiple agencies failed to identify the ‘terrible danger’ posed by the 18-year-old, the home secretary said, announcing a new public inquiry into the murder of three girls in Southport

Independent UK - Politics - 13 hours ago

Trump executive orders: What we know about the orders targeting immigration, climate, TikTok and more

From withdrawing the US from the World Health Organisation to renaming the Gulf of Mexico, Trump was quick to sign several orders on his first day back in office

Irish Times - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Tell Me You're Grieving TikTok Without Telling Me You're Grieving TikTok

Watching TikTok get banned, then agonizing over its possible comeback, feels simultaneously embarrassing and devastating.

New York Magazine - Technology - 15 hours ago

2 Americans held in Afghanistan freed in Taliban prisoner exchange hours into Trump's presidency

Ryan Corbett and William McKenty were en route back to the United States early Tuesday in exchange for Khan Mohammed, the first person to be convicted on US narco-terrorism laws.

New York Post - World - 15 hours ago

American Ryan Corbett's family says he's freed in Taliban prisoner swap -- Afghanistan's Taliban government announced the release of 2 Americans in a prisoner exchange. Ryan Corbett's family says he's one of them.

Afghanistan's Taliban government announced the release of 2 Americans in a prisoner exchange. Ryan Corbett's family says he's one of them.

CBS News - World - 15 hours ago

Musk, MrBeast or Shark Tank star: Who might buy TikTok after Trump's ultimatum?

A string of big names from the world of tech and even the US government have been touted as potential new owners of the social media giant. It comes after President Trump signed an executive order giving the company 75 days to convince officials it does not threaten national security.

Sky News - Technology - 16 hours ago

Prada, Armani and Dolce&Gabbana: The best of Milan Fashion Week so far

Video. Milan Fashion Week Men’s arrived this weekend beginning with high-wattage shows from Armani, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana.

Euronews - Entertainment - 18 hours ago

President Trump gives TikTok 75-day extension to sell its US business

The president has signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of a law requiring the sale or banning of the platform in the US.

Evening Standard - Technology - 18 hours ago

It's time for the IDF to go on the offensive in the West Bank

Analysis: Decision-makers added the West Bank to the war's objectives, allowing the IDF to stop solely defending in the area amid the lull in Gaza and the northern border

YNET News - Opinion - 18 hours ago

TikTok: A Chinese trojan horse in democracies

TikTok’s algorithmic manipulation is to curate China’s peaceful intentions, glorify China’s developmental experience, blunt criticism of the communist party, and promote tourism in China while painting others as declining powers, aggressors, or even incompetent

First Post - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Delay to TikTok ban gets Trump sign-off -- The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed on Monday evening.

The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed on Monday evening.

BBC News - Business - 20 hours ago

Bank of Queensland Closes 14 Branches Amid Shift to Cashless Online Banking

The state-based bank is the latest financial institution to close its physical branches.

Epoch Times - Business - 20 hours ago

"Y.M.C.A." has often been labeled as a gay anthem, but is now a MAGA-rally hit. The band fits into Trump's narrative.

"Y.M.C.A." has often been labeled as a gay anthem, but it's now a MAGA-rally hit. As Village People play at Trump's inaugural events, here's how they fit into Trump's narrative.

Deutsche Welle - Entertainment - 21 hours ago

Opinion | India-Bangladesh Friction: What You're Seeing Is Not Real

In sum, the whole issue is like smoke and mirrors. What is seen in public is far from the reality. Delhi would be wise to wait it out, quietly. In the present storm of political verbal excess, the less said, the better.

NDTV - Opinion - 21 hours ago

Social media erupts over Trump inauguration, TikTok ban and Gaza ceasefire

Donald Trump became president number 47 on Monday, garnering widespread reactions online

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 day ago

The Jewish connection: Trump's complicated case with TikTok

While standoffish against the Chinese app in his first run as president, Trump promised to unban the app before his second term; what does a Jewish billionaire have to do with this?

YNET News - Technology - 1 day ago

TikTok creators bemoan ban

American users opening TikTok have been greeted by a message saying they "can't use" the Chinese-owned app "for now" after a law banning it came into effect

Sky News - Technology - 1 day ago

Tech titans Zuckerberg, Bezos, Cook, Pichai chose to band together ahead of Trump inauguration

When the leaders of Meta, Google, Amazon and Apple were spotted together at church on the morning of Donald Trump's inauguration, it was no accident.

New York Post - Business - 1 day ago

Job Cuts Report Worries Employees At Germany's Commerzbank

Suggestions that German lender Commerzbank was considering cutting thousands of jobs as it fights off an unwanted advance from Italy's UniCredit had unsettled employees, a senior trade union official said Monday.

International Business Times - Business - 1 day ago

TikTok considers making app unusable in US ahead of ban

If it is banned, TikTok plans that users attempting to open the app will see a pop-up message directing them to a website with information about the ban.

Washington Examiner - Technology - 1 day ago

Spurs, Pacers make their way to Paris, for a week where all eyes will be on Victor Wembanyama

The upcoming NBA Paris Games are essentially going to be a weeklong celebration of France’s own Victor Wembanyama.

CTV News - Sports - 1 day ago

Now it's all about TikTok. But Huawei led the way

The Chinese telecoms firm was the first to raise America’s hackles

Economist - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Donald Trump goes head to head with the Supreme Court over TikTok ban

The US Supreme Court will shut down TikTok on Sunday if Chinese parent company ByteDance cannot find a buyer for the social media app

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

TikTok tells users app service is 'back in the U.S.' after brief shutdown over ban -- News -- - -- World -- |

TikTok said on Sunday it was restoring its service in the United States after president-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app's access when he returns to power on Monday.

CBC News - Business - 1 day ago

TikTok restores US services after Trump promise to delay ban  

Company credited President-elect Donald Trump, who during his first administration also sought to block the popular app on national security concerns

Voice of America - Technology - 1 day ago

Taliban official urges reversal of education ban for Afghan girls

The public rebuke is rare for a Taliban official

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Turkish central bank limits maturity periods of FX-protected accounts

Turkish central bank announced on Monday that it decided to limit maturity periods for foreign currency-protected deposit accounts as part of its exit...

Daily Sabah - Business - 1 day ago

After Coldplay Concerts, Illuminated Wristbands Are Set To Be The Next Wedding Decor Trend

Coldplay's signature xylobands are becoming an accessory to sport outside of a concert venue too

NDTV - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Commentary: TikTok would be wise not to embrace Donald Trump too fervently

By giving American users a taste of the shutdown and spotlighting its saviour, Chinese-owned TikTok seems to be casting incoming US President Donald Trump as the hero, says Mark Cenite of Nanyang Technological University.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump plans to ban offshore wind turbines. It could be good for Australia

A Republican congressman says he has already drafted the executive order for the president to sign within his first few months in office.

Sydney Morning Herald - Environment - 1 day ago

Nesreen Tafesh gets married again, who is the husband?

ALBAWABA - Syrian star Nesreen Tafesh surprised her fans by announcing her remarriage in television statements she made to the Egyptian media figure, Bo

Albawaba - Entertainment - 1 day ago

'Something needs to change,' says Musk on China's X ban as TikTok resumes operations in the US

While TikTok’s comeback has sparked celebrations, the ongoing debates surrounding its ban in the US and X’s ban in China continue to stir up controversy, especially for Musk. Musk has been vocal about his opposition to the ban on TikTok, arguing that it is against freedom of speech

First Post - Technology - 1 day ago

Arts & Culture News -- Miami Creators We'll Miss If the TikTok Ban Goes Through

Some creators are directing followers to their Instagram accounts, while many users are testing the waters over at RedNote.

Miami New Times - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Was the whole TikTok drama a bait-and-switch to make Trump look good?

Skeptics have highlighted how Trump was the one who initially called for the Chinese-owned social media app to be banned in 2020

Independent UK - Technology - 2 days ago

TikTok restores service in US after Trump promises executive order to delay ban

After briefly going dark, TikTok restored service in the United States after President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive the app’s access when he returns to power on Monday

First Post - Technology - 2 days ago

Trade, fentanyl and TikTok: How China is preparing for Trump 2.0

Donald Trump’s White House return means he becomes the man with the greatest power to frustrate Beijing’s ambitions over the next four years

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 2 days ago

AOC Criticizes TikTok for Praising Trump for Vowing to Delay Ban: 'Not President Right Now'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) criticized TikTok for praising President-elect Donald Trump for vowing to delay a ban on TikTok.

Breitbart - Technology - 2 days ago

How TikTok creators reacted to the chaotic ban — and sudden reprieve

TikTok is back online in the US after a last-minute promise from President-elect Trump. But TikTok creators now fear he will lean on the app to serve his own interests, Io Dodds reports

Independent UK - Technology - 2 days ago

Trump boasts about saving TikTok day before inauguration

Trump’s victory rally marks his first major speech in Washington, D.C. since January 6, 2021

Independent UK - Technology - 2 days ago

Mike Waltz: Trump Team Is Confident About Keeping TikTok While Protecting Americans

The incoming national security adviser said Trump’s looking for a deal that would save the app and ‘protect Americans’ data and protect them from influence.’

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Australia banned solariums a decade ago. There's concern over the rise of a 'rebrand'

Collariums are being marketed as a safe alternative to solariums, but experts say they are a public health concern.

SBS - World - 2 days ago

TikTok back online as Chinese-owned app thanks Trump for intervening

TikTok said it had reached an agreement with its service providers after Trump said he would issue an executive order on Monday

Independent UK - Technology - 2 days ago

How Long Will TikTok Return For? Updates

The app is back after Trump promised to order a temporary reprieve.

New York Magazine - Technology - 2 days ago

TikTok restores service in US, thanking Trump

Washington: TikTok restored service in the United States Sunday after briefly going dark, as a law banning the wildly popular app on national security...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 2 days ago

AI company Perplexity bids to merge with TikTok to avoid ban: report

Perplexity, an artificial intelligence search engine startup, has bid to merge with TikTok U.S. so the platform can avoid being banned in the country.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

DAVID MARCUS: China already played us with TikTok. Let's not make it worse

Columnist David Marcus writes that TikTok must be taken out of the Chinese Communist Party's hands if it is to turn the lights back on.

Fox News - Opinion - 2 days ago

Johnson says 'we will enforce the law' on TikTok ban, 2 GOP senators break with Trump on extension

In a statement, senators disputed President-elect Donald Trump's suggestion that he would "most likely" give TikTok a 90-day extension to bring the app back.

NBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

Trump calls for US to partly own TikTok, says will delay ban

Washington: Donald Trump said he will issue an executive order delaying a ban on TikTok when he becomes president on Monday, and proposed the United S...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 2 days ago

'Cat videos not a threat': Minister says there are 'no plans' for US-style TikTok ban

Darren Jones said TikTok is already banned on government devices, and there are "no plans" to extend this to consumers using the app to share "cats or dancing videos".

Sky News - Technology - 2 days ago

TikTok goes dark in US as Trump seeks reprieve from ban

Washington: TikTok went dark in the United States on Sunday as millions of dismayed users found themselves barred from the popular app, with President...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 2 days ago

What is Lemon8? TikTok alternative that may also face a ban

TikTok stopped working in the United States on 18 January and disappeared from app stores ahead of law requiring shutdown of the platform

Independent UK - Technology - 2 days ago

Rednote: Previously unknown app gains popularity after TikTok ban

TikTok stopped working in the United States on 18 January and disappeared from app stores ahead of law requiring shutdown of the platform

Independent UK - Technology - 2 days ago

TikTok goes dark for millions in US as ban takes effect

Millions of TikTok users in the United States were no longer able to scroll and watch videos on the social media platform on Sunday as a federal ban on the...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 2 days ago

'It's really sad': Gauff wins in Melbourne but loses social app TikTok

The world number two wrote ‘RIP TikTok’ on a camera after the match in reference to the app’s discontinuation in the US.

Aljazeera - Sports - 2 days ago

Coco Gauff Pays Tribute To TikTok With A Broken Heart After Australian Open Win

The American tennis star has frequently posted on the app, often mimicking popular trends.

Huffington Post - Sports - 2 days ago

TikTok suspends app within United States

Washington: TikTok disconnected access to its users in the United States late Saturday after no action was taken shortly before a national ban was to...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 2 days ago

TikTok goes dark for US users; company pins hope on Trump

Supreme Court upholds ban, Biden unlikely to intervene

Voice of America - Technology - 2 days ago

TikTok goes dark in the U.S. as ban takes effect

TikTok’s app was removed from prominent app stores on Saturday just before a federal law to ban the popular social media platform was scheduled to go into effect.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 2 days ago

TikTok goes dark for 170 million users in US, pins hope on Trump's extension

The app went down to 170 million users hours after the law banning the platform was due to come into effect. On Saturday night, when the users tried to open the app, a message appeared for US users that said a law banning TikTok had been enacted, meaning “you can’t use TikTok for now.”

First Post - Technology - 2 days ago

Breaking down Supreme Court's TikTok ruling -- The Supreme Court upheld a law on Friday that would ban TikTok in the U.S. beginning Sunday. The Biden administration will not enforce the ban, meaning it will fall on the Trump administration after the president-elect is sworn in the following day. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford and Alan Rozenshtein, associate professor of law at the University of Minnesota, join "America Decides" to unpack the ruling. -- Jan 17

The Supreme Court upheld a law on Friday that would ban TikTok in the U.S. beginning Sunday. The Biden administration will not enforce the ban, meaning it will fall on the Trump administration after the president-elect is sworn in the following day. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford and Alan Rozenshtein, associate professor of law at the University of Minnesota, join "America Decides" to unpack the ruling.

CBS News - Technology - 3 days ago

Don't follow America with TikTok ban, says Alba MSP

US politicians voted to ban the app over national security fears.

Evening Standard - Technology - 3 days ago

Inside RedNote, the Chinese app that spurned TikTokers are embracing

Many Americans joined Shanghai-based RedNote, or Xiaohongshu, this week ahead of TikTok’s looming ban.

NBC News - Technology - 3 days ago

Five major banks offering mortgage relief in fire-ravaged L.A. region areas, Newsom announces

Five major banks will offer homeowners up to three months of forbearance on mortgage payments in areas devastated by the Southern California wildfires.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

'No plans' for UK TikTok ban

This week, the US Supreme Court rejected TikTok’s appeal and unanimously upheld the law banning the app.

Independent UK - Technology - 3 days ago

TikTok says it will go dark on Sunday unless Biden intervenes; White House calls it a 'stunt'

TikTok said its services will go dark Sunday unless the Biden administration gives a definitive statement providing assurances for the app's service providers.

CNBC - Technology - 3 days ago

TikTok creators post farewell videos to their fans ahead of expected U.S. ban

Ahead of the expected TikTok ban, creators on the app posted heartfelt goodbyes this week to their fans.

CNBC - Technology - 3 days ago

TikTok faces shutdown in U.S. as supreme court upholds ban

ALBAWABA- TikTok is set to go dark in the United States on Sunday unless the Biden administration provides assurances to companies like Apple and Google

Albawaba - Business - 3 days ago

Endorsements roll in for Carney, Freeland as former central banker plans to launch leadership bid Thursday -- January 15, 2025

At least five Liberal MPs endorsed Carney, along with former Liberal deputy prime minister Anne McLellan, while Freeland secures an endorsement from five MPs and cabinet minister

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 4 days ago

What the TikTok Ban Teaches Us About How Dumb the Government Is -- Nitish Pahwa

Well, that escalated slowly over the course of four years.

Slate - Technology - 4 days ago

US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, leaving fate of app to Donald Trump

The US Supreme Court has unanimously upheld a federal law banning TikTok unless it is sold by its China-based parent company ByteDance.

SBS - World - 4 days ago

'Daily Show' Mocks TikTok Users Saying Ban Is the Worst Thing U.S. Has Ever Done: 'We Did Slavery'

Comedy Central’s "The Daily Show" host Jordan Klepper mocked TikTok users expressing their outrage over the U.S. banning the Chinese app this Saturday. One TikTok user called the decision the worst thing the United States has ever done.

Breitbart - Technology - 4 days ago

Supreme Court upholds looming TikTok ban

TikTok, ByteDance and several users of the app sued to halt the ban, arguing it would suppress free speech for the millions of Americans who use the platform.

Fox News - Technology - 4 days ago

Looming TikTok ban poses financial nightmare for tech giants

A looming ban on TikTok set to take effect on Sunday presents a multibillion-dollar headache for app store operators Apple and Google.

New York Post - Technology - 4 days ago

U.S. Supreme Court upholds ban or forced sale of TikTok that goes in effect Sunday

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against TikTok on Friday in its challenge to a federal law requiring the popular short-video app be sold by its Chinese parent company ByteDance or be banned in the United States on Sunday.

CBC News - Business - 4 days ago

Bank of Canada admits it could have been clearer on pandemic-era measures in internal review

A Bank of Canada internal review found that the extraordinary measures it took during the pandemic could have been communicated more clearly, including an explanation of how its actions would be eased after a crisis has passed.

CBC News - Business - 4 days ago

GM faces ban on selling driver data that can be used to raise insurance rates

GM sold geolocation and other driving data without adequate consent, FTC says.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, setting stage for Sunday shutdown

Although President-elect Donald Trump could choose to not enforce the law, it's unclear whether third-party internet service providers will support the app.

CNBC - Technology - 4 days ago

Supreme Court gives green light to law that could ban TikTok within days

TikTok mounted a free speech challenge to a bipartisan law that would ban the app on national security grounds if its Chinese owner does not sell it.

NBC News - Technology - 4 days ago

Red dye ban: Nutritionist makes cupcakes without synthetic colors

Los Angeles-based registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein shares how to make pink cupcakes without artificial colors, following the FDA's ban of red dye No. 3.

Fox News - Health - 4 days ago

Trump team might step in to save TikTok from US ban after high court upholds law

Legislation banning the social media app on US soil takes effect Sunday, but the incoming president signals willingness to delay enforcement

Voice of America - Technology - 4 days ago

US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban

The bipartisan bill bans TikTok on national security grounds regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and relationship with a "foreign adversary."

Euractiv - Technology - 4 days ago

Supreme Court Upholds Law That Bans TikTok If Its Chinese Parent Company Does Not Divest

The high court ruled 9-0 to allow a national security law that demands TikTok’s Chinese parent company to sell it or face a ban to come into force.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

TikTok loses Supreme Court fight, prepares to shut down Sunday

TikTok has said it’s preparing to shut down Sunday.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 4 days ago

What TikTok could look like for users in the U.S. — and around the world — if it goes dark -- Jenna Benchetrit -- News -- - -- Business -- |

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a ban of social media platform TikTok on Friday. Whether the ban will be enforced is still up in the air, but the Chinese-owned platform is preparing to go dark on Sunday — and Americans who use the app might start to notice some changes.

CBC News - Business - 4 days ago

Supreme Court weighs TikTok ban Friday; national security, free speech arguments are considered

The Supreme Court agreed to fast-track TikTok's request for review, and the Supreme Court hearing comes just nine days before a U.S. ban takes effect.

Fox News - Technology - 4 days ago

What happens if the US bans TikTok?

TikTok wouldn’t simply vanish off your smartphone – but in the long term, banning the Chinese video app could rip the heart out of American youth culture, writes Io Dodds

Independent UK - Technology - 4 days ago

Ultra-Processed Foods Set for School Lunch Ban in State Bill

The bill would prevent processed foods that contain any of 11 different additives from being sold in Arizona public schools.

Newsweek - Health - 4 days ago

The high-stakes race to become the next TikTok as ban looms

Most Australians have likely never heard of RedNote, or Lemon8. That’s likely to change.

Sydney Morning Herald - Technology - 4 days ago

Biden will not enforce TikTok ban - leaving decision to Trump

The outgoing president will reportedly leave a decision over the future of TikTok in the US to president-elect Donald Trump, who will take over from Joe Biden in the Oval Office following his inauguration on Monday.

Sky News - Technology - 5 days ago

Music industry girds for looming US TikTok ban

NEW YORK — TikTok has dramatically changed music discovery and marketing -- a reliance the looming US ban on the popular app has underscored as the music world braces for an unknown future.

Manila Times - Entertainment - 5 days ago

FTC bans GM from sharing driving data to settle claims that the automaker sold data without consent

General Motors will be banned for five years from disclosing data that it collects from drivers to consumer reporting agencies as part of a settlement with the government to resolve claims that the automaker shared such data without consumers’ permission.

AP News - Technology - 5 days ago

Whatever Happens to TikTok, Big Tech Is Coming for Its Millions of Creators

Tech giants like Meta and YouTube want to poach TikTokers, with Snapchat, X, Substack and others also planning efforts to coax them to their platforms.

Hollywood Reporter - Technology - 5 days ago

UK economy's disappointing November growth fuels case for Bank of England cut

The U.K. economy grew at a lackluster pace of 0.1% in November, data from the Office of National Statistics showed Thursday.

CNBC - Business - 5 days ago

RedNote's red flags: App that Gen Z flocked to ahead of TikTok ban has ties to Chinese military

RedNote, an increasingly popular alternative to TikTok, has links to Pentagon-designated "Chinese military companies."

Washington Examiner - World - 5 days ago

Businesses, groups largely oppose Sussex building ban

About 13 comments out of nearly 40 during Tuesday’s Sussex County Council meeting supported a proposed building moratorium. Those in opposition generally represented groups, while those more open to discussing the topic mostly spoke for themselves.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Can US TikTok refugees find a home in Chinese social media Xiaohongshu?

For US TikTokers, flocking to Xiaohongshu is an act of resistance. However, some Chinese overseas dissidents find the action belittles the suffering of the oppressed.

Global Voices - Politics - 5 days ago

Deflated: State senator kills bill to ban unlawful release of balloons

State Sen. John Kavanagh said he realized he was trying to outlaw something that was already against the law in Arizona.

Phoenix New Times - US News - 5 days ago

Nutritionists react to the red food dye ban: 'Took far too long'

The FDA has banned red dye No. 3, as the synthetic additive is known to cause cancer. Nutritionists Ilana Muhlstein and Robin DeCicco discuss what this means for American health.

Fox News - Health - 5 days ago

Opinion | US Ban On TikTok Could Be Devastating

For the first time in American tech history, the US has passed a law targeting a major Chinese tech giant. If the ban kicks in on Sunday, what lies ahead for the app and its millions of users?

NDTV - Opinion - 5 days ago

TikTok refugees welcomed by alternative Chinese apps ahead of ban

Connection between Chinese and American netizens ‘genuinely beautiful’, writes one new RedNote user

Independent UK - Technology - 5 days ago

Battle over 'conversion therapy' ban, separation of powers before Wisconsin Supreme Court

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether a legislative committee’s rejection of an agency rule that would ban the practice of “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ people was unconstitutional.

AP News - US News - 5 days ago

Milford City Council votes to ban marijuana retailers

Milford City Council voted to ban recreational marijuana sales within municipal limits Monday.

Bay to Bay News - Business - 6 days ago

US 'TikTok Refugees' migrate to another Chinese app as ban looms

Fearing loss of TikTok, some users are moving to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest, but analysts warn of potential security risks

Voice of America - Technology - 6 days ago

FDA bans red food dye with cancer links

Manufacturers will have at least two years to phase the carcinogenic additive Red Dye No. 3 out of their products.

Washington Examiner - Health - 6 days ago

China considering Elon Musk as option to buy TikTok: Report

Chinese officials are reportedly considering selling the U.S. operations of TikTok to Musk.

Washington Examiner - Technology - 6 days ago

The FDA knew long ago that red dye No. 3 causes cancer. Why did it take so long to ban it?

The FDA banned the use of red dye No. 3 in foods and medicines sold in the U.S. because it has been shown to cause cancer in rats. The action highlights the limits of a federal law known as the Delaney clause.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 6 days ago

FDA bans red food dye due to potential cancer risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially banned red dye — called Red 3, or Erythrosine — from foods, dietary supplements and ingested medicines, as reported on Wednesday.

Fox News - Health - 6 days ago

US health authorities ban red food dye over cancer risk concerns

The outgoing administration of U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday a ban on Red Dye No. 3, a controversial food and drug coloring linked to...

Daily Sabah - Health - 6 days ago

Salisbury Community Band to present winter concert

SALISBURY — The Salisbury Community Band will present “The Wind Band Classics-Oldies but Goodies” on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 3 p.m. at A Church Called Christ, on Phillip Morris Drive in …

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 6 days ago

US bans all Chinese, Russian tech in passenger cars citing national security reasons

For now, the ban will apply to passenger vehicles weighing under 10,001 pounds, but there are plans to extend it to include larger vehicles like buses and trucks down the line. The restrictions will be rolled out in two phases

First Post - Technology - 6 days ago

US finalizes rules banning Chinese, Russian smart cars

Rules aim to stem national security threats and limit adversaries such as China and Russia from access to US supply chains

Voice of America - Technology - 7 days ago

LA Woman Has Internet in Tears by Sharing What Husband Saved From Wildfires

Erin Mckenna, 49, was certainly surprised by some of her husband's quirky choices, including a festive dish cloth and childhood trophies.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 7 days ago

TikTok responds after reports app could be sold to X owner Elon Musk

It has been reported that Chinese officials are considering selling the platform’s US arm to the billionaire if it cannot avoid an impending US ban.

Independent UK - Business - 7 days ago

Supreme Court set to decide if law banning TikTok goes into effect this month

The Supreme Court is set to decide whether a law that could ban TikTok will take effect Jan. 19. NBC News' Savannah Sellers spoke with a former TikTok employee about potential challenges if U.S. operations are sold.

NBC News - Technology - 8 days ago

Lloyds bankers could face bonus cuts unless they turn up to the office

The approaching end of hybrid working being dominant in finance roles has been apparent for some time

Independent UK - Business - 8 days ago

'Of course I remember the bank strikes,' my mother says. 'Your dad took to carrying a gun'

Ireland’s economy didn’t collapse when the banks shut for long periods in the 1960s and 1970s; instead, local shopkeepers and publicans acted as ‘a second level of banking’. But don’t romanticise it too much

Irish Times - Opinion - 8 days ago

Thank you, TikTok: Cottage cheese transforms Into a viral US health trend

Cottage cheese, once a forgotten dairy item, is experiencing a massive social media renaissance in America, particularly with TikTok; sales soar, with new brands revitalizing the market and surprising the dairy industry

YNET News - Business - 9 days ago

Tech giants claim banks should be on the hook for scam refunds

Tech giants and banks are at loggerheads over planned anti-scam laws, which could result in hefty fines for banks, mobile networks and social media firms.

Sydney Morning Herald - Business - 9 days ago

Bangladesh star Tamim Iqbal retires from international cricket

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday with the 35-year-old star run-getter insisting the chapter is over.Tamim, who scored more than...

International The News - Sports - 10 days ago

Supreme Court weighs whether TikTok's time in U.S. is up

TikTok's fate now rests in the hands of the Supreme Court, which grappled Friday with whether the company's ties to a foreign adversary are so deep that national security concerns outweigh t

Washington Times - Top Stories - 11 days ago

Tiktok's Final Appeal to the Supreme Court Didn't Go Too Well

It’s looking like the ban is going to happen, and probably right before Donald Trump once again takes office.

New York Magazine - Technology - 11 days ago

Social media -- U.S. TikTok Ban Looms as Supreme Court Hears Arguments

TikTok is on the clock: ByteDance, the app’s China-based owner, must sell it by January 19 or face a ban

Scientific American - Technology - 11 days ago

The Surprise Winner of the TikTok Ban -- Alex Kirshner

A simple work-around might undermine America’s biggest move against the app.

Slate - Technology - 11 days ago

Supreme Court Seems Ready To Allow TikTok Ban: Reports

Justices heard arguments in the case on Friday but had yet to issue a ruling.

International Business Times - Technology - 11 days ago

Supreme Court to hear TikTok ban challenge

Law being questioned would force TikTok to sell to a U.S.-based company or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services

Independent UK - Technology - 11 days ago

TikTok's fate arrives at Supreme Court in collision of free speech and national security

In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok, a wildly popular digital plat

Washington Times - Technology - 12 days ago

Sex & Dating -- The Porn Dude? Searches for Pornhub Alternatives Boom After Florida Ban

2025 is off to a bad start for Miami between stars Jimmy Butler and Tyreek Hill wanting out of the Magic City and the ongoing Pornhub ban.

Miami New Times - US News - 13 days ago

Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne talks TikTok, Elon Musk and the future of his AI bill -- January 3, 2025

Champagne says families should make their own decisions about whether to continue using the app as Ottawa battles TikTok in court over an order to close its Canadian offices

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 14 days ago

The TikTok Case Could Open the Floodgates to More Corporate Influence on the Media

Whether or not we agree with the Biden administration’s arguments, progressives shouldn’t root for the court to rule in favor of Tik Tok.

The Nation - Entertainment - 15 days ago

Porn ban mapped: Pornhub now blocks visitors in a third of US states

Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee are the latest to restrict access to adult websites

Independent UK - Technology - 15 days ago

Lancaster County bankrupcties: Jan. 5, 2025

Here is a list of Lancaster County bankruptcies recorded in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Reading, Dec. 24-30.

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 16 days ago

Gym owner bans new members in January, has reasons for 'unconventional' actions

A gym turns away all new potential members in January as it seeks to protect existing members from an influx of hopeful joiners as the New Year starts. Fox News Digital spoke to the gym owner.

Fox News - Health - 17 days ago

Milan enforces strict smoking ban to combat pollution

Smokers in Italy's financial and fashion capital of Milan risk being fined for lighting up on city streets or crowded public areas after the...

Daily Sabah - Environment - 19 days ago

Court orders husband's high-tech stock options split in divorce

Jerusalem Rabbinical High Court upholds woman’s claim her ex-husband’s stock options were part of his salary, rejecting his argument that they were a personal benefit tied to his skills, as the couple had lived separately in recent years

YNET News - Business - 21 days ago

Takeaways from AP's report on social safety nets in states that ban abortion

Recent research and an analysis by The Associated Press found states with restrictive abortion laws have more porous safety nets for mothers and young children.

AP News - Health - 25 days ago

What does the Bank of England's rate decision mean for mortgages?

Economists and traders now expect that February may see the next rate cut, although it could be even later next year.

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

Central Bank names new deputy governor

The Central Bank has appointed Mary-Elizabeth McMunn to the position of Deputy Governor, Financial Regulation, where she will take over from Sharon Donnery...

Independent.ie - Business - 1 month ago

With TikTok ban upheld, it's Trump's move, and donors vs. national security

If President Trump reverses the TikTok ban passed by Congress and signed by Biden, he's siding with corporate influence and risking our national security.

CNBC - Opinion - 1 month ago

Federal Appeals Court Upholds Law Requiring Sale Or Ban Of TikTok In U.S.

The law could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform.

Huffington Post - Business - 1 month ago

PUSHED FOR NEW EXCEPTIONS TO THE STATE'S STRICT ABORTION BAN

The new legislation, prompted by ProPublica’s reporting, comes after 111 Texas doctors signed a public letter urging that the ban be changed because it “does not allow us as medical professionals to do our jobs.”

ProPublica - Top Stories - 1 month ago

PROPOSED A BAN ON THE TOXIC PESTICIDE ACEPHATE

The ban on acephate comes a week after a ProPublica investigation highlighted the EPA’s controversial finding that the bug killer doesn’t harm the developing brains of children.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Economic Outlook 2025: What's the worst that could happen? Trump, inflation, housing and more: Our economics team outlines possible upsides and downsides for 2025, and talks to bank CEOs and other heavy hitters about what may lie ahead

Trump, inflation, housing and more: Our economics team outlines possible upsides and downsides for 2025, and talks to bank CEOs and other heavy hitters about what may lie ahead

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 month ago

Another bleak Christmas in Bethlehem as Christian families quit West Bank

With tourists absent and violence escalating, Bethlehem’s Christian families are emigrating in growing numbers; 'People have started looking for better opportunities,' says a local resident, as economic hardship and fears of West Bank annexation deepen the city’s despair

YNET News - Entertainment - 1 month ago

Crypto entrepreneur pays $6.2M for viral banana artwork – then eats it

The winning bidder of Maurizio Cattelan’s famed banana duct-taped to a wall installation immediately pulled it off the wall and ate it. This isn't the first time this has happened.

Fox News - Business - 1 month ago

Man eats £4.9m banana

The TRON founder previously labelled the controversial art piece "a cultural phenomenon" - an assessment that failed to stop him from eating it.

Sky News - Weird - 1 month ago

Retailers Bank On Black Friday To Energize Bargain-Hungry Holiday Shoppers

Enough traditionalists must still be around, because Black Friday remains the biggest day of the year for retail foot traffic in the U.S.

Huffington Post - Business - 1 month ago

NBL fans hit with huge bans after ugly scenes at John Cain Arena

Melbourne United released a statement on Tuesday afternoon confirming that the NBL’s integrity department had wrapped up its investigation into “spectator conduct” during a fiery clash at John Cain Arena.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 1 month ago

A Third Woman Died Under Texas' Abortion Ban. Doctors Are Avoiding D&Cs and Reaching for Riskier Miscarriage Treatments.

Thirty-five-year-old Porsha Ngumezi’s case raises questions about how abortion bans are pressuring doctors to avoid standard care even in straightforward miscarriages.

ProPublica - Health - 1 month ago

'My husband became obsessed with triathlons. It killed our sex life and our marriage'

My husband’s sudden lifestyle change had an immense impact on our children, our friends – and our sex life

Telegraph UK - Health - 1 month ago

Francesca Albanese: ICC should seek more arrest warrants for Israeli leaders

The outspoken Italian human rights lawyer accuses British politicians of genocide denial and urges the EU to cut trade ties with Israel

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Texas Lawmakers Push for New Exceptions to State's Strict Abortion Ban After the Deaths of Two Women

The new legislation, prompted by ProPublica’s reporting, comes after 111 Texas doctors signed a public letter urging that the ban be changed because it “does not allow us as medical professionals to do our jobs.”

ProPublica - Health - 2 months ago

Musk's Tesla hits out at Biden ban on Chinese car tech

Billionaire sparks fresh rift with White House amid plans to restrict imports from China

Telegraph UK - Technology - 2 months ago

Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon: How the pro-Israel lobby influences US policy | Stephen Walt

"The relationship with Israel is in a different league entirely” In light of Israel’s multi-front war in the region, including Gaza, Lebanon, and the escalation with Iran, how can we understand the US-Israel ‘special relationship’? And where does the pro-Israel lobby in the US fit inside this framework? That’s what we’re asking Harvard professor Stephen Walt, who joined us for an extended conversation on Real Talk. Walt is considered one of the most influential US foreign policy experts.

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Homecoming of a trailblazer: Sagorika's journey as a women's football star in Bangladesh

Sagorika's outstanding performance throughout the SAFF Under-19 football tournament not only helped Bangladesh secure joint championship status but also marked her triumphant return home after six years.

Global Voices - Sports - 3 months ago

Georgia Judge Lifts Six-Week Abortion Ban After Deaths of Two Women Who Couldn't Access Care

Abortion clinics rushed to provide care after a judge rejected the state’s ban, an order that could soon be paused by a higher court. It’s only the latest development since ProPublica reported the deaths of Amber Nicole Thurman and Candi Miller.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

FIFA will not ban Israel – media

The FIFA Council reportedly does not plan to suspend Israeli teams from its competitions, after previously delaying its decision

Russia Today - Sports - 3 months ago

Afraid to Seek Care Amid Georgia's Abortion Ban, She Stayed at Home and Died

Candi Miller’s family said she didn't visit a doctor “due to the current legislation on pregnancies and abortions.” Maternal health experts deemed her death preventable and blamed Georgia’s abortion ban.

ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago

Abortion Bans Have Delayed Emergency Medical Care. In Georgia, Experts Say This Mother's Death Was Preventable.

At least two women in Georgia died after they couldn’t access legal abortions and timely medical care in their state, ProPublica has found. This is one of their stories.

ProPublica - Health - 4 months ago

Cucumber shortages in Iceland blamed on TikTok craze: 'First time we have experienced something like this'

A Canadian user's viral TikTok recipes for cucumber salad have received millions of views and are partly to blame, apparently, for a shortage of the vegetable in Iceland.

Fox News - Weird - 4 months ago

2024 Lancaster-Lebanon High School League Football Preview

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Lancaster Online - Sports - 4 months ago

Dolce & Gabbana Creates Perfume That They Say Is Safe for Dogs

Fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has released a dog perfume called Fefé. It's to honor Domenico Dolce’s poodle and they say it is completely safe for pups.

Inside Edition - Weird - 5 months ago

A Second Young Bank of America Employee Has Suddenly Died This Month

The two deaths are prompting renewed scrutiny of the long grueling hours young finance employees are expected to work.

New York Magazine - Business - 8 months ago

Arizona Senate Approves Repeal of Near-Total Abortion Ban

Gov. Katie Hobbs has vowed to sign repeal bill.

Epoch Times - US News - 8 months ago

EPA Proposes Ban on Pesticide Widely Used on Fruits and Vegetables

The ban on acephate comes a week after a ProPublica investigation highlighted the EPA’s controversial finding that the bug killer doesn’t harm the developing brains of children.

ProPublica - Environment - 8 months ago

ECB's Villeroy says bank close to rates peak

Doha, Qatar: The European Central Bank (ECB) is close to the peak of its inflation fighting interest rate increases, Bank of France governor Francoi...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 1 year ago

Musicians in Turkey outraged as local authorities ban another music festival

A number of musicians have expressed outrage over the local authorities’ recent move to ban the Zeytinli Rock Festival, which has been held annually in the Burhaniye district of western Balıkesir province since 2014, saying that it’s aimed at “public safety and health, public peace [and] protection of the environment,” local media reported on Friday.

Turkish Minute - Entertainment - 2 years ago