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President Joe Biden, who will leave office on January 20, won’t enforce the TikTok ban before then. According to Associate Press, Biden will leave that decision to the incoming President Donald Trump. Congress accused Bytedance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, of spying on Americans and collecting sensitive data from children. “Republican Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas claimed that TikTok is a Chinese Communist spy app that ensnares our children, collects their data, targets them with detrimental and manipulative content, and disseminates communist propaganda.” Last year, President Biden enacted a law prohibiting TikTok, effective January 19. The law mandates that…

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show next month is in trouble. NFL officials are trying to fix the situation after Canadian rapper Drake filed a major federal lawsuit against his record label, Universal Music Group (UMG), for defamation. Drake claims that UMG defamed him by paying radio stations and Black bloggers to promote his diss track, “Not Like Us.” Carmen Mandato/Getty Images The diss track makes serious allegations about Drake’s personal life, including claims of pedophilia, without any evidence to support these harmful claims. It’s important to note that both Drake and Kendrick are artists under the same corporate umbrella,…

President-elect Donald Trump, during his two-year campaign trail, made over a dozen promises about his first day in office. Trump’s day-one plans are extensive, encompassing mass deportation of undocumented immigrants, sweeping tariffs that economists warn could have severe and detrimental effects on the U.S. economy, and pardons for defendants charged in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. In contrast, on his first day of his previous term, Trump signed only one executive order, targeting Obamacare. Here are some of Trump’s most significant day-one promises for this term: Immigration: – Launch a mass deportation program: As he did…

In a surprising turn of events, rapper A$AP Rocky has confirmed that Rihanna is his “wife” as his felony assault trial commences in Los Angeles this week. The 36-year-old rapper is facing charges related to an incident that allegedly occurred in 2022, where he is accused of shooting and wounding his former friend, A$AP Relli. Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, has consistently maintained his innocence and pleaded not guilty to the charges. In 2023, a judge ruled that Rocky would indeed stand trial in California. On Wednesday, Judge Mark S. Arnold inquired with Rocky’s attorney about whether Rihanna…

A teenager has been found guilty of murdering schoolgirl Elianne Andam after a dispute over a teddy bear. Hassan Sentamu, who was 17 at the time, attacked the 15-year-old outside a shopping center in Croydon, south London, on September 27, 2023. Although Sentamu, now 18, admitted to manslaughter, claiming he lost control due to his autism, the jury rejected this defense of diminished responsibility. The jury deliberated for 11 hours and 42 minutes before reaching a 10-2 majority verdict. Alongside the murder conviction, Sentamu was also found guilty of illegally possessing a knife. The incident occurred during a meeting at…

Wendy Williams is opening up in an exclusive interview on “The Breakfast Club” this Thursday. Wendy called into the show to chat with her former radio co-host Charlamagne, marking her first interview since the release of the unauthorized Lifetime documentary that offered a shocking insight into her life following her dementia diagnosis. During the interview, Charlamagne mentioned that Wendy wanted to address rumors suggesting she was “cognitively impaired” and “permanently incapacitated.” Wendy firmly denied these claims but did share her feelings of being “trapped” in a treatment facility alongside other residents who may be impaired. “I am not cognitively impaired.…

The cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas has become a significant point of contention, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accusing Hamas of causing a last-minute crisis by backing out of the agreement. The negotiations, which have seen substantial involvement from U.S. officials, are structured in phases, with the first phase focusing on establishing a complete cease-fire, withdrawing Israeli forces from Gaza, and facilitating the release of hostages held by Hamas.Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu.  (AP Photo/Pamela Smith) President Biden, along with Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, announced this deal, emphasizing its importance for…

As she prepares to leave the White House, First Lady Jill Biden reflected on her relationships during an interview with The Washington Post. Jill Biden addresses Pelosi’s influence on 2024 race. She expressed disappointment in former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who played a significant role in President Biden dropping out of the 2024 race. “It’s been on my mind a lot lately, and—“ the first lady began. “We were friends for 50 years. It was disappointing,” she told the Post in a piece published on Wednesday. Pelosi joined the co-hosts of “Morning Joe” in July, following President Biden’s disastrous…

A Virginia pastor forced an unwed teenager to apologize to his congregation for getting pregnant. Apparently, the girl sought counseling from the pastor, who advised her to repent and seek forgiveness from the congregation. Last week, a cell phone video of the young girl’s apology went viral, leading to protests at the True Vine Apostolic Church of Christ. The incident occurred when Bishop Terry Jackson called upon the unidentified girl to address the congregation. The pastor instructed her to stand in front of the congregation and not touch the table. “Um, I want to apologize to everyone here because I…

President Biden released a farewell letter on Wednesday, expressing that “It has been the privilege of my life to serve this nation for over 50 years.” He highlighted the strength of the current economy, stating, “Today, we have the strongest economy in the world and have created a record 16.6 million new jobs. Wages are up. Inflation continues to come down.” This message comes ahead of a speech he is set to deliver from the Oval Office later that evening.AP/Susan Walsh In his letter, Biden reflected on the challenges faced when he took office four years ago. He noted that…