President-elect Trump argued in an amicus brief on Friday that he should have the authority to decide whether TikTok can continue operating in the United States, citing the unique national security and First Amendment issues involved in the case. The brief, filed “supporting neither party,” comes just weeks ahead of the Supreme Court’s oral arguments
Josh Stein’s victory in this year’s North Carolina governor’s race was significant, especially considering his opponent was widely regarded as one of the weakest Republican candidates in a major race this cycle. However, Stein believes Democrats can still learn valuable lessons from his success. Despite running against an insurgent MAGA figure, Stein, a prosecutor with
At 64 with $630,000 saved, your retirement nest egg looks solid — but will it hold up against rising health care costs? Social Security can provide support, but medical expenses could still disrupt your plans. Important Points Car insurance premiums are skyrocketing, but a quick 2-minute move could save you over $600 a year. In
(Bloomberg) — A waterfront lot neighboring Jeff Bezos’s South Florida properties is on the market for $200 million, offered by an unnamed seller. The 1.84-acre (0.74-hectare) lot is situated on Indian Creek, a man-made barrier island famously known as “Billionaire Bunker.” Ilya Reznik, the broker handling the sale, declined to disclose the seller’s identity but
As the Assad regime collapsed this month, Israel’s military moved quickly to secure the border area with Syria, disarming nearby villages to establish a security buffer. However, some of these villages are now resisting, worried about the possibility of an extended Israeli presence. Protests have erupted in recent days in southern Syrian villages against the
A Palestinian TV channel reports that five of its journalists lost their lives in an Israeli strike in central Gaza. The journalists were in a Quds Today van parked outside al-Awda hospital in the Nuseirat refugee camp, where the wife of one journalist was awaiting the birth of their child. A Palestinian TV channel shared
This holiday season, one lucky Mega Millions player could start the new year with a life-changing $1.15 billion prize after Tuesday’s drawing yielded no jackpot winner. The upcoming Friday drawing now boasts a staggering $1.15 billion jackpot, the largest ever offered in December, with a cash option of $516.1 million. This marks just the seventh
A tragic plane crash in Kazakhstan has claimed the lives of dozens, local officials report. The flight, operated by Azerbaijan Airlines as J2-8243, was carrying approximately 70 passengers. Authorities confirm that at least 30 people survived the incident. The aircraft, which had departed from Azerbaijan and was en route to Grozny, Russia, attempted an emergency
Donald Trump has declared that owning Greenland is “an absolute necessity” for the United States. He also suggested reclaiming the Panama Canal if the “ridiculous” shipping fees are not reduced. Trump further warned that any Republican opposing his stance on the government funding bill should face primary challenges. “How President-Elect Trump Could Secure ‘The Deal
Harrow Council has reversed its decision after attempting to fine a five-year-old girl £1,000 for an alleged fly-tipping offence. The council’s environmental enforcement team issued a fixed penalty notice (FPN) to the young girl on November 20, claiming she was “witnessed by a uniformed officer… committing the offence of fly-tipping.” The fine was based on