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Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story TikTok's future hangs in balance at Supreme Court TikTok’s future will hang in the balance Friday when ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

BBC goes inside hospital battling unprecedented winter pressures

As pressures on the NHS bite, doctors are facing terrible decisions about who should get a bed.

BBC News - Jan. 9

How the US TikTok Ban Would Actually Work

The fate of TikTok now rests in the hands of the US Supreme Court. If a law banning the social video app this month is upheld, it won’t disappear from your phone—but it will get messy fast.

Wired - Jan. 9

Australian Open preview: Novak Djokovic tries to get back on top, Aryna Sabalenka goes for 3rd consecutive trophy

Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner will try to defend their 2024 titles, but Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic loom large.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

TikTok’s Last Stand Before Supreme Court Looms

The video platform app’s fate is bound up in collision of free speech and national security, which will be debated in a hearing that starts Friday.

Inc. - Jan. 9

Prominent Vietnamese lawyer goes on trial for allegedly criticizing top judge on Facebook

A prominent Vietnamese lawyer has gone on trial for Facebook posts that allegedly criticized the country's former top judge

ABC News - Jan. 9

TikTok Creators and Brands Are Bracing for a Potential Ban

Billions in advertising flows through TikTok, which could be banned in the U.S. as soon as Jan. 19. Brands and creators are racing to prepare.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Ether ETF holders could see this popular trading strategy open up if Trump’s return goes the way they want

A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Fantasy Football 12-team PPR mock draft results, recap: Triple Crown winner Ja'Marr Chase goes No. 1 overall

Here's how our first 12-team PPR mock draft played out

CBS Sports - Jan. 8

Gallego goes all in on GOP's Laken Riley bill

Arizona’s newly minted Democratic senator has announced he is backing the Laken Riley Act, a bill advocates say would eliminate due process for immigrants living in the country illegally. As his ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

No Fact-Checking and More Hate Speech: Meta Goes MAGA

Mark Zuckerberg has fully adopted the language of his former right-wing critics about what constitutes censorship.

Wired - Jan. 8

Search goes into night for survivors of Tibet quake

Rescuers have arrived in the area at the foot of Mount Everest, with fears overnight temperatures could drop to -18C.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Meta goes ‘MAGA’: Facebook adjusts fact-checking approach as Zuckerberg touts ‘free expression’ and cites ‘cultural tipping point’

“We’re going to work with President[-elect] Trump to push back on governments around the world that are going after American companies and pushing to censor more,” Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said.

MarketWatch - Jan. 7

Here’s What Will Happen After the TikTok Ban

The popular social video platform will stop getting updates until the app becomes unusable, while about 7,000 U.S. employees remain uncertain about their jobs.

Inc. - Jan. 7

2024 election certification goes smoothly without violence or disruption

Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election on Monday. The ceremonial process took less than an hour, without disruption or challenges, in stark ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Pebble Flow EV Travel Trailer: Glamping Goes Electric

We take a first look inside the Flow electric travel trailer, which the company says will ship in the first half of 2025. And yes, you can tow it with your Cybertruck.

Wired - Jan. 6

Why Did the Patriots Fire Jerod Mayo? It Goes Beyond the Field.

The media missteps piled up throughout the season, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Monday Leaderboard: Matsuyama goes lower than anyone in PGA Tour history with 35-under tournament

Matsuyama's record, TGL’s debut, Morikawa’s struggles, and is Tour Championship match play on the way?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6

Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial accused of receiving illegal funding from Gaddafi

Former French president alleged to have received millions of euros from Libyan dictator’s regime to fund campaign. Nicolas Sarkozy has gone on trial over allegations he received millions of euros ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Students Charged in ‘To Catch a Predator’ TikTok Scheme

Five students at Assumption University in Worcester, Mass., are accused of luring a man to campus, where he was chased by a group of about 25 people.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

TikTok Creators in Limbo as Platform Ban Looms

The TikTok ban could leave creators in the lurch.

Inc. - Jan. 5

And the first albatross in Sentry history at Kapalua goes to...

Taylor Pendrith recorded an albatross, the first in Sentry history at Kapalua, on the fifth hole on Sunday.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

UCLA needs to go big as it goes home: Takeaways from the Bruins' loss to Nebraska

The Bruins received quality minutes against the Cornhuskers from 7-foot-3 Aday Mara and among other things could benefit from giving him more playing time.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

Liverpool v Manchester United goes ahead as planned despite heavy snow

Amber alert in Liverpool and Manchester for Sunday Weather hits more of Sunday’s programme in England Sunday’s Liverpool v Manchester United Premier League match will go ahead despite the ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

75 Hard: Is the TikTok fitness challenge really worth it?

The challenge involves forgoing alcohol and unhealthy food for 75 days and doing multiple daily workouts.

BBC News - Jan. 5

Barcelona uncertainty goes on as latest request to register Dani Olmo is rejected

La Liga and RFEF reject Olmo and Víctor registrations Barcelona likely to take case to Spain’s sports council Barcelona have failed in their latest attempt to register the Spain international ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

TikTok Knew Livestreams Exploited Minors, Suit Claims

A Utah lawsuit alleges that TikTok was aware livestream posed risks to children.

Inc. - Jan. 3

The gang goes to 'Abbott': How Quinta Brunson and Rob McElhenney made a crossover episode

The respective stars and creators of "Abbott Elementary" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" discussed how their shows came together for a crossover episode premiering Jan. 8 on ABC.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3

Getting creative: African YouTubers and TikTokers search for ways to make it pay

The £2.4bn sector is thriving, says a new report, as online demand grows for authentic cultural content created outside the global north – but there are still challenges. Vlogs by the Nigerian ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

What we learned as Steph goes off in Warriors' big win over 76ers

Steph Curry made all eight of his 3-point attempts and finished with 30 points as the Golden State Warriors blew out the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night at Chase Center.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Perry: Predicting who stays and who goes in Patriots' WR room

Will the Patriots make some tough decisions at wide receiver in 2025? Phil Perry breaks down a position group in need of a shakeup.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Golf goes indoors on prime time with high-tech TGL league

Golf is moving indoors like never before

ABC News - Jan. 2

Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban

If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.

Inc. - Jan. 2

A TikTok Ban Looms. Creators Say They'll Believe It When They See It.

Status-quo videos are still proliferating on the Chinese-owned app. Madison Avenue remains upbeat just weeks before the potential U.S. ban.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

Brooke Eby’s Humor About Living With A.L.S. Made Her a TikTok Star

After being diagnosed with A.L.S. in 2022, Brooke Eby could have turned inward. Instead, she opened up — and found a fan base online.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

MSG Networks, home of Knicks and Rangers, goes dark for Altice USA's Optimum cable customers

MSG Networks, the regional channel that airs local games for New York teams including the Knicks, went dark for Altice USA's Optimum cable TV customers.

CNBC - Jan. 1

Americans keep flocking to Florida—3 young people share what it's like living there: 'My money goes a long way'

Florida's population has continued to boom despite costs going up and hurricanes intensifying.