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Open Houses in Los Angeles Take on an Eerie Feeling

Though thousands of residents who have lost their homes are desperately searching for somewhere to live, potential home buyers are weighing risks.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

TikTok Ban Takes Effect and App Goes Dark in the U.S.

The popular video app stopped working shortly before a federal law barring U.S. companies from hosting or distributing TikTok was set to take effect on Sunday.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

VPNs not a workaround for U.S. TikTok ban

U.S. TikTok users hoping to find a workaround to access the banned app are finding that virtual private networks are no help, hinting that the company has taken extra precautions to ensure ...

NBC News - Jan. 19

TikTok voluntarily shuts down in the U.S. as divest-or-ban law takes effect

Users in the U.S. who opened the app were greeted with a message that read, "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now."

CBS News - Jan. 19

Gaza ceasefire takes effect ahead of hostage release

Fighting in Gaza halted on Sunday as the ceasefire deal negotiated went into effect, ending the 15-month-long war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Residents in Gaza said ...

The Hill - Jan. 19

TikTok shuts down in the U.S. (updated)

TikTok just ran out of tiktoks as the countdown ended for the app’s time in the U.S. In the early hours of January 19, the wildly popular short-form video app went dark. The shutdown left me (and ...

VentureBeat - Jan. 19

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

TikTok was not available for many of its 170 million users in the U.S. hours before a ban on the social media platform was supposed to go into effect.

NBC News - Jan. 19

Rob Ryan takes assistant coaching job at USC

At a time when Rex Ryan hopes to become the head coach of the NYJ (again), his fraternal twin has taken a job at USC.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 18

ICE planning to ramp up arrests in major U.S. cities after Trump takes office

The locations expected to be targeted by deportation teams from ICE include those with large populations of immigrants, one source said.

CBS News - Jan. 18

A rare, joyful U.S.-Chinese exchange is taking place as 'TikTok refugees' flock to RedNote

The arrival of American users on RedNote has brought instant online connection between Americans and Chinese even as academic and other exchanges have dampened.

NBC News - Jan. 18

How U.S. immigration policy could change once Trump takes office

President-elect Donald Trump has promised a massive overhaul of the U.S. immigration policy once he takes office on Monday. Some of those promises include the largest deportation operation in ...

CBS News - Jan. 17

I.R.S. Commissioner to Quit as Trump Takes Office

Mr. Trump has said he plans to nominate Billy Long, a former Republican congressman, to the role.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Extreme cold weather forecast for U.S.

Major football events in the U.S. will carry on in frigid temperatures that are expected nationwide. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.

CBS News - Jan. 17

OKC takes rematch in Cavs' worst loss of season

After losing the first meeting, the Thunder evened the score Thursday night in a 134-114 win over the Cavs, who suffered their worst loss of the season.

ESPN - Jan. 17

Astronaut stuck in orbit takes first spacewalk

Nasa astronaut Suni Williams, one of two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station, has completed her first spacewalk since arriving.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Biden warns of dangers of oligarchy taking shape in US

The outgoing president used his final televised speech from the Oval Office to issue a series of warnings.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Biden warns against 'oligarchy taking shape in America'

During his farewell address to the nation, President Biden focused on threats to democracy and society, highlighting concerns about oligarchy, climate change and the risks of unregulated ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

Italy Frees Iranian Wanted by U.S.

Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini was released after an Italian journalist was freed by Tehran.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 12

AI is taking the US in a strange new direction

It will drive the market to new heights and boost growth, but bring with it more political and social disruption

Financial Times - Jan. 12

This is what it could take for the Fed to hike interest rates

Some economists are now contemplating what was previously unthinkable — and they are focused on the personal-consumption expenditures price index

MarketWatch - Jan. 11

Snow storm pummels southern U.S.

A winter storm is moving out of Texas after dropping ice and snow across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. CBS News' Jason Allen has the latest.

CBS News - Jan. 10

Red Wings Could Take Advantage of Canucks Drama

How feasible is it that Detroit could take advantage of the rift between JT Miller and Elias Pettersson to bring star caliber offensive talent?

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Gilts take the global strain

As yields rise around the globe, UK government bonds have been put in a difficult place

Financial Times - Jan. 10

AI is taking the 'human' out of human resources

Companies increasingly rely on AI-based tools to replace everyday HR functions, from tracking job applications to monitoring employees’ performance to making decisions about promotions and layoffs.

The Hill - Jan. 10

'Big challenge' - Potter takes charge at West Ham

West Ham appoint former Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter as their new manager.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Immigration firebrand takes reins of the Hispanic Caucus

Latino Democrats, under new management for the 119th Congress, are looking to flex their muscle under a razor-thin Republican House majority that could make or break President-elect Trump’s ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

It’s time for Lebanon’s leaders to take responsibility for the country’s future

For decades, politicians in Beirut have blamed their inaction on outside forces

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Pentagon 'not aware of any plans' to take Greenland by force

The Pentagon on Wednesday said it was “not aware” of any plans to invade Greenland if ordered to do so, after President-elect Trump a day earlier refused to rule out using military force to seize ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

As Bitcoin Booms, More and More Companies Are Taking a Stake

Businesses that have nothing to do with crypto still see BTC as a hedge against inflation or a way to entice investors.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Will Trump really take Canada and Greenland?

He also said he wants to reclaim the Panama Canal

BBC News - Jan. 8

Meta Is Taking All the Wrong Lessons From X

By abandoning fact-checkers and loosening its Hateful Conduct policy, Meta has made clear the future it wants for its platforms.

Wired - Jan. 8

Blinken on US taking over Greenland: 'Not going to happen'

Secretary of State Antony Blinken dismissed President-elect Trump’s idea of the U.S. owning Greenland, saying it’s “obviously” not going to happen. “The idea expressed about Greenland is obviously ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

DeSantis will take more time to pick Rubio's replacement

DeSantis said he will appoint a Senate seat replacement around Inauguration Day.

CBS News - Jan. 8

Trump suggests taking Greenland and Panama Canal by force

During an hourlong press conference, President-elect Trump mapped out headline-making plans for his administration — including seizing the Panama Canal and Greenland and renaming the Gulf of Mexico ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

Mexico-U.S. Migration: What to Know

Donald J. Trump has said that Mexico is allowing an “invasion” of migrants into the United States. But the current situation on the ground tells a different story: Unlawful crossings at the ...

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Vikings' Flores to take every interview request

Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores says he is planning on taking every interview request for a head coaching job.

ESPN - Jan. 7

U.S. Steel CEO calls for Trump to take fresh look at Nippon deal, slams Biden decision as corrupt

Trump opposes U.S. Steel's sale to Nippon, but CEO David Burritt believes he can convince the president-elect that the deal is in the interest of U.S. workers.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Freezing temperatures take hold after major winter storm sweeps across U.S.

Millions of Americans are digging out from the first major winter storm of the year as freezing temperatures grip much of the country. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.

CBS News - Jan. 7

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