By HALELUYA HADERO The clock is ticking toward a U.S. ban on TikTok, but users seeking clarity on what that will mean did not get much Saturday from the company that runs the popular video-sharing platform or the tech giants that offer the TikTok app in their digital marketplaces. However, President-elect Donald Trump said in … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump shocked the crypto industry by launching his first official cryptocurrency, the $TRUMP meme coin, while reportedly hosting a “Crypto Ball” on Friday night with the industry in Washington, D.C. The Crypto Ball was organised to celebrate Trump’s pro-crypto policies. He also announced the launch of the $TRUMP coin on Truth Social and … Read more
Progresso has stirred up a soup-er strange confection to honor National Soup Month. Through the end of January, the soup giant is selling chicken noodle-flavored hard candies — “soup you can suck on,” parent company General Mills announced in a news release Thursday. The “Soup Drops” resemble cough drops — or bouillon cubes — and … Read more
Photo: Bradley Brownell During last weekend’s Formula E action at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, I was given an opportunity to ride along in the passenger’s seat of a brand-new BYD Seal 3.8S performance model. The whole experience lasted maybe ten minutes from getting in the car to stepping out, and the speed of the lap … Read more
Ripple’s XRP cryptocurrency prices surged almost 30% in the past five days to trade at £2.67 ($3.25) per token on 17th January, breaking past major resistance levels and reaching an all-time high of £2.76 ($3.36). A leak reported by the New York Post revealed that the incoming Trump Administration could create a more expansive crypto … Read more
American defence technology firm Anduril Industries will build its first hyperscale manufacturing facility called Arsenal-1 in Columbus, Ohio. The £819,000 ($1 billion) project will directly create 4,000 jobs, which Ohio officials believe is the largest single job-creation project and economic development deal in the state’s history. The autonomous systems designer plans to build the Arsenal-1 … Read more
Financial support is pouring in for the Los Angeles wildfire victims as renowned celebrities, leading technology firms, and billionaires come together to lend a helping hand. Federal and local aid programs are working to compensate survivors with temporary shelter and funding for essentials during this difficult time. However, the additional support from renowned movie stars, … Read more
Paramount Global executives have held internal talks about settling a lawsuit filed by President-elect Donald Trump over CBS News’ interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a report. Paramount, the parent company of CBS, is hoping to close its planned merger with Skydance Media in the coming months but has been sued by Trump … Read more
TikTok said the popular video-sharing platform will go dark on its 170 million American users on Sunday unless the Biden administration can guarantee service providers won’t be punished for operating the app when the ban takes effect. The statement came hours after the Supreme Court unanimously upheld a law forcing the app to be divested … Read more
Lakewood’s elected leaders this week clamped down on new gas stations and car washes opening up in the city, passing an ordinance that establishes buffers to limit eligible sites for new operations. The vote during the City Council’s Monday meeting was 9-0. Lakewood’s move comes ahead of a similar effort by the Denver City Council, … Read more
