Biden Won't Enforce TikTok Ban, Leaving Fate Of App To Trump
LOADING ERROR LOADINGWASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden won’t enforce a ban on the social media app TikTok that is set to take effect a day before he leaves office on Monday, a U.S. official said Thursday, leaving its fate in the hands of President-elect Donald Trump. The official said the outgoing administration was leaving the implementation of the law — and the potential enforcement of the ban — to Trump. AdvertisementThe official spoke on condition of anonymity in order to discuss internal Biden administration thinking. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said he spoke with Biden on Thursday to advocate for extending the deadline to ban TikTok. AdvertisementSeparately on Wednesday, Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick for attorney general, dodged a question during a Senate hearing on whether she’d uphold a TikTok ban.
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January 17, 2025 20:51 UTC
I Was Facing Terrifying News From My Doctor. Then My Friend Texted 2 Words That Made Me Rethink Everything.
“Always.”Unbeknownst to my daughter, I was waiting to find out if I had breast cancer. “Stay positive!” Those are the two words a lifelong friend had texted me when I shared that something suspicious had appeared on my breast MRI and required a biopsy. I remembered the young woman I once wrote about named Nicole, who died of breast cancer when her daughter was 3. I thought about my friend Catherine, who had lost her mother to ovarian cancer and then survived breast cancer herself while pregnant in her 30s. Just as fear is part of love, mortality is part of life, and that impermanence imbues the present moment with magical potency.
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January 17, 2025 13:18 UTC
This Renée Zellweger Oscars Wardrobe Malfunction Could Have Been Lifted From Bridget Jones
Renée Zellweger pictured in 2020 via Associated PressRenée Zellweger has admitted her night at the Oscars two decades ago wasn’t exactly all smooth sailing. AdvertisementDuring the chat, Renée was shown a photo from the 2005 Oscars, a year after her first win, where she presented the award for Best Supporting Actor to Morgan Freeman. Looking at a photo of her red carpet ensemble, the two-time Oscar winner revealed that her night at that year’s ceremony involved a comedy of errors that could have been lifted straight from a Bridget Jones movie. AdvertisementRenée is British Vogue’s latest cover star, with her fellow Bridget Jones actor Hugh Grant interviewing her to accompany her photo-shoot. During their conversation, Renée took a moment to address her friend and co-star’s reputation as a “curmudgeon”, while Hugh also told her what he’s “always thought of her”.
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January 17, 2025 01:42 UTC
We've All Been Told To Forgive — But Here's When You Shouldn't
Some people and situations may not warrant forgiveness, and it’s crucial for our mental health to recognize when that’s the case. Forgiveness has to be built on a foundation of basic humanity,” Boykin said on this week’s episode, drawing her line in the sand. “If we’re talking about people who have done things, have said things or that uphold systems that dehumanize you, I don’t believe that you have any moral obligation to forgive them. In a situation like with the formerly homophobic uncle, “I think it’s a good time to consider forgiveness, you know? We also discussed what a sincere apology looks and sounds like, how forgiving yourself can bring beautiful things into your life, and much more.
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January 16, 2025 22:16 UTC
David Schwimmer Says He'd 'Blocked' This 'Inappropriate' Role From His Memory
David Schwimmer via Associated PressDavid Schwimmer got a bit of a shock when revisiting some of his past roles for a video interview with Entertainment Tonight. The Friends star recently took part in an ET “rETrospective” video, in which he was shown clips from some of his earliest TV and film work – including a few he’d forgotten all about. That was 1993 and that was Blossom – and my inappropriate casting on that show.”David Schwimmer in Blossom back in 1993 NBCAdvertisementJust a year later, David’s profile would blow up when Friends premiered on screen. It was, at times, pretty scary, and the only other people who could relate were the other five. “So, it really was a bonding experience, being thrust into celebrity for the first time.
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January 16, 2025 16:33 UTC
Trump Mulling Executive Order To Stall TikTok Sale Or Ban: Report
LOADING ERROR LOADINGPresident-elect Donald Trump is considering an executive order once he’s in office to stall a law that would force the sale or closure of TikTok, The Washington Post reported Wednesday night. The report adds new intrigue to the TikTok saga after Congress passed bipartisan legislation last April to force the sale of the app, which is owned by a Chinese company called ByteDance. Lawmakers worry users’ data could be accessed by the Chinese government and many have called the app a threat to national security. It’s unclear how an executive order would circumvent a ban, set to go into effect on Jan. 19, a day before Trump’s inauguration. The Supreme Court is also considering a challenge to the law after TikTok argued concerns about the app are overblown and violate the First Amendment.
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January 16, 2025 16:11 UTC
When My Brother Chris Farley Died, I Started Telling His Story. But I Was Hiding My Own.
Tom Farley (right) and Chris Farley at Tom's wedding in 1988. Comedian Chris Farley died Dec. 18, 1997, of a drug overdose at age 33. When Chris died, I wanted to help others and fight the stigma around addiction by telling Chris’s story. In 1999, I established The Chris Farley Foundation, a tribute to my late brother, focusing on harnessing the power of humor to create engaging educational programs on substance abuse prevention for young people. Advertisement AdvertisementBack when my brother Chris and I were both struggling, the conversation was related to behavior, with no real awareness or discussion of mental health.
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January 16, 2025 13:53 UTC
Joe Biden Issues Dire Warning In His Farewell Speech To America
On Jan. 20, Donald Trump will reclaim the most powerful seat in our nation's government. HuffPost will continue to fearlessly report on the new administration — but we need your help. We believe vital information during this unprecedented time should be free for everyone. With your support, we can provide critical news without paywalls. Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
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January 16, 2025 07:42 UTC
As An Anger Expert, Here’s How I Want To Reach Men | HuffPost: HuffPost Personal
To be clear, I very much understand why people are choosing not to engage with those who are politically different from them. Political decisions can be deeply personal and have very real consequences, particularly for marginalized groups. At the same time, though, “agreeing to disagree” with no further communication isn’t going to repair the damage. He asked great questions, shared some really meaningful personal experiences and had some valuable insights that I took home with me. He gave me an opportunity to engage in conversations that I hadn’t been having as often as I should.
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January 16, 2025 05:55 UTC
Trump Has Reportedly Nudged Vivek Ramaswamy To Seek Ohio Senate Seat
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January 16, 2025 01:12 UTC
World’s 3 Richest Men To Get VIP Treatment At Trump Inauguration
LOADING ERROR LOADINGPresident-elect Donald Trump will display a strong show of force at his inauguration ceremony in Washington on Monday, at least when it comes to the tech world. AdvertisementThe news of the attendance of the three men who sit at the top of Forbes’ real-time billionaires’ list was first reported by NBC News. All three have developed a warmer relationship with Trump as he prepares to return to the White House. More recently, Amazon dialed back its diversity initiatives in an apparent effort to curry favor with Trump, who has spoken out against such policies. Despite his decision to quit as CEO of the tech company, Bezos still serves as Amazon’s executive chairman.
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January 15, 2025 19:19 UTC
Resilience Won’t Solve The Child Mental Health Crisis, But Here’s How It Can Help
AdvertisementWhile this is in no way a one-size-fits-all solution, experts believe that encouraging better resilience in children and young people would help equip those with low-level mental health problems with improved coping skills. As psychotherapist and trauma specialist Tina Chummun explains: “While promoting resilience alone won’t resolve the wider children’s mental health crisis, it can play a significant role in equipping children with tools to navigate challenges more effectively.”The hope is that services would then be freed up to help those with more severe mental health problems or those who are in crisis. Advertisement“Because a child’s resilience rests on their caregiver’s resilience – and caregiver resilience rests on the depth and support of their relationships,” she told Good Morning America. Help your child find solutions insteadExperts support the strategy of allowing children to face age-appropriate challenges and supporting them in finding solutions rather than immediately intervening. “School-based mental health promotion programs can universally enhance children’s resilience,” says Chummun.
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January 15, 2025 18:37 UTC
David Schwimmer Reveals How He Inadvertently Served This Music Icon His Divorce Papers
David Schwimmer pictured in 2016 via Associated PressDavid Schwimmer has revealed that long before his rise to fame, he spent some time working for his mum, who was a divorce lawyer. Speaking to the US talk show host Stephen Colbert, the Friends star revealed that when he was 18 years old, he landed a job as a process server at his mother’s law firm. During this time, David also had one of his first celebrity encounters, years before his own rise to becoming a global household name on the hit 90s sitcom. “You’re tipped off as to where they might be and – oh man – thank goodness I’ve never run into him since, but I served Rod Stewart,” he admitted. “I don’t even think he knows!”AdvertisementRod Stewart pictured in February 2024 via Associated Press“He knows now!” the host quipped.
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January 15, 2025 17:47 UTC
FDA Bans Red 3 Dye From The Nation’s Food Supply
LOADING ERROR LOADINGU.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk. “The FDA is taking action that will remove the authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. Pez candy, which contains red dye no. In November, nearly two dozen members of Congress sent a letter demanding that FDA officials ban Red 3. “The FDA should act quickly to protect the nation’s youth from this harmful dye, used simply to give food and drinks a bright red color,” the letter said.
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January 15, 2025 15:41 UTC
My Male Friend And I Both Had Medical Procedures. I Was Shocked By How Much Worse My Experience Was — And Why.
While the pain of IUD insertion can vary widely from person to person, I have spoken to many other women who have had the same experience. In one 2015 study, 78% of women rated insertion pain as moderate to severe, and 46% experienced vasovagal symptoms (nausea, sweating, lightheadedness) like mine. My painful IUD insertion fresh on my mind, I asked him about his experience with pain management before, during and after the experience. Advertisement AdvertisementWith the local anesthesia, he did not have to experience any pain during his procedure. In fact, a 2015 study found that medical professionals tended to underestimate the degree of pain experienced by patients during this procedure.
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January 15, 2025 13:44 UTC