TikTok CEO Shou Chew has been seeking out Elon Musk’s advice about President-elect Trump’s approaching second term, according to a report. 3 TikTok’s CEO Shou Chew reached out to Elon Musk to find out how Trump will approach the social platform in his second term. AP3 Elon Musk and ex-presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy were picked to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge). 3 Trump has previously said “I’m gonna save TikTok.” APTrump also joined TikTok in June, saying in a video on Truth Social: “Those who want to save TikTok in America, vote for Trump.”“We’re not doing anything with TikTok,” he added. TikTok and President-elect Trump’s office did not immediately respond to FOX Business’ request for comment.

The chess world is about to converge on an island off the coast of Singapore with the express goal of crowning a world champion. “What we’re playing now is in many ways a purer, long-form game than normal classical chess,” Carlsen says. It’s why Carlsen shocked the chess community by willingly ceding his throne as world champion in 2022. Carlsen still competes for the World Blitz Chess Championship, which he has won a record seven times. The unspoken force that has reshaped classical chess more than any other is the rise of super-powerful chess engines.

TikTok is reaching out for insight about the U.S. from Elon Musk, who is both owner of a rival social-media platform and one of President-elect Trump’s closest confidants, The Wall Street Journal’s Juliet Chung, Raffaele Huang and Dana Mattioli report. Shou Chew, chief executive of the popular video app, initiated messages with the billionaire in recent weeks, according to people familiar with the matter. Chew, who has known Musk for several years, asked the Tesla (TSLA) CEO, who also owns the social-media platform X, his opinions on topics ranging from the incoming administration to potential tech policy, some of the people said. In meetings, Musk has weighed in on cabinet positions and joined Trump on calls with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and Alphabet (GOOG) (GOOGL) CEO Sundar Pichai, the publication adds. Don't Miss our Black Friday Offers: Unlock your investing potential with TipRanks Premium - Now At 40% OFF!

She finished second in City Division II girls' championships on Saturday. (Eric Sondheimer / Los Angeles Times)Nayelly Flores of Monroe High had given up cross country since her freshman season. On Saturday, Flores took second place at the City Section championships in Division II. Perez helped Monroe win the Division II boys' title. …South Gate was 0-10 last season and has reached the City Section Division II final on Saturday with a 7-6 record.

DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT THE NOVEMBER 24, 2024 WORDLE ANSWER SPOILED FOR YOU. So let’s run down a few clues with today’s Wordle that could help you solve it:1. And the answer to today’s Wordle is below this photo:It’s …. What are the best Wordle starting words? According to the Times’ WordleBot, the best starting word is: CRANE.

Transition co-chair Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, told Epshteyn in front of others that this was not a meeting for him. As during Trump’s first term, competing factions have begun to run roughshod over each other, sometimes kicking up clouds of dust. Kellyanne Conway, Trump’s 2016 campaign manager and White House senior adviser, is also not expected to return to the administration. “President Trump has a dedicated transition team full of patriots who are committed to serving the President and helping him staff his new administration,” Steven Cheung said in a statement. Though Lutnick did not persuade the president-elect, he did emerge with a plum assignment nonetheless as Trump’s choice for commerce secretary.

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Ukraine's air force said it downed 50 of the 73 Russian drones that crossed into the country. Russia's Defense Ministry reported downing 36 Ukrainian drones overnight Saturday and early Sunday. Moscow warned the U.S. of the "Oreshnik" missile strike 30 minutes beforehand. "We will continue to strike military targets on the territory of the Russian Federation until the threat to Ukraine is eliminated," Cherniev said. Ukraine and Russia launch overnight drone attacks amid missile strike tensions originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

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A California man was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly stabbing two people and attacking two others. Efrain Troncoso, 22, was arrested on accusations of attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, robbery and attempted vehicle theft, according to Ventura Police. The first incident happened shortly after 7 a.m. near Ash Street and Thompson Boulevard, where a victim reported he was stabbed in the back by a man on a bicycle. CALIFORNIA OFFICER SHOT, KILLED KNIFE-WIELDING MAN AFTER ATTACK OUTSIDE POLICE HEADQUARTERS: BODYCAM VIDEOWhile the police were attending to that man, a woman called 911 and reported that a man stabbed her in the neck as she was walking on Chestnut Street. Just minutes later, another man reported that a suspect had struck him in the head with a metal pipe and robbed him.

According to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) investigation, Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for Commerce Secretary and current presidential transition adviser, maintains significant business connections with cryptocurrency giant Tether through his firm Cantor Fitzgerald. The Journal reported on Saturday that Cantor Fitzgerald, where Lutnick serves as chairman, holds the majority of Tether’s $134 billion in assets, primarily in U.S. Treasury bills. The WSJ notes that Devasini, an Italian national, has avoided travelling to the U.S. due to concerns about the potential arrest. The crypto industry seems excited about the possibility of Bessent becoming the next U.S. Treasury Secretary. Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith made the following statement:The following statement is attributed to Blockchain Association CEO @KMSmithDC following President-elect Trump's nomination of Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary: pic.twitter.com/eV8oWeQeLi — Blockchain Association (@BlockchainAssn) November 23, 2024Featured Image via Unsplash

All four of Verstappen’s F1 championships have come in successive seasons, since he claimed his maiden title in 2021. “To stand here as a four-time world champion is something I never thought was possible,” the 27-year-old told reporters post-race at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit. Verstappen’s net worth, which chiefly comes from his Red Bull salary and endorsements, is widely estimated to be about $210 million. He is the top-earning driver in F1, with a reported $70 million annual salary. Verstappen is one of only five drivers in F1 history to win four or more championships in successive seasons.

The Los Angeles Chargers face a crucial game when they host the Baltimore Ravens Monday night. The Chargers (7-3) appear to have plenty of firepower on defense as they rank first in scoring defense this season and and 11th in total defense. Henry leads the Chargers with 94 tackles and he also had 5 passes defensed, 4 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack. James is second on the team with 59 tackles, 5 passes defensed, 3 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks. Tuipulotu has a team-leading 7.0 sacks, 32 tackles, 8 tackles for loss and 1 forced fumble.

Netflix has a new Christmas movie that is getting a lot of attention from women throughout America. A recent Netflix release is being well-received in the United States and has remained a top of the streaming platform's list of most-watched holiday movies since it premiered on November 13. It's got Christmas lights, holiday music, candy canes, and terrible dialogue at times. Hot Frosty has amassed quite the viewership numbers with a 100 percent satisfaction rating and is a force to be reckoned with heading into the Christmas holiday, according to forbes.com. My sarcasm doesn't phase her thought, as she averages three of these low-budget, holiday flicks a day once the weekend hits.

Monkeys Escape And Recovery Efforts Unfold In South Carolina Authorities recover most monkeys as questions loom over research facility's practicesBeaufort County, South Carolina has become the center of attention following the remarkable escape of 43 monkeys from the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center. Alpha Genesis CEO Greg Westergaard announced to police on Monday, November 11, the recovery of five additional monkeys, bringing the total to 30. The escape was traced back to human error—an employee inadvertently left enclosures unlocked during cleaning, allowing the monkeys to venture outside. Recovery efforts intensified as it became clear the monkeys were residing close to the facility’s fence line. For now, recovery efforts and community coordination are underway, continuing tirelessly with hopes of resolving the situation without incident.