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Will 'go dark' unless Biden gives clarity following SC ruling, says TikTok

Supreme Court in its ruling held that the risk to national security posed by TikTok's ties to China overcomes concerns about limiting speech by the app or its 170 million users in the United States

Court rules against policy to shield immigrants who came to US as children

Trump sought to end DACA during his first term, but he also occasionally expressed wishes that beneficiaries be allowed to stay

German Lufthansa seals deal to get 41% of ITA Airways, full control by 2033

Under the deal, the merged company must make it possible for rival airlines to launch non-stop flights between Rome or Milan and central European airports, where competition is limited

US lawsuit accuses Pepsi of favouring Walmart over smaller stores

PepsiCo said the lawsuit is wrong on the facts and the law and misunderstands the way consumer product companies help retailers provide lower prices

Mexico, EU revamp trade deal before Trump takes office with tariff threats

The updated deal, which first entered into force 25 years ago, also seeks to facilitate strategic cooperation on key geopolitical issues, the European Union said in a statement

Apple pulls error-prone AI-generated news feature in beta iPhone software

In the beta update, Apple said it is disabling the AI-generated feature for news and entertainment while it tries to fix the issue causing the technology to fabricate information

Trump wants agent who covered him after murder bid to lead Secret Service

Donald Trump Jr. said his father will be naming Sean Curran, who heads the president-elect's personal detail as special agent in charge, to be Secret Service director

Israel's Cabinet approves deal for ceasefire in Gaza, release of hostages

Ceasefire, just the second achieved during the war will go into effect on January 19, though key questions remain, including the names of the 33 hostages to be released during the six-week first phase

Fire at California battery plant forces evacuation, highway closure

As of late Thursday, a few dozen people were at a temporary evacuation centre and the rest had gone to friends or family or made other arrangements, Pasculli said

Trump's swearing-in ceremony likely to be moved indoors due to cold weather

The Rotunda is prepared as the inclement weather alternative for each inauguration, and a final decision would be up to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies

More countries are grappling with shrinking and aging populations

The population has peaked in 63 countries and territories, about half in Europe, the United Nations says. The UN projects another 48 will hit their peak over the next 30 years

Russia, Iran sign comprehensive strategic pact amid Western sanctions

Putin praised the deal as a real breakthrough, creating conditions for the stable and sustainable development of Russia, Iran and the entire region

SpaceX launch accident likely caused by fire, debris trails near Caribbean

SpaceX suspects a fire may have caused its Starship to break apart during liftoff and send trails of flaming debris near the Caribbean.

Israel's security Cabinet recommends Gaza ceasefire, awaits full approval

The prime minister's office said Friday that if the deal is passed, ceasefire could start as soon as Sunday with the first hostages released then

Bitcoin surpasses $100,000 amid possible early crypto action by Trump

Bitcoin has surged in price since Trump's victory, topping $100,000 for the first time last month before briefly sliding down to about $90,000 earlier this week

Australian Open Day 6 Highlights: Djokovic, Sabalenka march on to round 4

Like Gauff, Sabalenka is unbeaten in the early going in 2025. They could meet in the semifinals again this time around next weekend.

Russia, Iran have troubled history despite their current alliance

The signing comes ahead of the Jan. 20 inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged to broker peace in Ukraine

China's economy grows 5% in 2024, driven by exports, stimulus measures

Exports accelerated as companies and consumers rushed to beat potential tariff hikes incoming President-elect Donald Trump may impose on Chinese goods

President Biden won't enforce ban on social media app TikTok, says official

Congress last year, in a law signed by Biden, required that TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance divest the company by January 19

As Biden warns of 'oligarchy,' Trump inauguration to host tech billionaires

Musk has a new role reshaping government in the upcoming administration and will be joined on the dais by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and trio will be completed by Mark Zuckerberg