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FYIMeta Has Not Bought TikTok, Despite the Rumors You May Have Heard Online
Meta is not buying TikTok, and probably wouldn't be the first option. PoliticsDonald Trump Is the 45th and 47th President, and It's Become a Meme on the Right
The meme is a rallying cry for Trump supporters. PoliticsSome People Believe the Secret Service Use Fake Hands to Conceal Weapons
There's a running conspiracy that the Secret Service uses fake hands. TrendingTikTok's Down Time Swept up a Number of Other Apps, Including Marvel Snap
The app was one of several that got caught up in the ban. Celebrity RelationshipsAlia Shawkat Has Managed to Keep Her Personal Life Pretty Separate From Her Career
Alia Shawkat's private life has been walled off from her career. Stream & Chill'Severance' Is Back for Season 2, but Who Is Miss Huang, the New Supervisor?
Miss Huang is the most unsettling new addition to the season. FYIThe U.S. Is Not the First Country to Ban TikTok, but It Is the Biggest
The countries that have banned it are much smaller than the U.S. FYISpace X's Starship Blew up on Its Seventh Test Run — Who Owns the Starship?
Starship exploded after launch on its seventh test flight. PoliticsGeorgia State Senator Colton Moore Was Arrested While Trying to Enter the House
Colton Moore was arrested after violating his ban from the House chamber. SportsMost NFL Quarterbacks Say "White 80" as Part of Their Cadence, but What Does It Mean?
The cadence is a crucial part of NFL offenses. PoliticsFlorida Senator Marco Rubio's Net Worth Is Lower Than You Might Think
Rubio's net worth stems from a single real estate investment. InfluencersDax Is Claiming That He Bought TikTok, but Is There Any Truth to the Story?
The rapper has claimed that he reached a deal to buy the app. FoodThe FDA Has Banned Red Dye 3, Leading Some to Wonder Which Foods It's In
The FDA's ban has some wondering what foods they should be avoiding. PoliticsDoes Trump Attorney General Nominee Pam Bondi Have Kids? A Closer Look at Her Personal Life
Trump's Attorney General nominee has maintained that she will keep the department independent. FYIJoining RedNote Might Seem Appealing, but Here's How to Cancel If You Want
RedNote's sudden popularity has also led to more interest in cancellations. PoliticsSen. Tim Kaine Accused Pete Hegseth of Cheating on His Wife, but Did He?
The allegations are one part of the case Democrats are building against his nomination. PoliticsMichelle Obama Is Not Attending Donald Trump's Inauguration, but Do We Know Why?
She has been absent from several high profile events in recent days. SportsJohn Daly Had Emergency Hand Surgery That Has Left Him in the Hospital
John said fans shouldn't be concerned about his recent hospital visit. PoliticsPete Hegseth Is Likely to Be Confirmed as Secretary of Defense by a Senate Vote
Hegseth seems likely to be confirmed by the Senate. EntertainmentWill Cain's 'Fox & Friends' Hosting Gig Has Some Wondering About His Net Worth
Will Cain's hosting career at Fox News has taken a leap forward. FYIJohn Mayer Called Jessica Simpson "Sexual Napalm," but What Does That Mean?
John Mayer once described Jessica Simpson in pretty strange, explicit terms. FYITIkTok Users Are Downloading RedNote at Such High Level They Broke the App
The app is breaking because there are simply too many new users. EntertainmentHilary Duff and Carrie Underwood Have Long Had a Rumored Feud, but Was It Real?
The feud was only every a rumor, but many want to know if it's real. Human InterestElon Musk Is the Latest Potential U.S.-Based Buyer for TikTok Before the Ban
Reporting suggests that China is interested in Elon as a buyer. Television'General Hospital' Is Not Going off the Air, but Its Schedule Has Been Disrupted
It had a rough week in early January, but the show is not going anywhere. FYIMark Zuckerberg's Gold Necklace Has a Hebrew Blessing Inscribed on It
The Meta CEO made it clear that the necklace is for his daughters. FYIEditing App CapCut Might Get Swallowed up in America's Plan to Ban TikTok
The app is owned by ByteDance, which also owns TikTok. TelevisionParamount's 'Landman' Will Be Back for Season 2, and Hopefully Pretty Soon
The show had a hugely successful first season for Paramount. EntertainmentLeslie Charleson's Death at 79 Left Many Wondering What Her Net Worth Was
Leslie Charleson was on 'General Hospital' for more than half of her life. TelevisionThe 456 Frame on TikTok Is a Reference to Netflix's Hugely Popular 'Squid Game'
The number is a reference to 'Squid Game's main character. PoliticsMichelle Obama Missed Jimmy Carter's Funeral Because She's in Hawaii on Vacation
The former First Lady is on an extended vacation and had a scheduling conflict. PoliticsJimmy Carter Led a Relatively Humble Life, but What Was His Net Worth?
Carter led a modest life, but managed to accumulate some wealth anyway. Human InterestThe Hollywood Sign Is Not on Fire, but AI Generated Images Might Have You Confused
The Hollywood sign is fine, but it was under threat. Human InterestAnita Bryant Was A Fervent Anti-LGBTQ+ Activist After a Successful Music Career
Bryant's most lasting legacy came from how she talked about gay people. Celebrity RelationshipsIs TV Personality Cameron Mathison Married? Details
The soap star got divorced in 2024. CelebrityAdam Brody Has Had a Long Career in Hollywood, but What Is His Net Worth?
Adam Brody's career in Hollywood has helped his net worth. PoliticsJimmy Carter Is Receiving a State Funeral, but His Body Will Be Buried in Georgia
Carter's casket will make its final stop in Georgia. Human InterestKeith Wasserman Was Looking for Private Firefighters, but How Much Is He Worth?
He went viral after looking for a private firefighting force. PoliticsL.A. Residents Are Outraged Over Mayor Karen Bass's Africa Trip Amid Wildfires
Bass has received criticism for not being on the ground during a crisis. TrendingPeople Are Leaving Facebook in Following the Company's Content Moderation News
Facebook's policy changes might have been the last straw for some. Human InterestMark Zuckerberg Is Moving Moderators to Texas, but Is He also Switching States?
The Meta CEO is moving his team, but there's been no indication that he's moving his own family. FYITrump Wants to Rename the Gulf of Mexico, but Why Does It Have That Name in the First Place?
Trump wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico, and it turns out he might be able to. PoliticsAmy Carter's Husband Is in a Wheelchair in 2025 — Here's What We Know About the Reason
Jay Kelly is in a wheelchair, but the exact reason remains a mystery. EntertainmentNBC News 4Reporter Derrick Ward Has Died at the Age of 62, but What Happened?
The NBC reporter had worked in Washington for decades. PoliticsJustin Trudeau and His Wife Got Divorced at Least Partially Because of Politics
The divorce came just over a year before Trudeau stepped down as prime minister. EntertainmentKevin O'Leary's Net Worth Would Not Be Nearly Enough to Purchase TikTok
The 'Shark Tank' millionaire is on the show for a reason. NewsJust Weeks After Enron's Return, the Company Has Launched a New Thermonuclear Egg
The Enron egg may seem cool, but it's definitely not real. EntertainmentMeredith Vieira's Decision to Have Children Was Controversial in the Newsroom
The TV anchor once quit her job so she could be a full-time mother. Entertainment'County Rescue' Star Keller Fornes Has Died at Just 32, but What Happened to Him?
Keller Fornes died in mid-December in Eastland, Texas. TrendingSYBAU Is a Common Acronym on TikTok, but What Does It Actually Mean?
SYBAU is an acronym that conceals some profanity for TikTok.