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White House launches TikTok account weeks ahead of Trump’s extended deadline to ban app

‘America we are BACK! What’s up TikTok?’ the White House said when launching its account.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

Trump’s tariffs replace diplomacy as other US tools of statecraft are discarded

Measures meant to rebalance America’s economy are wielded instead against the likes of Canada, India and Brazil ‘to compel loyalty to the president’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2025

Trump Embraces TikTok For Messaging Despite National Security Fears: White House Posts 'America We Are BACK'

The White House has officially joined TikTok, launching an account with President Donald Trump declaring, "I am your voice," even as lawmakers warn the Chinese-owned app may still face a U.S. ban.

Benzinga · Aug 20, 2025

Having Zero Net Worth At 25 Actually Puts You Ahead of Average—Here's How To Build From There

The financial gap between America’s wealthy and poor is widening at an alarming rate, making it harder than ever for those who fall behind to catch up. But according to financial educator Graham Stephan, a single strategic decision made early can be the difference between joining the top 1% or…

Benzinga · Aug 19, 2025

RFK Jr, 71, and Hegseth, 45, in fitness battle at Pentagon where Defense Secretary has decorated walls with pictures of himself

The two Cabinet secretaries completed the so-called ‘Pete and Bobby challenge’

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

RFK Jr and Hegseth do fitness challenge with Marines as they encourage Americans to be ‘fit’ not ‘fat’

Robert F Kennedy Jr and Pete Hegseth went head-to-head in a workout challenge as they encouraged Americans to get “fit” not “fat”.

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

46 Americans Share How Being Abroad Changed Them Through These Reverse Culture Shocks

Expats, have you experienced any form of reverse culture shock?

Bored Panda · Aug 19, 2025

The strangest members of Trump’s inner circle have more power than they’ve ever had before

IN FOCUS : They have deep connections with secret societies. His brother is in DOGE. And they may or may not be personal friends of Elon Musk. Holly Baxter spends the day with Simone and Malcolm Collins, who believe they can culturally reprogram America — and whose vision seems to…

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

The 2026 Nissan Leaf Costs $29,990 For Over 300 Miles Of Range

The new 2026 Nissan Leaf gets more range and is still the cheapest EV in America.

InsideEVs · Aug 19, 2025

7 Times Social Security Payments Suddenly Stopped Without Warning

Imagine depending on a monthly deposit that keeps your lights on, fills your pantry, and pays for medicine—then one morning, it’s simply not there. No heads-up, no letter in the mailbox, no warning on your account—just silence where money should be. Social Security is often viewed as one of the…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Aug 19, 2025