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TikTok deal will be signed soon, with U.S. control of algorithm, White House says

It's still not clear exactly who will own the app or how the deal will work in practice for users.

Axios · Sep 20, 2025

“You Didn’t Deserve That”: Passenger Attacks Plus-Size Seatmate, Telling Him He’s “Too Fat to Fly”

“You’re hardly svelte yourself.”

Bored Panda · Sep 20, 2025

Americans Would Dominate Board Of New TikTok US Entity: W.House

A deal for the Chinese parent company of popular video-sharing app TikTok to sell its US operations would see the creation of a board dominated by Americans, the White House said Saturday.

International Business Times · Sep 20, 2025

I tried the viral ‘cortisol cocktail’. Here’s what I discovered

US LIFESTYLE: With the cortisol cocktail trending on TikTok, Brittany Miller explored whether it’s worth the hype

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2025

32yo single Michigan mother, living in shelters, commits one act of selflessness and now she has to never worry about money again

Her children will never sleep hungry again.

We Got This Covered · Sep 20, 2025

Trump Boasts He 'Fired' Virginia Prosecutor Who Refused to Indict Letitia James

Trump claims he 'fired' Erik Siebert as Virginia U.S. Attorney, igniting criticism over political pressure on the Justice Department.

International Business Times UK · Sep 20, 2025

The China Gambit: Trump and Xi Signal Progress on Trade and TikTok After 'Productive' Call

President Trump and China's leader Xi Jinping have reached a breakthrough agreement on trade and TikTok following a 'productive' phone call. Explore what the deal means for social media and the global economy.

International Business Times UK · Sep 20, 2025

Trump news at a glance: president hikes H-1B visa cost to $100,000 a year as aide tells firms to ‘train Americans’

Decision could be major blow to tech industry, but commerce secretary says ‘all of the big companies are on board’

The Guardian - US · Sep 20, 2025

‘One thing about me is I will embarrass you back’: Woman rejects Apple co-worker after their date. Then he asks for the $25 back

People often counsel against dating a co-worker. But in a world where much of our lives occur behind phones and computers, where else are you supposed to meet people?

The Mary Sue · Sep 19, 2025

Trump suggests China approves TikTok deal, though app's fate still unclear

U.S. officials said earlier this week they had a framework deal with China on a sale.

Axios · Sep 19, 2025