Even if Tik-Tok is banned, rivals pose their own dangers to free speech
There were few surprises in the Supreme Court's argument on the American Civil Protection Act, which requires ByteDance, the Chinese Communist Party-linked owner of TikTok, to leave the social media platform or face a ban. The case hinges on whether TikTok can convince a judge that such a mandate violates the First Amendment by forcing […]
So, is TikTok banned now? The Supreme Court decision and the app’s ban explained
TikTok is widely expected to experience a power outage on Sunday, leaving more than 170 million U.S. users, many of them children, without access to their favorite video-sharing app. Here's what you need to know about the impending ban and what's next for TikTok. TikTok is scheduled to go offline on Sunday. Reuters When will […]
Marco Rubio, Banned from China, Defends Tough Beijing Stance at Confirmation Hearing
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) addressed concerns about his long-standing vocal stance against atrocities committed by communist China during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee confirmation hearing Wednesday after being nominated to be secretary of state. Ta. President-elect Donald Trump selected Rubio became top diplomat shortly after winning the November election and described him as “a highly […]
TikTok tells US employees their jobs are ‘secure’ even if app is banned: internal memo
TikTok plans to continue paying its U.S. employees even if the Supreme Court doesn't overturn laws forcing or banning the short video app's sale in the U.S., company executives said Tuesday. This was said in an internal memo seen by Reuters. This hugely popular platform is owned by China-based ByteDance, which has 7,000 employees in […]
Eagles fan banned from stadium after vile tirade caught on video
The disgraced Eagles fan was caught on video heckling a female Packers fan and repeatedly calling her a “stupid bitch” during Sunday's Wild Card Game in Philadelphia at Lincoln Financial Field. Officials reported that he has been banned from all future events. Knowledge of the situation was confirmed to The Post. The woman's fiancé, Alexander […]
Banned NBA Player Text Bettors During Game Saying He Was Going to Fake an Injury
Former Toronto Raptors star Jontay Porter texted bettors during the game, telling them he was going to fake an injury to win their bets. In April 2024, the NBA permanently banned Porter after a league investigation found that he had been communicating and arranging with several different bettors, so his in-game performance made them lose […]
Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts in World Series banned from MLB stadiums indefinitely: report
The New York Yankees fan who grabbed Mookie Betts' wrist and pried the ball from his glove won't see his team or any other team for a long time after being briefly hailed as a hero. . As a result of the incident, Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen were reportedly banned indefinitely from all […]
Yankees fans banned from all MLB stadiums indefinitely for mauling Mookie Betts
Two fans who grabbed Mookie Betts by the wrist and tried to rip the ball from his hands during Game 4 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium have been banned “indefinitely” from attending MLB games. This was revealed in a report by the Post. Fans Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen were ejected from […]
British Rapper Stormzy Banned from Driving for Using Phone Behind Wheel of His Rolls-Royce
LONDON (AP) — British rapper Stormzy He was given a nine-month driving ban on Thursday after admitting driving a Rolls-Royce in London while using a mobile phone. The 31-year-old, whose real name is Michael Ebenezer Owuo Jr., is credited with bringing the grime genre of rap into the commercial mainstream. His debut album 'Gang Signs […]
These six states banned or limited DEI at colleges and universities in 2024
Six states, including some with Democratic governors, have prohibited or prohibited the use of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at public universities this year. DEI practices in higher education have been controversial in recent years, most often opposed by Republicans, and critics such as civil rights attorney Devon Westhill have argued that they are […]