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Jan 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Future: A Supreme Court Showdown

Imagine this: the future of TikTok, the popular video-sharing app, hangs in the balance. It's all because of a recent Supreme Court hearing. The app, which is owned by a Chinese company, is under fire for data security concerns and potential foreign influence. The justices questioned the government'

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Jan 11 2025HEALTH

Supreme Court to Decide on Free Preventive Care Under Obamacare

The Supreme Court is set to review a piece of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that makes certain preventive care services free. This includes HIV medications, heart statins, and cancer screenings. The challenge comes from a Texas business and some individuals who argue that the way these services are

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Jan 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Fate Up in the Air: Supreme Court Weighs In

TikTok, a popular video-sharing app owned by a Chinese company, might be facing a ban in the United States. The Supreme Court is set to decide on Friday whether a law banning the app violates the First Amendment. The app's parent company argues that the law is unconstitutional, while the U. S. gover

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Justice Alito’s Call with Trump: A Red Flag for Ethics?

Justice Samuel Alito found himself in a sticky situation recently. He took a call from Donald Trump just hours before Trump was set to file a motion with the U. S. Supreme Court. Gabe Roth, an expert in judicial ethics and policy, called this a clear breach of ethics. Alito said the call was just ab

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Jan 10 2025BUSINESS

TikTok's Fate: A Supreme Court Showdown

The U. S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments about banning or selling TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance. This isn't just about business or politics; it's also about free speech and national security. The hearing comes nine days before the ban starts. President-elect Trump has changed his mind a

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Why the Supreme Court Won't Delay Trump's Sentence

The U. S. Supreme Court has said no to delaying former President Donald Trump's sentencing in his New York hush money case. This happened on Thursday, just a day before his scheduled sentencing. The court's majority thought that Trump's sentencing wouldn't really bother his presidential duties, sinc

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Supreme Court to Decide TikTok's Fate: A Tug-of-War Between Speech and Security

The fate of TikTok, a popular social media app used by millions, is in the hands of the Supreme Court. The app's owner, ByteDance, is Chinese, and the U. S. government worries that China could use TikTok to spy on Americans or spread fake news. The court must decide if the law forcing ByteDance to s

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Balancing Act: Security vs. Free Speech

A popular video-sharing platform, TikTok, is currently facing a critical juncture. The U. S. Supreme Court might outlaw it by January 19th due to security concerns. The app is linked to a Chinese company, and this has raised red flags for the government regarding potential risks. However, TikTok use

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Jan 07 2025BUSINESS

McDonald's Drops Diversity Targets After Court Ruling

McDonald's is rethinking its diversity policies. The fast-food giant announced it's ditching certain aims to boost diversity among its leaders. Why the change? A recent Supreme Court decision made affirmative action in college admissions illegal. Plus, there's been a conservative backlash against di

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Jan 06 2025CRIME

The Mystery Behind Harmony Montgomery's Custody Hearing

Do you ever wonder why a 5-year-old girl was placed with a father who had a history of violent crimes? This is the question that has been nagging at us since Harmony Montgomery's tragic death. The highest court in Massachusetts, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC), is about to hear a case that could sh

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