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Dec 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Fate Hangs: Court to Decide on US Ban

Next month, the Supreme Court will tackle a big question: can the US legally ban TikTok? The popular social media app, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, could face a shutdown if it doesn't sell to a US owner by January 19. The law behind this was passed last April, aiming to protect national secur

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

TikTok's Fight: Supreme Court Fast-Tracks Ban Case

TikTok is facing a major challenge in the Supreme Court. The court has agreed to quickly review a law that could potentially ban the app in the United States. This is unusual, as the court is setting aside two hours for the argument and will hear the case in a special session on January 10. This spe

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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

A Religious Group's Tax Battle: What's at Stake for Workers?

Catholic Charities is taking its fight against Wisconsin's unemployment tax to the Supreme Court. They argue that the tax violates their religious freedom, since they don't hold religious services. But the state says the tax is fair, as it applies to all employers, religious or not. The court's deci

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Dec 17 2024SCIENCE

Nature-Inspired Sticky Materials: How they Work and What They Do

Imagine sticky substances found in nature, like those used by mussels to cling to rocks. Scientists are now creating similar materials called supramolecular adhesives. These aren't just any glues; they're inspired by proteins and nucleic acids from marine creatures and can be used in numerous ways.

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Judge Won't Dump Trump's Hush Money Case

A judge in New York has rejected Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss his hush money conviction. This comes after a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Prosecutors want the conviction to stand, but the future of the case is uncertain. Trump's lawyers are trying different arguments to get the

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Should TikTok Be Banned in the US?

TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, is challenging a law that could potentially ban the popular video-sharing app in the US. The law, signed by President Joe Biden, would force ByteDance to sell TikTok to an American company or face a ban starting January 19. TikTok argues that this would suppress fr

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Robert Kennedy Jr. 's HHS Nomination: A Stormy Path

Robert Kennedy Jr. , the latest pick for Health and Human Services (HHS) secretary by President-elect Donald Trump, is set to meet with a slew of Republican senators this week. This comes as Trump holds his first post-election news conference, looking optimistic. One key issue Kennedy faces is his h

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Dec 14 2024ENVIRONMENT

Fuel Makers vs. California's Green Rules: A Supreme Showdown

California is known for its strict car emission rules, making it one of the toughest states in the U. S. on this issue. Some fuel producers are now challenging these rules, taking their case all the way to the Supreme Court. The core of the dispute is a special exemption, called a waiver, given by t

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Supreme Court to Decide: Should Catholic Charities Get Tax Break?

The Supreme Court has agreed to take on a big case about religion and taxes. The question is whether places like Catholic Charities should be exempt from state unemployment taxes because of their religious ties. Catholic Charities says it should be exempt, but Wisconsin's highest court disagrees. Th

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Dec 13 2024OPINION

Nativity Scenes in Public: A Look at the Legal Journey

Every December, you’ll see twinkling lights, Christmas trees, and maybe even a nativity scene in town squares. For many years, these scenes were common, but some people think they shouldn’t be allowed in public places. The U. S. has a long history of religious displays during the holidays. However,

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