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Donald Trump has vowed to reverse the ban which marooned over 170 million monthly users of the video app.

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College Football Playoff national championship players to watch, keys to the game, prediction: Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
The Buckeyes are 8.5-point favorites over the Fighting Irish.
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The Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban. What happens next remains unclear.
The Supreme Court has decided to uphold the law that will ban TikTok on Jan. 19 if its parent company ByteDance continues to refuse to sell the app before then.
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Super Bowl 2025: When and where, halftime show, how to watch and everything you need to know
Are you ready for Super Bowl LIX?
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The 20 best Valentine's Day gifts for all the loves of your life
A Lego orchid, heart-shaped Dutch oven and Kendra Scott jewelry — all of these heartfelt buys will make their day.
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SportsTheBlast
Travis Kelce Will Remain 'True' To Himself Following Taylor Swift Relationship Criticism
Travis Kelce plans on staying true to himself following criticism of his relationship with pop sensation Taylor Swift.
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NFL playoff bracket and divisional round schedule: Chiefs, Lions back in action after bye week
The divisional round of the playoffs is up next.
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New movies streaming this weekend: 'Kraven the Hunter' takes aim on demand; awards contenders 'A Real Pain' and 'A Different Man' top the what-to-watch list
Catch Aaron Taylor-Johnson as a Marvel character, or prepare yourself for awards season with two acclaimed titles.
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SportsYahoo Sports
With the NBA trade deadline approaching, here are 3 deals worth making
Let's take a different approach and look at three trades — one involving Jimmy Butler — that make sense in the modern NBA landscape.
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EntertainmentEngadget
The Nintendo Switch 2 has been announced, here's everything we know
The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming in 2025. Here are all of the confirmed details, rumors and speculation regarding the upcoming console.
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EntertainmentTechCrunch
Nintendo unveils the Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo shared the first images of the Nintendo Switch 2 in a video posted on YouTube. The successor to the widely popular game console will be simply called the Switch 2. Right out of the gate, the video shows the main difference with the Switch — the Switch 2 is going to be a bigger console with a larger display.
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Dan Campbell's raw emotions, tears can't shield Lions from this hard question: Is this the ceiling for Jared Goff?
The Lions were built well enough that Goff didn't need to be the best quarterback in the league for them to advance. But even this kind of a Maserati needs a driver who won’t plow into traffic.
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Texans CB Kris Boyd shoves special teams coach after Houston gave up long kickoff return to start game vs. Chiefs
The Texans had a pretty eventful start to Saturday's game.
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Troy Aikman incensed at Patrick Mahomes roughing call, DeMeco Ryans says Texans were against 'everybody'
Patrick Mahomes drew a couple of controversial calls against Houston.
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Officials in Lions-Commanders game seemingly miss a penalty on hit that briefly knocked Jared Goff from the game
Jared Goff threw a pick-6 and paid the price as he tried to make a tackle.
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After Chiefs win despite a subpar performance, can they keep getting away with it deep into playoffs?
Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce made just enough plays to overcome an otherwise ugly offensive day for Kansas City. That might not work next week against a much tougher opponent.
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Retirement expert details the 'highest single correlation' to success
The key to a successful transition into retirement lies with several tactics, preparation being among the most significant, according to one expert.
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Bears will reportedly interview former Titans RB Eddie George for head-coaching job
The Bears have a surprise name among their candidates.
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Caitlin Clark, Taylor Swift share suite to watch Chiefs take on Texans
Clark, a lifelong Chiefs fan, is also a noted fan of Swift's music and attended the game after being personally invited by the singer.
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Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev, Justin Gaethje vs. Dan Hooker announced for UFC 313
Alex Pereira has his first fight of 2025 on the books.
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MLB investigation reportedly found no evidence of Roki Sasaki-Dodgers handshake deal before he was posted
There have been whispers Sasaki already had a deal with the Dodgers before getting posted.
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Commanders-Lions: Jayden Daniels, Washington pull off one of NFL's greatest playoff upsets in 45-31 shootout win over Detroit
Detroit, which needed to win just two home games to make the first Super Bowl in franchise history, is out. The Commanders are moving onto the NFC title game for the first time since the end of the '91 season.
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UFC 311 results: Jiří Procházka brutally knocks out Jamahal Hill, calls out Alex Pereira
Jiří Procházka is far from done.
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HealthYahoo Life
Wash your hands with soap and water, drink green tea and skip red meat — plus 7 more health tips to help you have a great week
This week's wellness tips include eating more bitter foods, snacking on popcorn and embracing your inner grandma.
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UFC 311 results: Merab Dvalishvili exhausts Umar Nurmagomedov to defend title in grueling affair
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili earned the first defense of his belt with a grueling decision over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC 311.
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SportsYahoo Sports
USC hires longtime NFL coach Rob Ryan as an assistant
Ryan hasn't coached in college football since the 1990s.
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'Perfect in every way': Now you can get these memory foam slippers for $17
Chill out this winter with these cozy slippers.
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BusinessYahoo Finance
Trump makes the Fed's challenging inflation fight more complicated
Inflation was a top concern for central bank leaders in 2024. Donald Trump could make the fight against higher prices even more difficult.
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SportsYahoo Sports
The Blue Jays' last-minute attempt to woo Roki Sasaki was reportedly as ill-advised as it seemed
The Blue Jays paid $11 million for a replacement-level player, because they thought it would help them get Roki Sasaki.
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SportsYahoo Sports
NFL coaching requests, hires: Full list of teams and names being pursued
Feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of NFL interview requests? Let Yahoo Sports help.
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Chiefs use signature late magic to pull away from Texans, advance to 7th straight AFC title game
Kansas City has proven all season it can win close games and ugly games. Saturday's divisional playoff victory over Houston was no exception.
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Dick Vitale pushes back return to broadcasting due to 'new health challenges' after home accident
The longtime ESPN broadcaster has battled four types of cancer in the past four years.
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Chiefs deliver brutal bad beat vs. Texans with intentional safety
The ending of Texans-Chiefs was a thriller, for gamblers.
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SportsWV Sports
West Virginia vs. No. 2 Iowa State Computer Predictions
© Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images West Virginia looks to hand No. 2 Iowa State just their second loss of the season on Saturday afternoon when the Cyclones travel to the WVU Coliseum. Computer models such as BartTorvik, BPI, and KenPom predict the matchup between both teams.
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SportsDevils Illustrated
Blue Devils run past BC in second half
The Blue Devils got a 28-point performance from Cooper Flagg, who was playing his closest game of the season to his native state of Maine. Flagg even got a technical, assessed after a blocked shot in the second half. Joining him with a 20-point game was junior guard Tyrese Proctor.
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SportsYahoo Sports
Tearful meeting after Michigan loss helped Ohio State refocus for championship run — 'One of the toughest days of my football life'
Three days after their Michigan loss, the Buckeyes bore their souls to each other and hashed out exactly what went wrong. Now, they're on the doorstep of a title, and it may have been because of that meeting.
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SportsUncrowned
UFC 311: 5 biggest takeaways from a wild start to 2025's PPV calendar
UFC 311 gave us even more surprises than the chaotic lead-up that set the stage for Saturday's title bouts.
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SportsYahoo Sports
NFL betting: Commanders-Lions over almost hits before halftime, thanks to historic 2nd quarter
The scoring was fast and furious in Detroit on Saturday night.
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SportsWV Sports
Small scores 27 as West Virginia upsets No. 2 Iowa State
Jerry West is seen by many as the greatest Mountaineer to ever live. Javon Small slammed home a dunk as a crowd of 14,444 erupted. Small scored 12 of the final 13 points for West Virginia as his dunk sealed a 14-4 run, helping end Iowa State's 12-game winning streak, which was the longest in the nation.
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PoliticsTechCrunch
TikTok goes dark in the US
TikTok has gone dark in the U.S., the result of a federal law that bans the popular short-form video app for millions of Americans — at least for now. TikTok users began receiving a message about the ban around 10:30 p.m. Eastern. "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now," the company's message reads.
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Fight night in Nashville: Wild and Predators get into 3 fights in first 6 minutes of their matchup
The Wild had vengeance on their minds and may not have cared about winning Saturday's game.
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WorldThe Telegraph
Assassination of an escort leads to miniskirt ban in world’s least popular parliament
Detectives immediately knew they were dealing with a professional hit. The criminals had riddled the taxi with some 40 bullets, yet stole nothing from the dying driver and passenger.
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PoliticsPolitico
‘Lady McBiden’: Alexandra Pelosi Blasts the First Lady
The feud between the president and ex-speaker intensifies in the waning days of his presidency.
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EntertainmentCNN
Dave Chappelle issues plea to Donald Trump before inauguration on ‘SNL’: ‘Please, do better next time’
Dave Chappelle shared a powerful message during his opening monologue on the latest episode of “Saturday Night Live.”
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PoliticsWWD
Melania Trump Arrives for Inaugural and Fireworks Wearing Dolce & Gabbana Pantsuit
President-elect Donald Trump and his wife landed with their son, Barron, at Dulles International Airport Saturday night.
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USCNN
Japan’s elderly are lonely and struggling. Some women choose to go to jail instead
The rooms are filled with elderly residents, their hands wrinkled and backs bent. They shuffle slowly down the corridors, some using walkers. Workers help them bathe, eat, walk and take their medication.
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OpinionUSA TODAY Opinion
Trump didn't wait to be sworn in to start breaking his campaign promises to you | Opinion
It's been a while since you've heard Trump promise gas at less than $2 per gallon, right? That's usually a sign he's walking away from a promise.
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PoliticsReuters
Trump flies on Air Force plane to Washington as Biden sticks to tradition
President-elect Donald Trump headed to Washington on Saturday ahead of his inauguration on a U.S. military airplane supplied by U.S. President Joe Biden, as the outgoing president emphasized sticking with traditional transition norms. Trump will arrive in Washington on Saturday evening for celebrations to mark his return to office on Monday. For the occasion, he is ditching his navy and crimson "Trump Force One" he often flies in favor of a government plane Biden sent to Florida.
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SportsFTW Outdoors
Patrick Mahomes’ shameless flop on non-late hit is sign NFL needs to institute a flopping penalty
Patrick Mahomes is already one of the greatest NFL players of all time. He shouldn't be able to create more advantages for himself by playing outside the lines and gaming the referees. (And those referees
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PoliticsFox News
Biden's efforts to show 'vigor' backfired, showed his advanced age: Report
Sources close to President Biden felt it was important to prove his physical vigor to the public to combat criticism of his age, but noted that it often backfired.
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SportsFTW Outdoors
Patrick Mahomes drew a roughing penalty so weak even ESPN's broadcast couldn't believe it
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the new Tom Brady in more than one way. Not only is Mahomes a generational NFL quarterback with multiple Super Bowl rings... he's also going to draw the most absurd roughing-the-passer
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Ukraine opens a new front against Russia – flattering Trump
World leaders have been rushing to get on Donald Trump’s good side since his reelection as US president, arguably none more so than Ukraine.
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SportsNBC News
Kansas City Chiefs win — but their fans in Las Vegas lost a heartbreaker
Kansas City Chiefs punter Matt Araiza intentionally tiptoed out of the end zone Saturday to surrender a safety, which added meaningless points to the scoreboard but shook the gambling world.
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SportsCommanders Wire
Jayden Daniels has a question for Tom Brady after Commanders' playoff win
After every game where he's on the call for Fox Sports, the legendary Tom Brady hands out the LFG Player of the Game award. On Saturday night, Brady and Kevin Burkhardt were in Detroit for the NFC divisional round showdown between the top-seeded Detroit Lions and the…
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SportsFTW Outdoors
A choked-up Dan Campbell summed up the Lions' crushing loss with 6 words
Dan Campbell, as we know, is a man of many colorful words over the years. But after a crushing loss to the Washington Commanders on Saturday night to send the No. 1 seed in the NFC home, the Detroit Lions head coach summed it all up for him, his tea
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SportsPeople
Brittany Mahomes Honors Patrick with '15' Coat and Red Pants at Chiefs Game 6 Days Postpartum — See Her Playoff Look!
The famous WAG, who just welcomed her third child with Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, brought her style to the sidelines six days postpartum
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PoliticsBuzzFeed
Here's What People Are Saying After Snoop Dogg And Nelly Were Announced As Performers At Trump Inauguration Events
Many people are confused and disappointed.
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CelebrityPage Six
Jessica Simpson’s 100-pound weight loss made her feel ‘21 again’ before split from husband Eric Johnson
"She started to want to sow her wild oats in a way she never could," a family source told Page Six of the singer feeling younger post-weight loss.
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Exclusive-German ambassador warns of Trump plan to redefine constitutional order, document shows
Germany's ambassador to the United States has warned that the incoming Trump administration will rob U.S. law enforcement and the media of their independence and hand big tech companies "co-governing power", according to a confidential document seen by Reuters. The briefing document, dated Jan. 14 and signed by Ambassador Andreas Michaelis, describes Donald Trump's agenda for his second White House term as one of "maximum disruption" that will bring about "a redefinition of the constitutional o
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SportsAssociated Press
Turnovers and depleted defense contribute to top-seeded Lions' quick playoff exit
The Detroit Lions had everything set up the way they wanted this time. After losing last season's NFC championship game at San Francisco, they went 15-2 to earn the NFC's top seed. The Lions self-destructed against the Washington Commanders, turning the ball over five times in a 45-31 loss on Saturday night that ended another chance at the franchise's first Super Bowl.
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SportsTexans Wire
Everyone is turning on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes following egregious penalty
When the commentators are turning on Patrick Mahomes, it's finally gone too far.
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PoliticsThe Daily Beast
‘SNL’ Gets Groans for Oral Sex Joke About Trump and Zuckerberg
Colin Jost set his sights on Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg during “Weekend Update,” in a joke that got some audible groans—and then applause—from the live audience. “Meta CEO and Puerto Rican gigolo Mark Zuckerberg flew down to Mar-a-Lago to meet with Donald Trump,” Jost said, “And boy are his knees tired.” The joke referred to Zuckerberg’s recent announcements about controversial changes to Facebook, which have been described by many critics as shameless pro-Trump bootlicking.
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Shocking playoff exit could mark beginning of end for Lions' revival, Super Bowl quest
The Lions' dream of the franchise's Super Bowl appearance came to an abrupt end Saturday, and Detroit could be waiting some time for another shot.
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SportsFTW Outdoors
What's next for the Lions after the Commanders crushed their dream season into dust?
In the end, losing more than half their starting defense was a wound from which the Detroit Lions could not recover.
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OpinionMSNBC
Opinion | Grover Cleveland’s presidential ‘comeback’ is a true cautionary tale for Trump
They both won a second term after losing the previous election. But Cleveland’s second administration was such a disaster it put his party out of power for decades.
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Trump and Melania joined by Ivanka and other family to watch fireworks after return to DC: Live
President-elect says he has ordered inauguration and speeches to take place in the Capitol Rotunda ‘as used by Ronald Reagan in 1985’
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NFL playoff schedule: TV channels, how to watch, stream divisional-round games
How to watch Texans vs Chiefs, Commanders vs Lions, Ravens vs Bills, Rams vs Eagles in NFL playoffs, with times, TV channels, streaming.
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SportsThe Telegraph
Watch: Patrick Mahomes ‘flop’ in NFL play-offs condemned
Three-time Super Bowl champion and current broadcaster Troy Aikman led the chorus of criticism against superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes for ‘flopping’ in the Kansas City Chiefs’ controversial victory over the Houston Texans on Saturday.
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PoliticsABC News
Trump inauguration live updates: Incoming first family takes in fireworks show
Ahead of Inauguration Day on Monday, President-elect Donald Trump is holding a reception and fireworks show Saturday night at his golf club in Virginia. On Sunday, he will lay a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery and then hold a "Make America Great Again Victory Rally" in Washington ahead of Monday's swearing-in ceremony, which has now been moved inside to the Capitol Rotunda because of frigid temperatures in the nation's capital.
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NFL playoff announcers: Television broadcasters, announcing crews for divisional round
NFL playoff announcers, channels, streaming information, times for all four games on divisional-round schedule this week. Who is announcing each game?
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SportsAssociated Press
Jayden Daniels and the Commanders stun the top-seeded Lions 45-31 to reach NFC title game
Jayden Daniels and the nothing-to-lose Washington Commanders sent the top-seeded Detroit Lions to a stunningly swift playoff exit. Daniels threw for two touchdowns and fellow rookie Mike Sainristil had two interceptions, dazzling performances that helped Washington beat Detroit 45-31 on Saturday night to reach the NFC championship game for the first time since winning the franchise's third Super Bowl 33 years ago. “It’s a surreal moment,” Daniels said.
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PoliticsUSA TODAY
Trump is returning to the White House: A look at his family tree ahead of Inauguration Day
Learn more about president-elect Donald Trump's life, children, and siblings before he takes office Monday.
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SportsDetroit Free Press
Lions shocked by Commanders in crushing 45-31 loss to end Super Bowl dreams
The Detroit Lions turned the ball 5 times, with 4 by Jared Goff, in a stunning 45-31 loss to Washington Commanders in NFL divisional playoff game.
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BusinessTheStreet
UnitedHealth CEO finally addresses outrage
Andrew Witty, CEO of UnitedHealth Group, responds to America's frustrations.
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Joe Biden pushes out 99% of 'Investing in America' funds before Donald Trump's return
President Biden calls his economic and climate programs "the most significant investment in America since the New Deal." Here's the breakdown.
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Here’s What Could Happen to Your Money in Trump’s First 40 Days in Office
As President-elect Donald Trump takes office again, many Americans are curious about how it will affect their personal finances. His administration could bring a host of economic changes, particularly...
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Mitch Albom: Detroit Lions' dream ends with an improbable defeat in playoffs
Detroit Lions dream seasons ends with an improbable defeat in an NFC divisional playoff game to Washington Commanders and Jayden Daniels.
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CelebrityE! News
Taylor Swift Makes First Appearance in Weeks During Family Dinner
Taylor Swift was photographed out to dinner with her family in New York City Jan. 17, marking her first public appearance in 2025.
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What we learned from Chiefs vs. Texans: 6 takeaways from Kansas City's win over Houston
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs are on their way to an seventh consecutive AFC championship game. Here's what we learned for Kansas City's win.
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NFL playoff winners, losers of Saturday: Lions run out of magic vs. Commanders
The top-seeded playoff teams had wildly divergent experiences on Saturday, as the Chiefs rolled to another win before the Lions' season was upended.
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