Alexis Ohanian Joins Bid To Buy TikTok, Promises 'Revitalized' App Protecting User Data Alexis Ohanian Joins Bid To Buy TikTok, Promises 'Revitalized' App Protecting User Data
Alexis Ohanian Joins Bid To Buy TikTok, Promises 'Revitalized' App Protecting User Data A co-founder of Reddit is looking to get involved with another popular online platform: TikTok. Entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian is joining "The People's Bid for TikTok" as a strategic advisor. Project Liberty, a nonprofit aiming to build a "people-powered internet," announced Ohanian's addition to the bid in a news release on Monday, Mar. 3. Led by billionaire founder Frank McCourt, Project Liberty's bid for TikTok was submitted to the app's parent company ByteDance earlier in 2025. The group aims to rebuild TikTok on a decentralized framework that prioritizes security for its 17…
IRS Issues Warning For These Taxpayer Scams IRS Issues Warning For These Taxpayer Scams
IRS Issues Warning For These Taxpayer Scams A new warning from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has taxpayers on high alert as the agency unveils its 2025 Dirty Dozen — a list of the most common and deceptive tax scams that could put financial and personal information at risk. With tax season in full swing, scammers are ramping up efforts to steal money, sensitive data, and even taxpayer identities. From fake tax credits to social media-fueled misinformation, the schemes on this year’s list serve as a reminder that fraudsters are constantly evolving their tactics. What Is the Dirty Dozen? Each year, the IRS compiles the Dirty Doze…
Billy Joel's Onstage Fall Stuns Crowd At Concert Billy Joel's Onstage Fall Stuns Crowd At Concert
Billy Joel's Onstage Fall Stuns Crowd At Concert Billy Joel stunned those on hand when he fell onstage at a concert in the Northeast. The incident happened Saturday, Feb. 22 in Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville. The 75-year-old "Piano Man" fell while performing his classic hit, “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me.”
 As Joel engaged with the audience, he momentarily stepped away from his piano and began interacting with the microphone stand. In a dramatic flourish towards the conclusion of the song, he threw the stand into the air. However, this exuberance resulted in a loss of balance, causing him to t…
JD Vance Accuses Zelenskyy Of 'Campaigning For The Opposition' In Fiery Oval Office Clash JD Vance Accuses Zelenskyy Of 'Campaigning For The Opposition' In Fiery Oval Office Clash
JD Vance Accuses Zelenskyy Of 'Campaigning For The Opposition' In Fiery Oval Office Clash In a dramatic Oval Office confrontation on February 28, 2025, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance lambasted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accusing him of disrespecting the United States. The tension escalated when Vance referenced Zelenskyy's September 2024 visit to Pennsylvania, suggesting it was a politically charged move that undermined U.S. support for Ukraine. Contentious Meeting in Washington, D.C. The meeting, intended to discuss ongoing U.S. support for Ukraine amidst its conflict with Russia, quickly turned confrontational. President Trump and Vice Presiden…
'Social Media Hobbyist' Set Blaze, Made Fake 911 Calls For Content: Maryland Fire Marshal 'Social Media Hobbyist' Set Blaze, Made Fake 911 Calls For Content: Maryland Fire Marshal
'Social Media Hobbyist' Set Blaze, Made Fake 911 Calls For Content: Maryland Fire Marshal A Maryland social media "hobbyist" who films emergency responses for content was arrested for allegedly setting a building on fire and making false 911 calls to capture footage of firefighters in action, authorities said. Joshua Christian-Stanley Jackson, 21, of Prince Frederick, was taken into custody on Friday, Feb. 28, after investigators determined he was responsible for a vacant commercial building fire in Charles County, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Fire crews responded to 12535 Crain Highway around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, after receiving a 911 call a…
Hostile Oval Office Meeting Turns Into Shouting Match Between Ukraine President, Trump, Vance Hostile Oval Office Meeting Turns Into Shouting Match Between Ukraine President, Trump, Vance
Hostile Oval Office Meeting Turns Into Shouting Match Between Ukraine President, Trump, Vance In an unprecedented and explosive televised confrontation, President Trump and Vice President JD Vance loudly berated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting at the Oval Office which resulted in the cancellation of a planned agreement between the two nations. The exchange early Friday afternoon, Feb. 28 marked a dramatic departure from traditional diplomatic decorum between the United States and foreign leaders. During the heated exchange, Trump and Vance criticized Zelenskyy for what they perceived as a lack of gratitude for US support in Ukraine’s three-year-old war with…
Kim Kardashian Sued: Star Mistakenly ID'd Man's Photo As Death Row Inmate Kim Kardashian Sued: Star Mistakenly ID'd Man's Photo As Death Row Inmate
Kim Kardashian Sued: Star Mistakenly ID'd Man's Photo As Death Row Inmate Reality TV star and business mogul Kim Kardashian is facing a lawsuit over allegations that she falsely identified a New York man as a convicted murderer on Instagram, causing him serious emotional distress. Westchester County resident Ivan Cantu filed the lawsuit against the celebrity on Thursday, Feb. 20, alleging that Kardashian wrongfully posted his photo on Instagram to her 350 million followers, claiming he was a convicted murderer on death row, according to New York-based Sobo & Sobo Personal Injury Attorneys.  The case includes six counts, including libel, slander…
Update: 19 Injured After Delta Plane Traveling From US Flips In Toronto Crash Update: 19 Injured After Delta Plane Traveling From US Flips In Toronto Crash
Update: 19 Injured After Delta Plane Traveling From US Flips In Toronto Crash This story has been updated. A Delta Air Lines plane with 80 aboard that departed from the US ended up upside down after crashing at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, injuring 19 people, according to reports. The incident happened just before 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18. The flight had taken off a short time earlier from Minneapolis. Videos posted on social media showed passengers being freed from the plane after the incident on the snow-covered ground. The plane reportedly lost its wings after the crash. "Emergency teams are responding," Pearson Airport said on social media. "All…
White House Valentine's Day Post Playing Off 'Roses Are Red' Poem Sparks Controversy White House Valentine's Day Post Playing Off 'Roses Are Red' Poem Sparks Controversy
White House Valentine's Day Post Playing Off 'Roses Are Red' Poem Sparks Controversy A Valentine’s Day post from the White House social media accounts sparked controversy after featuring a rhyme about illegal immigration, drawing sharp reactions from both supporters and critics. The post, shared across X, Instagram, and Facebook, reimagined the classic "roses are red, violets are blue" poem with a political twist: "Roses are red, violets are blue, come here illegally, and we’ll deport you." Set against a pink backdrop, the poem was accompanied by images of President Donald Trump and border czar Tom Homan, with the caption “Happy Valentine’s Day” followed by a red heart emo…
Gulf Of America Name Change Activated By Google Maps, FAA Gulf Of America Name Change Activated By Google Maps, FAA
Gulf Of America Name Change Activated By Google Maps, FAA The Gulf of America, the area that has been known for centuries as the Gulf of Mexico, is now being used by the US government and some online platforms. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Google Maps have implemented the controversial name change.  The shift follows an official update by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and was reinforced by a proclamation from President Donald Trump, who on Sunday, Feb. 9, declared the date as the first-ever Gulf of America Day. The announcement came directly from US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who posted on social m…
Eagles Seek Revenge, Kendrick Ignites Halftime, Free Stream Offered: Your Super Bowl LIX Guide Eagles Seek Revenge, Kendrick Ignites Halftime, Free Stream Offered: Your Super Bowl LIX Guide
Eagles Seek Revenge, Kendrick Ignites Halftime, Free Stream Offered: Your Super Bowl LIX Guide America's biggest unofficial holiday is here and Super Bowl Sunday offers so much beyond what happens on the field inside the Caesars Superdome. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs are set to kick off Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. This showdown is a rematch of the NFL's 2023 championship game when the Chiefs beat the Eagles 38-35 at Super Bowl LVII in Glendale, Arizona. The Chiefs have been slight betting favorites at -1.5 on most sportsbooks since the matchup was finalized. That's a reversal from when they were about two-point underdogs in Super B…
Ravens Fan John Callis Admits To Assaulting Commanders Fans After Game In Baltimore: Prosecutor Ravens Fan John Callis Admits To Assaulting Commanders Fans After Game In Baltimore: Prosecutor
Ravens Fan John Callis Admits To Assaulting Commanders Fans After Game In Baltimore: Prosecutor "Justice has been served" for the Washington Commanders fan who was brutalized by John Callis after a game last year. John Callis pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree assault after being arrested and charged for an assault during a postgame attack after the Ravens-Commanders game, the state's attorney's office announced. Callis, 24, was indicted last year after his now-infamous attack of multiple fans that was caught on camera and swiftly went viral, leading to a host of charges after he surrendered to police. John Callis' arrest. Baltimore Police Department On Mond…
Rachel Morin's Mother Takes Center Stage In White House Video Targeting Selena Gomez (VIDEO) Rachel Morin's Mother Takes Center Stage In White House Video Targeting Selena Gomez (VIDEO)
Rachel Morin's Mother Takes Center Stage In White House Video Targeting Selena Gomez (Video) The mother of Rachel Morin is making headlines in a new video produced by the White House targeting Selena Gomez. Patty Morin joined Tammy Nobles and Alexis Nungaray - all of whom had children allegedly killed by undocumented immigrants - in condemning the actress' emotional video that went viral as she wept for the treatment of Mexican Americans.  Rachel Morin vanished in the summer of 2023 on the Ma and Pa Trail in Harford County. Help locate Rachel Morin, age 37. Last seen around 1800 hours on Sat, 08/05/23 when she left to walk on the Ma&Pa Trail in Bel Air. 5’2, 107 lbs,bl…
Here’s How To Watch Punxsutawney Phil’s 2025 Groundhog Day Prediction Here’s How To Watch Punxsutawney Phil’s 2025 Groundhog Day Prediction
Here’s How To Watch Punxsutawney Phil’s 2025 Groundhog Day Prediction Punxsutawney Phil is set to make his 139th annual weather prediction on Sunday, Feb. 2, and you don’t have to be at Gobbler’s Knob to watch the moment unfold. Whether you’re hoping for an early spring or preparing for six more weeks of winter, here’s how to catch the legendary groundhog live. 📺 Watch Live Online Can’t make it to Punxsutawney? No problem! The event will be live-streamed across multiple platforms: Visit PA Live Stream PAcast Facebook Live (7:15 AM) YouTube Live (7:15 AM) Instagram Live (7:15 AM) Will Phil see his shadow? Find out live!
Virginia Skating Sisters, Parents Die In DC Air Disaster: Virginia Skating Sisters, Parents Die In DC Air Disaster:
Virginia Skating Sisters, Parents Die In DC Air Disaster: An Ashburn figure-skating family with grand ambitions to represent Team USA was among those killed in a devastating mid-air collision over the Potomac River. Everly and Alydia died alongside their parents. https://www.instagram.com/ice_skating_sisters / Facebook photos Everly Livingston, 14, and her sister Alydia, 11—known as the "Ice Skating Sisters"—died alongside their parents, Donna and Peter, when an American Airlines flight crashed into an Army helicopter en route to Reagan National Airport. The family had been returning to the DMV from Kansas after the US Figure Skating Champio…
DC's Rat Infestation Growth Leads Nation Due To Climate Change: New Study Shows Why DC's Rat Infestation Growth Leads Nation Due To Climate Change: New Study Shows Why
DC's Rat Infestation Growth Leads Nation Due To Climate Change: New Study Shows Why Climate change is fueling a surge in rat populations across major US cities, with Washington, DC, seeing the worst increase over the past two decades, a new study said. The study published by Science Advances on Friday, Jan. 31 analyzed public records from 16 cities worldwide to determine why some urban environments are more infested with rats than others. The researchers found that 11 cities—including Washington, Boston, and New York City—had seen major rat population growth over an average of 12 years. Washington's increase was the most extreme, tripling compared to Bo…
Upcoming Gabby Petito Doc On Netflix Sparks Mixed Reaction Online: 'So Disrespectful' Upcoming Gabby Petito Doc On Netflix Sparks Mixed Reaction Online: 'So Disrespectful'
Upcoming Gabby Petito Doc On Netflix Sparks Mixed Reaction Online: 'So Disrespectful' A chilling new Netflix docuseries is set to reignite national interest in the murder of Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old aspiring social media influencer from New York whose life was cut short by her fiancé during their cross-country road trip. American Murder: Gabby Petito promises an in-depth look beyond the headlines, exploring how an online #VanLife romance unraveled into a nightmare.  The three-part documentary promises exclusive interviews with Petito’s family and friends, revealing the devastating truth behind her allegedly “perfect” relationship with Brian Laundrie—one that was ri…
Predator Travels 1,200 Miles To Solicit Fairfax County Teen, Police Say Predator Travels 1,200 Miles To Solicit Fairfax County Teen, Police Say
Predator Travels 1,200 Miles To Solicit Fairfax County Teen, Police Say A 30-year-old man took a 1,200-mile trek from Minnesota to Virginia with ill intentions after meeting a Reston teen through social media, according to police in Fairfax County. Trent Fair is facing multiple charges after a father found him in bed with his 15-year-old child, leading to his arrest. According to a spokesperson from the Fairfax County Police Department, shortly after 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, officers were called to the 2000 block of Blue Ridge Court to investigate the report of the solicitation of a minor. Investigators say that the Minnesota man met the victim through Tik…
'Barely Alive:' Washington Caps PA, Voice Actor From VA Wes Johnson Suffers Medical Emergency 'Barely Alive:' Washington Caps PA, Voice Actor From VA Wes Johnson Suffers Medical Emergency
'Barely Alive:' Washington Caps PA, Voice Actor From VA Wes Johnson Suffers Medical Emergency Legendary voice actor and longtime Washington Capitals PA announcer Wes Johnson has been hospitalized after suffering a medical emergency, according to organizers of an online fundraiser for the family. Last week, Johnson flew down to Atlanta to host a benefit event for the National Alzheimer's Foundation, but never made it after checking into his hotel. "When he didn’t show up at the event, his wife tried desperately to get in touch with him," organizers of a GoFund me for Johnson that went viral, said. "It took hotel security to enter his room and discover him unconscious and barely alive…
Bills Fans Take Pity On Mark Andrews As Death Threats Pour In Following Bad Game Bills Fans Take Pity On Mark Andrews As Death Threats Pour In Following Bad Game
Bills Fans Take Pity On Mark Andrews As Death Threats Pour In Following Bad Game Buffalo Bills fans are paying it forward to Mark Andrews as Baltimore Ravens fans are sending him death threats following a particularly bad NFL Playoffs game. "As many of you know Ravens TE wasn't able to catch the game tying 2 point conversion and upset Ravens fans," organizers of a GoFundMe posted along with a $5,000 goal that was easily topped in one day.   As of 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the ragtag group, known as "Bills Mafia," raised nearly $20,000 on behalf of the Breakthrough T1D fund. The sure-handed Andrews, one of the Ravens' most prolific pass catchers and relia…
Trump Ends All Jan. 6 Cases With Pardons, Dismissals, Commutations, Signs Flurry Of Orders Trump Ends All Jan. 6 Cases With Pardons, Dismissals, Commutations, Signs Flurry Of Orders
Trump Ends All Jan. 6 Cases With Pardons, Dismissals, Commutations, Signs Flurry Of Orders Newly sworn in President Donald Trump granted pardons to nearly all individuals charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack and signed several executive orders marking an aggressive start to his second non-consecutive term. Some of the orders were signed in front of a crowd at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC shortly after his inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20, and the others in the Oval Office. Here's a rundown: Pardons for Jan. 6 rioters
 Trump pardoned, commuted sentences, and dismissed charges for most of the approximately 1,600 individuals charged in the Capitol riots…
Trump Unveils Plan For TikTok After App Used By 170M Americans Goes Dark Trump Unveils Plan For TikTok After App Used By 170M Americans Goes Dark
Trump Unveils Plan For TikTok After App Used By 170M Americans Goes Dark President-elect Donald J. Trump announced Sunday, Jan. 19, that he plans to issue an executive order to delay the federal ban on TikTok, just hours after the app went dark for 170 million US users. UPDATE: TikTok Access Restored After 14 Hours In United States The popular social media platform ceased operations late Saturday, Jan. 18, as a federal law requiring its sale or ban took effect.  The legislation passed last year by Congress amid concerns over TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, raised fears that the app could enable data collection or propaganda by the Chinese gover…
Earn Your Scroll: New App Makes You Walk To Unlock Social Media Earn Your Scroll: New App Makes You Walk To Unlock Social Media
Earn Your Scroll: New App Makes You Walk To Unlock Social Media A new app is fighting against doomscrolling and helping users get active by turning steps into screen time. Steppin' blocks you from using certain apps unless you walk a certain number of daily steps. The app was founded by Boston entrepreneur Paul English, who's also a co-founder of travel search engine Kayak.com. Steppin' rewards physical activity by tying screen time to movement. For every 100 steps, users earn one minute of access to restricted apps, including social media apps like Facebook and Instagram, as well as other platforms like Netflix. The app's settings are fully …
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban: How The App Could Survive In The U.S. Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban: How The App Could Survive In The U.S.
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban: How The App Could Survive In The U.S. The Supreme Court has upheld a new law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. unless its Chinese parent company divests from the very popular video-sharing social media app. The justices said the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act" doesn't violate the First Amendment, according to the court's decision on Friday, Jan. 17. The ruling allows for TikTok to potentially be banned in the U.S. as early as Sunday, Jan. 19. TikTok, which has more than 170 million users in the U.S., has come under scrutiny over fears that ByteDance could allow the Chinese gov…
FDA Approves ZYN Nicotine Pouches For Sale, Restricts Ads Targeting Teens FDA Approves ZYN Nicotine Pouches For Sale, Restricts Ads Targeting Teens
FDA Approves ZYN Nicotine Pouches For Sale, Restricts Ads Targeting Teens The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the sales of 20 types of ZYN nicotine pouches amid concerns about children and teens using the products. The decision allows ZYN nicotine pouches to be legally marketed in the U.S. to adults aged 21 and older, the FDA said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 6. The small natural fiber pouches are designed to be placed between the gum and lip. The FDA said the pouches contain substantially lower levels of harmful chemicals compared to cigarettes and most smokeless tobacco products, reducing risks of cancer and other serious …
Meta To Cut 5% Of Lowest-Performing Workers, Zuckerberg Braces For 'Intense Year': Reports Meta To Cut 5% Of Lowest-Performing Workers, Zuckerberg Braces For 'Intense Year': Reports
Meta To Cut 5% Of Lowest-Performing Workers, Zuckerberg Braces For 'Intense Year': Reports Meta will cut thousands of employees in the latest move for the controversial company that owns platforms like Facebook and Instagram, according to reports. An internal memo sent to Meta workers said five percent of low-performing employees will be terminated, Bloomberg News reported. The company that also owns WhatsApp and Threads has more than 72,000 employees, according to Meta's most recent quarterly report. A five-percent reduction would mean about 3,600 people could lose their jobs. "I've decided to raise the bar on performance management and move out low-performers faster,…
'Everything's Gone': Deadly LA Wildfires Destroy Hundreds Of Homes, Causing Apocalyptic Scenes 'Everything's Gone': Deadly LA Wildfires Destroy Hundreds Of Homes, Causing Apocalyptic Scenes
'Everything's Gone': Deadly LA Wildfires Destroy Hundreds Of Homes, Causing Apocalyptic Scenes As wind-whipped wild fires spreading over thousands of acres ravage Los Angeles, many have shared their devastating experiences on social media, including a host of celebrities. The first blaze erupted late Tuesday morning, Jan. 7, in the affluent Pacific Palisades neighborhood.  Since then, hundreds of homes have been reduced to ashes, entire neighborhoods destroyed, and thousands evacuated. Over 1,000 structures and 25,000 acres have been destroyed. Panicked motorists abandoned vehicles in streets as they rushed to flee the inferno in apocalyptic scenes that seemed like something in…
Meta Drops Fact-Checking Program Ahead Of Trump's White House Return, Company Says Meta Drops Fact-Checking Program Ahead Of Trump's White House Return, Company Says
Meta Drops Fact-Checking Program Ahead Of Trump's White House Return, Company Says Meta is dismantling its third-party fact-checking program in the U.S. and aims to bring back political content as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, the company said. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the changes in a video statement on Tuesday, Jan. 7. The company that owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Threads, will replace its fact-checking program with a Community Notes system similar to the one implemented on X (formerly Twitter). Zuckerberg said the new system's goal is to reduce bias and restore free expression. "Fact-checkers have be…