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TikTok Confirms Transition From ByteDance to US-Based Joint Venture
Social media app TikTok has officially completed its transition from Chinese-company ByteDance to a US-based joint venture, allowing it to stay legal in the country. Back in 2024, the Biden administration suspected ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, of spying on American citizens and the US government using the application. Because of this, a ban on TikTok was imposed in January 2025, but the deadline for ByteDance to agree to a deal with American investors was later extende
Armaan Dhawan
4 days ago3 min read
Trump Refuses to Attack Greenland, Revokes Tariffs in Davos Speech
US President Donald Trump made some major statements at the World Economic Forum– here's exactly what he said in Davos and what implications they have for the US and the world. Trump's speech was viewed in various different ways, but he addressed numerous topics over the course of an hour and 20 minutes, adding in elements of humor and even antagonism as he called out several nations and politicians in the audience. He began the speech with assertions to Europe about their un
Armaan Dhawan
5 days ago3 min read
Trump Heads to Davos, Asserts New Threats on Greenland, Stock Market Slides
US President Donald Trump is on his way to the World Economic Forum, where he plans to assert new threats over Greenland and negotiate with European leaders. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos, a town in eastern Switzerland, each year, which major leaders from various walks of life attend. Examples include presidents and prime ministers, CEOs of large corporations, innovators, journalists, and representatives of other groups like NGOs. In total, over 3,000 high-lev
Armaan Dhawan
6 days ago3 min read
39 Killed in Deadly Train Crash in Southern Spain
At least 39 people are dead after a devastating train crash in southern Spain yesterday, with the death toll expected to rise further. The incident occurred at 7:45 pm local time between two trains traveling through southern Spain. The first train, run by private high-speed rail operator Iryo, was on a route from Málaga to Madrid and had stopped at the city of Córdoba en route. After leaving Córdoba, several rear carriages of the train derailed on a straight track near the to
Armaan Dhawan
Jan 192 min read
Protests, Killings Continue Across Iran Amid Major Crackdown
Horrifying images have emerged from inside Iran as a massive crackdown on protesters continues, with internet blacked out and hundreds of deaths being reported. The demonstrations originally began in December after a spike in inflation, leading to rising anger among the people. However, over the last two weeks, protests escalated into a wider expression of anger and unhappiness over the country's current social, political, and economic state, turning violent in some areas. Ho
Armaan Dhawan
Jan 133 min read
Investigations Continue Into Deadly Bar Fire at Swiss Alpine Resort
Investigations have turned up with major evidence after the deadly fire that struck a bar at the Crans-Montana alpine resort in Switzerland on New Year's Day. On January 1, a fire erupted inside the underground Le Constellation bar at Switzerland's renowned Crans-Montana resort , rapidly engulfing the room – and eventually the building – in flames. 40 people were killed, and 115 others were injured while trying to escape. Many of the victims were unable to get out before suff
Armaan Dhawan
Jan 112 min read
One Million Without Power, Ice and Snow Persist as Winter Storm Fern Slams US
Over one million people are out of power and cities are decked out in snow and ice after Winter Storm Fern swept across the Eastern United States. The winter storm slammed 34 states with inclement weather, ranging from rain to snow and everything in between. In response, 24 states were forced to declare states of emergency, and major preparations were made ahead of the storm. Roads were salted, trucks were arranged into prime position for quick responses, and people initiated
Armaan Dhawan
1 day ago2 min read
Japan Prepares to Restart World's Largest Nuclear Power Plant
Japan is preparing to restart the world's largest nuclear power plant, 15 years after the devastating Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster. The western prefecture of Niigata is home to the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, which still stands as the largest in the world. Completed in 1997, the plant has a capacity of a staggering 8,212 MW and boosted its parent company, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), to the spotlight in Japanese nuclear technology. However, the
Armaan Dhawan
Dec 22, 20252 min read
Massive Earthquake Strikes Japan, Triggering Tsunami Warning
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Japan yesterday, triggering tsunami warnings across the northern part of the country and forcing evacuations. The quake struck late at night, around 11:15 pm local time, at a depth of 33 miles, with an epicenter around 44 miles away from the Japanese coastline. The earthquake's depth and distance from Japan likely mitigated its impacts, but shaking was still felt as far as Tokyo– over 400 miles away. Soon after, a tsunami warning was issued a
Armaan Dhawan
Dec 9, 20252 min read
American Rock Climber Scales Taipei 101 Skyscraper Without Ropes
American rock climber Alex Honnold made history yesterday when he climbed the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan without any ropes, completing an incredible free solo climb of over 1,667 feet. Honnold is known for his free solo climb of Yosemite National Park's El Capitan, meaning that he completed the entire climb without ropes or safety gear. By climbing the mountain's primary rock face, he ascended over 3,000 feet on camera, culminating in the famed 2018 film Free Solo . This
Armaan Dhawan
2 days ago2 min read
TikTok Confirms Transition From ByteDance to US-Based Joint Venture
Social media app TikTok has officially completed its transition from Chinese-company ByteDance to a US-based joint venture, allowing it to stay legal in the country. Back in 2024, the Biden administration suspected ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, of spying on American citizens and the US government using the application. Because of this, a ban on TikTok was imposed in January 2025, but the deadline for ByteDance to agree to a deal with American investors was later extende
Armaan Dhawan
4 days ago3 min read
Indiana Hoosiers Defeat Miami Hurricanes in Epic CFP Final
Indiana University's Hoosiers defeated the University of Miami's Hurricanes in an exciting finale to the college football season last night. Indiana was set for a historic season when they won the Big Ten conference championship against Ohio State, 13-10, in December, having never won the CFP. In American college football, colleges are split up between divisions, with smaller universities typically ending up in lower divisions like Division II and Division III. Meanwhile, Div
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Jan 203 min read
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