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US News Today Live Updates on December 9, 2024 : TikTok raises alarm: 29% Ad revenue loss & millions of users at risk from shutdown
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US News Today Live: TikTok raises alarm: 29% Ad revenue loss & millions of users at risk from shutdown
- TikTok is seeking an emergency halt to a Biden administration-backed law that could lead to its U.S. shutdown by Jan. 19, 2025. A recent court ruling upheld the law’s constitutionality, but TikTok warns it would lose a third of its US daily users and 29% of global ad revenue if the ban takes effect.
US News Today Live: US military pauses Osprey flights again after more metal failures found in near-crash in November
- The Pentagon has paused operations of its V-22 Osprey fleet after a metal component failure caused an engine failure and a near crash in New Mexico in November. Recommended by Vice Adm. Carl Chebi, the indefinite pause affects both the Navy and Air Force as they investigate safety concerns.
US News Today Live: TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year shortlist revealed: See the contenders
- TIME has released its 2024 Person of the Year shortlist, featuring Kamala Harris, Kate Middleton, Elon Musk, Yulia Navalnaya, and others. The winner will be announced on December 12.
US News Today Live: Cracker Barrel accused of discrimination against special needs students – What happened?
- Cracker Barrel’s Waldorf location allegedly refused service to 11 special education students and teachers during a planned outing, citing staffing shortages. The incident sparked outrage, prompting the company to apologize. Local businesses have extended invitations to support future student outings
US News Today Live: UnitedHealthcare CEO’s murder: New photos show killer in blue mask peeking through car partition
- Authorities are closing in on the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson. The NYPD released images of the gunman, believed to have shot Thompson in a targeted attack before fleeing. A reward of $60,000 is being offered for information leading to his capture.
US News Today Live: What to expect from Trump 2.0: Higher tariffs, immigration crackdown, healthcare overhaul and more
- US President-elect Donald Trump discussed potential tariffs and their impact on US consumers, saying he can’t guarantee prices won’t rise. He also spoke on immigration, foreign policy, and the justice system and did not decline indications that he could seek retribution against political rivals.
US News Today Live: Donald Trump trolls Jill Biden over his perfume, posts meme: ‘Fragrance your enemies can’t resist!’
- In a post for his fragrances on his social media platform Truth Social, US President-elect Donald Trump trolled current First Lady Jill Biden with a meme.
US News Today Live: Jay-Z accused of ‘raping’ 13-year-old girl with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs; dismisses it as ‘blackmail attempt’
- Jay-Z is included in a lawsuit alleging he and Sean Combs raped a 13-year-old girl at a 2000 awards after-party. The suit, filed by Tony Buzbee, states another celebrity observed the assault, though they are not named.