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Jan 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's New Age Check: A Step Towards Safer Teen Use?

TikTok is introducing a new way to check users' ages in Europe. This move aims to keep kids under 13 off the platform. The app will use different clues to guess if a user is too young. These clues include what the user posts and how they act on the app. If the app thinks a user might be under 13, a

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Myanmar and Gambia Clash in Global Court Over Rohingya Crisis

Myanmar recently made a bold statement at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). They argued that Gambia failed to prove its claims of genocide against the Rohingya people. This case is huge and has been going on since 2019. Gambia, a Muslim-majority country in West Africa, brought this case to t

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Jan 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Ryan Lochte's New Love Story: A Blended Family Takes Shape

Ryan Lochte, the famous swimmer, has found love again. After his split from his wife, Kayla, in early 2025, he started seeing Molly Gillihan. They met at their kids' school in Florida. Ryan made sure to clear up any rumors, saying he didn't start dating Molly until after his divorce was final. Moll

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Jan 16 2026CELEBRITIES

Ryan Lochte's New Start: Blending Families and Facing Challenges

Ryan Lochte has taken a big step forward in his personal life. He's now living with his new girlfriend, Molly Gillihan, and her three kids. This move comes just nine months after his divorce from Kayla Reid, his wife of seven years. Lochte and Reid share three children together. Lochte says this ne

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Jan 16 2026CRIME

Taking on ICE: The Legal Battle Explained

Taking legal action against ICE agents is no walk in the park. It's a complex process with many obstacles. The family of Renee Good, who lost her life due to an ICE agent's actions, is considering legal options. However, their attorney, Antonio Romanucci, points out that the path is far from simple.

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Jan 16 2026FINANCE

AMC Stock: A Rollercoaster Ride of Gains and Gains

AMC Entertainment's stock is making waves again. On Thursday, it climbed higher, following a boost in box office sales. This jump happened as the broader market also saw gains. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 both went up, showing that investors are feeling good about recent box office wins. AMC's stock

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Politicians and Crypto: A Question of Trust

Senator Elizabeth Warren has raised eyebrows by highlighting former Representative Carolyn Maloney's new job in the crypto world. Maloney recently joined the Coalition for Prediction Markets, a group that includes big names like Kalshi, Crypto. com, and Robinhood. The coalition's main goal is to pus

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Jan 16 2026CRYPTO

Stablecoins: The New Way to Pay in 2026?

Polygon Labs has made a big move. They bought Coinme and Sequence for $250 million. This is a big deal because it shows that stablecoins are becoming more popular for payments. Stablecoins are digital money that is tied to real-world currencies like the dollar. They are becoming more popular becaus

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Jan 16 2026CRYPTO

MetaMask: Now Playing Nice with Tron

MetaMask, the popular crypto wallet, has just added Tron to its list of supported networks. This is a big deal because MetaMask started as an Ethereum-only wallet. But now, it's branching out. The wallet can now handle Tron-based digital assets and interact with apps directly. This means users can

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

A High-Profile Exit: South Africa's Political Shake-Up

In a surprising move, Dion George, a well-known figure in South African politics, has stepped down from his roles in the Democratic Alliance (DA) party and as a national lawmaker. This decision comes after a period of growing tension within the party. George's departure was announced through a vide

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