Day: January 17, 2025

House Dems threaten to block Trump’s big tariff plans: ‘Unacceptable’

8:38 pm January 17, 2025

House Democrats are trying to block President-elect Donald Trump from implementing his wide-ranging tariff plans just days before he is set to take office. A new bill led by Reps. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., and Don Beyer, D-Va., and backed by 11 other Democrats, would block Trump from using presidential emergency powers to roll out higher […]

Supreme Court upholds looming TikTok ban

8:34 pm January 17, 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal law that would ban the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok just two days before the bipartisan divestiture law is slated to take effect. “There is no doubt that, for more than 170 million Americans, TikTok offers a distinctive and expansive outlet for expression, means of engagement, and […]

Best ways to give your old iPhone a second life

8:30 pm January 17, 2025

Before tossing out your old iPhone, consider it a treasure trove of potential waiting to be unlocked. Your seemingly outdated device isn’t just electronic waste. It’s a versatile gadget ready for an exciting second life. From transforming into a smart home hub to becoming a dedicated digital companion, an old iPhone can be repurposed in […]

Elon Musk slated to speak at Trump pre-inauguration rally: report

8:28 pm January 17, 2025

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is slated to speak at President-elect Donald Trump’s pre-inauguration rally on Sunday, according to a new report. Musk, who is poised to lead the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) once Trump takes office, will provide remarks during Trump’s “Make America Great Again Victory Rally” at the Capitol […]

Chargers’ Jim Harbaugh meets with first responders as wildfires continue to ravage southern California

8:18 pm January 17, 2025

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh met with first responders in California this week to personally thank them as they continue to battle devastating wildfires burning in Los Angeles that have claimed the lives of at least 27 people. In a video shared by the team on social media Thursday, Harbaugh is seen greeting […]