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European Union Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall announced that the European Commission is weighing a ban on PFAS, also called “forever chemicals," in consumer products.

TikTok has resumed operations in the United States following President Donald Trump’s announcement of an executive order delaying the app's ban. The decision allows time for a resolution that addresses national security concerns while keeping the popular platform accessible to millions of users.

Kevin O’Leary, investor and star of Shark Tank, has publicly offered $20 billion in cash to purchase TikTok, the Chinese-owned social media platform that has been at the center of national security debates in the United States. During an interview on Fox News's America’s Newsroom, O’Leary stated, “Right now, $20 billion’s on the table. Cash.”

President-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Friday that he had a phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, describing it as "very good" and optimistic about addressing pressing issues between the two nations.

The Supreme Court upheld a law that would ban TikTok on January 19 unless the social media platform is sold.

On January 16, 2025, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo, Texas, ruled that Idaho, Missouri, and Kansas can continue their lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking to restrict the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone.

As the U.S. debates a potential federal ban on TikTok, Duolingo has reported a dramatic rise in Mandarin Chinese learners.

Georgia State Senator Colton Moore was arrested on January 16, 2025, after attempting to enter the Georgia House chamber despite a standing ban.

California Assemblyman Isaac Bryan has introduced legislation to increase pay for incarcerated individuals battling wildfires across the state.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will ban Red No. 3 in food, drinks, and pharmaceutical products. Red No. 3 is a synthetic coloring frequently used in candies, desserts, and some drugs.