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The Origins and Evolution of Free Speech: Meta’s Shift and the Future of Digital Expression

Freedom of speech—the right to express opinions without government restraint—is a democratic ideal that dates back to ancient Greece.

Capital One Faces Backlash After ‘Technical Issue’ Forces Users Out of Bank Services

Capital One is facing backlash after a “technical issue” disrupted some customers’ access to their funds online.

Supreme Court Upholds Law Banning TikTok

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

Duolingo Sees Surge in Mandarin Learners Amid Potential TikTok Ban

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

California Considers Higher Pay for Incarcerated Firefighters

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

NCAA Faces Growing Pushback Over Transgender Policy at Convention

As states and Congress work to protect women’s sports, the second day of the NCAA Convention in Nashville features a demonstration hosted by the Independent Women’s Forum (IWF). The group is advocating for the NCAA to revoke its Transgender Student-Athlete Participation Policy and implement rules prohibiting male athletes from competing in women’s collegiate sports.

Tammy Duckworth Draws Criticism Over Senate Hearing Conduct

During a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) faced criticism for her questioning of Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth. Duckworth repeatedly pressed Hegseth with demands for a "yes or no" answer regarding his experience leading audits, a line of questioning some found overly aggressive.

Coca-Cola CEO Gifts Trump Personalized Diet Coke Ahead of Inauguration

Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey presented President-elect Donald Trump with a personalized Diet Coke bottle on Tuesday to commemorate his upcoming inauguration. The gift continues Coca-Cola’s tradition of marking U.S. presidential inaugurations with specially branded bottles.

TikTok Ban Fuels RedNote Surge Among U.S. Users

As the U.S. moves closer to a potential ban on TikTok, a massive influx of users has turned to RedNote, a Chinese social media platform also known as Xiaohongshu.

Trump Announces ‘External Revenue Service’

President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to create an "External Revenue Service" to collect tariffs from other countries.

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