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Supreme Court is not likely to save TikTok from a U.S. shutdown, but incoming President Trump may try. LA Times
VOA VIEW: TikTok must go.
A new study found that sleep deprivation weakens the brain’s defense against unwanted memories, letting them flood your mind. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Not good.
Biden administration officials phoned executives at Meta to “scream” and “curse” at them while demanding that they remove Facebook posts casting doubt on the coronavirus vaccine, Mark Zuckerberg said during a sit-down with Joe Rogan on Friday. The billionaire tech executive said that Biden aides pressured Meta to remove content about the vaccine. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Biden has not clout.
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DeSantis said he'd like to 'see some balance' in how Democrat and Republican leaders are treated by some media. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Liberal news does not work with balance.
The ruling by US District Judge Reed O'Connor appeared to be the first of its kind amid growing backlash by conservatives to an uptick in socially-conscious investing. New York Post
The measures included appointing an outside lawyer and limiting Mr. Trump’s access to detailed financial information. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Openness will be a problem.
The Biden administration is cracking down on the Russian “shadow fleet” and taking steps to curb oil and gas production. New York Times
Israel and its allies have escalated strikes against the Houthis, trying to force the Iran-backed group to stop firing on Israel and Red Sea shipping. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Good, do more damage.
A winter storm was sweeping across a wide swath of the South on Friday. Atlanta’s airport issued a ground stop after a plane was evacuated onto a snowy runway. New York Times
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been sworn in to his third six-year term, despite credible evidence indicating that he lost the election and widespread protests from the country's citizens. OANN
A homeless man has been arrested on suspicion of arson close to where one of the wildfires destroying Los Angeles began, after brave residents tackled him as he was using what appeared to be a “flamethrower.” OANN
Following his sentencing hearing where he received an unconditional discharge, President-elect Donald Trump took to Truth Social to share his thoughts on Judge Juan Merchan’s ruling. OANN
VOA VIEW: The entire case was bogus.
President-elect Donald Trump gave Senate Republicans a preview of his initial agenda Wednesday night during a closed-door meeting on Capitol Hill, revealing a list of 100 executive orders prioritizing border security and domestic energy production. OANN
VOA VIEW: Good!
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas renewed Temporary Protected Status -- an amnesty from deportation -- for hundreds of thousands of migrants on Friday, rushing to lock in protection before the next Trump administration takes office. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Putting a security threat on Americans.
The Islamic State group-inspired attacker who killed 14 people in a truck rampage on New Year's Day in New Orleans shot at police from inside his truck before officers fatally shot him, police bodycam footage released Friday shows. Washington Times
President Biden pledged on Thursday that the federal government would pay the entire cost of the Los Angeles fires for 180 days, a significant increase from what is typically covered when disaster strikes. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: He will only be in office for nine days.
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Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment. CBS
VOA VIEW: He will win on appeal.
Anthony Vo told The Toronto Sun that he was "pretty much 99% sure" that Trump will pardon him once he takes office on Jan. 20. CBS
The Supreme Court on Friday will hear arguments that could determine the fate of TikTok. More than 170 million Americans use the social media platform. A law passed by Congress is set to take effect Jan. 19 and could lead to a ban of the platform in the U.S. CBS
VOA VIEW: As it should.
Special counsel Jack Smith submitted his final report on his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday. CBS
VOA VIEW: It's all political arrogance.
Authorities estimate that as of Thursday, more than 5,000 structures have been destroyed by the wildfires that have torched more than 30,000 acres across Los Angeles. Many questions remain about how local officials prepared for and responded to the disaster, and Mayor Karen Bass is facing questions over the timing of her trip to Africa. CBS
VOA VIEW: They are all negligent.
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Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 155,000 in December, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast. CNBC
VOA VIEW: A partial report.
The U.S. Treasury Department is targeting more than 180 Russian tankers. CNBC
VOA VIEW: As they should.
"President Putin wants to meet. He's said that even publicly. And we have to get that war over with, that's a bloody mess," Donald Trump said. CNBC
VOA VIEW: All must work together to end the madness.
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AARP's new research finds price growth for top Part D prescription drugs has exceeded inflation, making a case for allowing Medicare to negotiate prices. CNBC
Nineteen passengers on Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas are suing the cruise line after an employee was sentenced for placing hidden cameras in their guest rooms. FOX News
Trump assassination attempt victims James Copenhaver and David Dutch, who were injured in the July shooting in Pennsylvania, will be attending the 47th president's inauguration. FOX News
VOA VIEW: A good gesture.
At least two dozen New Orleans terrorist attack victims are filing lawsuits against the city and its police department, according to the law firms representing them. FOX News
VOA VIEW: It would be hard to get money from a terror attack.
A Mexican illegal immigrant deported from the United States five times has been arrested after allegedly attempting to kidnap a teenage Alabama girl on New Year's Eve. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Madness!
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Friday announced nearly $5 billion in grants for over 560 projects in all 50 states. UPI
VOA VIEW: Buttigieg is an idiot.
Vice president-elect JD Vance has announced his resignation from the U.S. Senate, just days before President-elect Donald Trump and his administration assume the White House. UPI
VOA VIEW: As he should.
A drone has struck a firefighting aircraft battling the blazes ravaging Los Angeles County, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration to launch an investigation into the incident UPI
A British-led international coalition will send Ukraine 30,000 drones, London announced Thursday, amid uncertainty over the future of U.S. support for the besieged European ally. UPI
Maria Corina Machado was arrested following an opposition rally against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas on Thursday but has been released. UPI
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