TikTok on Thursday pushed back against U.S. government arguments that the popular social media platform is not shielded by the First Amendment, comparing its platform to prominent American media organizations owned by foreign entities. Last month, the Justice Department argued in a legal brief filed in a Washington federal appeals court that neither TikTok’s China-based
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan’s controversial security legislation allowing the arrest of people without warrants has become law even though the president has not signed it, parliament’s spokesperson said Thursday. Spokesperson Oliver Mori told The Associated Press that the bill had become law “automatically” in accordance with the constitution following the lapse of
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Thursday to authorize the African Union to maintain its peacekeeping operation in Somalia until the end of the year, while also calling for plans for a successor mission, a key step toward the country’s takeover of its own security. The British-sponsored resolution authorizes the AU
LONDON (AP) — Taylor Swift’s history-making Eras Tour made a triumphant return, accompanied by Ed Sheeran, in London Thursday night. He joined the headliner on stage at Wembley Stadium for the acoustic section, playing on two of their collaborations, “Everything Has Changed” and “Endgame,” before a burst of Sheeran’s hit “Thinking Out Loud.” Swift teased
NEW YORK (AP) — A float in Sunday’s upcoming India Day Parade in New York City that celebrates a Hindu temple built over a razed mosque in India is being criticized as anti-Muslim. The Indian American Muslim Council and other faith-based groups have called on parade organizers to remove a float featuring the Ram Mandir
WASHINGTON (AP) — The remains of a missing World War II soldier from Oregon have been identified and are set to return to the state for burial, federal authorities announced Thursday. The remains of U.S. Army Private William Calkins were identified after being exhumed along with other unknown soldiers buried at the Manila American Cemetery
A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers of the importance of reading the fine print when signing up for a streaming service or smartphone app. The lawsuit was filed by the family of a New York woman who died after eating at a restaurant in
Ukraine’s latest airstrike in the Belgorod region has prompted evacuations in the Russian territory. It follows Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk border region last week. Ukraine’s latest airstrike in the Belgorod region has prompted evacuations in the Russian territory. It follows Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk border region last week. Published [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull]
Eleven Palestinian children with cancer have been evacuated from the Gaza Strip for medical treatment, according to the World Health Organization. Israel has mostly sealed off the territory, and its military campaign has devastated Gaza’s health system. (AP video: Mohammad Jahjouh/ Production: Wafaa Shurafa) Eleven Palestinian children with cancer have been evacuated from the Gaza
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrived in Colombia on Thursday on their first visit to the South American country where they will take part in several events promoting mental health for young people. Harry and Meghan were welcomed at Vice President Francia Márquez’s residence in Bogota. Prince Harry and his wife Meghan arrived in
