A powerful earthquake proves deadly in East Asia on Tuesday morning. And winter weather pounds the United States from the Great Plains to the East Coast. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. 7.1 magnitude earthquake kills at least 95 in Tibet At least 95 people are dead Tuesday after…

TikTok has been accused of knowing its video live-streams encourage sexual conduct and exploit children while profiting from them, according to a lawsuit from Utah’s Division of Consumer Protection. The lawsuit claims TikTok Live creates a “virtual strip club” that connects minors to adult predators in real-time, as stated by Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes.…

The popular social media app TikTok could be banned in the U.S. in a matter of days and the looming threat has some small business owners concerned. Since the app launched in 2017, small business owners say they have used TikTok in several ways, from advertising and marketing to selling goods directly. But come Jan.…

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is expressing concerns about the growing disregard for the U.S. Supreme Court ahead of major rulings expected in 2025. In his year-end report, Roberts emphasized the importance of maintaining judicial independence, urging that court decisions be honored regardless of their political implications. “Within the past few years, however, elected…

Award show season kicks off Jan. 5 with the Golden Globes. But as these annual ceremonies approach, one thing is clear: traditional TV viewership is not what it used to be. Viral moments often eclipse the celebration, leaving organizers scrambling to stay relevant. One notable example is the infamous slap involving Chris Rock and Will…

Venezuela’s Supreme Court fined TikTok $10 million Monday, Dec. 30, alleging the platform failed to prevent the spread of viral challenges allegedly linked to the deaths of three children in recent months. The court accused the platform, owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, of negligence and ordered it to establish an office in Venezuela to…

Donald Trump is continuing to engage in the legal battle over a possible TikTok ban. In a brief filed Friday, Dec. 27, the president-elect said the court should block the law from taking effect on Sunday, Jan. 19, one day before he takes office. Trump’s brief is unusual because it does not comment on the…

Illinois authorities said a viral social media trend led 11 teenagers to lure and beat two men in a Chicago suburb. Back in July, 10 17-year-olds and one 16-year-old found their victims using online dating apps. The Mount Prospect Police Department said a 41-year-old man told officers he planned to meet someone he connected with…

What if one photo could reveal more than just your face—but also your health? Doctors are now turning to FaceAge AI as a powerful new tool for medical insights. The idea of using technology to analyze faces isn’t new. Apps and TikTok filters claiming to reveal your age have been popular for years. But FaceAge…

Universal Music Group (UMG) and Amazon are joining forces to create what they’re calling “Streaming 2.0.” The two companies have announced an expanded partnership to foster innovations in music streaming. In a press release on Monday, Dec. 23, UMG and Amazon revealed their plans to enhance product offerings, including new audiobooks and livestreaming content opportunities.…