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SAN FRANCISCO — If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time. What’s now in question is whether it will be around much longer and, if so, in what form? Starting in 2017, when the Chinese social video app merged with its competitor Musical.ly, TikTok has grown from a niche teen app into a global … [Read more...] about How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat

Chicago area temperatures are predicted to peak in the lower 40s Friday before falling to minus 7 Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Meteorologist Casey Sullivan said Friday’s highs will be above normal but won’t be unusual for mid-January. A strong cold front will move through the area Friday night. “When people wake up Saturday morning, temperatures will be … [Read more...] about Chicago weather: Friday warmth expected to give way to minus 7 Tuesday

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Friday that he was commuting the sentences of almost 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, using his final days in office on a flurry of clemency actions meant to nullify prison terms he deemed too harsh. The recent round of clemency gives Biden the presidential record for most individual pardons and commutations issued. … [Read more...] about President Joe Biden commutes sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted on nonviolent drug charges

With a quiet offseason since acquiring Kyle Tucker, Cubs fans needed some good news. That didn’t happen last week, when the team couldn’t reach a salary agreement on with Tucker ahead of the arbitration deadline. Heading to an arbitration trial isn’t the end of the world, but it certainly isn’t the look you want after acquiring a superstar. The Cubs filed at $15 million with … [Read more...] about Cubs Reach $16.5M Deal with Kyle Tucker