Israel and Hezbollah engaged in tit-for-tat strikes following a massive Israeli bombardment that left nearly 500 dead and forced thousands to flee southern Lebanon, pushing the two sides closer to all-out war. Displaced families sought refuge in makeshift shelters in Beirut and Sidon, with hotels at capacity and many forced to sleep in their cars. The escalating conflict has left many families struggling to find safe accommodations amidst the ongoing violence.
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Court denies TikTok’s request to halt enforcement of potential US ban
A federal appeals court upheld a mid-January deadline for TikTok to be sold in the U.S. or face a ban, rejecting the company's request for a halt until the Supreme Court reviews the challenge. Attorneys for TikTok and ByteDance plan to appeal to the Supreme Court, raising questions about social media, national security, and the First Amendment. The law requires ByteDance to sell TikTok over national security concerns, with the app facing a potential shutdown...
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