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A screening of A Minecraft Movie at Apple Cinema in Pittsford Plaza was disrupted by a group of about 15 teenagers who made a mess of the theater during a specific scene. According to a moviegoer who shared the aftermath on Facebook, the teens were quiet until a moment featuring a “chicken jockey” — a baby zombie […]
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld a federal law requiring TikTok’s sale by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to address national security concerns. Effective Sunday, the ban prevents new downloads and updates in the U.S., potentially rendering the app unusable over time. The decision, supported by bipartisan congressional backing, cited fears over data collection and […]
A federal appeals court has upheld a law mandating TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company, ByteDance, or face a U.S. ban by January 19, 2025. The court rejected TikTok’s claims that the law violates the First and Fifth Amendments, ruling that it aims to protect U.S. citizens from foreign influence and data security […]
Peanut, a popular squirrel who inspired an animal sanctuary in Pine City, New York, was euthanized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to test for rabies. The DEC, in coordination with the Chemung County Health Department, seized Peanut and a rehabilitating raccoon on October 30 due to concerns over public health […]
Joel Bervell, a medical student and science communicator, is creating The Doctor Is In, an animated series aimed at inspiring young Black children to pursue careers in medicine. Growing up as a Ghanaian-American, Bervell saw few media figures who looked like him in scientific fields, which drove him to create a show for kids aged […]
More than a dozen U.S. states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok, accusing the platform of harming children’s mental health by making its app addictive. The lawsuits, which stem from a national investigation launched in 2022, claim that TikTok’s algorithm and design features encourage excessive use among youth, leading to issues […]
TikTok creator Jools Lebron, known for popularizing the phrase “very demure, very mindful,” has filed to trademark the viral expression for entertainment and advertising purposes. Her phrase gained traction in early August 2024 when she used it to describe her hair and makeup on TikTok. The trend exploded as users, including celebrities, shared their own […]
The newest social media trend blows up the faces of people that tried to take advantage of the scam. Chase Bank caught the ATM glitch after it was exposed on TikTok where customers can deposit a check for any amount and the funds would be available right away. For those that are too young this […]
In 2020, Clare Brown created the TikTok character Carèn to humorously flip racial dynamics, quickly gaining nearly half a million followers. Carèn treats “European Americans” with the same passive racism Black people often face, offering sharp commentary on race relations. Brown’s new audiobook, New Nigeria County, expands Carèn’s world into a fictional Black utopia. In […]
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