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Virtual private networks aren't helping U.S. TikTok users who are trying to figure out a way to get around the app's prohibition, suggesting that the firm has taken extra measures to make sure Americans can't get around it. Internet traffic is routed through servers situated all over the world using virtual private networks, or VPNs as they are more well known. Although VPNs' security claims are occasionally exaggerated, they can assist users in getting around corporate and governmental internet prohibitions. Social media users said on Saturday night and Sunday morning that their attempts to access TikTok via VPNs had failed, and NBC News' attempts had also been blocked. Although the technical details of TikTok's suspension are unclear, the failure of VPNs is noteworthy because they worked...

catches made with one hand. Pick-sixes. conversions on fourth down. Tricks are played. The Detroit Lions' 45-31 surprise victory over the Washington Commanders in Saturday's Divisional Round matchup included a variety of plays—all of which took place in the first half! Big play after big play was traded between the clubs, especially in the second quarter when they scored 42 points between them. The thrilling stretch began with a touchdown pass from Jared Goff to Sam LaPorta for the Lions. After an almost-sack sent Goff to the ground, he made the throw, and LaPorta completed the play with a deft one-handed grab. Terry McLaurin made a home call for the Commanders less than two minutes later, grabbing a short screen ball and racing loose for a 58-yard score. Then, only 58 seconds later, Quan ...

The Detroit Lions went into the NFL playoffs as the top seed in the NFC and hoping to win their first Super Bowl after one of their best seasons ever. Rather, the Lions were halted before they could even reach the conference championship game. Washington has made a name for itself this season with wild comebacks, but Saturday at Ford Field in Detroit didn't need another one. With rookie sensation Jayden Daniels and a Commanders defense that forced five turnovers, Washington defeated Detroit 45-31 on the road without losing hope and advanced to the NFC final game for the first time since 1991. The Commanders will face the victor of the Eagles vs. Rams game on Sunday. Midway through the first quarter, Washington was behind 7-0, but a quick touchdown run by Brian Robinson early in the second ...

As Donald Trump gets ready to retake office and implement his mass deportation plans, the leaders of a number of sanctuary communities whose officials had publicly opposed his first term's immigration policy are changing their stance. Some municipal politicians have promised to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and have loosened their stance on how strongly they want their cities to be classified as sanctuary cities. Others, meanwhile, have reaffirmed their cities' status as safe havens for undocumented immigrants and deny any cooperation with a Trump government that aims to deport millions of them. The conflicting stances taken by politicians in some of the biggest and most Democratic communities in the United States highlight the nation's changing immigration policies. Even ...

According to a statement from her family, theater director and composer Claire van Kampen passed away on Saturday at the age of 71 from cancer. According to the statement, van Kampen was referred to as one of the funniest, wickedest, and most inspirational people we have ever encountered by her husband, playwright and actor Mark Rylance, and her daughter, Juliet. On her husband's 65th birthday, Van Kampen passed away in Germany amid her family. The family expressed gratitude to her for bringing her magic, music, love, and laughter into their lives. Something is done, something is starting; ring the bell, play the trumpets. One of the great wise men is no longer with us. In addition to being nominated for five Tony Awards, Van Kampen's production Farinelli and the King was nominated for be...

This blog's live coverage has over.For the most recent updates, kindly go here. What we know The long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza was delayed as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu demanded a list of the first hostages to be freed under the deal with Hamas. Hamas blamed the delay in producing the list on technical reasons in the field and reaffirmed its commitment to the ceasefire. The deal was originally schedule to go into effect today at 8:30 a.m. local time (1:30 a.m. ET). After delays and hours of deliberations, the Israeli government had approved the deal just after midnight on Saturday local time. Netanyahu had said the ceasefire would be temporary and warned Israel would resume fighting if needed, affirming Israel's right to defend itself with...

WASHINGTON — Just before a ban on the well-known social media network officially took effect, TikTok fell down for users in the United States on Saturday. The notice "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now" appeared when users opened the app on Saturday night. The letter went on to say that the United States had passed legislation outlawing TikTok. Regretfully, that means you are currently unable to use TikTok. Fortunately, President Trump has stated that he will collaborate with us to find a way to bring TikTok back once he into office. Stay tuned, please! A request for comment on Saturday night regarding the app's notification complimenting the president-elect specifically was not immediately answered by a representative of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team. After that, th...

As an arctic blast plunges into the country's interior and southern regions, a snowfall is pushed into the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, followed by deadly cold, and preparations are in motion. Today, the National Weather Service issued important statements about the chilly environment, predicting "the coldest air of the season thus far, and in many cases the coldest in several years." According to official forecasters, only the areas west of the Rocky Mountains were immune to the cold air's southward and eastward thrust due to high pressure over Canada. Almost two-thirds of the U.S. population, or over 212 million people, were really under winter weather watches and alerts on Saturday night. These included severe cold watches, winter storm warnings, and winter weather advisories. Weather se...

The U.S. wine business continues to suffer losses. SipSource, an industry statistics firm, reports that wine sales in the United States fell by 6% last year compared to 2023. The decline is the most recent in a long-term trend of declining demand for wine in bars, restaurants, and retail establishments, which some are seeing as an existential threat to the sector. Sales of beer, cider, and spirits have also declined, according to NIQ data, proving that wine is not the only alcoholic beverage that has suffered. However, the decline in wine is more severe, and the entire business is aware of this. According to Larry Duke, who has owned and run Schumer's Wine and Liquor in Manhattan since 1978, wines had been rising steadily for years, but in recent years, they have declined. Lockdowns brough...

Washington President-elect Donald Trump will undoubtedly pass areas of mayhem, bloodshed, and devastation caused by supporters who stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021, regardless of the route he takes to the Capitol rotunda before taking the oath on Monday. Trump would have two options if he enters the Senate carriage, as he did on his way to the inaugural stage eight years ago when he took his first oath of office. The path where a mob chased a Capitol Police officer toward the Senate floor on January 6 would be followed by the first left, which would ascend the steps toward the Senate chamber. He would stay on the same level and take the second left, passing the first breach point, when hundreds of rioters poured into the building, the windows were damaged, and the alarms were going...