Joseph Allen
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TikTok's Latest Pop-Up Has Many Wondering About Its Intellectual Property Policy
TikTok's updated intellectual property policy could be a big deal ... or not.
Tesla's Cars Are More Made in America Than Any Other Major Auto Manufacturer
Teslas are more made in America than almost every other car brand.
Yankees Catcher J.C. Escarra Drove an Uber Before He Wound up in the Majors
Sitting in the backseat of an Uber is more fun, according to the Yankees catcher.
It Was Mike Waltz, Not Pete Hegseth, Who Added Jeffrey Goldberg to the Signal Chat
Jeffrey Goldberg won't comment on his relationship with the person who added him.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Has a History of Drinking Alcohol at Work
Pete Hegseth's alcohol history suggests he sometimes drinks on the job.
Many Want to Know More About Tucker Carlson's Parents Following His Father's Death
Tucker Carlson's father was a much bigger factor in his life than his mother.
Producer Marc Platt Has a Net Worth That Speaks to His Success in Hollywood
Marc Platt's net worth comes from decades of working in Hollywood.
Hayao Miyazaki Probably Wouldn't Be Thrilled With All These AI Ghibli Images
The demand for these images was so high that they now require a subscription.
Tulsi Gabbard's Political Evolution Is a Mystery to Just About Everyone
Gabbard announced her switch in 2024 after leaving the Democratic Party in 2022.
Zap2It's Listings Are No Longer Online, and the Site Now Redirects to NewsNation
Zap2It just totally vanished from the internet without warning.
Go Get Your Burrito — Chipotle Is Not Actually Closing All Its Locations
Chipotle is not closing, despite what you might have heard online.
NBA Star Damian Lillard Is out Indefinitely Due to a Blood Clot in His Calf
Damian Lillard is now out indefinitely, which is not great news for Bucks fans.
Professional 'Smash Bros.' Player Hax$ Is Dead at Just 30, but How Did He Die?
Hax$ was banned from the professional Smash circuit in 2021.
The New TGL Golf League Has a Rule Called the Hammer, but What Does That Mean?
The Hammer is a twist that ups the stakes in TGL.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Doesn't Seem Like He's Going to Resign
Pete Hegseth is part of a major scandal, but is he going to resign?
U.S. Presidents Kiss the Western Wall When Visiting Israel to Honor the Site
The visit to the Wailing Wall is a major signal of respect.
Oscar-Winning Director Hamdan Ballal Was Beaten and Arrested in the West Bank
The director has now been released from IDF custody.
Military Plans Got Leaked Through Signal, but What Is the App Actually Used For?
The Signal app is used for encrypted messaging, but why did the Trump administration use it?
A Blue Stop Sign Still Means to Stop, as You Might Have Guessed From the Name
A blue stop sign means exactly what a stop sign always means.
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc Were Disqualified From the China GP, but Why?
The drivers were disqualified for very different reasons.
'Bar Rescue' Tried to Save Michigan Bar Pete's Butcher Block, but Did They Keep the Bar Open?
The bar appears to still be open after its 'Bar Rescue' episode.
Kesha's Albums All Have Pink Circles on Them as Part of Promotion for Her New One
Kesha's album covers are all pink circles — what is she up to?
Former Yankees Star Brett Gardner Lost His Son on Vacation — Where Was He?
Brett Gardner's vacation led to unimaginable tragedy following the death of his son.
Yuzvendra Chahal's "Be Your Own Sugar Daddy" Shirt Has Some Fans Confused
Yuzi Chahal's viral shirt is all over social media.
Jelly Roll Dropped out of the Grand Ole Opry's 100th Anniversary, but Why?
Jelly Roll had to drop out of the celebration for illness.
Caleb Grill Was Dismissed From Iowa State's Basketball Team as He Fought Mental Illness
Caleb Grill's resurgence came after a mental health crisis at Iowa State.
Wrestler Chris Bey Sustained a Serious Neck Injury, but How Did The Injury Occur?
Chris Bey sustained a serious neck injury in the ring.
'Severance' Season 2 Was Pretty Obsessed With One Particular Greek Myth
The show has been pretty intentional about using Greek mythology.
Rachel Zegler Was Raised Christian, but Does She Currently Share Any Religious Beliefs?
Rachel Zegler's religious belief have become a subject of public debate.
Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler May Not Be Friends, but Are They Actively Feuding?
The feud may or may not be real, but fans sure think it is.
Donald Trump Has Called Tesla Vandals "Terrorists," but Why Are They Doing It?
Tesla vandalism is a violent form of political protest.
Sean Miller Was Fired From the University of Arizona After a Corruption Scandal
Sean Miller left the University of Arizona amid allegations of corruption.
Former Formula 1 Team Owner Eddie Jordan Had a Pretty Impressive Net Worth
Eddie Jordan's massive net worth comes from his investments in F1.
11 Seeds Play in the First Four in the NCAA Tournament Because of How It's Set Up
The First Four is not structured the way you might expect.
Young M.A. Is Clearing the Air After an Old Video of Her Health Issues Went Viral
Young M.A.'s yellow eyes have been causing concern among fans for years.
John Roberts's Rebuke of Trump Left Some Wondering Whether He's a Republican
John Roberts is a Republican despite his rebuke to President Trump.
The Starliner Astronauts Are Now Safely Back on Earth, but Did Elon Musk Save Them?
Musk's claim that he is solely responsible for their return is suspect.
The Mosaic Station on SiriusXM Has Disappeared for Some, but Where Did It Go?
The channel is no longer in its usual spot on the dial.
Southwest Airlines' New Bag Charging Policy Is Going Into Effect Pretty Soon
The company announced a shift in its policy earlier this year.
AOL's App is Yellow Now, Leading Some to Wonder Why They Made the Change
AOL's color change might be designed to remind you of an older logo.
The Boeing Starliner Astronauts Are Headed Back to Earth After Nine Months
The astronauts have been stranded at ISS for nine months.
"Split the G" Is a Drinking Challenge That Requires You to Have a Guinness
Split the G is a drinking challenge that pops up every March.
Mariah Carey Didn't Seem to Love the Tribute to Her at the iHeartRadio Awards
Mariah Carey's viral reaction made some wonder whether there was something wrong with her.
Trump Derangement Syndrome Has Been a Term for a Decade, but What Does It Mean?
Trump Derangement Syndrome has been a part of the popular vernacular for nearly a decade, but many want to know what the term actually means.
HBS Is the Latest TikTok Slang Term That Is Confusing Users Who Aren't in the Know
HBS is a TikTok slang term that's actually easy to grasp.
Trump Claims Biden's Pardons Are Void Because of an Autopen, but They Just Aren't
Autopens allow you to sign a bunch of documents without hurting your wrist.
Venezeulan Gang Tren de Aragua Is the Subject of Trump's Latest Deportations
The criminal gang has been around since it was first founded in 2014.
"Yo Chain Fake" — Bronny James Was Heckled at a Game in Denver and Gave a Succinct Retort
The response from Bronny James is going viral online.
FiveThirtyEight Closed as Part of Larger Cost Cutting at Disney and ABC
The website had already gone through other waves of layoffs.
The Hozier Yell Is All Over TikTok, but What Is the Sound Meant to Represent?
The Hozier Yell accompanies inspirational moments on TikTok.