A bill to ban TikTok, which is used by more than 170 million Americans, is poised to pass the House. Plus, the $2.99 bag causing big crowds at Trader Joe's, and why even non-royal watchers are obsessed with the latest Princess Kate drama. |
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The House of Representatives is poised to pass legislation today that could ban TikTok in the U.S., as Republicans and Democrats warn that the popular video-sharing app is a national security threat. TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has argued that a ban would violate the First Amendment rights of its 170 million U.S. users and harm thousands of small businesses. The bipartisan bill is expected pass the House and be sent to the Senate, where lawmakers say they are still evaluating it. President Joe Biden has said that if the bill reaches his desk, he will sign it into law. Here's the latest. |
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This month, customers are swarming shelves and waiting in snaking lines outside Trader Joe's locations around the country, all in pursuit of a little bag that costs $2.99. Mini versions of the grocery chain's reusable canvas totes have become the latest Stanley cup, the viral sensation that had people jostling at Target earlier this year. A set of the bags worth about $12 is selling online for as much as $1,000 (although it's not clear anyone's actually paying that amount). So why's this happening? See what all the hype is about. |
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Even those who aren't regular viewers of "The Crown" or eagle-eyed followers of royal fashion can't help but get sucked into the drama surrounding the former Kate Middleton. British writer Rebecca Crowe shares why the "manipulated" photo story involving the Princess of Wales has been so compelling even for people who don't normally care about the royal family. "The bigger the mystery, the more we want to find out what's going on," she writes. Continue reading. |
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Teens often get grief for being on their phones all day, but many are also noting that their parents are spending an unhealthy amount of time scrolling. Among teens surveyed by the Pew Research Center in a report released this week, 46% said their parents are sometimes or often distracted by their phones while speaking with their children. "One thing that's important to note is that screen time isn't just a teen issue. It's a family issue," a Pew research associate told NBC News. Additionally, fewer than 40% of the teens surveyed said phones helped them develop healthy friendships. See more. |
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The most confounding part of a rosacea outbreak can be figuring out what triggered it. Anything from spicy foods to stress could be responsible for the redness on your face, but the right skin care routine and products can keep flare-ups at bay. We spoke with 7 dermatologists about the best face washes, cleansers, moisturizers and creams to relieve rosacea or help prevent it. |
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St. Patrick's Day is coming up this weekend, but you don't have to be Irish to enjoy this Guinness-braised pot roast from recipe developer Becca Jacobs. Sear the meat in a sauce of tomato paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire and mustard, then pour a can of Guinness into the pan before braising. Serve it atop mashed potatoes for a savory weeknight dinner. Sláinte! Get the recipe. |
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Even rock stars can't avoid getting roasted by their daughters. Lenny Kravitz earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday, and his daughter Zoë couldn't resist some jabs at her dad's wardrobe and many romances. "According to my dad, if it doesn't expose your nipples, it's not a shirt," the "Big Little Lies" star said in her speech. "Your relationship with the netted shirt is probably your longest one, and it works." Zoë, who is Kravitz's only child, also had plenty of heartfelt words for the "Let Love Rule" singer. "You make people feel alive," she said. "You remind them of the only thing that matters: Love." See her speech here. |
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