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TikTok closer to US ban after losing appeal

TikTok edged closer to being banned in the United States after it lost an appeal on Friday against a law requiring the video-sharing app to divest from its Chinese parent company by January 19.The potential ban could strain US-China relations just as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20.TikTok said it would now appeal to the Supreme...
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Why do my ears hurt on planes?

Sometimes my ears hurt during flights. Why does this happen, and what can I do about it? When you fly thousands of feet above the ground, changes in cabin pressure can be unpleasant — causing potential issues like abdominal bloating, headaches,...

A fish carcass is seen on a sandbank that emerged in the middle of the Solimoes River in the Amazon Basin, which is suffering from the worst drought on record
2024 will be the world's hottest year on record
Plastic waste and garbage are seen at Guanabara Bay on a shore in Rio de Janeiro,
Plastics: How single-use plastic rules the world
Conditions that lead to plaque buildup on the inside walls of blood vessels are a big concern.

Heart Disease: 8 factors that raise your risk
Melatonin products have been used as sleep aids by adults in the United States for decades.

Many kids’ melatonin supplements don’t contain the doses they claim
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Covid can raise the risk of heart problems for years
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TikTok closer to US ban after losing appeal

TikTok edged closer to being banned in the United States after it lost an appeal on Friday against a law requiring the video-sharing app to divest from its Chinese parent company by January 19.The...
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Australia moves to ban social media for those under 16

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Microsoft pushes for gaming supremacy with 'Call of Duty' release

A federal auto safety agency is examining whether Tesla cars with autonomous technology had safeguards in place to require drivers to retake control of their vehicles in situations the cars could not handle on their own. (Philip Cheung/The New York Times)

Tesla self-driving system to be investigated by safety agency

The drought that is affecting part of South America, coupled with public pressure, is forcing technology giants

Drought forces Big Tech to rethink thirsty LatAm data centres

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New decision to establish Oman Centre for Zero Neutrality

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First Muscat Flower Festival at Qurm Natural Park

Local residents cheer as the gather on a street in the Damascus suburb of Jaramana on December 8, 2024

Syrian PM offers support as rebels claim victory

OHRC to celebrate Human Rights Day on Dec 10

OHRC to celebrate Human Rights Day on Dec 10

Adhere to medications and do not skip regular medication for asthma or chronic lung conditions.

Seasonal shift sparks flu surge

Dams serve to reduce flood risks, protect infrastructure, and support water storage and groundwater recharge.

Oman has 191 water dams

Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali al Harthy led Oman's delegation at Manama Dialogue Forum 2024

Oman at 20th Manama Dialogue Forum

The Green Card promotes water management and cost efficiency.

Oman unveils upgraded standards store, Green Card

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