## TikTok starts restoring service in the U.S. after shutting down over divest-or-ban law

Authored by cbsnews.com

We will work with President Trump on a long-term solution that keeps TikTok in the United States.".

In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring service.

We thank President Trump for providing the necessary clarity and assurance to our service providers that they will face no penalties providing TikTok to over 170… — TikTok Policy (@TikTokPolicy) January 19, 2025.

TikTok said a sale wasn't possible and challenged the law in court, but it was rejected by a unanimous Supreme Court on Friday.

Further, he said there would be no liability for companies that helped keep TikTok from going dark before the order went into effect.

TikTok had said Friday it would "be forced to go dark" beginning Sunday unless the Biden administration assured service providers that the law would not be enforced.

The law provides the authority for the restrictions to be lifted on TikTok if there is a sale after the date. »

### Thousands of NSFW ‘Dead or Alive’ Content Removed by Koei Tecmo Yearly

Authored by fictionhorizon.com

At the recent Tokyo eSports Festa 2025, Koei Tecmo’s legal affairs general manager, Tomotoshi Nishimura, shared insights into the company’s approach to fan-created content.

While Koei Tecmo appreciates and supports fanart derived from their intellectual properties, they have established clear boundaries to maintain the integrity of their characters.

Although no new fighting game has been announced since then, Koei Tecmo is currently developing Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme. »

### Emily Damari, British-Israeli hostage, among three released in Gaza

Authored by thetimes.com

Then, they posed for more mobile phone pictures to be sent to their families and transmitted around the world.

Finally, videos released by the Israeli military showed the freed hostages being reunited with sobbing relatives.

The ceasefire in Gaza, which came into effect on Sunday morning, gives respite to 15 months of war, at least for now. »

### The Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors unjustly punished over 1944 WWII port explosion

Authored by npr.org

The Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors unjustly punished over 1944 WWII port explosion.

The U.S. Navy has exonerated 256 Black sailors who refused to go back to work after an explosion that killed hundreds of people in 1944, the military service announced Wednesday.

Mostly Black personnel and white officers were assigned to the base at the time, as Black enlistees were barred from almost all sea-bound jobs. »

### Snoop Dogg fans appalled by rapper’s performance at Trump inauguration party

Authored by independent.co.uk

Snoop Dogg has upset a wide portion of his fan base after performing at the first-ever “Crypto Ball” in celebration of Donald Trump’s imminent inauguration as U.S. president.

After previously mocking the president-elect, Snoop switched allegiances last year to praise Trump and claim he “has done only great things” for him.

Snoop Dogg attended the Comedy Central Roast Of Donald Trump in 2011 ( Getty Images ). »

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