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TikTok steps into live event streaming with a separate app

June 4, 2026

TikTok has just released a new app called TikTok Pro Events, designed to let U. S. users track live entertainment moments like the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Instead of waiting for clips to pop up in their main feed, users can now jump into a dedicated space that highlights major happenings. By exploring

technology

Gaming isn't just for kids anymore

June 4, 2026

A surprising number of Americans are now regular gamers. New data suggests that about 212 million people in the U. S. play games for at least an hour each week. Younger generations lead the trend, with over 80% of Gen Z and Gen Alpha spending time gaming. But it’s not just the young crowd jumping in

lifestyle

A mom who rocked the indie scene now runs a beauty brand

June 4, 2026

Cat Pierce’s life flipped from indie-pop stardom to motherhood in ways she never expected. After moving from Alabama to New York in the late 1990s, she became a face of the "indie sleaze" era, sharing headlines with bands like the Strokes. She played in a band with her sister, dated a member of a fa

business

Small shops can score big with summer’s big games

June 4, 2026

Summer tourists keep flooding into Philadelphia. A major sports event brings crowds that many neighborhood shops rarely see. Owners don’t need to be official sponsors to get part of the wave. Local spots can still stand out by joining the excitement without breaking rules. Many visitors don’t care

politics

City considers adding tech-savvy residents to guide local tech policies

June 4, 2026

The city is exploring the idea of forming a new advisory group focused on technology. This board would help elected officials understand complex topics like artificial intelligence, privacy rules, and surveillance tools. During a late-night meeting, council members reviewed an early draft of the pla

politics

Europe bets big on making its own tech to keep up with global leaders

June 4, 2026

Across Europe, leaders have hammered out a bold new strategy: make more of the continent’s own gadgets and digital brains instead of relying so much on factories and firms from other parts of the world. The centerpiece is a push to build bigger chip plants on the continent so cars, phones and even f

education

California schools dominate the toughest college admissions list

June 4, 2026

Many high school students searching for the hardest colleges to get into have another reason to focus on California. The state is home to some of the most selective schools in the nation, according to recent rankings. At the top sits Caltech in Pasadena with just 3 out of every 100 applicants accept

politics

New Faces Join the UN Security Council in 2027

June 4, 2026

Every few years, the United Nations shakes up its most powerful decision-making body—the Security Council—by adding new temporary members. This time, four nations—Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe—will step in starting January 2027. Their mission? To help shape global policies, th

politics

Behind the Scenes: New Leadership Faces Old Contract Headaches

June 4, 2026

Last month, the U. S. Department of Homeland Security scrapped nearly all unapproved contracts from the previous secretary’s era. This shake-up came after fresh leadership took over and politicians started questioning how money was being spent. During a congressional meeting, the new secretary expla

politics

Europe and Canada Urged to Step Up Military Support for NATO

June 4, 2026

Across Europe and Canada, leaders are facing new pressure to boost their military contributions to NATO. This push comes as the United States signals it will reduce its forces in Europe, shifting more responsibility to its allies. The call for action was made by a top U. S. general who oversees NATO