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WASHINGTON–The House is approving a bill that could lead to the forced sale or nationwide ban of social media app TikTok. The bill requires TikTok’s parent company, Chinese-owned tech giant ByteDance, to sell the app within 180 days or see it banned from U.S. app stores. Lawmakers are concerned the Chinese government can access the […] The post House Approves Bill That Could Lead to Ban on TikTok appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.

Are you getting tired of endless sequels and remakes?  Apparently, you’re not alone. A new survey from streaming service Tubi found that 74 percent of Millennials and Gen Zers would rather watch original content than remakes or franchise sequels. Younger viewers also prefer “independent and small-time creators” they can support directly. That could explain the […]

Food & Drink

North Carolina launched sports betting this week, offering a new way for residents to place bets on sports events. At the same time, Mecklenburg County introduced the ABC To Go mobile app and website for online liquor ordering, following the surge in online sales during the pandemic. The app allows users to order ahead and […]

Recently, Christina Applegate opened up about her battle with multiple sclerosis and how she has been doing since being diagnosed. Applegate said on GMA, “I live kind of in hell. I’m not out a lot, so this is a little difficult, just for my system. But of course, the support is wonderful and I’m really […]

Recently, Jimmy Kimmel gave fans a taste of his upcoming Oscar monologue and assured fans that he doesn’t want to be the permanent host for the Oscars. Jimmy said about the number of times he has hosted, “You assume I’ve been asked about next year. Which is not a presumption I would ever make.” He […]

The U.S. House has advanced a bipartisan bill that could ban TikTok in the United States due to national security concerns. The legislation, introduced by Chairman Mike Gallagher and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi, passed through the House Energy and Commerce Committee with a 50-0 vote. If enacted, the bill would require ByteDance to sell TikTok […]

Pamela Anderson Not Interested In ‘Baywatch’ Reboot.  A ‘Baywatch’ reimagined reboot has recently been announced, but Pamela Anderson, one of the original show’s most famous characters, says she will not participate in the reboot. According to sources, “she doesn’t want to revisit it with a cameo or anything else that may be getting kicked around […]

Taylor Swift’s upcoming album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” is rumored to be inspired by her breakup with Joe Alwyn, but sources reveal that she has also written songs about her current boyfriend, Travis Kelce. The insider shares that these songs are very personal and special to Swift, hinting that they may not be shared with […]

A lawsuit filed against Temu claims the company’s app “gains access to literally everything on your phone.” The class action lawsuit — filed on behalf of more than a dozen plaintiffs in Massachusetts, California, Illinois, New York and Virginia – accuses Temu of “purposely and intentionally” hiding malware and spyware in its app, as well […]

Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers fans will see an increase in ticket prices this year following a two-win season. The average ticket price will rise by about 4 percent, with lower-level seats experiencing a 7 percent increase. However, upper level seating will only see an increase of less than 1%, with 90% of those tickets seeing no increase […]