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By HALELUYA HADERO, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Friday to pause the potential TikTok ban from going into effect until his administration can pursue a “political resolution” to the issue. The request came as TikTok and the Biden administration filed opposing briefs to the court, in which the company argued the court should strike down a law that could ban the platform by Jan. 19 while the government emphasized its position that the statute is needed to eliminate a national security risk. “President Trump takes no position on the underlying merits of this dispute. Instead, he respectfully requests that the Court consider staying the Act’s deadline for divestment of January 19, 2025, while it considers the merits of this case,” said Trump’s amicus brief, which supported neither party in the case. The filings come ahead of oral arguments scheduled for Jan. 10 on whether the law, which requires TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban, unlawfully restricts speech in violation of the First Amendment. Earlier this month, a panel of three federal judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit unanimously upheld the statute , leading TikTok to appeal the case to the Supreme Court. The brief from Trump said he opposes banning TikTok at this junction and “seeks the ability to resolve the issues at hand through political means once he takes office.”

As the investigation into the allegations against President Yoon Suk-yeol and the other individuals progresses, it is essential for the rule of law to be upheld and for justice to be served. The credibility of the South Korean government and its institutions is at stake, and the way in which this case is handled will have far-reaching consequences for the future of the country.The tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of being prepared for medical emergencies, even in unexpected situations such as during a flight. It also highlights the critical role that prompt and effective emergency response plays in saving lives and mitigating the impact of unforeseen events.None

By Conor Ryan The Bruins decided to fire Jim Montgomery last week after Boston opened the year with a lackluster 8-9-3 record. It didn’t take very long for Montgomery to land on his feet, with the 2022-23 Jack Adams Award winner signing a five-year contract with the St. Louis Blues on Sunday — just five days after Boston handed him a pink slip. It was a drastic shift for the Blues, who elevated interim head coach Drew Bannister to a full-time role last offseason via a two-year extension. But once Montgomery hit the open market last week, it didn’t take long for Blues GM Doug Armstrong to strike. “When I woke up Wednesday morning, there was no inclination to make a coaching change,” Armstrong told reporters on Sunday , adding: “This decision, I would say, almost 100% on having someone of Jim’s caliber become available when I didn’t know that was going to happen.” Boston’s decision to move on from Montgomery after just two full seasons might have come as a surprise. But longtime NHL insider Elliotte Friedman wasn’t shocked to see Montgomery land in St. Louis in short order. “This was always the plan,” Friedman said of Montgomery joining the Blues on his “32 Thoughts” podcast on Monday. “If it didn’t work out in Boston, this was always going to be the outcome. As a matter of fact, within an hour of the announcement being made, I got calls from two different people who said to me, ‘You have no guts.’ And ‘guts’ was not the phrase they used. ... And I was like, why? “And they said, ‘Because you danced around it when you wrote about it last week ... but you knew this guy was going to St .Louis, and you didn’t come right out and say it.’ And I said, ‘You’re right. I did lack the guts to come right out and say it.’” Montgomery already has plenty of history with both the Blues and Armstrong. After getting fired as Stars head coach in December 2019 for unprofessional conduct, Montgomery re-entered the coaching ranks when he joined the Blues as an assistant coach for two seasons (2020-22) before getting hired by Boston. Add in the fact that Montgomery opened his NHL career with the Blues and his family still has an offseason home in St. Louis, and Armstrong’s interest shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. But was that interest something that was already present before Montgomery officially hit the hot seat this fall? As Friedman noted, the timing of the Blues’ decision to retain Bannister via a new extension came shortly after Montgomery and the Bruins avoided blowing another 3-1 series lead in the playoffs — this time to the Maple Leafs. “I think let’s just go back to this. Drew Banister got the coaching job last year on an interim basis,” Friedman said. “When Craig Berube was fired, [Banninster] did not get the official job until May 7, which was just after the Boston Bruins played Game 1 of the second round last year against the Florida Panthers. “And especially now, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out what was going on. Doug Armstrong was waiting to see if there was any chance that if the Boston Bruins lost in the first round to the Toronto Maple Leafs — would Jim Montgomery become available? The answer? They won. They hung on. They won that series, and now Montgomery is not available.” While the Bruins’ poor start did prompt Don Sweeney and Boston’s top brass to move on from Montgomery, Friedman noted that there might have also been some hesitancy on the part of Montgomery to commit long-term to Boston. Sweeney acknowledged last week that Boston remained in contract talks with Montgomery, with Friedman writing on Sportsnet Thursday that “people who believe [Montgomery] was unsure about Boston even before they were unsure about him.” Friedman elaborated more on that sentiment Monday, noting that Montgomery might have had some reservations about Boston’s augmented roster and their shift in play style to a heavier, no-frills brand of hockey. “Doug Armstrong did a five-year deal,” Friedman said. “I don’t believe the Bruins offered five years. Someone will tell me if I’m wrong, but what I’ve heard is that the Bruins offered Montgomery three years. But like we said on Friday’s pod, I think this was bigger than simply the negotiations and the offer. “I think it was about philosophy. I think it was about approach. I don’t think the coach and the front office in Boston were on the same page, and I just think everybody realized that was not a long-term match.” For now, it looks as though all parties have benefited from the split between the Bruins and Montgomery. Joe Sacco has stabilized Boston’s play — at least for two games — while Montgomery is now coaching a team he clearly had an affinity for. Still, the short turnaround of Montgomery’s reunion with St. Louis is interesting to note after a disappointing end to his tenure in Boston. “I think everybody knew that the Blues had one eye on Montgomery, and Montgomery had one eye on the Blues,” Friedman added. “And I would think that the Bruins knew that this was possible all along, that Montgomery realized that this other situation was there. “And if he wasn’t happy with the way that the Bruin situation was working out, he could potentially go there. And that’s exactly the way it unfolded. I don’t think this is a surprise to anybody.” Conor Ryan Conor Ryan is a staff writer covering the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox for Boston.com, a role he has held since 2023. Sign up for Bruins updates🏒 Get breaking news and analysis delivered to your inbox during hockey season. Be civil. Be kind.

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The push for Yoon's arrest gained momentum following a high-profile investigation conducted by the country's anti-corruption agency, which unearthed damning evidence implicating the President in a web of illicit activities. The revelations, which have been extensively covered by the media, have further eroded public trust in the embattled leader and sparked nationwide protests demanding his immediate resignation.

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In the fiercely competitive landscape of Spanish football, the race for the La Liga title is heating up as Barcelona finds their once-comfortable lead dwindling with each passing match. The latest twist in the tale comes as Barcelona, having played 2 more games than their arch-rivals Real Madrid, now hold just a 5-point lead over the defending champions. Furthermore, their advantage over Atletico Madrid has been reduced to a mere 6 points, setting the stage for a thrilling climax to the season.LLMs may have a killer enterprise app: ‘digital labor’ — at least if Salesforce AgentForce is any indicator

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