Trump Declares TikTok Sale: Valued at $14 Billion
In a decisive move that underscores his unwavering commitment to national security, former President Donald Trump has signed a groundbreaking executive order to facilitate the sale of TikTok's U.S. operations, vowing to wrest control from the Chinese firm ByteDance amid growing concerns over data privacy. With the new entity projected to be valued at a mere $14 billion—a stark contrast to the parent company's inflated valuation of over $330 billion—Trump’s plan seeks to ensure that TikTok remains firmly American-operated, despite resistance from Beijing. Vice President JD Vance emphasized that the deal hinges on a rigorous retraining and monitoring of TikTok’s valuable recommendation algorithm, aimed at safeguarding American users from potential surveillance by the Chinese Communist Party. Although questions linger about the fine details of the joint venture, including the percentage of control retained by ByteDance, Republican lawmakers are cautiously optimistic, asserting the need for clarity to protect American interests. As Trump continues to leverage his influence—boasting a huge TikTok following himself—the stakes are high, with the future of one of America’s most popular apps hanging in the balance.
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Chester Burton "Chet" Atkins, Mister Guitar (1924)June 20, 2026
Atkins got his first guitar by making a trade with his brother, and it was arguably the best deal he ever made. Although he struggled with shyness and suffered from severe asthma—he had to sleep sitting up and often fell asleep still holding his guitar—he became an accomplished guitarist and went on to release several hit records, develop a signature line of guitars, and help create country music's "Nashville sound." What did "Mr. Guitar," as he came to be known, trade to get that first guitar?
Atkins got his first guitar by making a trade with his brother, and it was arguably the best deal he ever made. Although he struggled with shyness and suffered from severe asthma—he had to sleep sitting up and often fell asleep still holding his guitar—he became an accomplished guitarist and went on to release several hit records, develop a signature line of guitars, and help create country music's "Nashville sound." What did "Mr. Guitar," as he came to be known, trade to get that first guitar?Today’s Holiday
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West Virginia DayJune 20, 2026
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Black TeaJune 20, 2026
Excluding water, tea is the most widely consumed drink on the planet, drunk either hot or cold by half the world's population. The vast majority of tea sold in the West is black tea, made from fermented leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Generally stronger in flavor and more caffeinated than the green and oolong varieties, black tea retains its flavor for several years and has long been an article of trade, serving as a form of currency into the 19th century in what countries?
Excluding water, tea is the most widely consumed drink on the planet, drunk either hot or cold by half the world's population. The vast majority of tea sold in the West is black tea, made from fermented leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Generally stronger in flavor and more caffeinated than the green and oolong varieties, black tea retains its flavor for several years and has long been an article of trade, serving as a form of currency into the 19th century in what countries?
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