TikTok says it’s making progress on recovering its U.S. infrastructure after an unfortunately timed data center outage, which affected the region shortly after the TikTok U.S. deal went through. Last week, TikTok announced the creation of a separate U.S. entity with American investors to avoid a nationwide ban. Around the time of the transition, users reported issues with TikTok searches, watching videos, posting, loading comments, unexpected behavior with the For You algorithm, content, and more. On Monday, the company attributed glitches to a data center power outage, which it said was impacting TikTok and other apps.

Davis has been documenting and sharing his recovery on social media for the last month

Luxury conglomerate LVMH reported better-than-expected earnings after the bell on Tuesday and a second quarter of organic revenue growth, as the sector's recovering business in China starts to show up in balance sheets. Organic revenue grew by 1% in the fourth quarter, flat from the same period a year earlier. Over the full year, revenue declined 1%. The company reported fourth-quarter revenue of 22.7 billion euros, beating LSEG estimates of 22.2 billion euros.

Unshackled – Coercive Control, Religion in Politics & Secular Neutrality In this open, unscripted episode of Unshackled, hosts Johanna and Christopher sit down for a candid discussion on coercive control, religion’s influence in public policy, and the ongoing fight for secular neutrality in Australia. From the Victorian Government’s inquiry into cults and organised fringe groups, where 80.1% of submissions reported abuse (https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/cofg-questionnaire-insights), to the daily Christian prayers still recited in Parliament (https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/House_of_Representatives/Powers_practice_and_procedure/Practice7/HTML/Chapter8/7chap08_2_3), the conversation moves fluidly between policy, personal experience, and cultural critique. The hosts also explore the National Student Wellbeing Program (NSWP) and its ongoing criticism for allowing unqualified chaplains in schools (https://www.education.gov.au/national-student-wellbeing-program-nswp), Emphasising the need for evidence-based, secular mental health support. They reflect on how coercive control, gaslighting, and faith-based power dynamics shape not only individual lives but also political structures. The episode closes with reflections on international events — particularly the humanitarian crisis in Israel and Gaza — and how ideology and identity politics continue to influence empathy, media, and activism. ________________________________________ This episode explores: • Coercive control, cult behaviour, and emerging legislation • Prayer in Parliament and secular neutrality in government • The census and religious identity in Australia • School chaplaincy vs. qualified counselling • Political engagement and civic responsibility • Humanitarian perspectives on Israel and Gaza ________________________________________ Quote: “Policy is theology with a budget.” – Johanna Browne “Neutrality that tilts one way is camouflage.” – Johanna Browne If you or someone you know is struggling after leaving religion, visit recoveringfromreligion.org or https://recoveringfromreligion.au/ Support Groups https://recoveringfromreligion.au/support-groups/ Live Chat https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/australia-chat-now Support is Free and Confidential. Resources https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources Produced by RFR Australia & New Zealand | Hosted by Johanna Browne & Christopher Karvountzis | Edited by Johanna Browne #UnshackledPodcast #RecoveringFromReligion #SecularGovernment #ReligiousTrauma #Deconstruction #Humanism #RFRStories #CoerciveControl #SchoolChaplaincy #FaithAndPolitics #CriticalThinking #IsraelGaza

People in several states across the nation are recovering from a long-lasting winter blast that took out power with ice, snow, and freezing rain. The post VIDEO: Millions Recovering from Harsh Winter Storm as ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Threatens East Coast appeared first on Breitbart.