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1. TikTok deal: ByteDance sells majority stake in US operation to non-Chinese investors to avoid ban

   The deal lets the wildly popular social media app continue to operation in the U.S., ending the threat of a looming ban

2. FBI launches investigation into NFL team owner who took drugs

3. Indiana's CFP victory over Miami averages 33.9 million viewers, most-watched game in 11 years

   Indiana's victory over Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship game is the most-watched college football game in 11 years

4. Popular cleaning spray sold at major retailers recalled for bacteria risk

5. The 7 Democrats who voted to fund Homeland Security amid ICE crackdowns

6. Hundreds of pet rats looking for new homes in NYC

7. ICE live updates: School official calls on agents to release body cam from 5-year-old’s detention in emotional press conference

   Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father were taken by ICE agents near Minneapolis this week, local school officials have said

8. Ms Rachel issues tearful apology for liking antisemitic comment on her own post

   The popular children’s YouTuber has become a fierce advocate for the children suffering in Gaza

9. Starmer allies ‘plan to block Andy Burnham’s route back to Westminster’

   Starmer allies on Labour’s national executive committee reportedly trying to stop potential leadership rival from standing at by-election

10. Federal judge appears skeptical of Trump’s authority to rebuild White House ballroom

    The judge sharply rebuked a lawyer for the administration, stating, ‘Come on, be serious,’ after comparisons were drawn to minor renovations