Supreme Court sidesteps challenge to internet companies’ broad protections from lawsuits
The Supreme Court has sidestepped a case against Google that might have allowed more lawsuits against social media companies
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Teenager's essay that made English teacher cry has TikTok 'sobbing'
A teen’s heartwrenching essay that made her professor cry has gone viral on TikTok leaving readers “sobbing”. Teenager Ryan Harman penned the personal essay when she was just 18 years old after losing her mother to cancer. The TikTok has been viewed almost 7 million times and racked up 1 million likes as Harman shared screenshots of the story she penned about her mother’s untimely death. Harman’s heartbreaking story began with her explaining that her mother had been diagnosed with Sarcoma cancer in January 2021. At the time, Harman explained, her mum made it her mission to be around to see her children graduate and attend prom. The TikToker wrote: “She never asked the doctors for a time expectancy, she wanted to live the best she could with her 3 children and her husband. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter “My mom had a goal from the start, to watch me go to my senior prom and to see me and my sister, Madeline, walk across the stage at graduation. She achieved both of those goals.” As her mother’s condition worsened, Harman described the agony of knowing she was going to lose her mother, writing: “My heart shattered into a million pieces.” Harman recalled being by her mother’s side almost constantly towards the end and feeling a sense of “relief” when the final moment came that “my mom passed away just the way she wanted to and I knew she wasn’t in pain anymore”. The essay left other TikTokers in tears, with many in the comments commenting on how proud her mother would be of her. “I can’t stop crying,” one person commented. Another said: “Beautifully written, I know she is so proud of you.” Someone else wrote: “I’m sobbing.” One TikToker commented: “This has me ugly crying right now, you’re so strong. I know your mom is so proud of who you’ve become.” Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
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UVCeed Wins 2023 Pandemic Tech Innovation Award
EFFINGHAM, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2023--
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Biden Intends to Pick Lawyer Anna Gomez for FCC to End Agency Deadlock
President Joe Biden intends to select veteran government lawyer Anna Gomez to serve on the Federal Communications Commission
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Amorepacific Enters Global Market With Expansion Into North America, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2023--
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Rays vs. Mets prediction and odds for Thursday, May 18 (Trust Rays in series finale)
The Tampa Bay Rays and New York Mets split the first two games of their three-game set this week, leaving a rubber match on Thursday afternoon.New York will send Tylor Megill (4-2, 4.02 ERA) to the mound against Rays rookie Taj Bradley (3-0, 3.52 ERA) in this game.This is just the fourth sta...
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NBA rumors: Frank Vogel a possible Mike Budenholzer replacement in Milwaukee
The Bucks fired Mike Budenholzer, just two years after he helped lead them to a title. Now, they may turn to Frank Vogel, another recent title winner.According to Marc Stein, the Bucks could be replacing Mike Budenholzer with a former Lakers coach — Frank Vogel is their top choice for the ...
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Sidemen member praised for showing his 'vulnerability' by documenting tummy tuck
The Sidemen's Ethan Payne (also known as Behzinga) is being praised for documenting his 'tummy tuck' journey on social media. After losing over 30kg in weight, the influencer admitted having loose skin left over had knocked his confidence, and he's made the decision to undergo surgery to remove it, and ultimately, improve his mental health. "I'll be leaving my old self behind", he candidly told fans in a YouTube video. In the run up to the big day on 10 May, Payne had been training hard so that he would be happy with the way his body looked once the surgery was over. Click here to sign up for our newsletters
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How Much Will the New ESPN+ and Disney+ and Hulu Apps Cost?
Some educated guesses about upcoming price changes as ESPN, Disney and Hulu make some big moves.
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Celebrate California Avocado Month in June With Chef Brooke Williamson
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2023--
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Supreme Court sides with photographer in copyright case involving Andy Warhol, Prince
The Supreme Court has sided with a photographer who claimed the late Andy Warhol had violated her copyright on a photograph of the singer Prince
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In symbolic Hiroshima, U.S. allies size up an ascendant China and unpredictable Russia
By Sakura Murakami and Jeff Mason HIROSHIMA, Japan U.S. President Joe Biden and Japan's Fumio Kishida met for
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