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Bill Maher recently discussed the dissemination of information among the youth via social media, with a focus on TikTok. During the latest episode of Real Time, he highlighted a recently removed viral video on the platform.

American Idol, a TV mainstay since 2002, initially aired on FOX until 2016. ABC took over in 2018, bringing the show back. The awaited American Idol season 22 is confirmed, with ABC announcing it just five days before the season 21 finale. Although the competition won't return in 2023, this is standard, as new seasons typically air from January to March of the following year. Season 21 concluded on May 21, 2023. The release date for season 22 is set for Sunday, February 18, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Viewers can catch the two-hour premiere and subsequent episodes on Hulu the following day. Unfortunately, past seasons aren't available for streaming. Returning for season 22 are the familiar faces of the judging panel—Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan. The trio has been part of the show since its relaunch on ABC in 2018.

United States are gearing up for a feast that's as much about tradition as it is about gratitude. Among the big lineup of dishes gracing tables from coast to coast, one small yet vibrant fruit often steals the spotlight — the cranberry. But why has this tart berry become synonymous with Thanksgiving, and what makes it an essential part of the day's culinary landscape? Cranberries, native to North America, have a rich history intertwined with the Thanksgiving narrative. Indigenous peoples used these ruby-red gems for both food and medicinal purposes long before the Pilgrims arrived. Fast forward to the 17th century when the Pilgrims and Native Americans shared a feast that would later be recognized as the precursor to the modern Thanksgiving celebration. It's likely that cranberries made an appearance at this historic meal, setting the stage for their enduring role in Thanksgiving traditions.

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, the legendary investor known as the Oracle of Omaha, sang the praises of Wells Fargo in an interview with Fortune. The bank, Buffett said, “has come closer” to an effective business model “than any other big bank by some margin.” He detailed the ways in which Wells Fargo was more valuable than it seemed and compared its chair to Walmart founder Sam Walton. The interview was published on April 20, 2009.

BSE Sensex logged its third successive weekly gain, supported by a surge in information technology (IT) stocks on easing global interest rate outlooks with strong US markets. On the stock-specific front, 45 smallcap stocks logged gains in the range of 15 per cent - 50 per cent last week, outperforming the index. Sharda Motor, RattanIndia Power, Orient Green Power, MSP Steel & Power, 63 Moons Tech, Titagarh Railsystems, Tata Investment, Nesco, Varrox Engineering, Dilip Buildcon, Antony Waste Handling, GE Power India, DB Realty, KPI Green Energy, Jain Irrigation, DCX Systems, IFB Industries, SMC Global, Solar Industries are among the smallcaps that logged a double-digit rise in their share prices last week.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decisions on spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications submitted by Global X and Franklin Templeton. 

Philadelphia Marathon Weekend 2023 commenced from Friday, November 17 to Sunday, November 19, where seasoned runners and first-timers alike will take to the streets of the city for a series of races. This year marks the event's 30th anniversary. It has also been named one of the top ten marathons in the United States. Participants will jog through historic Center City, Fairmount Park, University City, Manayunk, and other neighborhoods. While onlookers cheer them on, runners will see the city's most recognizable monuments, such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Boathouse Row. The Philadelphia Marathon will happen on Sunday, November 19. From its humble beginnings as a 1,500-entry local competition, it has expanded to rank among the top ten marathons in the country. The races also benefit the American Association for Cancer Research, with a $600,000 objective this year. Here's all you need to know about Philadelphia's Marathon Weekend 2023 ahead of time:

Wilson has nearly three decades of experience as an actor. His journey started in the 1990s with appearances on Frasier and Charlie's Angels, gaining recognition. The 2000s cemented his status with blockbuster successes such as Wedding Crashers, The Royal Tenenbaums, and Zoolander. Throughout the 2010s, Wilson continued to show his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. On his 55th birthday today, here are some of the best performances by the actor.

Cassie,' the two have settled the lawsuit she filed against the musician. According to a statement received by various publications, Diddy and Cassie settled their claims «to their mutual satisfaction.» Cassie, also known as Casandra Ventura, claimed in a lawsuit filed Thursday in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York that she underwent «over a decade» of Diddy's «violent behavior and disturbed demands.» Here is P Diddy's colorful dating history, which has seen the musician romantically linked with many women.

Cassie had many ups and downs during their relationship before finally splitting up in 2018. While Cassie (actual name Cassandra Ventura) has since married Alex Fine and given birth to a child, her romance with Diddy continues to make headlines. Cassie filed a lawsuit against Diddy this month, according to the New York Times, alleging the music mogul abused her while they were together. But they have reached an agreement just one day after she filed an explosive lawsuit alleging the hip-hop mogul of rape and other forms of physical abuse.

OpenAI cofounder and chief executive Sam Altman being ousted by the company’s board, expressed shock at the development while highlighting the continued challenges that technology firms face in defining a founder’s control over their companies. While the reasons behind the sudden removal of Altman, who has emerged as the most prominent name in the generative artificial intelligence (AGI) space, was still not clear, multiple executives ET spoke to said the development would affect the pace of evolution of AI and puts the lens on the composition of boards at tech startups, globally.

Metallica, one of the most established heavy metal bands, turns 60 today. Hammett is widely considered to be one of the most established guitarists of all time. Born in California, US in 1962, Hammett’s love for music started by listening to his brother’s collection of rock music. Reportedly, he listened to music legends such as Black Sabbath, UFO and Led Zeppelin but he was especially inspired by Jimi Hendrix, one of the greatest guitar players. Hammett also covered multiple songs of Hendrix when he would play and practice guitar solos. Hammett picked up the guitar for the first time at the tender age of 15 and his first guitar was a Montgomery Ward catalogue special. His love for playing the instrument could be understood when he reportedly took a job at fast food diner Burger King in order to make money to buy an electric guitar amplifier. As per reports, Hammett has extensively spoken about some guitarists who have inspired him in his musical journey. Here are 3 of them.

WABetaInfo report, there is now a button situated above the icon for initiating new chats in the Chats tab. This button facilitates the swift opening of AI-powered chats, enhancing the speed and convenience for users. The AI chatbot, driven by Meta AI, was initially unveiled by Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, WhatsApp's parent company, in September.

Xi Jinping in his younger days, standing with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. The image was reportedly captured during Jinping's first visit to the US in 1985.

₹1,433 crore worth of Indian equities and the total inflow stands at ₹15,375 crore as of November 17, taking into account debt, hybrid, debt-VRR, and equities, according to National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) data. 'The resilience of the market and strong up moves on favourable days have forced a rethinking in FPI strategy.

«A breakthrough of the resistance at 19,850 by the end of the month is anticipated, potentially paving the way for further upward movement towards 20,200-20,500 levels,» says Kunal Shah, Senior Technical & Derivative analyst at LKP Securities.

Jake Paul has expressed skepticism regarding his brother Logan Paul's recent retirement from boxing, suggesting that he doesn't believe Logan will be able to stay away from the sport. Jake is set to return to the ring on December 15 to face Andre August, a 35-year-old boxer with a 10-1-1 record.

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand): Their voices are getting weaker, their strength seemingly dimming, those keeping vigil outside the Silkyara tunnel here said on Saturday after speaking to their relatives trapped inside for seven days — and counting. The under-construction tunnel on the Char Dham route collapsed on Sunday morning with 41 labourers inside it. As the hours tick by, the desperation of families waiting outside is mounting.

Sergei Aleksashenko, formerly a deputy governor of the Bank of Russia and a deputy finance minister, on its wanted list, Russian state news agencies TASS and RIA reported on Saturday. Aleksashenko, who has criticised Russia's war in Ukraine, has been living in exile in the United States after falling out with President Vladimir Putin's government and had already been designated a «foreign agent». TASS reported that Aleksashenko had been added to the interior ministry's wanted list on an unspecified criminal charge. Reuters could not immediately access the ministry's overall database and Aleksashenko could not immediately be reached for comment.

inaccurate," the Union Ministry of Health Family Welfare said on Saturday. There have been some media reports alleging that an estimated 11 lakh children in India missed their first measles vaccine dose in 2022, according to a report published by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

David Beckham was recently spotted partying with the Who’s Who of B’town. Beckham, who is a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF was on a visit to India. During his stay, many big shots of the tinsel town, such as Shah Rukh Khan and Sonam Kapoor arranged grand soirees in his honour.