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January 20, 2025

Meta Launches Edit: A New Video Editing App Amidst TikTok Ban

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Meta is set to launch a new video editing app called Edit, which will be available for both Android and iOS users. The announcement comes just as TikTok faces a ban in the US. Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri revealed that Edit is more than just a video editing app; it’s a full suite of creative tools. The app will feature a dedicated tab for inspiration, a tab to keep track of ideas, and a high-quality camera.

The Edit app will be available for pre-order on the Apple App Store and will soon be available on Google Play Store for Android smartphones. However, the app will only be downloadable next month, with Meta working with video creators to gather feedback and improve the experience.

Interestingly, the timing of the announcement seems deliberate, coinciding with the TikTok ban. The Edit app also bears a striking resemblance to CapCut, a video editor by TikTok-maker ByteDance. This isn’t the first time Meta has capitalized on market gaps, as seen with the launch of Reels in India after TikTok’s ban and Threads after Twitter’s revamp.

Allegations Filed Against the Government of Advisor Yunus in the International Criminal Court

Editorial, News

The Dramatic Fall of Bashar al-Assad: Implications for Syria and the Middle East

Americas, South America

Former Ecuadorian VP Jorge Glas Evacuated from Prison After Assassination Attempt

Lead, Middle East

Iranian Artist Zara Esmaeili Arrested for Performing Without Hijab for Four Months, No Updates on Her Condition

Entertainment

Hollywood Hills Engulfed as Los Angeles Faces Massive Wildfire Crisis

International, Middle East

Saudi Crown Prince Condemns Israel for ‘Collective Genocide’ in Gaza

Americas, US, White House

Donald Trump Praises Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy for Cost-Cutting Initiative

Americas, Finance, Lead, White House

Big Tech Faces Scrutiny Over Donations to Trump’s Inauguration Fund

Israel, Lead, Palestine

Hostages Reunited with Families After 471 Days in Hamas Captivity

Entertainment

Russell Crowe’s Cult Movie Now Streaming on Netflix

Entertainment

Avengers Director Reveals Secret Talks Before MCU Comeback

Entertainment, India

Shreya Ghosal Sheds Tears at Coldplay Concert

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Asia, India, Lead

Assam Chief Minister Claims ‘Massive Increase’ in Migrants Due to Bangladesh Textile Sector Collapse

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Entertainment

Pamela Anderson’s Iconic Swimsuit Goes on Display at London Museum

From the sandy shores of Baywatch to a prestigious museum exhibit, Pamela Anderson’s famous red swimsuit is making waves again. The iconic bathing suit, synonymous with Anderson’s role as lifeguard CJ Parker, is now part of a major new exhibition at the Design Museum in London. Titled Splash! A Century of Swimming and Style, the […]

International, US, White House

Biden Welcome Trump to the White House

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Entertainment

Jurassic World Rebirth Launches a New Dino Era in 2025

“Jurassic World Rebirth,” directed by Gareth Edwards, is set to rejuvenate the franchise by introducing new characters and a fresh storyline. Scheduled for release on July 2, 2025, the film is set five years after “Jurassic World Dominion” and features a special-ops team on a mission to retrieve valuable dinosaur DNA from a secluded, dinosaur-populated […]

International, US

Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo will not serve in Trump’s Administration

The U.S. President-elect, Donald Trump, will officially assume office on January 20. In the meantime, the world’s most powerful president-elect is working to shape his administration. He has started unveiling his decisions, partially through his verified Facebook page. On November 10, Trump posted a statement announcing his decision. He wrote, “I will not be inviting […]

Americas, Economy

Despite Trump’s Tariff Threats, BRICS to Continue Developing Payment System

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Al Pacino’s Wild Night: The Time He Was Almost “Kidnapped” After a Bar Night Out

In a story straight out of a Hollywood thriller, legendary actor Al Pacino recently shared a bizarre incident from his younger days, detailed in his newly released autobiography, Sonny Boy. The Godfather star recalled the night he was almost “kidnapped” by a mysterious woman after leaving a bar. At the time, Pacino was riding high […]

Pacific

Seaplane Crashes Near Rottnest Island, Australia: Three Missing and Four Injured

A tragic seaplane crash near Rottnest Island, a popular tourist destination off the coast of Perth, has left three people missing and four others hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident, which occurred near Thompson Bay, prompted a large-scale rescue operation involving Water Police and several civilian vessels. Witness Accounts Tourist Greg Quin, who witnessed the […]

Africa, International

Tanzania Faces Deadly Marburg Virus Outbreak, WHO Confirms

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Americas, Asia, Bangladesh, India, International, Lead, News, North America, US, White House

Is Yunus’s Fate Hanging in the Balance?

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