Tuesday, September 16, 2025 • 3 min read

The U.S. and China have agreed to the framework for a deal to keep TikTok operating in the U.S., officials said. The app was set to go offline for its 170 million U.S. users tomorrow due to national security concerns

Israeli troops moved into Gaza City, marking a major escalation in the war after days of airstrikes. Meanwhile, independent experts commissioned by the U.N. Human Rights Council have concluded that Israel is committing genocide. [AP]

Vice President JD Vance called for left-wing groups to be dismantled while guest-hosting Charlie Kirk’s podcast yesterday. The suspect in Kirk’s killing will be arraigned in Utah state court today. He could face these charges. [Reuters/USA Today]

With support from Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Trump announced plans to send federal law enforcement to Memphis, echoing recent efforts in Washington, D.C. Trump cited the city’s crime for the move and said Chicago would be next. [CNN]

The Buccaneers mounted a dramatic 20-19 comeback win against the Texans — driving the ball 80 yards to score a go-ahead touchdown with six seconds left. Then, the Chargers pummeled the Raiders. [Yahoo Sports]

Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G will headline Coachella when the music festival returns to Indio, Calif., next April. Tickets go on sale on Friday. See the full lineup of newcomers and legends. [People]

Rebel Royals: An Unlikely Love Story, a docuseries about the controversial romance — and marriage — of Norway’s Princess Märtha Louise to American self-described shaman Durek Verrett, is now on Netflix. [People]

The Dodgers and the Phillies, who clinched the NL East title in yesterday’s comeback win, play each other again at 10:10 p.m. ET on TBS. [NBC Sports]

The Fever face the Dream before the Storm go against the Aces, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Fever and Storm will be eliminated if they can’t extend their best-of-three series. Here’s what to know. [Yahoo Sports]

Season 34 of Dancing With the Stars, starring Hilaria Baldwin, Corey Feldman and others, premieres at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. Get to know the rest of the celebrity cast. [Billboard]

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In 1908, William C. Durant founded General Motors in Flint, Mich. While the company went on to become one of the largest in the world, Durant died a penniless bowling alley operator. Here’s the story. [Jalopnik]

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Alex Babich was only hoping to break the Indiana state record for the tallest sunflower. Instead, he grew the tallest one in the world, standing almost 36 feet high. His lucky charm? The four-leaf clovers from his 10-year-old son, Keenai. [USA Today]

A new study linked chronic insomnia to dementia. Experts say interventions like a consistent bedtime and the right environment can help. [CNN]