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Today is Friday, January 17, 2025. And we begin with

a California teen's generosity sparking a viral movement in a fire-ravaged L.A. After the Eden fire

destroyed thousands of homes, 14-year-old Avery Colvert launched Altadina Girls and Instagram-based

recovery fund to support teens who lost everything.

Her goal? To help teen girls feel more like themselves by providing clothing, beauty,

and personal care items. Avery is also making sure to include products tailored to diverse needs,

especially for teens of color. Donations have been pouring in as her efforts have caught the

attention of big

names like Paris Hilton, Charlie X, X, and Duchess Megan Markle, who dropped by in person

yesterday with a few bags worth of items. Today could be Decision Day for TikTok. The Supreme Court

indicated yesterday that the justices will issue at least one decision around

10 a.m. Eastern this morning. But, in typical high court fashion, did not say which one. The justices

are weighing national security risks of the app against a free speech challenge, and those who

watched the arguments last week say the court seems to be leaning in favor of national security.

If that's the case, and the decision is to uphold Congress's sale or shutter law, TikTok could go

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