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• TikTok Reportedly Building New U.S. Version Of App Ahead Of Sale</p>

<p>Josh GregaJuly 6, 2025 at 11:46 PM</p>

<p>The TikTok logo at its Los Angeles offices on April 4, 2025 in Culver City, California. US President Donald Trump announced April 4, 2025. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images) ©Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images</p>

<p>TikTok is reportedly building a new version of its app specifically for the United States. The video sharing platform's app for American users has a planned launch in U.S. app stores Sept. 5, The Information reported.</p>

<p>This development comes shortly after President Donald Trump said the U.S. had "pretty much" reached a deal for an American company to acquire TikTok's U.S. assets. The president told Maria Bartiromo of Fox News that the deal is "good for China, and it's good for us." He added he is optimistic about the deal even though it will require China's approval.</p>

<p>"I think I'll need probably China's approval. I think President Xi will probably do it," he said.</p>

<p>In April, an earlier deal that the Trump administration had to finalize TikTok's sale fell through, reportedly in response to the president's 'Liberation Day' tariffs.</p>

<p>Last month, the president extended the deadline for TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance to divest its U.S. assets to Sept. 17. It was the third time the president extended the deadline, according to Fox News. (RELATED: Trump Announces What He'll Do If No TikTok Deal Reached Next Month)</p>

<p>TikTok was required to find an American buyer after the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by former President Joe Biden in April 2024. When the initial nine-month deadline passed, TikTok temporarily stopped operating in the U.S. on Jan. 19. It came back shortly thereafter when Trump signed an executive order extending the deadline to April. He signed another extension in April and another in June.</p>

<p>How TikTok screens looked when it was temporarily banned in the United States on January 19, 2025.(Photo illustration by Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)</p>

<p>The bill forcing TikTok to separate from ByteDance was introduced by the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Bipartisan committee members said in a press release that the CCP had no business running a major tech platform with access to the personal data of American citizens.</p>

<p>The committee's ranking member, Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois, said TikTok posed a national security threat "so long as it is owned by ByteDance and thus required to collaborate with the CCP." He added that the legislation would protect Americans from the "digital surveillance and influence operations of regimes that could weaponize their personal data against them."</p>

<p>Then committee chairman, former Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin, pointedly told TikTok to "break up with the Chinese Communist Party" or lose access to American social media users.</p>

<p>"America's foremost adversary has no business controlling a dominant media platform in the United States," he said.</p>

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• Calif. fertility clinic bombing co-conspirator's death raises questions about L.A. lockup</p>

<p>Scott MacFarlaneJuly 7, 2025 at 12:12 AM</p>

<p>The death of Daniel Park, the Washington state man accused of conspiring to bomb a fertility clinic in California, is being investigated as a suicide, according to Park's former defense attorney.</p>

<p>Peter Hardin, a defense attorney who was representing Park, told CBS News that Park's parents "were able to locate and recover Daniel's body" but his family has not been notified about an official cause of death. As Park's death in federal custody is being investigated as a possible death by suicide, other attorneys have raised questions about the L.A. lockup.</p>

<p>A U.S. Bureau of Prisons spokesperson declined to answer questions about the investigation of Park's death.</p>

<p>Park had arrived at the L.A. detention center on June 13. His death at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles was confirmed by the U.S. Bureau of Prisons on June 24, but authorities have not disclosed the cause. The death of the 32-year-old has shuttered the federal criminal prosecution and thickens the cloud of mystery surrounding the May 17 bombing attack at the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California.</p>

<p>The alleged bomber and Park's alleged co-conspirator, 25-year-old Guy Bartkus, was killed in the bombing, the FBI said. Four people were injured in the explosion.</p>

<p>Park was accused of shipping approximately 180 pounds of ammonium nitrate to be used by Bartkus. He was charged with Attempting to Provide Material Support to Terrorists, Conspiracy to manufacture unregistered destructive devices and aiding and abetting the manufacture of unregistered destructive devices.</p>

<p>Prosecutors alleged Park and Bartkus shared extremist views. In a charging document, the Justice Department said, "Bartkus's attack was motivated by his pro-mortalism, anti-natalism, and anti-pro-life ideology, which is the belief that individuals should not be born without their consent and that non-existence is best."</p>

<p>Akil Davis, assistant director in charge of the FBI's Los Angeles field office, said Bartkus had "nihilistic ideations" and investigators believe he was attempting to livestream the bombing.</p>

<p>Park's death closes the only prosecution in the fertility clinic bombing. It also comes amid questions about the conditions at the L.A. Metropolitan Detention Center. The prison is where people charged with a crime are held prior to and during court proceedings. It also holds those serving short sentences.</p>

<p>Immigration lawyers in California told CBS News last month that they have been receiving increasing calls about unmet medical needs at the detention center. One lawyer, who chose not to identify herself because she has clients inside the detention center, said there are reports of "inhumane" conditions, including food shortages, cramped confinement, freezing temperatures and environments that are a "ticking-time bomb."</p>

<p>A 2024 report by the Justice Department's Office of Inspector General raised concerns about the Bureau of Prisons' response to inmate emergencies.</p>

<p>"We found significant shortcomings in BOP staff's emergency responses to nearly half of the inmate deaths we reviewed," the report said. "These shortcomings ranged from a lack of urgency in responding, failure to bring or use appropriate emergency equipment, unclear radio communications, and issues with naloxone administration in opioid overdose cases."</p>

<p>Responding to the inspector general's findings, a Bureau of Prisons spokesperson told CBS News: "Any unexpected death of an inmate is tragic.</p>

<p>"As noted in the Inspector General's report, we have already taken many steps to mitigate these deaths, and we welcome Inspector General's recommendations as a way to further our efforts. We will continue to work with the Office of Inspector General," the spokesperson said.</p>

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• Lizzo Serves "Baywatch" Vibes in Red Bathing Suit and Quotes "Legally Blonde 2" as She Shows Off Weight Loss</p>

<p>Charlotte PhillippJuly 7, 2025 at 12:07 AM</p>

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<p>Lizzo</p>

<p>Lizzo sported a red swimsuit from her brand Yitty in a new Instagram video, giving off Baywatch vibes with the outfit</p>

<p>In the video, Lizzo quoted Jennifer Coolidge's "hot dog" scene from 2003's Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde</p>

<p>Lizzo's post comes amid her public weight loss journey</p>

<p>Lizzo is giving off Baywatch vibes during the Fourth of July weekend!</p>

<p>On Saturday, July 5, the "Juice" singer, 37, shared a new Instagram video to promote swimwear from her brand Yitty as she lounged poolside.</p>

<p>Lizzo could be seen sitting by the pool as she quoted Jennifer Coolidge's "hot dog" scene from 2003's Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde.</p>

<p>"Happy 5th of July," she said while rocking blonde hair and a glittering red swimsuit. "This Yitty swimsuit makes me want a hot dog real bad."</p>

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<p>According to Yitty's website, Lizzo's Shaping Swim Luxe Waist Cinching one-piece suit — available in "shimmered drop-red gorg/silver" as well as shades of blue, black and white — usually retails for $99.95, but is available at $19.00 for a limited time.</p>

<p>Also in the clip, Lizzo wore a stylish, diamond-encrusted Yitty chain around her neck.</p>

<p>"Put some @yitty on yo ______! 🤪" she teased in the caption.</p>

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<p>Lizzo at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 19, 2025</p>

<p>Lizzo's Instagram video comes amid her public weight loss journey.</p>

<p>In January 2025, the singer announced that she had achieved her "weight release goal," sharing a picture that showed she had lowered her body mass index (BMI) by 10.5 and lost 16% of her body fat since January 2023.</p>

<p>During an April 2025 appearance on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Lizzo said that her "intentional weight release journey" had taken about a year and a half.</p>

<p>The performer, whose real name is Melissa Viviane Jefferson, was recently featured on the cover of Women's Health. In her cover story, Lizzo candidly opens up about her experience working on her physical health. She shared that she had been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease, which occurs when stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus and causes heartburn, so she only eats before 5 p.m. each night.</p>

<p>She also shared on the Just Trish podcast in June that she briefly used Ozempic.</p>

<p>"I've tried everything," she revealed. "It's just the science, for me, calories in vs. calories out. Ozempic works because you eat less food. It makes you feel full. So, if you can just do that on your own and get mind-over-matter, it's the same."</p>

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<p>Speaking during a March 2024 interview with The New York Times, Lizzo also shared that her idea of body positivity had "evolved into body neutrality" over the course of her weight loss journey.</p>

<p>"I'm not going to lie and say I love my body every day," the singer said at the time. "The bottom line is, the way you feel about your body changes every single day. There are some days I adore my body, and others when I don't feel completely positive."</p>

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• "DWTS" Star Jenna Johnson Calls Out 'Vile and Mean' Internet Troll Who Criticized Her 2-Year-Old Son for Using a Bottle</p>

<p>Toria SheffieldJuly 7, 2025 at 12:09 AM</p>

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<p>Jenna Johnson; Jenna Johnson with her son Rome</p>

<p>Dancing with the Stars pro Jenna Johnson called out an online troll who criticized her 2-year-old son, Rome, for still using a bottle</p>

<p>Johnson shared a screenshot of the woman's message on July 5, along with her response</p>

<p>"I understand that I put my life out there publicly, which I honestly want to STOP doing when extremely rude and harmful messages toward my baby are sent to me," the dancer wrote</p>

<p>Jenna Johnson is calling out an online troll who targeted her 2-year-old son.</p>

<p>The Dancing with the Stars pro, 31, detailed the incident on her Instagram Stories on Saturday, July 5, sharing that she recently posted a photo of herself with her son, Rome, in which the toddler could be seen drinking from a bottle.</p>

<p>The choreographer shared that a woman responded to her photo with the comment, "Way too old for this fat r----- to have a bottle."</p>

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<p>Instagram Stories post from Jenna Johnson on July 5, 2025</p>

<p>"[I'm] totally fine when other moms give positive advice and I'm always open to feedback to an extent," Johnson wrote in a caption over the screenshot. "But this woman (who's profile pic is of her holding her own baby) decided to DM me this [sic]."</p>

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<p>Jenna Johnson with her son, Rome</p>

<p>She continued, "What world are we living in?? I understand that I put my life out there publicly, which I honestly want to STOP doing when extremely rude and harmful messages toward my baby are sent to me."</p>

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<p>"Also, you yourself are a MOM!!!!" Johnson added. "Would you want me, a total stranger, to DM you this about your child? Because he's drinking from a bottle??? Like WHAT ON EARTH IS HAPPENING."</p>

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<p>Jenna Johnson with her son, Rome</p>

<p>The TV personality went on to write that while she generally loves her social media community, "enough is enough with the sad trolls/bullies on here."</p>

<p>"Please unfollow me IMMEDIATELY and respectfully get a life," she concluded.</p>

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<p>Johnson shared a follow-up message on Sunday, July 6, thanking fans for their outpouring of support following her initial post.</p>

<p>"I honestly cried reading ALL your messages," she began. "My heart really hurt yesterday at how vile and mean some people can be, but once again I was shown just how much this little community of mine on here can also show up. You gave me the love, support, and kindness that I believe in!"</p>

<p>"Let's remember that we are all humans, navigating the best we can! I promise to tru to only spread positivity and light on my deed and hope you feel inspired to do the same," she added.</p>

<p>Jenna Johnson/Instagram</p>

<p>Instagram Stories post from Jenna Johnson on July 6, 2025</p>

<p>Johnson shares Rome with her husband, fellow DWTS trainer Valentin Chmerkovskiy. The pair tied the knot in April 2019 and welcomed their son in January 2023.</p>

<p>In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE at the 12th Annual Makeup Artists & Hairstylists Guild Awards on Feb. 15, the couple shared that little Rome may potentially follow in their footsteps someday.</p>

<p>"He loves to dance, loves to sing. He is a performer," Chmerkovskiy, 39, said.</p>

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• England's Lionesses find a home from home at Zurich's fairy-tale 'castle'</p>

<p>DANIELLA MATAR July 7, 2025 at 12:09 AM</p>

<p>1 / 5Euro 2025 England Hotel SoccerThe Dolder Grand Hotel in Zurich, Switzerland is pictured on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. (Gaetan Bally/Keystone via AP)</p>

<p>ZURICH (AP) — England's hotel at the Women's European Championship is a "home from home," although it is likely a step above the players' normal abodes.</p>

<p>Nestled in the woods on top of a hill overlooking Zurich and flaunting an array of spires and cupolas, the iconic Dolder Grand looks like a castle that has jumped straight out of a book of fairy tales.</p>

<p>Inside, old-world grandeur with chandeliers and sweeping staircases meets sleek modernity, as well as panoramic views over Lake Zurich and the Alps.</p>

<p>"My first 24 hours here I was just going 'Whoa, whoa!' the whole time," said England defender Esme Morgan, who plays for Washington Spirit in the United States.</p>

<p>"We feel very lucky with how well we've been taken care of and its sort of the perfect base for us to go on through the tournament and where everyone can just relax and get together to watch the other games."</p>

<p>The players can also relax by perusing the Dolder Grand's art collection with more than 100 works by artists including Salvador Dalí and actor Sylvester Stallone.</p>

<p>The hotel has a 4,000 square-meter spa, that includes an infinity hot tub with stunning views — an ideal place for the Lionesses to recover after a match. England began its title defense by losing to France 2-1 on Saturday and next plays on Wednesday against the Netherlands in Group D.</p>

<p>'We feel super welcome'</p>

<p>Rooms at the Dolder Grand start at 740 Swiss Francs ($930) a night for a double to around 14,500 Swiss Francs ($18,300) for the two-floor Presidential Suite — which, like some of the other suites, includes a butler service.</p>

<p>The Dolder Grand — which featured in the movie 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' — was chosen after a year-long search by the English Football Association, with staff having the perhaps enviable job of visiting 23 facilities, tasked with finding the team a home from home.</p>

<p>"About a year ago, for the first time, I stepped into the door of the Dolder and we could just feel the excitement of the hotel staff," said the team's general manager, Anja van Ginhoven. "One of the first things they said to us, similar to The Lensbury (on the outskirts of London where the Lionesses stayed in 2022), they said 'We want to be part of this.'</p>

<p>"We feel super welcome and very supported. All they want to do is give us a great home away from home."</p>

<p>The Lionesses arrived on their team bus, shortly after flying into Zurich, and were greeted by beaming hotel staff.</p>

<p>Guests normally arrive by car — often very nice ones — or by a short journey up on the rack-and-pinion railway, which has its terminus adjacent to the hotel.</p>

<p>The hotel dates back to 1899 although it underwent an extensive renovation at the start of the century, led by Norman Foster.</p>

<p>Dignitaries and film stars</p>

<p>Apart from the reigning European champions, the Dolder Grand has hosted a plethora of celebrities, from Hollywood stars such as Elizabeth Taylor and Leonardo DiCaprio, to the Rolling Stones, as well as royalty and dignitaries including Winston Churchill, the Shah of Persia and King Charles, when he was a bachelor prince.</p>

<p>The Dolder Grand also had a cameo role in FIFA business and soccer conferences during the presidency of Sepp Blatter that ended in 2015.</p>

<p>During the now-notorious World Cup bidding contests for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, scandal implicated two FIFA executive committee members weeks before they were due to vote. FIFA vice president Reynald Temarii was staying at the Dolder Grand the night before he was due for a dressing-down meeting with Blatter at FIFA headquarters.</p>

<p>In 1996, the hotel is also where FIFA — with Blatter as secretary general — formally sealed the diplomatic deal to have World Cup co-hosts for the first time, awarding the 2002 edition to Japan and South Korea.</p>

<p>Uncertain stay</p>

<p>Just how long England will be able to enjoy the grande dame of Zurich hotels remains to be seen. Sarina Wiegman's team also faces the Netherlands and Wales in Group D.</p>

<p>Football may or not be "coming home" — as England's team anthem goes — but the Lionesses might not want to.</p>

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<p>AP Sports Writer Graham Dunbar contributed to this report</p>

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