TikTok has announced that it has finalized a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture, allowing the app to continue operating in the United States indefinitely. First agreed in December, the deal creates “TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC,” which will be 80.1 percent owned by U.S. and global investors, with ByteDance retaining a 19.9 …
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Month:January 2026
SPC Jan 23, 2026 1300 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
SPC 1300Z Day 1 Outlook Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0637 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026 Valid 231300Z – 241200Z …NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST… …SUMMARY… Scattered weak thunderstorm activity is likely today into tonight across the Texas Big Bend region into central Texas. …Synopsis… Early-morning satellite imagery shows …
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Turn Several Live Photos into a Single Video on iPhone
Did you know it’s possible to take multiple Live Photos from your iPhone’s photo library and turn them into a single continuous video? Keep reading to learn how it’s done. On iPhone and iPad, Live Photos bring your pictures to life by adding a few seconds of video before and after the shot, creating a …
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SPC Jan 23, 2026 Day 4-8 Severe Weather Outlook
Day 4-8 Outlook Day 4-8 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0353 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026 Valid 261200Z – 311200Z …DISCUSSION… Amplified mid-level flow will persist over the US through next week with troughing generally over the East and a building ridge to the West. This will favor continued northwesterly flow …
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Apple Hosting LA Event for Creators on January 27-29 That Could Coincide With MacBook Pro Announcement
Apple has sent out invites to select creators for an “Apple Experience” in Los Angeles, California, scheduled for January 27 to 29. The event has sparked speculation that Apple will also announce new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. Creator Petr Mara shared an image of his invite on Instagram on …
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SPC Jan 23, 2026 0830 UTC Day 3 Severe Thunderstorm Outlook
SPC 0830Z Day 3 Outlook Day 3 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0230 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026 Valid 251200Z – 261200Z …THERE IS A MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OVER PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN GULF COAST… …SUMMARY… Isolated strong to severe storms are possible over portions of the …
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SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0142 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026 Valid 241200Z – 251200Z …NO CRITICAL AREAS… …Synopsis… Broad troughing across the central US will continue to bring several rounds of precipitation from the Plains into portions of the Eastern US …
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SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0141 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026 Valid 231200Z – 241200Z …NO CRITICAL AREAS… …Synopsis… Fire weather concerns are expected to be low across the CONUS today. A mid-level trough and southward moving cold front will usher in …
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SPC Jan 23, 2026 0700 UTC Day 2 Convective Outlook
SPC 0700Z Day 2 Outlook Day 2 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1236 AM CST Fri Jan 23 2026 Valid 241200Z – 251200Z …NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST… …SUMMARY… Severe thunderstorms are not anticipated across the U.S. Saturday through Saturday night. …Synopsis… The mid-level pattern over the CONUS is forecast to amplify …
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SPC Jan 23, 2026 0600 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
SPC 1200Z Day 1 Outlook Day 1 Convective Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1139 PM CST Thu Jan 22 2026 Valid 231200Z – 241200Z …NO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM AREAS FORECAST… …SUMMARY… Scattered weak thunderstorm activity is likely today into tonight across the Texas Big Bend region into central Texas. …Synopsis… Late-evening water-vapor imagery depicts …
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