The launch of $TRUMP has brought with it numerous ethical and legal concerns.

I wouldn't wish my experiences on anyone.

It appears the longstanding feud between Jake Paul, Logan Paul, and Conor McGregor is on pause for now, as all are together for the Donald Trump inauguration.

"We were asked to be on call for a dog in critical condition but not for what you'd expect," the rescue said in the viral video.

"Oakley just started doing this little dance recently, and he does it about once a day," the dog's owner told Newsweek.

At current trends the charity Oxfam predicts up to five trillionaires are expected to emerge within the next decade.

19,688 cases of the milk were recalled across Arizona, California and Nevada due to "potential for premature product spoilage during shelf life."

Americans need to be reminded of who we are in order to achieve what we are capable of. We'll see if Trump can do it.

Several states across the country have announced school closures this week as they brace for a particularly cold snap.

The Iranian military seems to be sending a message to Donald Trump by revealing a new naval base ahead of his inauguration.

• Police said a 19-year-old admitted to starting a fire at the weekend over the TikTok ban.
• The fire took place at an office used by Wisconsin Rep. Glenn Grothman. The man was arrested nearby.
• President-elect Donald Trump said he will issue an executive order delaying the ban.

A 19-year-old cited the TikTok ban as motivation for setting fire to a member of Congress's office over the weekend, police said.

The fire took place on Sunday at a strip mall in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, which included a district office used by Rep. Glenn Grothman, according to a statement from the local police.

Grothman, a Republican, was among the 352 members of Congress who voted in favor of the bill requiring ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, to divest from TikTok in the US or face it being banned there.

The local fire department said there was "moderate damage" to the outside of the office, but no injuries were reported. It said the blaze appeared "suspicious" in nature and that it would be investigated.

Police said in a statement that the 19-year-old suspect, who is from the Wisconsin city of Menasha, was arrested near the building.

The man, who was not named, "admitted to starting the fire in response to recent talks of a TikTok ban," it said.

Speaking to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Grothman said he didn't know yet what had happened "other than somebody tried to set a fire over TikTok."

Grothman has previously co-sponsored a bill banning TikTok from US government devices, and has referred to the app as a "growing national security threat."

Grothman's office did not respond to a request for comment from Business Insider made outside working hours.

On Friday, the Supreme Court upheld the ban on TikTok. The platform was down for US users for 12 hours starting late Saturday night.

As of Sunday, however, the app was accessible again, and President-elect Donald Trump, who is due to take office on Monday, said that he will issue an executive order delaying the ban.

"Thanks for your patience and support," read a message to TikTok's US users. "As a result of President Trump's efforts, TikTok is back in the US!"

The threat of losing access to TikTok has dismayed many of its approximately 170 million users in the US, including the armies of creators and influencer marketers who make a living on the platform.

• TikTok returned for US users less than 24 hours after it went dark over the weekend.
• Some creators who thought the app was gone for good used the ban to expose their own secrets.
• DuoLingo revealed the face of its mascot, while TikToker Charli D'Amelio confessed to an old rumor.

Ahead of what looked like a TikTok apocalypse in the US, some of the app's most popular creators made last-ditch confessions and exposed their own trade secrets.

They might be regretting those decisions now.

Less than 24 hours after the Chinese-owned app went dark for US users on Sunday in compliance with a divest-or-ban law, TikTok announced it would restore service after President-elect Donald Trump said he'd issue an executive order to "extend the period of time before the law's prohibitions take effect."

But before the U-turn, some creators used a catchy sound from "Family Guy" to expose their long-running bits, confess to fake content, and debunk internet lore surrounding them.

DuoLingo, the language-learning app with over 14 million TikTok followers, revealed the face of its giant owl mascot: a staffer named Mark.

"Well this is awkward," DuoLingo wrote in the comments of its face-reveal video on Sunday after the app began making a comeback in the US.

Charli D'Amelio, a TikToker who rose to fame on the app in 2020, also took part in the trend. She confessed that a device she was caught using as a teenager wasn't actually an "anxiety pen," leading those who suspected it was a vape to say they'd been vindicated.

In the since-deleted clip, D'Amelio said: "While we're admitting things, if TikTok's going away, it wasn't an anxiety pen. I still, to this day, don't know who came up with that, but I'm sorry."

Other popular TikTokers used the trend to confess to faking parts of their content, such as Kaeli Mae, a TikToker with 14.5 million followers known for posting content of elaborate ice cubes with fruit.

Mae's confession? She's never used the ice cubes herself.

Mae's comment section was soon filled with questions and comments criticizing her for wasting food.

"Just sitting here thinking about all of the creators who made videos admitting their content was fake," one user wrote in a video referencing Mae's admission. "The ice cub girl? I cannot. I wanted to be like her so bad."

Mae later clarified that her friends and family enjoy the cubes because she prefers drinks at room temperature.

While TikTokers might have some explaining to do, others who said they'd face "devastating" income losses without it are likely breathing a sigh of relief.

Ahead of the TikTok ban, some US creator criticized the move as infringing upon their rights to freedom of speech and said they wouldn't file taxes in protest.

• Ultra-processed foods have been linked to health problems, including type 2 diabetes and cancer.
• The nutritionist Rob Hobson tries to eat as few UPFs as possible without making life hard.
• Hobson shared his quick and simple recipes for bread and cereal.

A busy nutritionist said making his own bread and breakfast cereal from scratch makes it easier to cut down on ultra-processed foods.

Rob Hobson, who is based in the UK, decided to eliminate UPFs from his diet as much as possible after learning about their links to diseases such as type two diabetes and cancer.

While there is no agreed definition of UPFs, they typically contain five or more ingredients, many of which you wouldn't find in a regular kitchen, Hobson told Business Insider.

They are typically highly marketed, have a long shelf life, and are designed to be ultra-palatable and, therefore, easy to overeat. Treats like candy, soda, and potato chips are obvious culprits, but even some nutritious foods, like wholemeal bread or fruit yogurts, are considered ultra-processed.

For a year, Hobson tried to cook everything he ate from scratch, but it was too time-consuming. Now takes what he sees as a "realistic" approach to eating fewer UPFs: cooking some dietary staples from scratch, but leaning on healthier UPFs like pasta sauce when he's busy or tired.

Hobson's advice for those who want to cut down on UPFs: "If you want to do this, you're better off making lots of small changes and doing the things that make life easier."

That includes making habits, such as buying a smaller bag of chips than you usually would, which are easy to stick to.

For Hobson, that includes baking his own bread and cereal.

Homemade granola

Instead of relying on store-bought breakfast cereals, which often contain additives and syrups, Hobson makes his own.

Ultra-processed cereals were recently highlighted as harmful to children in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plan to Make America Healthy Again. Kennedy is President-elect Donald Trump's new pick for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

To make his granola, Hobson mixes together oats, pecans, seeds, dried coconut, cinnamon, extra virgin olive oil, smooth almond butter, and honey before placing the mixture on an oven tray to bake for 30 minutes at 302 degrees Fahrenheit, "so it's all toasted and lovely," he said.

He usually pairs it with Greek yogurt and some fruit.

Enough bread for a week

Wholemeal bread is a dietary staple that contains fiber, a nutrient most of us are lacking in, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. However, many store-bought versions also contain additives or preservatives, making them ultra-processed.

Hobson often eats bread, so making a loaf or two each week helps him eat fewer UPFs overall. He slices it up and puts it in the freezer so it lasts longer, but if he runs out of homemade bread, he'll happily buy a packaged loaf from the store.

"I still buy whole-meal packaged bread, and even though it has a few additives, you have to keep it quite real," he said.

This is Hobson's recipe for wholemeal and rye seeded bread:

Makes one loaf (12 slices)

Ingredients:

• 400g strong wholemeal bread flour, plus extra for dusting
• 100g rye flour
• 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast
• 1 tsp finely ground sea salt
• 1 tbsp honey
• 250ml tepid water
• Extra virgin olive oil, for greasing
• 5 tbsp mixed pumpkin and sunflower seeds
• 1 egg yolk, beaten

Method:

1. Combine the flour, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. In a jug, mix the honey with the tepid water. Gradually stir the liquid into the flour mixture to form a slightly sticky dough. Add more water, a tablespoon at a time, if needed.

2. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes by hand (or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for five to seven minutes) until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a bowl with a paper towel, place the dough inside, and turn it to coat in oil. Cover with Saran wrap and leave in a warm spot for one hour, or until the dough doubles in size. Lightly oil a 900g loaf tin.

3. Once risen, knead the dough for another three to five minutes, incorporating three tablespoons of the seeds as you knead.

4. Shape the dough to fit the loaf tin and place it inside. Cover with Saran wrap and leave to prove for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the dough doubles in size again. Preheat the oven to 392°F/356°F fan.

5. Test if the dough is ready by pressing a finger into it. If the dough springs back immediately, it needs more time; if the indentation remains, it's ready to bake. Brush the top with beaten egg yolk and sprinkle over the remaining seeds. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped underneath.

6. Remove the loaf from the tin and cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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Welcome back, and happy MLK day! I'm in Davos, Switzerland this week for the World Economic Forum. My schedule is full of meetings, so you'll be in the very capable hands of my UK colleague Hallam Bullock for the rest of the week.

You can't get rid of me that easy, though. Look out for daily dispatches from me in the newsletter on the latest at Davos. And if you're in town, drop me a line.

In today's big story, all eyes are on Washington and the incoming administration.

But first, we can't keep swiping.

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The big story

Here comes Trump (again)

Same face. Same place. Different case.

Donald Trump returns to the White House today, but his arrival looks and feels a lot different than his first stop there in 2017.

No longer a political outsider, Trump has firm control of the Republican party and a slew of high-profile executives backing him this time around. Business Insider's John L. Dorman and Brent D. Griffiths broke down all the ways 2025 Trump is a lot different from 2017 Trump.

One of the most obvious differences is the support he's gotten from a number of business leaders, particularly in the tech industry. A laundry list of CEOs and companies made $1 million donations to Trump's campaign. And many will be at the inauguration, delaying their trips to the annual gathering of the world's elite at Davos.

One major tech leader expected to attend Trump's inauguration is TikTok CEO Shou Chew. TikTok restored its services in the US on Sunday following 12 hours of downtime, after Trump said he plans to issue an executive order on Monday to delay the ban. The president-elect once sought to ban TikTok in the US. But over the past year, he has embraced the app.

On the political side of things, Trump also has the benefit of his party controlling Congress. The GOP's advantage in the House isn't big (219-215), but the president-elect has a much better grasp of Washington's inner-workings than last time around.

So what can we expect from Trump early on?

With no chance of another reelection — although, never say never — Trump will need to act fast to execute his agenda. Brent and John also have some analysis on all the changes he could look to make immediately after his inauguration.

He joked with Fox News host Sean Hannity last year that he'll only be a dictator "on day 1" as he looks to get his immigration and energy policies in place.

Another area Trump will likely look to move quickly on is tariffs, writes BI's Ayelet Sheffey. The president-elect's trade policies were a key piece of his campaign and a point he stressed following his victory.

Meanwhile, how people find out about any of these plans or the Trump administration's day-to-day dealings remains to be seen. During his first term, the "Trump bump" saw media outlets enjoying a rise in traffic from their coverage.

However, this time around, more Americans are tuning out of the mainstream media, writes BI's Lucia Moses.

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News brief

Top headlines

• Protesters are back at Davos, and two big issues are front of mind: Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
• DOGE officially comes to power today. Here's what's likely first on the agenda.
• Jensen Huang is spending Trump's inauguration celebrating Lunar New Year in Asia.
• Steve Bannon says tech 'oligarchs' have 'surrendered' to Trump.
• America's fear of China goes way beyond TikTok.
• Costco's unionized workers vote to authorize a strike.
• If Blue Origin wants to give SpaceX a run for its money, it has a lot of catching up to do.
• From "zebra striping" to "bookending," Americans are redefining what it means to abstain.
• X says it's rolling out a dedicated video tab for US users.
• What alcohol does to your brain and body, according to the latest science.
• Amazon is changing how it tracks employees badging in and out of the office, internal messages show.
• America is obsessed with patio heaters.
• Capital One is having a tough week.
• 23andMe has been quietly exploring a possible sale of its telehealth business, Lemonaid.

• First hostages arrived back in Israel on Sunday as Gaza cease-fire begins.

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  What's happening now

• It's Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Financial markets are closed. All national parks have free admission.
• Court hearing for 9/11 defendants in Guantanamo Bay.
• Mark Zuckerberg cohosts reception in honor of Trump's inauguration.

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Several states were under either winter storm warnings or winter weather advisories from the NWS early Monday morning.

Social media users are speculating that Meta has bought TikTok, following Donald Trump's announcement that he planned to delay a ban on the app.

Retired Gen. Mark Milley has expressed his gratitude to President Joe Biden for issuing him a pardon.

New Zealand lightweight Dan Hooker didn't mince his words when he gave his opinion on Arman Tsarukyan's withdrawal from his UFC 311 bout with Islam Makhachev.

A Tennessee State Representative has filed a bill to rename Nashville International Airport to "Trump International Airport."

TikTok restored service to U.S. users after Trump said he would issue an executive order after he's sworn in to delay a ban of the platform.