January 16, 2025

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Last updated January 16 at 5:15 PM ET

Alito invokes old joke about reading Playboy during Pornhub hearing

During arguments for a case over a Texas law requiring age verification for pornographic websites, Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito asked the lawyer for the adult industry whether Pornhub, a major porn site, offered essays for visitors, invoking an old joke about people reading Playboy for its articles.
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Many crypto investors’ transactions this year will be reported to the IRS for first time

In the next few months, most Americans will be focused on getting their tax documents together to complete their 2024 returns.
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Economist predicts where mortgage rates are headed as 30-year fixed tops 7%

The 30-year fixed rate mortgage just topped 7%, according to Freddie Mac. Redfin’s Daryl Fairweather tells CNN’s Vanessa Yurkevich why rates are rising and shares her advice for home buyers.
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The Swiss watchmaker with eyes on China: CNN meets AP’s first female CEO

As the global luxury market grapples with change, CNN’s Will Ripley meets one of the world’s most expensive watchmakers’ new CEO. Ilaria Resta discusses her vision for Audemars Piguet, and tells Will what she thinks about his Apple Watch.
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Is Zuckerberg’s big shift for self-preservation or clout?

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced changes to the fact-checking process at his company. CNN’s Abby Phillip explores the possible reasons behind a shift that aligns him more with Trump and the MAGA crowd.
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TikTok will be banned without a savior. Here are the alternative apps users are flocking to

TikTok is still three days away from a likely ban in the United States, but many users are already bidding the app farewell and seeking out alternatives.
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