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A parent whose daughter plays high school basketball recently reached out to me.
This person had revisited my October 2023 article on the troubling conduct of parents at youth and high school games. It’s “disheartening,” this particular parent told me, that it has not improved in their state. It even seems to be getting worse.
The individual and their spouse, who preferred to not be identified to protect their daughter, referred to a few recent games that were overshadowed by what parents were doing at them.
Here’s a summary: Berating referees, insulting opposing players and nearly coming to blows with other fans. Two men who supported the same team screamed at each other, visibly upsetting one of their kids.
These apparently aren’t episodes relegated to one particular state.
“We have continued to hear of issues of unsportsmanlike behavior, bench clearing brawls, and other incidents that have no place in education-based athletics,” Dana Pappas, director of officiating services for the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), wrote to USA TODAY Sports in an email.
I reached out to administrators from athletic associations in a few states. As we communicated about how they are debating and adjusting their policies to punish and prevent offending spectators and coaches, a more simple solution came to light.
I thought about Dan Hurley.
The UConn men’s basketball coach and two-time national champion was caught on camera this week telling an official: “Don’t turn your back on me; I’m the best coach in the (expletive) sport.”
However, what he said after the game was more instructive for us.
“I just wish they put the camera on the other coach more,” Hurley said. “I just wish they would show these other coaches losing their minds at the officials. … I see the other coaches as demonstrative as I am.
“But obviously I’ve created this for myself. I’m not the victim.”
We need to think of ourselves as always on camera as we coach, or a parent, youth or high school kids. Amid a crowd, the actions of just one of us can be the trigger that spirals everything out of control.
Raise your hand if you’ve followed someone sitting next to you with a loud, negative comment about a call. You might not even disagree with it as passionately as that person, but yelling along with the group can become a right of association with the other parents.
Now think of how you act if your team’s coach disagrees with an official.
“We like to say that the coaches have so much power over behavior of both their athletes but also their parents,” Ron Nocetti, the executive director of the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), told USA TODAY Sports this week.
“So for example, if you see a coach jump off a bench at a basketball game, start waving his arms in the air and getting upset about a call, if you look right behind him, you see the parents start to do the same thing. And so we’ve really tried to impress upon our coaches that this is something that they need to look at as far as how they behave.”
Why behave at games? ‘You’re an adult’
According to a proposed amendment to a CIF bylaw, California continues to see “inappropriate behavior from adult coaches and spectators” while “the current levels of sanctions do not appear to be having enough of an impact.”
The CIF Commissioners Committee is proposing that when a coach is ejected from a game “for reasons other than fighting,” they will miss the team’s next 1-3 games (an increase from just one). A second ejection would draw a six-game disqualification (an increase from three). A third, as part of the current rules, would disqualify the coach for the season.
“I don’t think we’d be doing that if we saw that the coach is absolutely behaving in every respect,” Nocetti says. “It’s not happening. And I know a lot of coaches look at the bylaw and say, ‘Why are we doing this?’ Our simple answer is, ‘You’re an adult. Learn how to behave appropriately at your team’s games, and you don’t have to worry about it.’ ”
The California amendment, which will be voted on in April, also proposes ejected spectators miss the school’s next three games (up from one). Nocetti also said the CIF even has the power to fine member schools for poor parent behavior at games.
Todd Nelson, the assistant director of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association, said the NYSPHSAA has discussed such fines to schools.
But neither state association’s body of membership feels doing so gets to the heart of the issue: Correcting and preventing the behavior.
“If an official makes a bad call in the judgment of the fans and they go, ‘Ooooooo …’ or, ‘You may have missed that one, ref,’ referees understand that’s part of the game,” Nelson tells USA TODAY Sports. “They understand that not everyone’s gonna agree with their call.
“But it’s when you take it to that next level, and now you are bringing attention to yourself by using inappropriate language, using inappropriate actions and making a spectacle of yourself and just going past that initial reaction of not agreeing with a call, that’s what needs to be addressed and that’s where people have taken it too far.”
New York State has a spectator policy where, if a person is ejected from a game, they are required to sit out the next game and/or complete a parent credential course before returning. Nelson says that once other spectators see the consequence of an unruly spectator being removed, it helps others sitting nearby behave better.
But should continued bad behavior require more than an ejection?
“There’s been a lot of discussions on different things that we could do,” Nocetti says about California. “One thing that people have asked about — it really hasn’t been pushed to the point of a serious bylaw change in our state — but the one thing that people have brought up is maybe we need to get to the point where if an adult is removed from a contest, that their child on the team is removed as well.
“And whenever that comes up, our first reaction is how sad is it that we even have to talk about a possible penalty for a child when the adult in their life doesn’t know how to behave at a kids game?”
It’s natural to get emotionally invested in games. But we owe it to our kids to stop short of being the one who goes overboard. In Minnesota, they call a coach who does that “landing planes.”
“Stop landing planes out here,” says Jason Nickleby, assistant director of the state’s league of high schools. “Let’s put your arms down and let’s have a conversation. The ones that don’t do that, their players just play and the spectators cheer. Even all the way up into the professional ranks, you have a coach that really is not that engaged with what the officials are doing, their players really aren’t, either. They’re just doing their thing because they figure if the coach isn’t upset, then why should I be upset about the officiating? If the coach is upset, then now I’m upset, and then it just cascades.”
The morning we talked in October 2023, Nickleby had just gotten a report from a football game where an officiating crew was followed to their car by disgruntled fans. Similar moments were reflected that year when the Minnesota State High School League surveyed its sports officials and got 2,600 responses.
According to Nickleby, 94% said their experience was “good or great,” yet every one of them said they had a negative experience with a coach or spectator.
“The message to the schools was, as much as our officials love what they do, they’re one bad experience from walking out the door and not coming back,” Nickleby says. “I told our schools as well: Think of it from a selfish perspective. Wouldn’t you much rather keep your experienced teachers, experienced coaches that do a good job, and you don’t have to keep an eye on them?
“Officials are exactly the same. We’d much rather keep our good, experience people because they manage games, kids are safer, the games go better and less issues for you. So we need to keep our good people. But if they just finally say, ‘Forget it. I’m out,’ well now we’re left with new people who aren’t as experienced, which means more issues.”
This year, the NFHS requested each state provide the total number of new registered officials. It said the 28 states that track that information revealed 21,360 new registrants.
Pappas, the director of officiating services for the NFHS, says the federation is focusing on a mentorship program and increased training and working closely with the National Interscholastic Administrators Association to help keep officials safe.
“While any information would be anecdotal, I am sure that there are still officials walking away from the game because of behavioral issues of fans,” she says.
Remember that as a spectator, schools don’t want you to directly interact with sports officials. We’ve seen too many times how that conversation can quickly escalate in the heat of a game.
Instead, let the coaches and administrators handle it. Or just listen to your kids.
One of California’s most effective tools as part of its sportsmanship toolkit is to have them appeal to you. Before a number of games, a player from each team reads a statement to fans asking them to behave.
A coach can lay groundwork by talking to officials beforehand about ways to handle disputes that won’t inflame the situation. Let’s leave that last part to Coach Hurley.
“High school sports should very simply just be different because it’s not about a contract for winning and losing games,” Nocetti says. “It’s not about the pressure on you to win or lose and not know how to behave. Frankly, it’s not right at any level, but especially at the high school level, because this is education-based athletics. And anyone that behaves that way in high school sports, I simply would ask, ‘Tell me how that’s educationally based? How does that fit in with high school education and what we’re supposed to be teaching young people?’ ”
Steve Borelli, aka Coach Steve, has been an editor and writer with USA TODAY since 1999. He spent 10 years coaching his two sons’ baseball and basketball teams. He and his wife, Colleen, are now sports parents for two high schoolers. His column is posted weekly. For his past columns, click here.
Got a question for Coach Steve you want answered in a column? Email him at sborelli@usatoday.com
As a parent and coach, it can be easy to get caught up in the intensity and competitiveness of youth sports games. However, Dan Hurley, the head coach of the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team, believes that our words and actions on the sidelines can have a significant impact on our children’s experiences.
Hurley recently spoke out about the need for parents and coaches to model positive behavior at kids’ games. He emphasized the importance of encouraging and supporting young athletes, rather than criticizing or berating them. By choosing our words carefully and focusing on constructive feedback, Hurley believes that we can create a more positive and respectful environment for everyone involved.
So next time you’re at a youth sports game, remember Dan Hurley’s words. Let’s strive to be role models for our children and show them the importance of sportsmanship and respect. Together, we can help create a more positive and enjoyable experience for all players, coaches, and parents.
Kane Brown is a father before he is anything else.
The dad of three has proven time and time again that family is the most important thing in his life, and he always wants to be present for those closest to him.
The singer recently stopped by Taste of Country Nights to chat it up with host Evan Paul, where he peeled back the curtain a little bit and gave us an inside look at his family life.
When asked if his two daughters Kingsley and Kodi were accepting of their new baby brother, Krewe, Brown was gushing with pride and love.
Brown said “It’s crazy, my middle child, Kodi, just turned 3. She is obsessed with him [Krewe]. We have to tell her to get out of his face. She kisses him, will just randomly get a sniff (Brown then made the sniffle sound).”
Brown admitted that he and his wife get quite the laugh at the cuteness overload when that happens.
Brown said that when Kodi sniffs him they chuckle. “It’s just like, ‘what are you doing?’” he says. “But nah, she loves him.”
That just proves that the Browns are raising their kids right and in a home full of love. For the children to feel safe and loved enough to be able to express their feelings at such a young age — and for those feelings to be of intense sibling love — is proof positive that the Browns are spectacular parents.
As for whether being a boy dad is different than being a girl dad? “Yeah. Oh, definitely,” the “Bury Me in Georgia” singer says.
20 Kane Brown Songs Every Fan Has Memorized
Kane Brown has built himself quite the career: He’s come a long way since 2015, when he released his first single, “Used to Love You Sober.” Prior to that, Brown was covering other country stars’ songs for social media. Now, he is a star, with nine No. 1 hits under his belt, including a special duet with his wife Katelyn. There’s no ceiling to this Tennessee boy’s success!
‘Thank God’ for These Adorable Photos of Kane + Katelyn Brown
Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn are two peas in a pod! The pair first met in 2016 and have been inseparable ever since. The Browns tied the knot in 2018 and immediately started expanding their family. Their first daughter, Kingsley, was born in 2019, with younger sister Kodi arriving in 2021. Now, the family is expanding again with news of a baby boy coming in 2024!
In addition to a beautiful family, the Browns also share a love of music. In fact, it’s how they met: Through mutual friends in the industry. In 2022, the couple released their first duet together. Megahit “Thank God” is an expression of their love and gratitude to one another. It’s no wonder the track became a No. 1 hit, leaving fans begging for more collaborations.
Check out the cutest photos of Kane and Katelyn Brown over the years.
13 Country Stars Whose Kids We Never See
For every country artist that invites the world to see their kids, there is one who would rather you focus on the back of his head. These 13 country artists are quietly (or in one case, not) private when it comes to their kids. That means very few pictures and short responses if asked about them.
I Think This Proves That Kane Brown is a Spectacular Parent
Country music star Kane Brown has been making headlines lately for his incredible talent and chart-topping hits, but it’s his role as a father that is truly shining through. Brown, who shares a daughter Kingsley Rose with his wife Katelyn Jae, has been proving time and time again that he is a dedicated and loving parent.
From sharing adorable photos and videos of his daughter on social media to talking openly about the joys and challenges of fatherhood in interviews, Brown has shown that he takes his role as a parent seriously. He often talks about how much he loves being a dad and how much joy Kingsley brings to his life.
But it’s not just his words that prove Brown is a spectacular parent – it’s his actions too. He is always seen spending quality time with his daughter, whether it’s playing with her, reading her stories, or simply cuddling up together. He is also known for being a hands-on dad, not afraid to get involved in the nitty-gritty of parenting duties.
In a world where celebrity parents often come under scrutiny for their parenting choices, Kane Brown is a breath of fresh air. His dedication to his daughter and his commitment to being a present and loving father is truly commendable. It’s clear that Kingsley is loved and well taken care of, and that is a testament to Brown’s parenting skills.
So, whether he’s on stage performing for thousands of fans or at home changing diapers and singing lullabies, Kane Brown is proving time and time again that he is a spectacular parent. And that is something to be celebrated.
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Kane Brown is a father before he is anything else.
The dad of three has proven time and time again that family is the most important thing in his life, and he always wants to be present for those closest to him.
The singer recently stopped by Taste of Country Nights to chat it up with host Evan Paul, where he peeled back the curtain a little bit and gave us an inside look at his family life.
When asked if his two daughters Kingsley and Kodi were accepting of their new baby brother, Krewe, Brown was gushing with pride and love.
Brown said “It’s crazy, my middle child, Kodi, just turned 3. She is obsessed with him [Krewe]. We have to tell her to get out of his face. She kisses him, will just randomly get a sniff (Brown then made the sniffle sound).”
Brown admitted that he and his wife get quite the laugh at the cuteness overload when that happens.
Brown said that when Kodi sniffs him they chuckle. “It’s just like, ‘what are you doing?’” he says. “But nah, she loves him.”
That just proves that the Browns are raising their kids right and in a home full of love. For the children to feel safe and loved enough to be able to express their feelings at such a young age — and for those feelings to be of intense sibling love — is proof positive that the Browns are spectacular parents.
As for whether being a boy dad is different than being a girl dad? “Yeah. Oh, definitely,” the “Bury Me in Georgia” singer says.
20 Kane Brown Songs Every Fan Has Memorized
Kane Brown has built himself quite the career: He’s come a long way since 2015, when he released his first single, “Used to Love You Sober.” Prior to that, Brown was covering other country stars’ songs for social media. Now, he is a star, with nine No. 1 hits under his belt, including a special duet with his wife Katelyn. There’s no ceiling to this Tennessee boy’s success!
‘Thank God’ for These Adorable Photos of Kane + Katelyn Brown
Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn are two peas in a pod! The pair first met in 2016 and have been inseparable ever since. The Browns tied the knot in 2018 and immediately started expanding their family. Their first daughter, Kingsley, was born in 2019, with younger sister Kodi arriving in 2021. Now, the family is expanding again with news of a baby boy coming in 2024!
In addition to a beautiful family, the Browns also share a love of music. In fact, it’s how they met: Through mutual friends in the industry. In 2022, the couple released their first duet together. Megahit “Thank God” is an expression of their love and gratitude to one another. It’s no wonder the track became a No. 1 hit, leaving fans begging for more collaborations.
Check out the cutest photos of Kane and Katelyn Brown over the years.
13 Country Stars Whose Kids We Never See
For every country artist that invites the world to see their kids, there is one who would rather you focus on the back of his head. These 13 country artists are quietly (or in one case, not) private when it comes to their kids. That means very few pictures and short responses if asked about them.
I Think This Proves That Kane Brown is a Spectacular Parent
Country music star Kane Brown has been making headlines recently, but not just for his chart-topping hits. The singer has been showcasing his parenting skills on social media, and fans can’t get enough.
From adorable photos with his daughter Kingsley Rose to heartwarming videos of them spending quality time together, it’s clear that Brown is a hands-on and loving father. His dedication to being present in his daughter’s life is truly commendable, and it’s evident that he prioritizes her well-being above all else.
In a world where celebrity parents often face criticism for their parenting choices, Brown is a refreshing example of someone who is doing it right. His genuine love and devotion to his daughter shine through in everything he does, and it’s clear that he is setting a positive example for fathers everywhere.
So, here’s to Kane Brown – a talented musician, a devoted father, and a shining example of what it means to be a spectacular parent. Keep up the great work, Kane!
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SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico will get around $1.6 million from the parent company of Cash App as a part of a multistate settlement reached this week.
Block Inc. agreed this week to pay an $80 million penalty to 48 state agencies, including the New Mexico Financial Institutions Division. State regulators in Arkansas, California, Massachusetts, Florida, Maine, Texas and Washington led the effort.
Regulators alleged Block Inc. wasn’t in compliance with certain requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws. They also alleged this made the company’s services more vulnerable to used for money laundering, terrorism financing or “other illegal activities.”
In addition to the settlement money, Block Inc. will also need to hire an independent consultant to review the “comprehensiveness and effectiveness” of its BSA/AML programs. Then, the company will need to submit a report to the states within nine months and correct any “deficiencies” found in the review after they file the report.
New Mexico will get $1,647,000 from this settlement. The state’s regulation and licensing department is expecting that money to arrive in early-February.
If you have questions about the settlement, reach out to the New Mexico Financial Institutions Division online or at 505-476-4885.
New Mexico Set to Receive $1.6M from Settlement with Cash App Parent Company
The state of New Mexico is set to receive a hefty sum of $1.6 million as part of a settlement with the parent company of popular mobile payment app, Cash App. The settlement comes after an investigation into the company’s practices revealed numerous violations of consumer protection laws.
The New Mexico Attorney General’s office announced the settlement, which includes restitution for affected consumers as well as penalties for the company. The investigation found that Cash App had engaged in deceptive practices, including misleading users about fees and failing to provide adequate customer service.
The $1.6 million settlement will help compensate New Mexico residents who were affected by these practices, providing much-needed relief for those who may have been unfairly charged or misled by the company. The settlement also serves as a warning to other companies that engage in deceptive practices, reminding them that they will be held accountable for their actions.
Overall, this settlement is a victory for consumer protection in New Mexico, and serves as a reminder that companies must adhere to the law and treat their customers fairly. The funds from the settlement will help ensure that affected consumers are properly compensated, and will hopefully deter similar behavior in the future.
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The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company, holding that the risk to national security posed by its ties to China overcomes concerns about limiting speech by the app or its 170 million users in the United States.A sale does not appear imminent and, although experts have said the app will not disappear from existing users’ phones once the law takes effect on Jan. 19, new users won’t be able to download it and updates won’t be available. That will eventually render the app unworkable, the Justice Department has said in court filings.The decision came against the backdrop of unusual political agitation by President-elect Donald Trump, who vowed that he could negotiate a solution and the administration of President Joe Biden, which has signaled it won’t enforce the law beginning Sunday, his final full day in office.Trump, mindful of TikTok’s popularity, and his own 14.7 million followers on the app, finds himself on the opposite side of the argument from prominent Senate Republicans who fault TikTok’s Chinese owner for not finding a buyer before now. Trump said in a Truth Social post shortly before the decision was issued that TikTok was among the topics in his conversation Friday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.It’s unclear what options are open to Trump once he is sworn in as president on Monday. The law allowed for a 90-day pause in the restrictions on the app if there had been progress toward a sale before it took effect. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, who defended the law at the Supreme Court for the Democratic Biden administration, told the justices last week that it’s uncertain whether the prospect of a sale once the law is in effect could trigger a 90-day respite for TikTok.“Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary,” the court said in an unsigned opinion, adding that the law “does not violate petitioners’ First Amendment rights.”Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch filed short separate opinions noting some reservations about the court’s decision but going along with the outcome.“Without doubt, the remedy Congress and the President chose here is dramatic,” Gorsuch wrote. Still, he said he was persuaded by the argument that China could get access to “vast troves of personal information about tens of millions of Americans.”At arguments, the justices were told by a lawyer for TikTok and ByteDance Ltd., the Chinese technology company that is its parent, how difficult it would be to consummate a deal, especially since Chinese law restricts the sale of the proprietary algorithm that has made the social media platform wildly successful.The app allows users to watch hundreds of videos in about half an hour because some are only a few seconds long, according to a lawsuit filed last year by Kentucky complaining that TikTok is designed to be addictive and harms kids’ mental health. Similar suits were filed by more than a dozen states. TikTok has called the claims inaccurate.The dispute over TikTok’s ties to China has come to embody the geopolitical competition between Washington and Beijing.“ByteDance and its Chinese Communist masters had nine months to sell TikTok before the Sunday deadline,” Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., wrote on X. “The very fact that Communist China refuses to permit its sale reveals exactly what TikTok is: a communist spy app. The Supreme Court correctly rejected TikTok’s lies and propaganda masquerading as legal arguments.”The U.S. has said it’s concerned about TikTok collecting vast swaths of user data, including sensitive information on viewing habits, that could fall into the hands of the Chinese government through coercion. Officials have also warned the algorithm that fuels what users see on the app is vulnerable to manipulation by Chinese authorities, who can use it to shape content on the platform in a way that’s difficult to detect.TikTok points out the U.S. has not presented evidence that China has attempted to manipulate content on its U.S. platform or gather American user data through TikTok.Bipartisan majorities in Congress passed legislation and Biden signed it into law in April. The law was the culmination of a yearslong saga in Washington over TikTok, which the government sees as a national security threat.TikTok, which sued the government last year over the law, has long denied it could be used as a tool of Beijing. A three-judge panel made up of two Republican appointees and a Democratic appointee unanimously upheld the law in December, prompting TikTok’s quick appeal to the Supreme Court.Without a sale to an approved buyer, the law bars app stores operated by Apple, Google and others from offering TikTok beginning on Sunday. Internet hosting services also will be prohibited from hosting TikTok.ByteDance has said it won’t sell. But some investors have been eyeing it, including Trump’s former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and billionaire businessman Frank McCourt. McCourt’s Project Liberty initiative has said it and its unnamed partners have presented a proposal to ByteDance to acquire TikTok’s U.S. assets. The consortium, which includes “Shark Tank” host Kevin O’Leary, did not disclose the financial terms of the offer.Prelogar told the justices last week that having the law take effect “might be just the jolt” ByteDance needs to reconsider its position.
WASHINGTON —
The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company, holding that the risk to national security posed by its ties to China overcomes concerns about limiting speech by the app or its 170 million users in the United States.
A sale does not appear imminent and, although experts have said the app will not disappear from existing users’ phones once the law takes effect on Jan. 19, new users won’t be able to download it and updates won’t be available. That will eventually render the app unworkable, the Justice Department has said in court filings.
The decision came against the backdrop of unusual political agitation by President-elect Donald Trump, who vowed that he could negotiate a solution and the administration of President Joe Biden, which has signaled it won’t enforce the law beginning Sunday, his final full day in office.
Trump, mindful of TikTok’s popularity, and his own 14.7 million followers on the app, finds himself on the opposite side of the argument from prominent Senate Republicans who fault TikTok’s Chinese owner for not finding a buyer before now. Trump said in a Truth Social post shortly before the decision was issued that TikTok was among the topics in his conversation Friday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
It’s unclear what options are open to Trump once he is sworn in as president on Monday. The law allowed for a 90-day pause in the restrictions on the app if there had been progress toward a sale before it took effect. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, who defended the law at the Supreme Court for the Democratic Biden administration, told the justices last week that it’s uncertain whether the prospect of a sale once the law is in effect could trigger a 90-day respite for TikTok.
“Congress has determined that divestiture is necessary to address its well-supported national security concerns regarding TikTok’s data collection practices and relationship with a foreign adversary,” the court said in an unsigned opinion, adding that the law “does not violate petitioners’ First Amendment rights.”
Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch filed short separate opinions noting some reservations about the court’s decision but going along with the outcome.
“Without doubt, the remedy Congress and the President chose here is dramatic,” Gorsuch wrote. Still, he said he was persuaded by the argument that China could get access to “vast troves of personal information about tens of millions of Americans.”
At arguments, the justices were told by a lawyer for TikTok and ByteDance Ltd., the Chinese technology company that is its parent, how difficult it would be to consummate a deal, especially since Chinese law restricts the sale of the proprietary algorithm that has made the social media platform wildly successful.
The app allows users to watch hundreds of videos in about half an hour because some are only a few seconds long, according to a lawsuit filed last year by Kentucky complaining that TikTok is designed to be addictive and harms kids’ mental health. Similar suits were filed by more than a dozen states. TikTok has called the claims inaccurate.
The dispute over TikTok’s ties to China has come to embody the geopolitical competition between Washington and Beijing.
“ByteDance and its Chinese Communist masters had nine months to sell TikTok before the Sunday deadline,” Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., wrote on X. “The very fact that Communist China refuses to permit its sale reveals exactly what TikTok is: a communist spy app. The Supreme Court correctly rejected TikTok’s lies and propaganda masquerading as legal arguments.”
The U.S. has said it’s concerned about TikTok collecting vast swaths of user data, including sensitive information on viewing habits, that could fall into the hands of the Chinese government through coercion. Officials have also warned the algorithm that fuels what users see on the app is vulnerable to manipulation by Chinese authorities, who can use it to shape content on the platform in a way that’s difficult to detect.
TikTok points out the U.S. has not presented evidence that China has attempted to manipulate content on its U.S. platform or gather American user data through TikTok.
Bipartisan majorities in Congress passed legislation and Biden signed it into law in April. The law was the culmination of a yearslong saga in Washington over TikTok, which the government sees as a national security threat.
TikTok, which sued the government last year over the law, has long denied it could be used as a tool of Beijing. A three-judge panel made up of two Republican appointees and a Democratic appointee unanimously upheld the law in December, prompting TikTok’s quick appeal to the Supreme Court.
Without a sale to an approved buyer, the law bars app stores operated by Apple, Google and others from offering TikTok beginning on Sunday. Internet hosting services also will be prohibited from hosting TikTok.
ByteDance has said it won’t sell. But some investors have been eyeing it, including Trump’s former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and billionaire businessman Frank McCourt. McCourt’s Project Liberty initiative has said it and its unnamed partners have presented a proposal to ByteDance to acquire TikTok’s U.S. assets. The consortium, which includes “Shark Tank” host Kevin O’Leary, did not disclose the financial terms of the offer.
Prelogar told the justices last week that having the law take effect “might be just the jolt” ByteDance needs to reconsider its position.
The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of upholding a law that bans TikTok in the United States if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. This decision comes after months of legal battles and controversy surrounding the popular social media app.
The law, which was passed by Congress last year, requires ByteDance to sell TikTok to a U.S.-based company or face a complete ban in the country. The Supreme Court’s ruling affirms the constitutionality of this law and sets a precedent for future cases involving foreign-owned companies operating in the U.S.
Critics of the law argue that it infringes on free speech rights and unfairly targets Chinese-owned companies. However, supporters argue that it is necessary to protect national security and prevent foreign interference in U.S. elections.
The future of TikTok in the U.S. remains uncertain as ByteDance continues to search for a buyer. In the meantime, users of the app are left wondering what the future holds for their favorite platform. Stay tuned for further developments on this ongoing saga.
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TWO DRIVING MODES：Your kid can operate the pedals and steering to steer the car to drive. With only a single click, the power wheels can be turned on or off and offers high and low speeds. The steering can be moved left, right, forward, and backward with the supplied 2.4G remote control. It has 3 adjustable speeds. Naturally, parents only need to click to engage the brakes. SAFETY IS PRIORITY：The Ride on truck Car with parental remote control is equipped with various safety features, While kids driving, parent can always stop the moving car, change the speed or steering direction to avoid impacts. Parent control always takes over kid’s manual control to ensure kids safety. The safety belt, lockable door, and soft start design help prevent children from being startled by sudden acceleration. The non-inflatable EVA wheels provide exceptionally smooth rides. REALISTIC DRIVING EXPERIENCE：Kids can control battery powered cars acceleration, deceleration, and braking with the realistic non-slip foot pedal. The steering wheel is kid-friendly with rounded edges, a comfortable grip, and interactive horn and engine sound buttons. Enhancing the realistic experience are the windshield and rearview mirror. DRIVING WITH MUSIC: The kids battery powered vehicles allows you to connect your phone bluetooth or via USB to play music or stories for your little ones. With built-in music and colorful multi-function control console, it will captivate any toddler’s senses. LONG RANGE BATTERY：This parental remote control toddler car ride on is powered by 12V 7Ah rechargeable battery, matching with 2 powerful motors, enables you to drive 1.2-3.7mph on different terrains for around 2 hours.Battery level display and low battery Voice Prompt to keep the battery level under control.
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Talking with Your Kids about God: 30 Conversations Every Christian Parent – GOOD
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Talking with Your Kids about God: 30 Conversations Every Christian Parent Should Have
As Christian parents, one of our greatest responsibilities is to guide and nurture our children’s faith in God. It is important to have open and honest conversations with our kids about their beliefs, doubts, and questions about God. Here are 30 conversations every Christian parent should have with their children:
1. Who is God and what does He mean to you?
2. How do you feel God’s presence in your life?
3. How does God show His love for us?
4. Why is it important to pray and talk to God?
5. How can we trust God even when things are difficult?
6. What does the Bible say about God’s character and promises?
7. How can we see God’s handiwork in nature and creation?
8. What does it mean to have faith in God?
9. How can we share God’s love and message with others?
10. How does God forgive us and how can we forgive others?
11. What is the Holy Spirit and how does He guide us?
12. How can we worship and praise God in our daily lives?
13. How can we seek God’s will and purpose for our lives?
14. How does God speak to us through Scripture and prayer?
15. How can we trust God’s plan for our future?
16. What does it mean to have a personal relationship with God?
17. How can we honor and obey God’s commandments?
18. How can we find strength and peace in God during challenging times?
19. Why is it important to be thankful and grateful to God?
20. How can we discern God’s voice from our own thoughts and desires?
21. How can we experience God’s grace and mercy in our lives?
22. What does it mean to live a life that reflects God’s love and truth?
23. How can we seek God’s guidance and wisdom in decision-making?
24. How can we deepen our understanding and knowledge of God through study and reflection?
25. How can we cultivate a heart of worship and gratitude towards God?
26. How can we find joy and hope in God’s promises and faithfulness?
27. How can we teach others about God’s love and salvation?
28. How can we serve and love others as God has loved us?
29. How can we grow in our faith and trust in God throughout our lives?
30. How can we continue to seek God’s presence and guidance in all aspects of our lives?
By having these conversations with our kids, we can help them develop a strong and meaningful relationship with God that will guide them throughout their lives. Let’s make it a priority to talk with our children about God and His love, so that they may grow in faith and knowledge of Him.
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Welcome to Kidzone’s world of ride-ons where fun and adventure await! Little ones have a blast riding our toys at home, in the park, or on the sidewalk. At Kidzone, our goal is to make playtime more fun for kiddos, while ensuring comfort and safety. Our ride-ons help create joyful moments for the entire family that’ll turn into forever memories! [COOL DESIGN] Officially licensed, this Lamborghini ride-on car has LED headlights, horn and engine sounds, and hydraulic powered doors that swing open just like the real Lamborghini. Battery charging time is 8-12 hrs. [TWO DRIVING MODES] The child can operate this ride on toy independently using the steering wheel and pedal. For a young kid, or if you want to enhance interaction with your baby, you use the remote control to steer the toy. [SAFETY FEATURES] ASTM certified with 4 wear-resistant wheels, suitable to ride on all terrains. An adjustable seat belt and slow start function ensure maximum safety for your little one. Maximum load capacity is 66 lbs. [PREMIUM PERFORMANCE] Powered by 2 powerful 25W motors and 12 V Lead_ Acid rechargeable batteries. Kids can enjoy up to 1-2 hours of a safe and thrilling ride, with speeds of 0.7~2.2mph. [IDEAL GIFT] Gift this sporty toy car to your kids or grandkids on Christmas or on their birthday to make them proud owners of a luxury brand! Ideal gift for kids aged 37~72months old.
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Customers appreciate the ride-on toy’s color, ease of assembly, and remote control. They find it looks like a real car and is easy to use. Many customers consider it a decent value for money and a good product. However, some are unhappy with its size. Opinions differ on functionality and durability.
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Introducing the Kidzone Kids Electric Ride On 12V Licensed Lamborghini Aventador!
Give your little one the ultimate driving experience with this battery-powered sports car toy. With 2 speeds, parent control, a sound system, LED headlights, and hydraulic doors, this ride-on toy is sure to provide hours of fun for your child.
The bright orange color and sleek design of the Lamborghini Aventador will make your child feel like a real race car driver. And with the added safety features like parent control and hydraulic doors, you can rest assured that your child will be safe while cruising around in style.
So why wait? Treat your child to the Kidzone Kids Electric Ride On 12V Licensed Lamborghini Aventador and watch as they have the time of their life zooming around in their very own sports car.
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