Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban, Actress Dame Joan Plowright Dies at 95, New England Patriots QB Drake Maye is Engaged, Home Alone House Sells for $5.5 Million

National Hot Buttered Rum Day is celebrated

From The LifeMinute.tv Team

January 17, 2025

Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban, which could threaten the app’s existence in the U.S.
The ruling came in on Friday that the federal government can legally shut down the popular social app in the U.S. unless it breaks away from its China-based parent company. TikTok argued that the ban violates the users' and the company's free speech rights. But with the Supreme Court’s ruling, starting January 19th, Apple and Google can no longer offer TikTok on their app stores, and any web-hosting providers must cut ties with the platform or risk being fined up to $5,000 for each user that can still access the service.

Actress Dame Joan Plowright dies at 95
With a career spanning over 60 years, she was one of Britain’s most celebrated stars on stage and screen, including a Tony Award, two Golden Globe Awards, an Oscar, and an Emmy nomination. In 2004, she was honored with the title of Dame by the late Queen Elizabeth II. Her final performance in 2013 involved reprising her role in Saint Joan at the National Theatre in London for its 50th anniversary.

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye engaged to girlfriend Ann Michael Hudson
The two have been dating since 2015, and while vacationing in Mexico, the 22-year-old quarterback for the New England Patriots popped the question. Maye took to Instagram to make it official with a heartfelt caption: "Love doing life with you. Can't wait to marry you!"

Iconic Home Alone mansion sells for $5.5 million
The five-bedroom, six-bath home in Winnetka, IL, has now officially sold. It was listed in May 2024 for $5.25 million and sold for more than the asking price—$5.5 million. The previous owners bought the property in 2012 for approximately $1.5 million. The exterior of the home was featured in the 1990 Christmas classic starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, Catherine O’Hara, and John Heard.

National Hot Buttered Rum Day is celebrated
We have an easy way to spice up your cocktail game, especially during the cold winter months. It’s simple, yet rich and delicious. But be careful—it goes down smoothly. Check out our recipe here.

In today’s birthday news:
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. turns 71, musician Steve Earle 70, comedian/TV host Steve Harvey 68, The Bangles’ Susanna Hoffs 66, actor Jim Carrey 63, singer Kid Rock 54, rapper Lil Jon 54, actress Zooey Deschanel 45, and internet personality/boxer Jake Paul is 28.