This article from People magazine reports on the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special. The show opened with Sabrina Carpenter and Paul Simon performing "Homeward Bound." Simon has a long history with SNL, while Carpenter made her debut on the show in May. The special featured many other celebrities and past cast members. The article also mentions a SNL docuseries and other related articles. The event showcased memorable moments and the legacy of the show.

Social Media Today reports that TikTok is actively promoting its benefits to Canadian businesses and communities. This effort is a direct response to the Canadian government's order for TikTok to dissolve its Canadian business due to national security concerns, an order TikTok is legally challenging. The promotional campaign showcases inspirational Canadian creators and businesses using the platform. TikTok hopes that by demonstrating its positive impact, it can pressure Canadian officials to reconsider their stance. The article suggests this is a strategic move by TikTok to maintain its presence in Western nations, similar to efforts made in the U.S. The future of the app may be determined by the success of strategies used to avoid governmental regulations.

Fox News reports on findings from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE has identified instances of significant government waste, such as the manual processing of federal retirements in a limestone mine. The EPA, inspired by DOGE, has reportedly located billions in wasted tax dollars. Additionally, FEMA's spending on housing illegal immigrants in luxury hotels was uncovered and clawed back. The Pentagon's excessive spending on items like coffee cups is also highlighted, as well as USAID's funding of projects like "Sesame Street" in Iraq.