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Despite being removed from app stores and facing a potential U.S. ban, TikTok has regained nearly 90% of its user traffic, according to Cloudflare Radar. "DNS traffic for TikTok-related domains has continued to recover since service restoration, and is currently about 10% lower than pre-shutdown level," said David Belson, head of data insight at Cloudflare. CNBC reports: The data from Cloudflare shows that, for the most part, TikTok has managed to maintain the bulk of its users and creators in the U.S. despite going offline for about 14 hours and remaining off of the Apple or Google app stores. As for its alternatives, Cloudflare's data shows a spike in traffic the day of the temporary ban, with levels remaining steadily higher in the following week. Traffic for alternatives began to grow a week ahead of the expected shutdown, driven by the increased popularity of RedNote, known as Xiaohongshu in China, Belson said. But traffic to TikTok alternatives peaked on Jan. 19, the day TikTok returned online, he added. "DNS traffic fell rapidly once the shutdown ended, and has continued to slowly decline over the last week and a half," Belson said.

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She was killed by her boyfriend after travelling thousands of miles to meet him

Pilot in charge Chief Warrant Office 2 Andrew Eaves and crew chief Staff Sergeant Ryan O'Hara were named on Friday as those on board the helicopter.

The White House has posted a video featuring grieving parents who lost children to undocumented migrants as a response to Selena Gomez's emotional social media post earlier this week.

Residents say 'gangs of children' are causing trouble in the blocks

Meghan Markle was a surprise guest at Kerry Washington's 48th birthday party this week - days after a damning Vanity Fair article about her and husband Prince Harry was published.

A disheveled-looking Justin Bieber was seen stepping out in New York City on Thursday night. Fans have shared worries in recent weeks over his somber looks and unkempt appearance.

TV chef Jamie Oliver has said his “hero” Marco Pierre White “still doesn’t like me at all” after he “destroyed” him when the pair first met.

TV chef Jamie Oliver has said his “hero” Marco Pierre White “still doesn’t like me at all” after he “destroyed” him when the pair first met.

TripAdvisor recently updated it's '2025 Best Restaurants and Places to Eat', according to ratings and reviews.

Residents raised concerns about a 'contaminated puddle' at Court 3 earlier this month, claiming to have first noticed the issue over a year ago.

The town was once a reality TV hotspot - but has died out in recent years

Each line is a lightning bolt to my brain, electricity buzzing through my veins and, for a few glorious moments, I am funnier, sharper, more confident, my laugh louder, my eyes have that extra sparkle.

Kylie Jenner has begun preparations for her daughter Stormi's bash ahead of her 7th birthday on February 1st. She shared a behind the scenes look at the adorable decor.

They might be some of the world's top destinations but that doesn't mean the globe's capital cities are universally loved by tourists. But do they deserve the hate?

From Unesco World Heritage sites to the USA's largest art gallery, MailOnline Travel has rounded up some of the attractions where local residents get discounted entry.

The Grammy-winning artist made the shocking health announcement after keeping the diagnosis private for five years.

An anonymous reader quotes a report from the Associated Press: In the first serious fallout from President Donald Trump's early actions against offshore wind power, oil and gas giant Shell is walking away from a major project off the coast of New Jersey. Shell told The Associated Press it is writing off the project, citing increased competition, delays and a changing market. "Naturally we also take regulatory context into consideration," spokesperson Natalie Gunnell said in an email. Shell co-owns the large Atlantic Shores project, which has most of its permits and would generate enough power for 1 million homes if both of two phases were completed. That's enough for one-third of New Jersey households. It's unclear whether Shell's decision kills the project -- partner EDF-RE Offshore Development says it remains committed to Atlantic Shores. On his first day in office, Trump signed an executive order singling out offshore wind for contempt with a temporary halt on all lease sales in federal waters and a pause on approvals, permits and loans. Perhaps most of interest to Shell, the order directs administration officials to review existing offshore wind energy leases and identify any legal reasons to terminate them. [...] The Biden administration approved plans to build the Atlantic Shores project in two phases in October, but construction has not begun. Oliver Metcalfe, head of wind research at BloombergNEF, said the partners are facing significant uncertainty about their lease, and other developers are watching what happens with Atlantic Shores closely. "We're in uncertain territory here," he added. [...] Robin Shaffer, president of Protect Our Coast NJ, said that without Shell's financial backing, it appears the project is "dead in the water." Shell is writing off a nearly $1 billion investment. It announced its decision on Thursday, as it reported a 16% decline in full-year earnings of $23.7 billion from $28.3 billion. Most of its business is oil and gas.

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Which? asked more than 1,500 of its members to rank their experiences of cities outside Europe over the past year.

The vast facility on the outskirts of Beijin has raised alarm among Western intelligence agencies, who fear it signals Beijing's preparations for a major global conflict.