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Debate over Data Access in Tragic Teen Deaths Linked to Online Challenge

A TikTok executive has acknowledged that data crucial to an ongoing lawsuit involving the deaths of four British teenagers may have been erased. The teens, aged 12 to 14, are believed to have died while attempting the “blackout challenge” seen on TikTok, where participants intentionally deprive......

Trump reveals Microsoft in talks to acquire TikTok amid national security concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that Microsoft is one of the companies in discussions to purchase the popular video-sharing app TikTok, aiming to avoid a potential ban due to national security issues. When asked about Microsoft's involvement in acquiring TikTok, Trump responded affirmatively,......

Service Restored in the US amid Political Negotiations

TikTok resumed operations in the United States on Sunday after briefly being inaccessible due to a new law banning the app on national security grounds. The platform acknowledged President-elect Donald Trump for facilitating the resolution, although the outgoing administration of President Joe Biden......

TikTok CEO thanks Trump for efforts to keep app legal amid Supreme Court ruling

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has expressed gratitude to Donald Trump for his support in addressing the ongoing legal challenges surrounding the popular video platform. In a video posted after the Supreme Court upheld a law that could lead to TikTok's ban in the United States, Chew credited Trump for his......

US Supreme Court upholds TikTok ban for national security

The US Supreme Court has supported a law requiring the popular short-video app, TikTok, to either be sold by its Chinese parent company or face a ban in the United States due to national security risks. This ruling, made on January 12, 2025, strikes a significant blow to a platform used by millions of......

Trump's plan to protect TikTok amid potential U.S. ban

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly working to shield the popular video-sharing app TikTok from a potential nationwide ban, according to insights from a close adviser. Mike Waltz, expected to serve as Trump’s national security adviser, revealed that efforts are underway to safeguard the......

US Users Migrate to Chinese App Amid Looming TikTok Ban

As the United States prepares to enforce a TikTok ban over national security concerns, many young Americans have turned to Xiaohongshu, a Chinese social media platform often compared to Instagram, seeking a similar experience. The app recently surged to the top of app store charts in the U.S., with users......

Elon Musk eyes TikTok's US operations amid looming ban

Elon Musk is reportedly exploring the acquisition of TikTok's US operations, a move that underscores the escalating tensions between the United States and China, as well as the legal challenges faced by ByteDance, TikTok's parent company. Chinese officials are said to be contemplating a contingency......

TikTok Dismisses Claims of Sale to Elon Musk as Baseless

TikTok has categorically denied reports suggesting that the Chinese government is considering selling the platform to Elon Musk to avoid a potential ban in the United States, labeling such claims as "pure fiction." According to a report, Chinese officials are allegedly holding preliminary......