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TikTok's blackout: A new era of digital silence in the U.S.

TikTok has officially ceased operations for all users in the United States, marking a significant shift in the social media landscape. This unprecedented move comes amid ongoing concerns regarding data privacy and national security, which have been at the forefront of discussions surrounding the app's......

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......

Supreme Court Decision on TikTok Could Set a Broad Precedent

WASHINGTON, Jan 11 – During Supreme Court deliberations on a law that mandates either the sale of TikTok by its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, or a nationwide ban on the app, a lawyer for the company warned of potential far-reaching consequences. The attorney argued that if Congress can impose......

Supreme Court to Decide TikTok's Fate Amid National Security Debate

The upcoming Supreme Court hearing on the U.S. ban of TikTok has spotlighted a clash between free speech rights and national security concerns, dividing prominent political figures. The case holds major implications for the First Amendment and the tech landscape, with the court's conservative majority......

French Police Detain Two Algerian TikTok Stars Over Violent Threats

French authorities have arrested two prominent Algerian social media influencers for allegedly making terrorist threats and inciting violence through TikTok videos. The arrests, which occurred on Friday, came amid rising tensions involving anti-Algerian regime protesters in France. The second arrest......