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Frank McCourt open to joint bid for TikTok’s US operations
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Frank McCourt open to joint bid for TikTok’s US operations

United States businessman Frank McCourt has expressed willingness to collaborate with other buyers on a bid for TikTok’s U.S. operations, provided he retains control of the asset. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday, McCourt emphasized that capital was not a barrier, citing interest from private equity firms and family offices eager […]

Trump opens TikTok account amid pending ban deadline
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Saudi prince’s firm to invest in TikTok if Musk buys it

Saudi Arabian investment giant Kingdom Holding Company, has expressed interest in investing in ByteDance’s TikTok if billionaire Elon Musk or another buyer acquires the app, CEO Talal Ibrahim al-Maiman revealed in an interview with Al Arabiya TV on Wednesday. The announcement comes as TikTok continues to navigate its uncertain future in the U.S., following an […]

TikTok launches campus verification to help students connect
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TikTok still unavailable in US despite Trump intervention

TikTok remained inaccessible on Apple and Google app stores in the United States on Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump signed an executive order postponing the enforcement of a ban on the app by 75 days. The executive order came as uncertainty loomed over the future of TikTok, which went offline in the U.S. […]

TikTok removes more Universal Music songs as conflict worsens
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TikTok: No winners in trade war, Chinese VP warns

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang warned that there are “no winners” in a trade war, as China faces the potential of tariffs under the newly-inaugurated administration of Donald Trump. “Protectionism leads no where. [A] trade war has no winners,” Ding said Tuesday, according to an official English translation. He was speaking at the World Economic […]

TikTok removes more Universal Music songs as conflict worsens
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Trump delays TikTok ban, grants app 75 days lifeline

TikTok received a lifeline through an executive order signed by Trump on Monday, one of his first actions after taking office. The order grants the video-sharing platform a 75-day extension from a US ban that began on Sunday, following ByteDance’s refusal to comply with a law requiring it to divest. Trump had spent the preceding […]

Trump opens TikTok account amid pending ban deadline
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TikTok restores US service after Trump’s intervention

TikTok announced Sunday that it is restoring its services in the United States after President-elect Donald Trump pledged to reinstate the app’s access once he assumes office on Monday. The platform, which had gone offline late Saturday following a law mandating its shutdown over national security concerns, is gradually resuming operations. “As a result of […]

TikTok removes more Universal Music songs as conflict worsens
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TikTok creators share farewell videos as US ban looms

As the potential for TikTok’s ban in the U.S. looms, many creators have been sharing emotional farewell messages with their followers. Some have posted videos reflecting on their time on the platform, expressing gratitude for the community they’ve built, while others have hinted at finding new spaces to continue their work. “I never even in […]

Biden seeks to keep TikTok accessible in US amid pending ban
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Biden seeks to keep TikTok accessible in US amid pending ban

The Biden administration is actively exploring strategies to ensure TikTok remains accessible in the United States, despite a looming nationwide ban set to take effect on Sunday, NBC News reported late Wednesday. The discussions come amid heightened concerns over national security risks associated with the Chinese-owned platform, particularly its handling of user data and its […]

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US users flock to RedNote as TikTok faces potential ban

As Supreme Court justices deliberate on the future of TikTok in the United States, an increasing number of American social media users are turning to an unexpected alternative: Xiaohongshu, a widely popular app in China. Known as “Little Red Book” and often shortened to RedNote by US users, the app surged to the top spot […]

TikTok removes more Universal Music songs as conflict worsens
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TikTok prepares for potential US shutdown on Sunday – Report

TikTok plans to shut down its app for U.S. users on Sunday, when a federal ban could take effect, according to a report from The Information on Tuesday. This shutdown would occur unless the Supreme Court intervenes to block the ban. If implemented, the shutdown would differ from the law’s mandate, which only calls for […]