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Appeals court upholds TikTok ban, declining to block law that would force sale

An appeals court judge wrote that the law that would force a sale or ban of TikTok "survive[s] constitutional scrutiny."

CBS News - Dec. 6

US court upholds law that could ban TikTok

Further appeal expected for bipartisan measure targeting video app owned by China’s ByteDance over security concerns

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Federal appeals court upholds TikTok ban

A panel of federal judges voted unanimously to uphold a law that could ban TikTok in the United States if the app's Chinese parent company does not sell to an American owner. NBC News' Savannah ...

NBC News - Dec. 6

Federal judges uphold law that could ban TikTok in the U.S.

A panel of three federal Appeals Court judges ruled unanimously to uphold a law Friday that could potentially ban TikTok in the U.S.

NBC News - Dec. 6

TikTok lost a major legal bid to avoid a U.S. ban. Now what?

The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled against TikTok's request to strike down a law banning the app or forcing its divestiture. Legal experts expect TikTok will appeal.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6

A Federal Appeals Court Just Upheld the TikTok Ban. Here’s What Could Happen Next

The Supreme Court, president-elect Donald Trump, or an American buyer could still intervene to save the video platform, which is used by some 170 million Americans.

Wired - Dec. 6

Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S.

A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its ...

ABC News - Dec. 6

US appeals court upholds law forcing sale or ban of TikTok

Decision is latest twist in a years-long battle between the social media company and the US government. TikTok is one step closer to facing a ban in the US. A federal appeals court ruled on ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

A federal appeals court panel upholds a law requiring the sale or ban of TikTok in the US

ABC News - Dec. 6

Appeals court upholds TikTok ban law

A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a law requiring TikTok’s Chinese parent company to sell the popular app or face a U.S. ban. A three-judge panel with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

He Mocked the Rich on TikTok for Fun. Now He Can Get $30,000 Per Post.

Aris Yeager’s “European Kid” videos have been an unexpected hit. Wealthy people and luxury brands have noticed.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

The EU makes an urgent TikTok inquiry on Russia's role in Romanian election turmoil

The European Union has sent TikTok an urgent request for more information about Romanian intelligence files suggesting that Moscow coordinated influencers on its platform to promote an election ...

ABC News - Dec. 6

Spotify Wrapped, TikTok—Maybe the Algorithms Are Losing Touch

Once an internet cause célèbre, this year lots of folks turned cold on Spotify Wrapped. TikTok’s year in review also felt unsurprising. Maybe our platforms know less about us than we think.

Wired - Dec. 6

33 Viral TikTok Gifts That Are Actually Worth a Look (2024)

We’re testing gadgets that keep showing up in our feeds. Here are the ones that deserve the hype—and would make awesome presents.

Wired - Dec. 6

Australia boosts loan for rare-earths refinery in bid to break China’s dominance

Government increases backing for Iluka Resources to build country’s first processing facility for rare earths

Financial Times - Dec. 6

A Lost Portrait of Arthur Rimbaud Set Off a Bidding War in Paris

The discovery of a rare picture of the tragic, handsome poet, made by his lover Paul Verlaine, set off a bidding war in Paris.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Thames Water receives bid from Covalis and France’s Suez

UK investor is teaming up with French group as part of a bid for control of troubled utility

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Trans Americans Are Turning to TikTok to Crowdfund Their Relocations

With their health care before the Supreme Court and president-elect Donald Trump about to take office, trans Americans are seeking to move to states where they feel safest.

Wired - Dec. 5

Op-ed: If Trump reverses TikTok ban, donors win and U.S. national security loses

If President Trump reverses the TikTok ban passed by Congress and signed by Biden, he's siding with corporate influence and risking our national security.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Brianna Ghey killer has sentence appeal bid refused

Eddie Ratcliffe's lawyers argued the trial judge had not taken his "immaturity" into account.

BBC News - Dec. 5

EU steps up monitoring of TikTok ahead of Romania vote

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

European Union orders TikTok to preserve data related to Romanian election

Yahoo News - Dec. 5

Pete Hegseth vows to 'fight like hell' for defense secretary bid

With his bid to become defense secretary in jeopardy, Pete Hegseth returning to Capitol Hill Thursday and vowing to fight on, in hopes of salvaging his faltering nomination. NBC's Peter Alexander ...

NBC News - Dec. 5

The Future of TikTok Is Being Decided This Week

Depending on what a federal appeals court decides, TikTok’s fate might left in the hands of president-elect Donald Trump.

Wired - Dec. 5

Mozambique’s auction of ‘tuna bonds’ fleet fails to attract single bid

Political unrest in the southern African country wrecks attempts to sell rusting vessels

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Ocasio-Cortez eyes Oversight bid amid Trump's return

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is strongly considering a bid to become the top Democrat on the powerful Oversight and Accountability Committee, a pivotal seat that will play a prominent ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

College Football Playoff Rankings: Alabama Holds the Final At-Large Bid

After a shocking upset loss to Syracuse, Miami’s path to the postseason is in limbo, making way for the Crimson Tide.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Hegseth's mother takes to Fox News in bid to save son's nomination

Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, appeared on Fox News on Wednesday morning to vouch for her son, who has been accused of excessive ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Japan’s audacious bid to become a semiconductor superpower

The government is backing a start-up that aims to upend the economics and geography of the microchip industry. Does it have a chance of success?

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Demonstrators again converge on Georgia's parliament after the country's EU bid was suspended

Thousands of demonstrators in the Georgian capital have converged on parliament again in the capital of the South Caucasus nation

ABC News - Dec. 3

Montana Lawmakers Reject Bid to Restrict Bathroom Use for Trans Legislators

The proposal would have effectively barred transgender women from using the State Capitol restroom for female lawmakers. Some Republicans joined Democrats in voting it down.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

'Pickling a cucumber changed my life' says TikTok award winner

A film parody actor, a pool cleaner and pickle chef are among those honoured at UK's first TikTok awards.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Grijalva ally weighs bid for top Natural Resources Democratic position

Politico - Dec. 3

Hegseth starts to branch out to shore up Pentagon bid

Politico - Dec. 3

TikTok defends handling of Romania election content in grilling by EU lawmakers

TikTok took down several networks allegedly trying to meddle in Romania’s elections, executives said Tuesday as they defended the company’s election integrity measures to European Union lawmakers

ABC News - Dec. 3

Trump repeats vow to 'block' Nippon Steel's bid for U.S. Steel

While he made similar statements on the 2024 campaign trail, it was the first time that Trump had spoken about the deal since he won a second presidential term last month.

CNBC - Dec. 3

TikTok influencer arrested after posting allegedly stolen Target haul is arrested again

A Florida TikTok influencer arrested after she posted video of what authorities alleged was a haul of stolen Target items was arrested again and accused of shoplifting from the same retailer in at ...

NBC News - Dec. 3