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TikTok Refugees Flock to China’s RedNote in Droves
As the popular video platform heads to a Jan. 19 ban, more than half a million new users are now on another Chinese social app, Xiaohongshu.Inc. - 6d -
TikTok Prepares for U.S. Shutdown From Sunday
Unless the nation’s highest court grants a reprieve, the popular social video platform will wind down on Jan. 19.Inc. - 6d -
How to Download Your Videos From TikTok
With a TikTok ban looming in the United States and the app’s future unknown, now might be a good time to save your work while you can.The New York Times - 6d -
TikTokers turn to other apps before anticipated ban
As TikTokers brace for an expected U.S. ban to take effect Sunday, many users are flocking to different social media apps to try to grow their followings. CNET technology reporter Abrar Al-Heeti ...CBS News - 6d -
TikTok ban: Here are the Supreme Court's options
All eyes are on the Supreme Court this week as the justices mull whether to step in and block a potential TikTok ban from going into effect Sunday. The court has signaled it will release its next ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
Why Costco Isn't Joining the Backlash Against DEI
The retail giant is swatting back at a conservative activist group, buoyed by loyal customers and staff.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15 -
China discussing using Musk as broker in TikTok deal
Officials consider involving billionaire confidant of Donald Trump in effort to save video app from US banFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Will China Let Elon Musk Buy TikTok?
As the popular video app faces a ban in the United States, Chinese officials are said to be weighing options to save it — including a sale to the tech mogul.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
TikTok Users Flee to a Chinese App: 'RedNote'
Chinese users of Xiaohongshu, or Little Red Book, welcome Americans fleeing a feared TikTok ban.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 13 -
TikTok’s last dance in the US
Plus, Joe Biden leaves the White House, Wall Street banks report earnings, and confidential MI5 files are made publicFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
What to know about the Supreme Court TikTok hearing
The Supreme Court heard arguments over the fate of TikTok on Friday. The popular social media app could be federally banned in the U.S. later this month if its China-based parent company does not ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Supreme Court hears appeal to TikTok ban
The Supreme Court on Friday heard arguments in a last-minute appeal from TikTok to halt a U.S. ban on the social media platform which could take effect later this month. Congress last year passed a ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
TikTok's future in the US rests with the Supreme Court
The platform with nearly 170 million American users is challenging a law that would see it banned in the US in a matter of days.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Justices skeptical of TikTok's defense
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Supreme Court skeptical of TikTok's attempt to fight ban TikTok received a frosty reception in its fight ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
The TikTok Ban Is More Likely Than Ever
While Supreme Court justices pressed both sides in Friday’s oral arguments, experts say it’s hard to see how TikTok gets enough votes to survive.Wired - Jan. 10 -
Legal analysis of the TikTok ban Supreme Court arguments
The Supreme Court justices appeared troubled during oral arguments about the apparent national security risks behind TikTok. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford breaks down the court's ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Supreme Court TikTok arguments touched on free speech
The Supreme Court heard arguments on a law passed by Congress to ban TikTok in the U.S. CBS News' Catherine Cole breaks down what was said about free speech and China's influence on the social ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Supreme Court to hear arguments on the fate of TikTok in the U.S.
The Supreme Court on Friday will hear arguments that could determine the fate of TikTok. More than 170 million Americans use the social media platform. A law passed by Congress is set to take ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Supreme Court hears arguments over the fate of TikTok
Listen to live coverage as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in TikTok's appeal to block enforcement of a federal law that would require the app to shut down in the United States. TikTok says ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Supreme Court to hear arguments on TikTok ban soon
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Friday challenging the federal TikTok ban. Right now, the ban is set to go into effect January 19 unless TikTok's parent company, China-based ByteDance, sells ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Los Angeles mayor faces backlash over wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass repeatedly dodged questions about her leadership and alleged lack of initial presence during the ongoing wildfires affecting the area.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
TikTok SCOTUS arguments
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story TikTok's future hangs in balance at Supreme Court TikTok’s future will hang in the balance Friday when ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
How the US TikTok Ban Would Actually Work
The fate of TikTok now rests in the hands of the US Supreme Court. If a law banning the social video app this month is upheld, it won’t disappear from your phone—but it will get messy fast.Wired - Jan. 9 -
TikTok’s Last Stand Before Supreme Court Looms
The video platform app’s fate is bound up in collision of free speech and national security, which will be debated in a hearing that starts Friday.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
TikTok Creators and Brands Are Bracing for a Potential Ban
Billions in advertising flows through TikTok, which could be banned in the U.S. as soon as Jan. 19. Brands and creators are racing to prepare.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Gloucester remove Russia flag from player’s shirt after backlash
Gloucester will remove the Russia flag from the back of Kirill Gotovtsev’s shirt for all matches moving forward and have issued an apology “for any offence this may have caused”.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8 -
LGBTQ rights group reports progress at U.S. companies despite conservative backlash
The HRC said that more companies are providing strong benefits and protections to LGBTQ employees despite conservative backlash in recent years.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
Here’s What Will Happen After the TikTok Ban
The popular social video platform will stop getting updates until the app becomes unusable, while about 7,000 U.S. employees remain uncertain about their jobs.Inc. - Jan. 7 -
Boardroom Diversity Stalls in the Face of Conservative Backlash
Observers say the surge of inquiries about diverse candidates has dropped sharply as anti-DEI activists keep up their efforts.Inc. - Jan. 6 -
Students Charged in ‘To Catch a Predator’ TikTok Scheme
Five students at Assumption University in Worcester, Mass., are accused of luring a man to campus, where he was chased by a group of about 25 people.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
TikTok Creators in Limbo as Platform Ban Looms
The TikTok ban could leave creators in the lurch.Inc. - Jan. 5 -
75 Hard: Is the TikTok fitness challenge really worth it?
The challenge involves forgoing alcohol and unhealthy food for 75 days and doing multiple daily workouts.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
TikTok Knew Livestreams Exploited Minors, Suit Claims
A Utah lawsuit alleges that TikTok was aware livestream posed risks to children.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban
If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
US rapper Ice Spice faces fan backlash over ‘disrespectful’ five-minute appearance at Brisbane gig
Fans at the New Year’s Eve Wildlands festival, which cost up to $242 a ticket, were disappointed after the headline act was 25 minutes late for her 30-minute set. Get our breaking news email , ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
BA passenger loyalty programme shake-up sparks backlash
Industry figures warn leisure travellers may struggle to gain perks such as access to the airline’s loungeFinancial Times - Dec. 31
