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Rich Rodriguez says he's banned his West Virginia players from dancing on TikTok

"I banned dancing on TikTok. I guess I did that."

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12

The clock is ticking on the TikTok ban — will the US champion freedom or protectionism?

Lucrative as it is for Big Tech, the U.S. must fight the urge of using its enemies’ tactics: Defending democracy is the one thing that banning TikTok will not do.

The Hill - Mar. 11

Rich Rod bans Mountaineers from TikTok dancing

Telling reporters that he wants his Mountaineers to have "a hard edge," West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez has banned his players from dancing on TikTok, saying that this type of social media ...

ESPN - Mar. 11

TikTok extension expiring soon: Will the app be banned?

It's been seven weeks since Donald Trump assumed the presidency, a role in which he promised to "save TikTok." Will it happen in time?

The Hill - Mar. 11

VP Vance Anticipates TikTok Deal by April Deadline

TikTok in the U.S. has been debated for years, and a ban was intended to effect on Jan. 19.

Inc. - Mar. 15

Perplexity AI makes pitch for TikTok purchase

Perplexity AI is making its pitch for TikTok, as the Trump administration’s deadline to strike a deal and avert a ban on the popular video-sharing platform quickly approaches. The artificial ...

The Hill - 4d

Albanian opposition protests TikTok ban alleging censorship ahead of election

Albania’s opposition has protested the left-wing government’s decision to shut down TikTok, calling the move censorship ahead of May 11 parliamentary elections

ABC News - Mar. 15

Senate Democrats press Trump to work with Congress on TikTok ban

A group of Senate Democrats asked President Trump on Monday to disclose the administration's efforts to keep TikTok online and called for the White House to actively work with Congress to avoid ...

The Hill - 1d

Reflecting on TikTok’s Role in Society as New Ban Deadline Approaches

With a national ban unlikely, let’s reflect on how the app both sparks joy among users and raises mental health concerns.

The New York Times - 4h

TikTok Ads Portray App as Force for Good as US Ban Looms

The popular video app, which could be banned in the United States next month if it is not sold to a non-Chinese owner, is portraying itself as a savior of Americans and a champion of small ...

The New York Times - 19h

As Rich Rodriguez bans TikTok dancing, what would Nick Saban say? | Toppmeyer

West Virginia football coach Rich Rodriguez went to a place where President Donald Trump refused to go: He cracked down on TikTok.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Oracle’s Role in TikTok’s Future Gets Capitol Hill Scrutiny

Top congressional aides met with Oracle on Tuesday to talk about TikTok, which faces a ban in the United States unless it is sold to a non-Chinese owner by early April.

The New York Times - Mar. 19

Trump: Administration talking to four groups about possible TikTok sale

President Trump said Sunday that his administration is in talks with four groups about a potential TikTok sale, with less than a month until a ban on the popular video-sharing platform is set to go ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here's where things stand with the company

In less than a month, TikTok could have one or a few new owners, be banned again, or simply receive another reprieve to continue operating in the U.S. Questions about the fate of the popular app ...

ABC News - Mar. 11

Trump says US in talks with four groups over TikTok sale: ‘It’s up to me’

President suspended implementation of law ordering app to divest from its Chinese owner ByteDance or face US ban. Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States was in talks with four groups ...

The Guardian - Mar. 10

West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez bans players from dancing on TikTok: 'We try to have a hard edge'

Rodriguez doesn't have issue with players using the app -- just dancing

CBS Sports - Mar. 11

What’s Going on With TikTok Right Now?

Trump says a TikTok deal is in the works. Here’s where things stand with the app.

Inc. - Mar. 12

Trump considers four bids to buy TikTok as deadline for deal looms

President Donald Trump is considering four bids to purchase the social media app TikTok. NBC News’ Steve Romo reports on who the potential buyers could be ahead of the pause on TikTok set to expire.

NBC News - Mar. 11

Conservatives push for ban on phones in schools

Opposition says it will attempt to amend a Labour government bill to include the ban.

BBC News - Mar. 16

TikTok becomes a tool of choice in cat-and-mouse game between migrant smugglers and authorities

Social media apps like TikTok have become an essential tool for smugglers and migrants alike

ABC News - Mar. 17

Vance expects a 'high-level' TikTok deal by the April 5 deadline

Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence Friday that a deal to sell TikTok and keep the social media app running in the U.S. would largely be in place by an April deadline.

NBC News - Mar. 14

Cartel smugglers at U.S.-Canada border advertise to migrants on TikTok | 60 Minutes

Migrants, some with help from smugglers found on TikTok, are crossing the U.S.-Canada border. A Sinaloa cartel member says President Trump's illegal immigration crackdown will not stop the smuggling.

CBS News - 2d

The Women Most Affected by Abortion Bans

After the Dobbs decision, births rose in states with bans, but more for some women than others.

The New York Times - Mar. 17

Videos of AI 'chubby filter' removed from TikTok after critics call out body shaming

TikTok has stopped allowing people to search for videos featuring the use of an artificial intelligence “chubby filter” after users criticized it as a form of body shaming.

NBC News - 15h

Who’s Against Banning Cellphones in Schools?

Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing a ban on smartphones in schools, and reaction is favorable, with one notable exception: parents who can’t stop monitoring their children.

The New York Times - 5d

Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration

Mexico City lawmakers have voted to ban violent bullfighting in the capital

ABC News - Mar. 18

Utah will be the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water

Utah's governor intends to sign legislation making the state the first to ban fluoride in public water systems

ABC News - Mar. 10

Judge blocks Trump’s transgender military ban

A federal judge Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender people from enlisting or serving in the military.

NBC News - Mar. 19

Packers officially propose banning the 'tush push'

The Green Bay Packers have proposed banning the “tush push” play for the upcoming NFL season and beyond, the league confirmed on Wednesday.

NBC News - 6d

Judge blocks Texas A&M University’s drag ban

A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked the Texas A&M University System from enforcing a ban on drag performances on its campuses.

NBC News - 1d

TikTok becomes a tool of choice in cat-and-mouse game between migrant smugglers and authorities

At a time when legal pathways to the U.S. have been slashed and criminal groups are raking in money from migrant smuggling, social media apps like TikTok have become an essential tool for smugglers ...

NBC News - Mar. 17

TikTok and Trump: The app looks set to survive the next government deadline and stay alive in the U.S.

One of President Donald Trump’s first moves at the start of his second term was to throw a lifeline to TikTok — and analysts are now expecting a repeat performance as a key deadline nears for the ...

MarketWatch - 5d

Why Are States Banning Lab-Grown Meat?

Mississippi became the third state to ban cell-derived meat, a product not for sale in the United States. But not all livestock producers are opposed to cultivated protein.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

Wolves forward Cunha fined & banned for extra game

Wolves forward Matheus Cunha is given a further one-match ban and a £50,000 fine for his red card in the FA Cup defeat at Bournemouth.

BBC News - 4d

Pentagon releases guidance on trans military ban, seeks to lift court order

The Defense Department released new guidance on how it will enforce President Trump’s ban on transgender people in the military, and asked a federal judge to lift her recent order blocking the ban.

NBC News - 4d

Commerce secretary says Trump wants TikTok deal done under current deadline

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Friday said President Trump would like to hammer out a deal on TikTok's future ownership under the current deadline, saying the president "doesn't like to ask ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

Deaf TikTok star who took poison ‘failed’ by NHS services, inquest hears

Imogen Nunn told support worker she had ‘bought something online’ before she died in Brighton, mother says. A TikTok star who died after consuming a poisonous substance she bought online told an ...

The Guardian - Mar. 17

Saudi Arabia lifted a ban on cinemas. Now it just needs people to turn up

Local box office has struggled since movie ban was lifted in 2018

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Appeals court allows Trump administration to enforce ban on DEI programs, for now

The court temporarily allowed a ban on DEI programs at federal agencies and businesses with government contracts, which had been blocked by a judge.

NBC News - Mar. 15

Appeals Court Allows Trump to Enforce DEI Program Ban

An appeals court ruled that Trump could temporarily implement his DEI program ban.

Inc. - Mar. 14

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