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At the Races: Stand by me - Roll Call

This week's confirmation hearings for Donald Trump's Cabinet picks have put a spotlight on his famous demands for unbridled loyalty.

What is RedNote? Inside the social media app drawing American users ahead of the US TikTok ban

What is RedNote? Inside the social media app drawing American users ahead of the US TikTok ban

Downloads of the Chinese-owned platform have spiked as US users look for an alternative to TikTok, which faces a ban on national security grounds. What is Rednote, and what are the implications of its ascent?

American billionaire wants to buy TikTok - but not its ‘highly addictive algorithm’

American billionaire wants to buy TikTok - but not its ‘highly addictive algorithm’

Elon Musk was recently linked with buying the US arm of ByteDance’s flagship app but those reports were quickly dismissed

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How can TikTok avoid a ban at the 11th hour?

The US TikTok ban is set to come into force on January 19

The Independent UK

Donald Trump plans to ‘save’ TikTok from looming US ban

His camp says he is exploring options to ‘create space to put deal in place’ after media report on executive order plan.

TikTok is the only truly democratic social platform. A US ban would rob us all

Nothing has challenged Silicon Valley like the Chinese app. Blocking its use in the US would be like stealing half the books in a library, writes content creator Sophia Smith Galer

The Guardian - UK

How much is TikTok worth and who could buy it?

The supremely popular TikTok could be banned on Jan. 19 under a federal law that forces the video sharing platform to divest itself from its China-based parent company, ByteDance, or shut down its U.S. operations

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US ‘TikTok refugees’ are fleeing to Chinese app RedNote. It’s a new phase of the digital cold war

US ‘TikTok refugees’ are fleeing to Chinese app RedNote. It’s a new phase of the digital cold war

Social media giant TikTok is preparing to shut down its app in the United States this Sunday – the day that legislation signed by President Joe Biden last year banning the app takes effect.

The Conversation

So…Is TikTok Really Getting Banned?

The Supreme Court appears poised to uphold a ban on the app, but many creators aren't so sure.

TikTok could immediately shut its app to millions in the US in days – here's how to prepare

TikTok could immediately shut its app to millions in the US in days – here's how to prepare

TikTok could be planning to immediately shut its app to US users from January 19 –here's how that might play out and what to do.

TikTok users wave goodbye to their 'Chinese spies' as they they ditch the app for another, er, Chinese one

TikTok users wave goodbye to their 'Chinese spies' as they they ditch the app for another, er, Chinese one

I for one welcome our new (still Chinese) social media overlords

Musk, TikTok, and big tech – Donald Trump and data privacy

Musk, TikTok, and big tech – Donald Trump and data privacy

Donald Trump has returned to the White House and become President of the United States for a second time. But eight years after his last stint, what does this Trump administration mean for the future of data privacy in the US.

TikTok ban latest: Chinese app back after Trump promises to restore it but US redownloads not available

TikTok ban latest: Chinese app back after Trump promises to restore it but US redownloads not available

During his first administration, Trump pushed for a TikTok ban over national security concerns with China in 2020

The Independent UK

TikTok ban live updates — service restored as TikTok thanks ‘Trump’s efforts’

TikTok ban live updates — service restored as TikTok thanks ‘Trump’s efforts’

TikTok says it is restoring service to U.S. users based on a proposed executive order by Trump. We're here with the latest news as it happens.

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TikTok's CEO used to work for Mark Zuckerberg as a Facebook intern. Just one decade later, he's become one of Meta's fiercest competitors

Shou Zi Chew interned at Facebook during his time at Harvard Business School.

Social Media Can’t Stop Joking About The TikTok Ban, Sparking These 30 Brilliant Memes

TikTok might get banned in the US, and people are joking about it in meme format. The post Social Media Can’t Stop Joking About The TikTok Ban, Sparking These 30 Brilliant Memes first appeared on Bored Panda.

International Business Times

TikTok Countdown Clock: Moment US Users Will Be Removed From Social Media Platform Revealed

TikTok is reportedly preparing to shut down the U.S. version of the app on Sunday if the Supreme Court moves to block it

Evening Standard

How a TikTok ban would work and alternative apps people are using

The shutdown of the Chinese-owned video-sharing app, which is opposed by Donald Trump, means users are having to find somewhere else to post clips

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Rednote Gains 700K Users in 2 Days as US Downloads Surge 200% Amid TikTok Ban Talks

RedNote app developers are scrambling to moderate the English language in the Mandarin-dominated interface amid a massive influx of US users. Meanwhile, reports emerged that Elon Musk could buy TikTok US to avert a nationwide ban on the app.

Canada CEOs scolded in spat with Trump Administration: 'You're not serious people'

Also: SEC sues Elon over Twitter stock purchases, JPMorgan employees consider unionizing.

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'US Refugees' Jump From TikTok To RedNote: What To Know About The Chinese App Before You Jump, Too

As TikTok faces a potential US ban, the Chinese platform RedNote is gaining popularity with features similar to TikTok and elements of Instagram and Pinterest.

TikTok users in US flock to ‘China’s Instagram’, RedNote, ahead of ban

Chinese users of Xiaohongshu welcome influx of Americans, but caution that sensitive topics are off-limits.

Exploring Tiktok Alternatives: Rednote, Lemon8, Instagram Reels, And More

Explore potential TikTok alternatives as U.S. ban looms. Instagram, YouTube, Xiaohongshu among options. Stay informed on the evolving social media landscape.

Elon Musk reportedly exploring buying TikTok — Bytedance says 'pure fiction'

A recent report claimed that Elon Musk might purchase TikTok to keep the available in the US. Bytedance refuted those claims.

MrBeast Reveals 'Many Billionaires' Have Reached Out to Him About His Pledge to Buy TikTok

MrBeast's pledge to buy TikTok sparked billionaire interest as the app faces a Jan. 19 U.S. ban deadline over ByteDance ownership.

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