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Tiktok Legal Battle: U.S. Government Vs. China-Based App

Legal battle between U.S. government and TikTok over national security and First Amendment rights.

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TikTok fights for its life as it argues in court for the first time against Biden's 'unprecedented' potential U.S. ban

TikTok told the court today that the “unprecedented” law would have “staggering” outcomes for free speech in America.

Fortune

In Massachusetts, Sex Workers Get Charged and Clients Get Set Free

This flies in the face of one popular narrative.

Reason

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Appeals court sounds skeptical of TikTok challenge to potential ban - Roll Call

TikTok faced a skeptical federal appeals court Monday in a bid to overturn a law that could ban the video-sharing app in the United States.

Roll Call

Second Trump Assassination Attempt Raises Questions About Secret Service Competence

Plus: cat rumors, TikTok in court, and an earthquake

Reason

Chroming, choking and skull-breaking – social media challenges can come with deadly consequences

“Chroming”, also known as “huffing” or “bagging”, has become a notorious – and potentially fatal – trend. Chroming is a form of recreational drug use that involves inhaling cheap and accessible but highly dangerous substances and solvents, such as deodorant aerosols, paints and permanent markers. Sniffing the chemicals gives an…

The Conversation

Amnesty calls for release of peaceful protesters in Angola

Health of three of four detained a year ago has deteriorated sharply after medical care withheld, charity says

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Federal Court To Hear Appeal From TikTok On US Law That Could Lead To Its Ban

The court will hear arguments from TikTok's attorney, the creators' attorney and the Justice Department, which is defending the law. The parties have requested the court to decide by Dec. 6 so that the losing party gets time to appeal with the Supreme Court before the law takes effect in…

International Business Times

Threatened US ban against TikTok ‘unconstitutional’, platform argues

TikTok asserts the law targeting it is a breach of the first amendment protecting freedom of speech

The Guardian - UK

Aldi customer who went viral for racing cashiers prepares for ‘final boss’

Leroy Lupton, 33, started posting videos of himself on TikTok racing against cashiers at his local Aldi store last month

The Independent UK

Shopper’s videos of himself trying to beat ‘insanely speedy’ Aldi cashiers go viral

Leroy Lupton’s TikToks of him trying to pack bags before Lancaster cashiers have finished scanning viewed 2m times

The Guardian - UK

What is the dead internet conspiracy?

With the rise of AI models and automated bots, we find out whether there is any weight to the idea that the internet is now mostly dominated by machines or if it’s still a human hangout.

LiveScience

TikTok heads to court in fight against US order to sell or face ban

TikTok's lawyers are heading to US federal appeals court to argue that a law forcing Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell or see the app banned in the country is unconstitutional. Also in this edition: Ukrainian women step up into traditionally "male" jobs amid a labour shortage due to Russia's…

France 24

Melbourne Woman Shares ‘Scary PSA’ After Uber Driver Cancels Trip To Make Strange Request

A Melbourne woman has shared a strange experience she had with an Uber driver on the weekend, who cancelled her trip and made an odd request.

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"My God. This is horrific... I'm feeling violated": Real Brian May slams fake Brian May TikTok ticket scam

Brian May voices displeasure after a fan brought the scam to his attention

The Independent UK

Wendy Cope: ‘When people rudely ask the secret to getting poems published? Get better at writing’

The ‘Making Cocoa for Kingsley Amis’ poet shares the book that surprised her the most, the best thing a reader ever said to her, and the few films she thinks are – almost – better than the book

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Create engaging videos by adding music to them

How many times have you felt guilty about getting lost in a scrolling trance on Instagram, being captivated by a catchy tune, and suddenly finding yourself unable to look away? And how many, many times have you stumbled upon one of those viral TikTok dance clips that have taken over…

International Business Times

TikTok's US Future Hangs In Balance At Federal Court

TikTok will attempt to convince a federal court on Monday that a law requiring the video-sharing app to divest from its Chinese ownership or face a ban in the United States is unconstitutional.

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Education union calls for vice-chancellor to resign over robodebt role – as it happened

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TechRadar

Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok launch the new Thrive mental health initiative, and it's about time

Meta, Snapchat and TikTok aim to police self-harm content more effectively with new Thrive initiative.

International Business Times

Endangered Pygmy Hippo Goes Viral From Thai Zoo

The morning sunlight bouncing off her sleek hide, Moo Deng the pygmy hippo plops to the ground in her enclosure, seemingly unfazed by her rapid rise to social media stardom.

Guitar World

“We grabbed a taxi home, but I left the bass in the trunk. I woke up in the middle of the night and started freaking out”: Viral bass hero Blu DeTiger just gave the Fender Jazz Bass a radical revamp – but she started on a Gretsch she left in a cab

We talk to the bassist with 1.4 million fans on TikTok about how DJing influenced her bass playing, and sending her new signature Jazz Bass to Flea

The Guardian - UK

Fresh starch: how TikTok helped spark a baked potato revival in the UK

Customers are coming to Preston’s Spud Bros from as far away as Australia thanks to a revival of the humble jacket potato on social media

The Independent UK

A Project 2025 adviser mockingly asked someone to ‘track down’ victims of abortion bans — 17,000 women responded

Derisive TikTok post received viral response from women who have suffered since end of Roe v Wade

Latin Times

Peso Pluma and Hanna Howell's relationship ends with public drama

Through her social media accounts, influencer Hanna Howell revealed her relationship with Peso Pluma was "bizarre" and that it's over.

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