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Half of U.S. Adults Support TikTok Ban, and 46% Think China Uses App to Spy on Americans: Poll

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A new U.S. law could effectively ban TikTok nationwide as early as January 2025 — and half of Americans are OK with that, with many citing concerns about data privacy and Chinese propaganda. A majority of Americans (56%) have an…

Jennifer Aniston reveals why she will never join TikTok... five years after breaking the internet when she opened her own Instagram account

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Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she will not join TikTok, swearing off the popular social media app forever. The 55-year-old actress declared, 'I don't have TikTok, nor will I ever. I just won't.'

Instagram and Twitch roll out new TikTok-like short-form video discovery features

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Instagram and Twitch rolled out new features this week that would boost short-form video content in ways reminiscent of TikTok’s discovery algorithm.

TikTok Ban: Is The US Government Taking A Page From China's Censorship Book?

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New legislation gives TikTok's parent company 9-12 months to sell its US operations or face a ban. The bill has bipartisan support and could lead to EU action. China's Great Firewall restricts access to many popular websites and social…

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TikTok Announces Programming for AANHPI Heritage Month

TikTok will highlight various creators and brands from within AANHPI communities.

TikTok star Gorilla George slams makeup company over deep black shade foundation

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Youthforia makeup brand is coming under fire after their release of a 'black face paint' like foundation. TikToker Gorilla George called them out in a brutal product review

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China's TikTok Tests Bypassing Apple's Commission on In-App Purchases

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China's TikTok appears to be probing ways to avoid paying Apple's 30 percent commission on digital purchases made through its iOS app.

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TikTok employees are reportedly being asked by US border officers if they're part of the Chinese Communist Party

Border patrol agents are asking TikTok employees about any ties to the Chinese Communist Party, Forbes reports.

Jennifer Aniston explains why she’ll never use TikTok

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The “Friends” star warned against the impact of social media on mental health, telling “Entertainment Tonight” she doesn’t think it’s “healthy” to be constantly scrolling.

Jennifer Aniston Won't Ever Download TikTok, Explains Reason Why

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Jennifer Aniston refuses to download TikTok, and she’s explaining the reason why. The 55-year-old Friends actress has not been quick to join any social media platform. She finally downloaded Instagram in 2019, and only joined for 1 very…

Wannabe TikTok influencer sold Ozempic, tainted weight loss drugs that left at least one dieter covered in gross lesions

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A Long Island woman was busted for illegally peddling tainted weight loss drugs, including Ozempic, on TikTok, the feds allege.

Michael Cohen Is Not Exactly an Ideal Star Witness. Just Look at His TikTok.

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A former federal prosecutor gives us some insight into how this could create headaches for Alvin Bragg's team.

If TikTok is banned, a VPN may not be the solution you're looking for

If TikTok gets banned, a VPN may work if you want to connect inside the U.S., but only if the government isn't serious.

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The TikTok luggage video is actually completely wrong

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The video on which suitcases are loaded first was viewed more than 70 million times.

TikTok prankster is caught stealing expensive gravel from his neighbour's garden every day for three weeks - as she vows revenge

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TikTok prankster Kieran Dobson filmed himself pinching the pricey gravel from his neighbour's home in Blackpool, with clips of his joke having now been watched more than five million times online.

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Double bankrupt Katie Price claims fans mistake her for A-list pop star as she flogs discounted beauty boxes on TikTok

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KATIE Price has claimed fans mistake her for an A-list pop star while flogging discounted beauty boxes on TikTok.

Double bankrupt Katie Price claims fans mistake her for A-list pop star as she flogs discounted beauty boxes on TikTok

KATIE Price has claimed fans mistake her for an A-list pop star while flogging discounted beauty boxes on TikTok.