TikTok Shuts Down US Operations Following Congressional Mandate; Trump Hints at Extension
Due to a 2024 US Congressional act, TikTok ceased US operations on January 19th, 2025, after a failed Supreme Court challenge, but President-elect Trump hinted at a 90-day extension to facilitate a sale, potentially to Elon Musk.
TikTok Shuts Down US Operations Following Congressional Mandate; Trump Hints at Extension
Due to a 2024 US Congressional act, TikTok ceased US operations on January 19th, 2025, after a failed Supreme Court challenge, but President-elect Trump hinted at a 90-day extension to facilitate a sale, potentially to Elon Musk.
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52% Bias Score
TikTok Banned in US: 170 Million Users Affected
A US law banning TikTok due to national security concerns went into effect, shutting down the app for its 170 million users after a failed attempt to sell the platform by ByteDance. President Trump plans to review the situation after inauguration.
TikTok Banned in US: 170 Million Users Affected
A US law banning TikTok due to national security concerns went into effect, shutting down the app for its 170 million users after a failed attempt to sell the platform by ByteDance. President Trump plans to review the situation after inauguration.
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56% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Looms: Impact on Music and 170 Million US Users
Facing a potential nationwide ban on January 19, 2025, TikTok, with its 170 million US users, will be temporarily unavailable, impacting music trends and artist promotion; President Trump hinted at a possible 90-day extension.
TikTok Ban Looms: Impact on Music and 170 Million US Users
Facing a potential nationwide ban on January 19, 2025, TikTok, with its 170 million US users, will be temporarily unavailable, impacting music trends and artist promotion; President Trump hinted at a possible 90-day extension.
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36% Bias Score
TikTok Banned in US: 170 Million Users Affected
A U.S. law banning TikTok and other ByteDance apps went into effect on January 19th, 2025, affecting 170 million U.S. users due to national security concerns regarding the app's Chinese ownership, despite President-elect Trump hinting at a possible 90-day extension.
TikTok Banned in US: 170 Million Users Affected
A U.S. law banning TikTok and other ByteDance apps went into effect on January 19th, 2025, affecting 170 million U.S. users due to national security concerns regarding the app's Chinese ownership, despite President-elect Trump hinting at a possible 90-day extension.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Shutdown in US: Temporary Reprieve Possible
A US law banning TikTok took effect on January 19, 2025, prompting a complete shutdown of the app for American users, impacting 170 million; President-elect Trump may delay enforcement for 90 days.
TikTok Shutdown in US: Temporary Reprieve Possible
A US law banning TikTok took effect on January 19, 2025, prompting a complete shutdown of the app for American users, impacting 170 million; President-elect Trump may delay enforcement for 90 days.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Banned in US: App Shuts Down Hours Before Deadline
TikTok was shut down in the US hours before a nationwide ban took effect due to the failure of its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform by the January 19th deadline mandated by a law upheld by the Supreme Court.
TikTok Banned in US: App Shuts Down Hours Before Deadline
TikTok was shut down in the US hours before a nationwide ban took effect due to the failure of its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform by the January 19th deadline mandated by a law upheld by the Supreme Court.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Banned in U.S. Pending Trump Decision
A U.S. ban on TikTok went into effect on Saturday, making the app unavailable to its 170 million American users following a Supreme Court ruling upholding a law requiring its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban; President-elect Trump indicated a potential 90-day extension.
TikTok Banned in U.S. Pending Trump Decision
A U.S. ban on TikTok went into effect on Saturday, making the app unavailable to its 170 million American users following a Supreme Court ruling upholding a law requiring its Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban; President-elect Trump indicated a potential 90-day extension.
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48% Bias Score
Trump to Reinstate TikTok with U.S. Majority Ownership
President-elect Trump announced he will reinstate TikTok access in the U.S. through an executive order, mandating at least 50% U.S. ownership in a joint venture to address national security concerns, after the app was shut down due to a law passed by Congress impacting 170 million users.
Trump to Reinstate TikTok with U.S. Majority Ownership
President-elect Trump announced he will reinstate TikTok access in the U.S. through an executive order, mandating at least 50% U.S. ownership in a joint venture to address national security concerns, after the app was shut down due to a law passed by Congress impacting 170 million users.
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44% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Delayed? Trump Hints at 90-Day Extension
A nationwide ban on TikTok took effect in the U.S. on Saturday night, but President-elect Trump may delay it for 90 days; various companies, including Rumble and a group backed by Kevin O'Leary, are interested in buying the app, which is valued at $40-$50 billion.
TikTok Ban Delayed? Trump Hints at 90-Day Extension
A nationwide ban on TikTok took effect in the U.S. on Saturday night, but President-elect Trump may delay it for 90 days; various companies, including Rumble and a group backed by Kevin O'Leary, are interested in buying the app, which is valued at $40-$50 billion.
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56% Bias Score
US TikTok Ban Takes Effect; Trump May Grant Reprieve
Due to a US law addressing national security concerns, TikTok is banned in the US, impacting millions of users; President-elect Trump may grant a 90-day reprieve; the ban prevents downloads from app stores and impacts some Australian users with US-based accounts.
US TikTok Ban Takes Effect; Trump May Grant Reprieve
Due to a US law addressing national security concerns, TikTok is banned in the US, impacting millions of users; President-elect Trump may grant a 90-day reprieve; the ban prevents downloads from app stores and impacts some Australian users with US-based accounts.
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52% Bias Score
TikTok Influencers Migrate to RedNote Amidst Impending US Ban
TikTok influencers are leaving the platform for RedNote due to an impending US ban scheduled for Sunday, highlighting the significant impact on creators' livelihoods and the broader social media landscape.
TikTok Influencers Migrate to RedNote Amidst Impending US Ban
TikTok influencers are leaving the platform for RedNote due to an impending US ban scheduled for Sunday, highlighting the significant impact on creators' livelihoods and the broader social media landscape.
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16% Bias Score
TikTok Ban Highlights Weather Misinformation Concerns
A potential TikTok ban in the U.S. highlights the platform's role in spreading both accurate and inaccurate weather information, raising concerns about public trust and the need for media literacy and fact-checking.
TikTok Ban Highlights Weather Misinformation Concerns
A potential TikTok ban in the U.S. highlights the platform's role in spreading both accurate and inaccurate weather information, raising concerns about public trust and the need for media literacy and fact-checking.
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56% Bias Score