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US Tariffs Trigger Stock Market Plunge

New US tariffs of 10 percent on all imports went into effect on Saturday, excluding key goods; China's retaliatory tariffs caused a sharp decline in US stock markets; a wrongly deported Salvadorian man will be returned to the US within three days; and the NSA chief was fired following a meeting betw...

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Albania's TikTok Ban Faces Legal Challenge Amidst Continued Political Use

The Albanian government banned TikTok on March 6th, citing concerns about children's mental health, but a court challenge followed on March 25th by media and legal organizations who argue the ban violates freedoms of speech and expression. Despite the ban, TikTok use continues for political campaign...

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Albania Bans TikTok for One Year, Sparking Opposition Protests

The Albanian government banned TikTok for one year, citing concerns about children's safety following a 14-year-old's death after online harassment, despite TikTok's claim neither the victim nor the perpetrator used the platform; opposition parties announced protests for March 15th.

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Politician Regrets TikTok Ban Vote, Cites Free Speech Concerns

A politician who initially voted to ban TikTok now regrets their decision, citing the platform's effectiveness as a communication tool and raising concerns about free speech and censorship on other social media platforms, proposing an American company purchase TikTok as a solution.

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TikTok Ban Spurs Content Creator Platform Diversification

A temporary TikTok ban prompted content creators to explore alternative platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, Threads, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, and Bluesky due to concerns over the app's future, with several creators already diversifying their content.

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TikTok Banned in U.S. Amid National Security Concerns

A bipartisan U.S. law banning TikTok took effect on January 19, 2025, impacting 170 million users due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership; President-elect Trump may extend the ban.

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Meta's Aggressive Play for TikTok Creators Amidst Potential Ban

Meta aggressively courts TikTok creators with financial incentives (up to \$300,000 in exclusive deals) and new tools, aiming to capture market share if TikTok faces a US ban, potentially gaining \$2.46-3.38 billion in ad revenue by 2025.

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Albania Temporarily Bans TikTok After Student Death"

Albania ordered a temporary TikTok ban until March 13th, 2024, following a student's death linked to a social media dispute, despite ongoing talks with TikTok about child safety; the opposition criticized the move as harmful to upcoming elections.

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Albania Bans TikTok for One Year Over Child Safety Concerns

The Albanian government temporarily banned TikTok for one year, citing concerns about violence and bullying among children, following a fatal stabbing linked to a dispute originating on the platform; authorities are now in talks with TikTok to implement safety features.

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Unexpected Meme Diplomacy: US-China Cultural Exchange Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

Amidst growing US-China tensions, American internet users' unexpected enthusiasm for Chinese memes, particularly following a threatened TikTok ban, has driven millions to the Chinese social media platform RedNote (Xiaohongshu), fostering an unlikely cultural exchange and highlighting the power of on...

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Social Media Rivals Capitalize on TikTok's US Ban

Meta, X, and Bluesky are launching new video features, including dedicated video tabs and a new video editing app, to compete in the US market following TikTok's ban; Bluesky reports 28 million users this weekend.

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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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