TikTok Ban Upheld: 170 Million Users Affected, Algorithm's Addictive Nature Highlighted
The US Supreme Court upheld a TikTok ban citing national security concerns, causing a 12-hour shutdown affecting 170 million users; internal documents show 35 minutes of use hooks users, impacting digital culture and content consumption across platforms.
TikTok Ban Upheld: 170 Million Users Affected, Algorithm's Addictive Nature Highlighted
The US Supreme Court upheld a TikTok ban citing national security concerns, causing a 12-hour shutdown affecting 170 million users; internal documents show 35 minutes of use hooks users, impacting digital culture and content consumption across platforms.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Delays TikTok Sale, Averts Immediate US Ban
President Trump's announced decree will temporarily delay the mandated sale of TikTok's US operations, averting an immediate ban following a Supreme Court ruling upholding a 2024 law requiring the sale; however, the law remains in effect, and negotiations for a potential partial sale to US entities ...
Trump Delays TikTok Sale, Averts Immediate US Ban
President Trump's announced decree will temporarily delay the mandated sale of TikTok's US operations, averting an immediate ban following a Supreme Court ruling upholding a 2024 law requiring the sale; however, the law remains in effect, and negotiations for a potential partial sale to US entities ...
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48% Bias Score
Trump Prevents TikTok Ban, Restoring U.S. Service
President-elect Donald Trump's announcement on Sunday prevented a federal ban on TikTok in the U.S., restoring service after Trump claimed at a Washington rally to have personally saved the app.
Trump Prevents TikTok Ban, Restoring U.S. Service
President-elect Donald Trump's announcement on Sunday prevented a federal ban on TikTok in the U.S., restoring service after Trump claimed at a Washington rally to have personally saved the app.
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24% Bias Score
Trump Announces Executive Orders on Immigration, TikTok, and Claims Gaza Ceasefire Role
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans for executive orders addressing mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, a potential TikTok ban reversal, and claimed credit for a Gaza ceasefire, despite facing logistical, legal, and political challenges.
Trump Announces Executive Orders on Immigration, TikTok, and Claims Gaza Ceasefire Role
President-elect Donald Trump announced plans for executive orders addressing mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, a potential TikTok ban reversal, and claimed credit for a Gaza ceasefire, despite facing logistical, legal, and political challenges.
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56% Bias Score
China Condemns US TikTok Ban, Trump Vows to Overturn It
On January 20th, China criticized the US ban on TikTok, emphasizing the app's economic benefits and denying data privacy violations, while President-elect Trump committed to overturning the ban to save jobs.
China Condemns US TikTok Ban, Trump Vows to Overturn It
On January 20th, China criticized the US ban on TikTok, emphasizing the app's economic benefits and denying data privacy violations, while President-elect Trump committed to overturning the ban to save jobs.
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52% Bias Score
TikTok's US Ban Fuels Xiaohongshu's Explosive Growth
Due to an impending US ban on January 19th, TikTok users are migrating to the Chinese competitor Xiaohongshu (RedNote), which has gained over 300 million users and secured $917 million in funding.
TikTok's US Ban Fuels Xiaohongshu's Explosive Growth
Due to an impending US ban on January 19th, TikTok users are migrating to the Chinese competitor Xiaohongshu (RedNote), which has gained over 300 million users and secured $917 million in funding.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Restored in US After Trump Intervention; Future Uncertain
On Sunday, TikTok briefly shut down in the US before resuming access after incoming President Trump promised to delay enforcement of a law requiring its sale to a US entity due to national security concerns; the app's future depends on negotiations and a potential sale.
TikTok Restored in US After Trump Intervention; Future Uncertain
On Sunday, TikTok briefly shut down in the US before resuming access after incoming President Trump promised to delay enforcement of a law requiring its sale to a US entity due to national security concerns; the app's future depends on negotiations and a potential sale.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Addresses Supporters, Promises Action on Immigration, Ukraine, and TikTok
President-elect Donald Trump addressed thousands of supporters in Washington D.C.'s Capital One Arena on January 19th, 2025, promising to overturn four years of perceived decline, address illegal immigration, and sign executive orders; the inauguration will be held indoors due to cold weather.
Trump Addresses Supporters, Promises Action on Immigration, Ukraine, and TikTok
President-elect Donald Trump addressed thousands of supporters in Washington D.C.'s Capital One Arena on January 19th, 2025, promising to overturn four years of perceived decline, address illegal immigration, and sign executive orders; the inauguration will be held indoors due to cold weather.
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52% Bias Score
Trump to Sign 200 Executive Actions on Inauguration Day
President-elect Donald Trump plans to sign approximately 200 executive actions on Monday, addressing issues such as the January 6th Capitol riot defendants, military wokeness, a U.S.-made Iron Dome, and the release of assassination records, alongside border security, education, DEI, and a proposed T...
Trump to Sign 200 Executive Actions on Inauguration Day
President-elect Donald Trump plans to sign approximately 200 executive actions on Monday, addressing issues such as the January 6th Capitol riot defendants, military wokeness, a U.S.-made Iron Dome, and the release of assassination records, alongside border security, education, DEI, and a proposed T...
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44% Bias Score
Vance Meets with Chinese Vice President Amidst TikTok Ban and Tensions
On Sunday, in Washington, D.C., Vice President-elect JD Vance met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng to discuss fentanyl, trade, and regional stability, ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration; this meeting follows Senator Rubio's strong criticism of China and a temporary TikTok ban.
Vance Meets with Chinese Vice President Amidst TikTok Ban and Tensions
On Sunday, in Washington, D.C., Vice President-elect JD Vance met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng to discuss fentanyl, trade, and regional stability, ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration; this meeting follows Senator Rubio's strong criticism of China and a temporary TikTok ban.
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36% Bias Score
China Sends Top Official to Trump Inauguration Amidst Trade Tensions
China's Vice President Han Zheng will attend President-elect Trump's inauguration, a significant gesture to improve relations despite potential risks of new tariffs, as both countries seek to stabilize trade and address economic challenges.
China Sends Top Official to Trump Inauguration Amidst Trade Tensions
China's Vice President Han Zheng will attend President-elect Trump's inauguration, a significant gesture to improve relations despite potential risks of new tariffs, as both countries seek to stabilize trade and address economic challenges.
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40% Bias Score
China Signals Cooperation on TikTok Solution After US Ban
Following a US ban on TikTok that went into effect on Sunday, China indicated a willingness to work with President Trump on a solution involving a 50/50 split of control between American and Chinese entities. This represents a change from China's earlier position.
China Signals Cooperation on TikTok Solution After US Ban
Following a US ban on TikTok that went into effect on Sunday, China indicated a willingness to work with President Trump on a solution involving a 50/50 split of control between American and Chinese entities. This represents a change from China's earlier position.
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44% Bias Score