by Justin Wong | Jan 17, 2025 | Domestic, Technology
On January 19, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law banning TikTok unless it is sold to an owner not controlled by a foreign adversary. This ruling has sparked fresh uncertainty surrounding the popular social-media app, which is used by approximately 170 million...
by Natalie Matejkova | Dec 9, 2024 | Domestic, Economics, Entertainment
TikTok has issued a stark warning in a court filing on Monday, revealing that U.S. small businesses and social media creators would lose an estimated $1.3 billion in revenue and earnings in just one month if the app is effectively shut down in the United States on...
by Ming Mui | Dec 6, 2024 | Breaking News, Domestic, Entertainment
The legal battle over TikTok’s future in the U.S. took a significant turn as a U.S. federal appeals court upheld a new law that could force the popular app to cease operations unless its Chinese ownership is sold by January 19, 2025. The decision, which reinforces the...
by Justin Wong | Dec 5, 2024 | International Buzz, Politics, Technology
The European Union has taken a significant step to address concerns about potential foreign interference in Romania’s recent elections. On Thursday, EU officials ordered the social media platform TikTok to freeze data linked to the ongoing electoral process,...
by Sun Yulin | Dec 3, 2024 | International Buzz, Market News, Stock Market, Technology
In a bold move to safeguard young people online, Australia has introduced a new ban restricting access to social media for those under the age of 16. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the measure, stating that it was a significant step in delivering on the...