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TikTok reaches deal for new US joint venture to avoid American ban

TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC will secure US user data, apps, and the algorithm through data privacy and cybersecurity measures, the company said.

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ISRAELI FAR-RIGHT TikToker Roy Star harasses left-wing activist, January 20, 2026.

Israeli far Right TikToker harasses, pepper sprays activists, invades West Bank home

Migrants try to board smugglers' boats in an attempt to cross the English Channel off the beach of Gravelines, northern France on September 27, 2025; illustrative.

Migrants share tutorials for human smuggling on social media - report

AI-generated hasidic figure known as Rabbi Menachem Goldberg on TikTok

AI-generated 'rabbi' draws thousands of followers online, raising transparency concerns


TikTok is restoring service, thanks Trump

"Frankly, we have no choice. We have to save it," Trump said at a rally on Sunday ahead of his inauguration.

 President-elect Donald Trump, Tiktok (Illustrative)

The digital dilemma: A thrilling future for kids at a hidden cost - opinion

Tech reshapes youth, driving loneliness and mental health issues, but reform via regulation, education, and community values offers hope.

 Tomer Samarkandi is the CEO of Village Way Educational Initiatives, which works to change Israeli society through education that is empowering and creates a sense of belonging

The end of TikTok is near: Dramatic development in the U.S. supreme court

The Supreme Court deliberated on a law to ban TikTok in the U.S. over national security concerns, with most justices supporting the restriction.

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TikTok goes dark for US users, company pins hope on Trump

Other apps owned by ByteDance, including video editing app Capcut and lifestyle social app Lemon8, were also offline and unavailable in US app stores as of late Saturday.

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‘Shalom, friends’: Jews on TikTok prepare for app’s possible ban after Supreme Court ruling

Jewish content creators reflect on TikTok’s legacy in building awareness and community as a ban looms.

 Jewish TikTok influencers prepare for the app's ban.

US Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok

The case pitted free speech rights against national security concerns in the age of social media.

 3D-PRINTED TIKTOK logo is seen in front of a US flag, 2020. The hashtag #FreePalestine is used in 35 million videos on TikTok, the author points out.

Most US 11- and 12-year-olds use TikTok despite age restrictions, UCSF study finds

According to the study, 6.3% of 11- and 12-year-olds admitted to having a hidden account unknown to their parents.

 Most US 11- and 12-year-olds use TikTok despite age restrictions, UCSF study finds. Illustration.

TikTok shopping and designer dining: 5 trends shaping 2025 marketing

From sports investments to online trust issues: The Wall Street Journal highlights trends set to shape social networks and marketing in 2025.

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'The Wirkin': Affordable 'Walmart Birkin' bag becomes viral hit

The Wirkin bags are currently sold out in nearly every color online, with customers eagerly awaiting restocks due to its popularity.

 The original Birkin. The 'Wirkin’, an affordable handbag sold by Walmart, has become a viral sensation, leading to rapid sell-outs both online and in stores.

Trump asks Supreme Court to pause law that could ban TikTok

Trump asked the court for a pause to allow his incoming administration to find a political solution to the issue.

US PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump delivers remarks in Palm Beach, Florida last week.