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Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he’s putting together investor group to buy TikTok

by HALELUYA HADERO and MICHELLE CHAPMAN Associated Press March 14, 2024March 14, 2024

‘This should be owned by U.S. businesses. There’s no way that the Chinese would ever let a U.S. company own something like this in China,’ he said.

Business, Nation / World, News, Politics

What the potential TikTok ban means, and what’s next for the bill

by Aaron Gregg and Cristiano Lima-Strong The Washington Post March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

The House approved a bill that could lead to a ban of the social media platform if it doesn’t cut ties with its Beijing-based parent company.

Business, Nation / World, Politics

House passes bill that could lead to TikTok ban, but path in Senate is unclear

by KEVIN FREKING Associated Press March 13, 2024March 13, 2024

President Biden has said if Congress passes the measure, he will sign it.

Business, Nation / World, News

Trump says TikTok is a national security threat, but wouldn’t ban the app

by JILL COLVIN Associated Press March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

Trump says he opposes a ban because it would help Facebook, which he continues to lambaste over his 2020 election loss.

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Biden says he’d sign bill that could ban TikTok if Congress passes it

by Will Oremus and Drew Harwell The Washington Post March 8, 2024March 8, 2024

A House committee advanced the bill on a unanimous bipartisan vote, 50-0, on Thursday after TikTok users flooded congressional offices with calls protesting the measure.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation / World

Iris Apfel, fashion icon known for her eye-catching style, dies at 102

by BETH J. HARPAZ Associated Press March 1, 2024March 2, 2024

Iris Apfel – a textile expert, interior designer and fashion celebrity – said on TikTok, ‘Style, I think is in your DNA. It implies originality and courage.’

Arts & Entertainment, Business

Songs by Taylor Swift, Drake and more are starting to disappear from TikTok. Here’s why

by WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS Associated Press February 1, 2024February 1, 2024

Universal Music Group said that it would no longer allow its music on TikTok following the Wednesday expiration of a licensing deal between the 2 companies.