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TikTok is no longer available in the US: what is happening to the popular app
Users in the US have lost access to TikTok due to a federal ban on the service. Trump is ready to give the company an additional 90 days to sell the platform.
Trump may give TikTok an additional 90 days to sell assets in the US
The White House denied rumors about the immediate closure of TikTok in the United States, calling them manipulation. The Supreme Court upheld the requirement for ByteDance to sell its assets, and Trump is ready to give the company more time.
Biden is preparing a book about his presidency after leaving the White House
Joe Biden is planning to write a book after his presidential term. The publication will reveal his view on the presidency and decisions regarding the 2024 elections.
Trump's Inauguration: How It Will Unfold and Who From the World of Politics and Business Will Participate
In Washington, preparations are underway for the inauguration of the 47th President of the USA, Donald Trump. The ceremony will gather 250,000 guests, involve tech giants, and set a record for fundraising at $170 million.
TikTok may disappear in the US in two days: what's happening to the popular app
The US Supreme Court has given TikTok two days to transfer control from ByteDance to the American owner. Failure to comply will result in the service with an audience of 170 million users being blocked in the US.
For the first time in 40 years: Trump moves inauguration to Capitol due to cold weather
Donald Trump has ordered the main events of his inauguration to be moved to the US Congress building due to the forecast of extremely cold weather. The decision affects the speech and ceremonies on January 20, but will not affect other scheduled events.
The US Supreme Court upheld the law banning TikTok
The US Supreme Court rejected ByteDance's appeal, allowing the TikTok ban to go into effect on Sunday. The decision on the app's future will depend on President-elect Donald Trump.
China's Vice President to attend Donald Trump's inauguration
Vice President Han Zheng will represent China at Donald Trump's inauguration after an unusual invitation from Xi Jinping. This is the highest level of Chinese representation at a US presidential inauguration in recent years.
TikTok to sponsor Trump's inauguration party - Politico
TikTok is organizing a Power 30 Awards party for influencers who supported Trump during the election. The event will take place on the last day of the deadline for the company to separate from its Chinese owner.
Dangerous TikTok trend: three children were injured in Lviv because of homemade firecrackers
Three boys aged 10-15 suffered deep burns to their faces due to the explosion of homemade firecrackers they made according to a TikTok “recipe. ” The children mixed water, foil, and pipe cleaner in a bottle.
EU extends X investigation and demands further clarification on algorithmic changes
Brussels has asked X to provide information and documentation on recent changes to its algorithms, in accordance with DSA rules. The platform faces a fine of up to 6% of its annual turnover for a possible violation of the content moderation rules.
Biden won't ban TikTok, leaving fate of app to Trump - AP
Biden will not ban TikTok before the transfer of power to Trump. The newly elected president promised to keep the app, and TikTok's CEO will receive a VIP seat at the inauguration along with other tech leaders.
TikTok CEO plans to attend Trump's inauguration
TikTok CEO Shou Ji Chu has received an invitation to Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20. He will be present at the podium along with Musk, Zuckerberg, and Bezos ahead of a possible ban on the app in the US.
Biden administration looks for ways to keep TikTok available in the US - NBC News
The White House is considering options for maintaining access to TikTok in the United States after the ban came into effect on Sunday. The app may remain active, but without updates, although a complete shutdown is also possible.
TikTok prepares to shut down operations in the US on January 19 - Reuters
TikTok plans to shut down operations in the US on January 19, unless the Supreme Court overturns the ban. Users will be notified of the blocking and given the opportunity to download their data.
American blogger MrBeast wants to buy TikTok amid threats of social network blocking in the US
YouTube vlogger MrBeast announced his intention to acquire TikTok to prevent the platform from being blocked in the United States. After this statement was published, several billionaires approached him to discuss a possible deal.
SEC files lawsuit against Musk for concealing purchase of Twitter shares
The SEC accuses Musk of securities fraud for failing to disclose the acquisition of a 5% stake in Twitter in 2022. The regulator claims that this allowed the billionaire to save at least $150 million.
Musk is going to be given an office in the White House complex - NYT
Elon Musk will head the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and will get an office in the White House complex. The project is aimed at reducing government spending in the Trump administration.
China considers selling TikTok to Elon Musk - Bloomberg
Chinese officials are evaluating the option of selling TikTok's U. S. operations to Elon Musk if the company loses the lawsuit. A potential deal could include integration with the X platform and the use of data for xAI.
New protests take place in Romania due to the cancellation of presidential elections
Mass protests were held in Bucharest against the Constitutional Court's decision to cancel the 2024 presidential election. The action was organized by the AUR party, and several people were injured during the 10-hour rally.
The US Supreme Court is considering a case to ban TikTok: what the company faces
The US Supreme Court has begun hearings on a law to force the sale of TikTok due to national security threats. The Chinese company ByteDance has to sell the platform by January 19, or its operations in the United States will be terminated.
US Supreme Court is likely to uphold TikTok ban: details
The majority of the US Supreme Court justices are inclined to support the law banning TikTok because of its ties to China. The ban could take effect on January 19, 2025, if ByteDance does not sell the app.
Romania sets new date for presidential elections
Romania will hold repeat presidential elections on May 4 and 18 after the results of the previous vote were annulled. Ultranationalist Kelin Georgescu, who won thanks to a TikTok campaign, may once again become a favorite.
Facebook has lost its significance, and the most influential social network is now X - Zelenskyy's advisor
Dmytro Lytvyn said that Facebook has lost its former influence since the start of the full-scale invasion. According to him, now the most influential social network is X, where the military, volunteers and international journalists are concentrated.
“Diia is among the top three most popular apps between Facebook and ChatGPT
The Diia app ranked between Facebook and ChatGPT in terms of popularity among Ukrainians in 2024. The Minister of Digital Transformation announced further development of the app in 2025.
US imposes sanctions on Russian and Iranian organizations for election interference
The United States imposed sanctions on the Russian Center for Geopolitical Expertise and the Iranian Cognitive Design Production Center for disinformation during the election. The organizations created fake videos and news to manipulate voters.
Romania sets date for new presidential elections: when will they take place
Romania will hold repeat presidential elections on March 23 and April 6, 2025. The previous results were canceled due to large-scale cyberattacks and suspicions of external interference.
Trump asks Supreme Court to suspend TikTok ban
Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to suspend the ban on TikTok until 2025. He claims that he will be able to find a political solution to the issue after his inauguration, using his “outstanding deal-making skills.
Romania's new government: who will lead the coalition and which parties will be part of it
The Romanian president has appointed Marcel Ciolacă to head a new pro-European coalition government. It will include Social Democrats, center-right liberals, and the ethnic Hungarian party UDMR.
The pace of Ukrainization has slowed down, in particular due to the Russification of the media space - Kremin
The language ombudsman said that the pace of Ukrainization was slowing down due to the influence of Russian-language content on the Internet and social media. He called for tighter control over the media space to protect national security.