January 20, 02:39 PM • 17502 views
January 20, 07:20 AM • 47307 viewsJanuary 20, 02:39 PM • 17506 viewsOn April 2, new tariffs initiated by Trump, which could lead to a global trade war, come into force in the United States. Tariffs of 15% will affect countries with the largest trade deficit.
US President Donald Trump said a deal with ByteDance to sell TikTok in the US, which is used by 170 million Americans, will be reached by Saturday. Blackstone may make a minority investment.
Employers criticize Zoomers for lack of eye contact, high salary demands, and informal attire. Experts advise young people to be themselves, but to respect their interlocutors and show motivation.
Chinese Senior Official Ding Xuexiang called for expanded cooperation and opposed protectionism, hinting at destabilizing trade relations with the US. China seeks to attract investment.
Donald Trump is considering lowering tariffs for China so that Beijing supports the sale of TikTok. He hopes to reach an agreement on TikTok by next week.
Pharmaceutical companies actively advertise drugs, especially on TV, passing the costs on to patients. Up to 90% of the cost of over-the-counter drugs may be advertising, which contradicts EU practice.
Major ByteDance investors are exploring a deal with Oracle to assure the US that China does not control TikTok. Investors are seeking to buy out Chinese shares and protect user data.
Albanian authorities have blocked TikTok for 12 months to protect young people after the death of a 14-year-old boy. The decision has sparked criticism over restrictions on freedom of speech and possible censorship.
TikTok will have a Wind Down feature that restricts the use of the app by teenagers under the age of 16 after 10:00 PM. A meditation function for relaxation will also be added.
Ukraine has constant communication with TikTok regarding the blocking of Russian disinformation. The platform responds to requests most promptly and independently blocks propaganda pages.
The Trump administration is in talks with four different groups regarding the sale of the Chinese social network TikTok. Among the potential buyers is former owner of the "Los Angeles Dodgers" Frank McCourt.
The British regulator has launched an investigation into the processing of personal data of children aged 13-17 on TikTok. Reddit and Imgur are also being checked to assess the age of users.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's CDC spoke about the intensification of Russian disinformation on social networks X, TikTok and YouTube Shorts. The Russian Federation is trying to promote theories about Ukraine's loss of subjectivity and discredit the West's support.
A network of Telegram channels with Russian ties offering payment for attacks on Muslim targets has been discovered in Britain. The channels disseminate instructions for making weapons and encourage violent actions.
In a new teaser, DreamWorks has announced the return of the original “Shrek” cast and a new addition. Zendaya will voice the main characters' grown-up daughter, and the teaser is built on TikTok references and memes.
Apple has discovered a bug in the iPhone's dictation system that typed “Trump” instead of “racist. ” The company is working on fixing the failure in the speech recognition model and releasing updates.
The psychologist spoke about effective methods of rest after a working day without using social networks. Among the recommendations are creating rituals, dancing, a warm bath, walks, and breathing exercises.
Russian special services have intensified information sabotage through social media to destabilize Ukraine. The SBU has recorded an increase in bot farms and fake accounts on TikTok and Telegram that spread disinformation.
The Center for Countering Disinformation has identified a network of English-language accounts on X that spread Kremlin propaganda. Analysts have identified the main narratives and tools for influencing the US audience.
A Dutch organization has filed a class action lawsuit against Sony on behalf of 3 million PlayStation users. The company is accused of inflating prices for digital games by up to 47% due to its monopoly position.
US First Lady Melania Trump has gained unexpected popularity in China, especially among women. Chinese social media admire her style, independence, and attitude toward family life, despite the tense relations between the two countries.
Donald Trump announced that he expects Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit the United States. The President also announced the possibility of concluding a new trade agreement between the two countries and discussing TikTok.
The South Korean government discovered a data leak through the Chinese AI company Deepseek to Bytedance. The company admitted the breach and promised to cooperate with regulators.
Vivian, Elon Musk's transgender daughter, criticized her father on TikTok over the news of her half-sibling. She learned about it from Reddit, not from her family.
TikTok is available again in the Apple Store and Google Play in the United States after being temporarily removed.
The Cyber Police Department has provided recommendations for the safe use of the Internet by children. Parents are advised to talk to their children about cyberbullying, teach them the “billboard test” and control the publication of personal information.
During a conference in Germany, Elon Musk said that he has no plans to buy TikTok and has no plans for this platform. The billionaire emphasized that he does not use TikTok himself, and Twitter was an exception in his approach to creating companies.
TikTok has allowed Android users in the US to download the app via APK from the official website. This comes amid demands that ByteDance sell the platform within 75 days or face a ban.
Mykhailo Poplavskyi is in the top 4 influencers of Ukraine according to Forbes.
US President Trump instructed Vice President Vance to oversee a potential sale of TikTok to avoid a ban in the US. The Supreme Court rejected ByteDance's appeal, and Trump created a sovereign wealth fund for a possible acquisition of the platform.
