Coco Gauff says she is "sad" TikTok is no longer usable in the United States but it will help her "read more books instead" after reaching the Australian Open.. BBC Sport
TikTok has gone offline in the US hours before a ban enforcing its removal takes effect. US users were greeted with a message citing legal restrictions, while the app disappeared from Apple and Google stores. ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, failed to meet the government’s demand to sell its US operations. As creators post farewell messages, millions await clarity on President-elect Trump’s promised 90-day reprieve, fueling debates about free speech and security concerns.
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TikTok is toast in the U.S. ... at least for now. The social media giant, best known for its users sharing real-life videos, went dark for 170 million Americans.. TMZ.com
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a law effectively subjecting TikTok to a national ban on Sunday. The massively popular social media platform that is used by roughly half the country will be shut..
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Sunday, 19 January 2025 ()
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