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TikTok creators opposed to a bill that could result in the platform shutting down in the United States say accusations it is controlled by the Chinese government lack proof

Mnuchin-Led Group Seeks TikTok Acquisition Amid Congressional Pressure, Trump Reversal

Former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin spearheads investor consortium to acquire TikTok amid bipartisan legislation push, Trump's reversal on ban stance

TikTok Faces Existential Crisis: Divestment Bill Passes US House Amid Controversy

Indonesia is one of the biggest e-commerce markets in the world for TikTok

House passes bill requiring ByteDance to divest TikTok amid national security concerns.

Possible TikTok Ban: The End Of An Era Or A Social Media Renaissance

Montana legislators voted to ban TikTok, a possible harbinger of broader US action against the popular Chinese-owned app

Investigating the potential aftermath of a TikTok ban in the US prompts inquiries into the reshaping of social media landscapes.

TikTok has been suspended in Senegal for allegedly spreading 'hateful and subversive messages'

US Judge Halts Pending TikTok Ban In Montana

A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked a ban on TikTok set to come into effect next year in Montana, saying the popular video sharing app was likely to win its pending legal challenge.

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A man poses at the TikTok booth at the international media centre during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok on November 18, 2022

TikTok CEO To Testify Before Congress In March As Security Concerns Grow

TikTok's CEO will testify before a House committee in March as concerns over the data the company reserves have continued to grow.

A man reads newspaper while selling betel leaves, known as pan, cigarettes and candies from a shop in Karachi, Pakistan, December 30, 2021.

New Zealand Bans People Born After 2008 From Buying Cigarettes For Life

New Zealand passed legislation banning the sale of tobacco products to those born after 2008 for life.

The format of TikTok posts makes it easier to create misinformation, experts say

North Dakota Joins Growing List Of States To Ban TikTok For State Employees

North Dakota joins a growing list of Republican-led states to ban the popular social media app TikTok from state-owned devices.

Supreme Court Upholds California Ban On Flavored Tobacco

The Supreme Court refused to block a California ban on flavored tobacco products.

TikTok-US Deal At Risk Over National Security Concerns

A deal between TikTok and the U.S. government has stalled due to remaining national security concerns,

Protestors in Missouri gather at the state's last abortion clinic to decry a new ban on the procedure

Georgia Court Reinstates 6-Week Abortion Ban, Decision Comes Before Dec. 6 Runoff Election

Georgia's Supreme Court ruled that the state's six-week abortion ban may go forward as law.

Russia is one of the world's largest crypto-mining nations, but the activity could soon be banned

CEOs Of Major Banks Unwilling To Financially Back Crypto Mining

"I do not believe so," Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser said when asked whether they would back crypto mining activities.

Representations of virtual cryptocurrencies are placed on U.S. Dollar banknotes in this illustration taken November 28, 2021.

Russia's Central Bank Sees Space For Crypto In International Trade: Report

"In principle, we do not object to the use of cryptocurrency in international transactions," said the central bank, which previously called for a blanket ban.

Airline Bans Disabled Child From Boarding Flight Claiming Risk To Co-Passengers

Since the child was not taken in, his parents also decided to not board the plane.

Man Banned From Restaurant After Business Incurs Losses Due To His 'Healthy' Appetite

The man, identified as Kang, is a live streamer who keeps his audience engaged by consuming large quantities of food on camera.

Angelina Jolie Reacts To 'Eternals' Ban In Gulf Countries, Says They Are 'Ignorant'

"I'm proud of Marvel for refusing to cut those scenes out," Angelina Jolie told an Australian outlet Thursday.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made rare references to the hardship in recent months, saying the food situation was getting 'tense'

Why North Koreans Cannot Smile, Drink Alcohol Or Talk Loudly On July 8

The oppressive North Korean regime is known to have cracked down on several things that Pyongyang believes to be Western-inspired such as "dyed hair, earrings, jeans."

Trump Fan Banned From MLB Games For Hanging 'Trump Won' Banners

Major League Baseball allegedly banned Dion Cini from all its stadiums after he kept hanging "Trump won" banners at baseball games.

Both companies have been dripping out information for months about the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X

Sony Bans PlayStation 5 Owners For Exploiting PS Plus Collection, Selling Games

Sony is banning the accounts of PlayStation Plus members and PS5 owners who have sold access to the PS Plus Collection games to others.

Chinese County Plans To Ban Dog Walking, Threatens To Kill Pets For Violations

The county decided to issue a three-strike directive after receiving a string of reports about children getting bitten by dogs.

Denver Voters Overturn City’s 31-Year-Old Pit Bull Ban

The city’s three-decade-old ban on pit bulls was overturned through ballot measure 2J.

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Fighting COVID-19 Outbreak, Health Officials Ban College Student Gatherings In Boulder, Colorado

Following a surge of coronavirus cases at the University of Colorado-Boulder, health officials announced Thursday that 18 to 22-year-old individuals were banned from gatherings together.

California Governor Gavin Newsom, pictured in December 2019, said California's measure will likely not be enforced by police

Energy News: California Seeks To Ban All Gas-Fueled Cars By 2035

California predicts the move will provide a 35% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and an 80% reduction in certain toxic fumes present in vehicle exhausts.