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Yahoo News UKHow could a US TikTok ban affect UK users?
TikTok, one of the world's biggest video apps, has gone offline in the US - but could the platform be banned in the UK?
- BBC
Why is TikTok back after being banned for one day?
What happens to TikTok in the US now that Donald Trump becomes president?
- The Hill
Rand Paul says TikTok ban violates First Amendment: ‘Based on accusations’
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) criticized the looming TikTok ban as a violation of the First Amendment, arguing that it’s based on accusations, a day after the Supreme Court opted to uphold the law that will force the app to go dark unless it’s China-based parent company sells it. “I do believe that banning a social…
- Variety
TikTok Shuts Down in U.S.: What Happens Next?
The clock has stopped for TikTok. As it threatened to do, TikTok shut off the video app for U.S. users at about 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday night. For now, it’s unclear how long TikTok — which is effectively being outlawed by the U.S. government because of its ties to China — will stay down. …
- Variety
‘Marvel Snap’ Game Also Goes Dark and Is Pulled From App Stores Because of TikTok Ban
Don’t blame Thanos: “Marvel Snap” is a casualty of the U.S. government’s move to ban TikTok over fears about its parent company’s Chinese ties. It’s not just TikTok that winked offline for U.S. users Saturday, just hours before the Jan. 19 deadline specified by the U.S. divest-or-ban law targeting TikTok. At least 10 other ByteDance-owned …
- The Independent
TikTok ban latest: Chinese app back after Trump promises to restore it but US redownloads not available
During his first administration, Trump pushed for a TikTok ban over national security concerns with China in 2020
- Engadget
TikTok is no longer available in the US
TikTok's app stoped working and was removed from the App Store and Google Play on Saturday night just hours before the January 19, ban was set to take effect.
- Australian Associated Press
TikTok says it 'is back' in the United States
President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to issue an executive order extending the period of time that TikTok can remain accessible in the United States.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Tennis fans' overwhelming response to Jelena Dokic's on-court interviews at Australian Open
One line of questioning to Madison Keys drew some ugly responses, but the majority have been positive. Read more here.
- The Daily Beast
Trump’s Meme Coin Immediately Crashes After Melania’s Cryptocurrency Launch
Incoming first lady Melania Trump has joined her husband in the crypto game, launching her own “meme coin” over the weekend. But just hours after the new digital currency went live Sunday, her husband’s suffered a precipitous crash of more than 40 percent, according to Forbes—leading many to connect Melania’s new project to the decline of her husband’s. Announcing the news on X Sunday evening, Melania posted a black-and-white photo of herself smiling with her hands clasped together and wrote, “T
- Yahoo News Australia
Millions amazed by man's 'special' encounter on late night walk in rural Australia
The 'lucky' man was enjoying a wander in remote bushland when he 'caught a glimpse' of something moving on the ground.
- NewsWire
Two teens killed in waterfall tragedy
Two teenagers have died in a tragic incident at a popular waterfall spot in Queensland.
- The Daily Beast
Meghan Markle ‘Survivors’ Vindicated by Report of Her ‘Demon’ Ways
Meghan Markle’s former U.K. employees, who called her a “demon” boss prone to “psycho moments,” said they feel “vindicated” by a Vanity Fair report alleging some of Markle’s American staffers needed therapy after working for her. The former employees spoke to the Daily Beast in September after Meghan’s team orchestrated a feature in Us Weekly claiming she was a great boss, on the heels of an article in The Hollywood Reporter described her as a “demon in high heels.” Responding to the Vanity Fair
- The Independent
Lord Sugar makes scathing prediction about Elon Musk’s future working with Trump
‘He’s going to get a bloody nose,’ the ‘Apprentice’ star said
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Cruz Hewitt's stunning display against World No.1 as Alex de Minaur responds to ugly drama around fiancee
Alex de Minaur and fiancee Katie Boulter have both been targeted. Read more here.
- Yahoo Finance AU
Aussie couple's $16,000 mistake after X-rated blunder: 'Worst nightmare'
Salvatori and Talia thought the had the perfect name for their skincare brand. But one Google search made them realise they'd made a huge mistake.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Pat Cummins and Aussie Test stars snubbed as 'team of the year' selection sparks fan backlash
Wisden's Test team of the year announcement has raised some obvious questions. More here.
- Cosmo
Dua Lipa is mother in cheeky white vest top
Dua Lipa has proven once again that she is mother, taking to Instagram in a tight white tank top with the words "MOTHER FUCKER" across the chest.
- GOBankingRates
Trump Says Having Federal Minimum Wage Doesn’t Work: What Could Happen To Your Earnings If It’s Eliminated
In an appearance on "Meet the Press" on NBC News, President-Elect Donald Trump offered his response when pressed about his stance on the federal minimum wage. "It would be nice to have just a minimum...
- Yahoo Lifestyle
I'm A Celebrity fans left fuming after major reveal: 'I'm out'
I'm A Celebrity fans have been left fuming after one star was revealed on Sunday night. Read more.