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How Trump saved TikTok: Backstory of a 2-year campaign

One chart, cleverly plopped on the first page, jumped out at Trump. "I'm more popular than Taylor Swift," he crowed.

Axios

TikTok strikes deal to keep operating in the US after months of uncertainty

Euronews

ByteDance Signs TikTok US Deal As Forced Sale Fears Peak — Creators Face Upheaval

TikTok's future in the States has been secured through a deal with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. After several extensions by Donald Trump to avoid a ban, ByteDance agreed to sell a majority stake to this US-led group.

International Business Times UK

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TikTok’s long-awaited US sale may finally be happening, according to new reports

TikTok’s long-running US ownership saga may be nearing a resolution, with reports suggesting its US operations could shift from ByteDance to a new American-led joint venture as early as January 2026.

TechRadar

‘Rage bait’ is the Oxford Word of the Year, showing how social media is manufacturing anger

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Oxford Dictionary has named “rage bait” its Word of the Year. The quantity of live-streamed drama in 2025 has made it clear that outrage is now fuelling much online content.

The Conversation

TikTok's CEO used to work for Mark Zuckerberg as a Facebook intern. Just one decade later, he's become one of Meta's fiercest competitors

Shou Zi Chew interned at Facebook during his time at Harvard Business School.

Fortune

White House launches official TikTok account after Trump vowed ban in 2020

US president was concerned over app’s Chinese ownership, but has softened after believing it won him 2024 election

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9 Tech CEOs Who Were Fined But Still Run Their Companies

In the world of technology, innovation and disruption often go hand-in-hand with regulatory battles. Some of the most powerful CEOs in tech have found themselves at odds with governments, financial watchdogs, or even their own users—facing hefty fines for everything from data misuse to market manipulation. But what’s striking is…

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First the US, Now Canada? TikTok Faces Shutdown — Will Canadians Lose Access to the App?

TikTok faces a potential shutdown in Canada as the government orders its operations to wind down, citing national security.

International Business Times UK

Trump signs order granting TikTok a third reprieve from US ban

Order gives the Chinese-owned social media app, which has 170 million users in the US, until September to find a buyer

The Guardian - US

Tech Ceos Among Vips At Trump Inauguration

Tech CEOs, including Zuckerberg and Bezos, had prominent seats at Trump's inauguration, highlighting their influence in politics.

Top News

TikTok realized the advantage of bowing to autocrats. The tech barons at Trump’s inauguration are following suit

ANALYSIS: The chaotic unbanning of TikTok signals a new political fusion between corporate power and American authoritarianism — and Silicon Valley stands eager to serve, writes Io Dodds

The Independent UK

TikTok executives schmoozed US business leaders at Trump inauguration as app’s future in balance, report says

President has said he’ll issue executive order halting TikTok ban, despite it being signed into law and surviving challenge at Supreme Court

The Independent UK

Did Trump’s promise bring back TikTok in the US?

A pending executive order by Donald Trump is set to fully reinstate the app after a nationwide ban started on Saturday.

Al Jazeera

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Billionaires And Political Leaders To Attend Trump's Inauguration

Former presidents, tech CEOs, and political leaders to attend Trump's inauguration, with notable absence of former Speaker Pelosi.

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Tiktok CEO To Attend Trump Rally Ahead Of Inauguration

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew set to attend Trump rally and inauguration, as discussions on app's future continue.

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“They’Re All Gone”: TikTok Ban Didn’t Last Long, But Caused Many Heated Reactions Globally

TikTokers around the world react to the app's ban in the US. The post “They’Re All Gone”: TikTok Ban Didn’t Last Long, But Caused Many Heated Reactions Globally first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Independent UK

How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat

If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time

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US President-Elect Donald Trump Says He’ll ‘Most Likely’ Give A 90-Day Pause To TikTok Ban

Following the US Supreme Court's decision to allow the ban of TikTok in the country, Trump has "vowed" to save the app.

The Independent UK

TikTok threatens to ‘go dark’ on Sunday – as Trump dangles a 90-day reprieve once he’s sworn in the following day

The app’s owners had 270 days to sell it or face ban

The Independent UK

How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat

If it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time

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Tiktok CEO Thanks Trump For Support In App Ban

TikTok CEO expresses gratitude to Trump for collaboration, potential delay in ban. Trump considering plan to negotiate with US buyer to save the app.

Fortune

TikTok’s CEO is planning to attend Trump’s inauguration. He’ll see Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos

Donald Trump’s inauguration is a day after a ban on the app could take effect.

International Business Times

Oligarchs Already Own Much Of US - Can They Buy Democracy?

They increasingly own everything from access to space to how we get news on Earth and now outgoing President Joe Biden warns America's new breed of Donald Trump-allied oligarchs could gobble up US democracy itself.

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Tiktok CEO To Attend Trump's Inauguration

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew set to attend Trump's inauguration amidst potential ban delay.

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