After President Joe Biden signed a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S., its Chinese owner ByteDance is considering selling the popular platform. But a TikTok suitor would need more than both regulatory approval and the stomach to operate a social media company. It would also need the technical chops to rebuild its powerful content recommendation algorithm, which ByteDance plans to strip from the platform when it sells it. This would lower the value of its U.S. business from $100...
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Ayman Chaudhary turned her love for reading into a living on TikTok, posting video snippets about books like those banned in schools in ultra-conservative parts of the United States.Now the online platform she relies on to support her family is poised to be banned in what entrepreneurs using TikTok condemn as an attack on their livelihoods. It's so essential to small businesses and creators; it's my full-time job, the 23-year-old Chicago resident told AFP. It makes me really worried that I live...
If you have a collection of shampoo bottles lining your shower walls, or are simply looking for a more sustainable alternative, you might want to consider a shampoo bar. Instead of the liquid consistency you might be used to, shampoo bars are solid, concentrated shampoos made with natural ingredients and essential oils, says Brooke Jordan, hairstylist and co-founder of The Birdhouse, a salon in New York City. If you’re new to solid shampoo and looking to try it out, we spoke to experts about the...
Retinol forms the cornerstone of many skincare routines — and for good reason. The ingredient, which is derived from vitamin A, is effective in treating a wide range of skin concerns.“Retinol accelerates skin cell turnover, helping to reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines, and improve overall skin texture and tone,” says Dr. Derrick Phillips, a London-based consultant dermatologist. “Additionally, retinol stimulates the production of collagen, the protein that gives skin its elasticity,”...
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SAN FRANCISCO — Ayman Chaudhary turned her love for reading into a living on TikTok, posting video snippets about books like those banned in schools in ultra-conservative parts of the United States. Now the online platform she relies on to support her family is poised to be banned in what entrepreneurs using TikTok condemn as an attack on their livelihoods. "It's so essential to small businesses and creators; it's my full-time job," the 23-year-old Chicago resident told AFP.
Shopping for a suit can feel like learning an entirely new language. You go in looking for a simple two-piece, and you wind up trying to decipher what “half-canvassed” means and wondering whether your jacket should have one vent or two. To help you navigate the ins and outs of the tailoring world, we’ll be exploring each individual aspect of a suit—from the fit to fabric to the pockets—with a little help from the most stylish experts in the sartorial space. Welcome to GQ’s Tailoring 101. “You...
There are about 28,420 centimillionaires globally, largely concentrated in New York City, the Bay Area, Los Angeles, London and Beijing.
If you beat the tax filing deadline and managed to get a refund as well, you may be wondering what to do with the sudden influx of cash.
If you beat the tax filing deadline and managed to get a refund as well, you may be wondering what to do with the sudden influx of cash.