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Jamey Tucker breaks down what is going on with the Tik Tok ban.
A growing list of nations and government bodies across Europe, North America, and Asia are taking action against the app.
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While the prospect of a TikTok ban poses significant challenges, it also opens doors for alternative platforms to thrive.
Today, President Joe Biden took a decisive step by signing a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, divests from the company within nine months. This move echoes a long history of limiting foreign ownership of communications companies, dating back to the founding of this country. Also in this episode: Boeing’s financial woes, the NBA’s media bidding war and New England’s free college frenzy.
TikTok won’t suddenly disappear from your phone. Nor will you go to jail if you continue using it after it is banned.
No, TikTok will not suddenly disappear from your phone. Nor will you go to jail if you continue using it after it is banned. After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app, including by former President Donald Trump, a measure to outlaw the popular video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its []
After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app, including by former President Donald Trump, a measure to outlaw the popular video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signature.
Restaurants in Washington state won’t be able to use those foam clamshell containers anymore. Coffee cups, plates