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TikTok ban won’t affect me – Cardi B

TikTok ban won’t affect me – Cardi B

January 20, 2025 AGS

AGS NEWS – American rapper Cardi B has said that she wouldn’t be affected by the ban on TikTok in the United States. AGS reports that TikTok shut down in the U.S. on January 19 after its Chinese owners failed … Continue reading TikTok ban won’t affect me – Cardi B

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TikTok disputes US claims on China ties in court appeal

TikTok disputes US claims on China ties in court appeal

August 16, 2024November 20, 2024 AGS

AGS NEWS – TikTok has urged a federal appeals court to overturn a law requiring its China-based parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. assets or face a ban. The company argued that the U.S. Department of Justice has made … Continue reading TikTok disputes US claims on China ties in court appeal

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Experts warn of cancer-risk link to TikTok trend

Experts warn of cancer-risk link to TikTok trend

August 12, 2024November 20, 2024 AGS

AGS NEWS – A “dangerous” TikTok trend could increase the chances of developing cancer, NHS experts have warned. The Queen Victoria Hospital Foundation Trust, in East Grinstead, cautioned the public against “sunburning” – a phenomenon encouraged by social media influencers … Continue reading Experts warn of cancer-risk link to TikTok trend

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US defends law forcing sale of TikTok app

US defends law forcing sale of TikTok app

July 29, 2024November 20, 2024 AGS

AGS NEWS – The Justice Department responded late Friday to TikTok’s lawsuit challenging a law that would force the app’s sale or face a US ban. TikTok’s suit argues that the law violates First Amendment rights, while the US countered … Continue reading US defends law forcing sale of TikTok app

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ByteDance prefers shutting down TikTok in US over selling it

ByteDance prefers shutting down TikTok in US over selling it

April 26, 2024November 20, 2024 AGS

AGS NEWS – ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is considering shutting down the app in the United States rather than selling it, as reported by Reuters based on information from four sources. This decision follows legal challenges faced by … Continue reading ByteDance prefers shutting down TikTok in US over selling it

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TikTok challenges Instagram with new photo app

TikTok challenges Instagram with new photo app

April 10, 2024November 20, 2024 AGS

AGS NEWS – TikTok is gearing up to compete with Instagram by introducing a new photo-sharing app, the company announced. This move comes as part of TikTok’s efforts to create a dedicated space for images and text. Users have been … Continue reading TikTok challenges Instagram with new photo app

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Trump warns of TikTok threat, acknowledges concern for impact on youth

Trump warns of TikTok threat, acknowledges concern for impact on youth

March 12, 2024November 20, 2024 AGS

AGS NEWS – U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump has reiterated his concerns regarding TikTok, labeling it as a potential national security threat. However, he also acknowledged that banning the popular app could negatively impact young users and inadvertently strengthen Meta … Continue reading Trump warns of TikTok threat, acknowledges concern for impact on youth

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Ex-TikTok executive files lawsuit alleging gender and age discrimination

Ex-TikTok executive files lawsuit alleging gender and age discrimination

February 10, 2024November 20, 2024 AGS

A former executive at TikTok, Katie Puris, has filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging discrimination based on gender and age during her time there. Puris, who worked in marketing at TikTok starting in 2019, claims she faced unequal treatment … Continue reading Ex-TikTok executive files lawsuit alleging gender and age discrimination

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TikTok shop in Indonesia set to reopen after $1.5bn deal

TikTok shop in Indonesia set to reopen after $1.5bn deal

December 12, 2023November 20, 2024 AGS

Social media giant TikTok has entered into a joint venture with Indonesian tech company GoTo to relaunch its online shopping business in the country. As part of the deal, TikTok, owned by China’s Bytedance, will invest over $1.5 billion in … Continue reading TikTok shop in Indonesia set to reopen after $1.5bn deal

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TikTok user sentenced to three years in jail for cyberstalking Eniola Badmus

TikTok user sentenced to three years in jail for cyberstalking Eniola Badmus

August 2, 2023August 2, 2023 AGS

Nwakaego Okoye, a TikTok user, has been sentenced to three years in prison by Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos for cyberstalking Nollywood actress Eniola Badmus. The judgment was delivered on Wednesday, following Nwakaego’s guilty plea … Continue reading TikTok user sentenced to three years in jail for cyberstalking Eniola Badmus

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Delta and Southwest airlines enforce TikTok ban on employee devices

Delta and Southwest airlines enforce TikTok ban on employee devices

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 AGS

Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines have recently implemented bans on the popular video-sharing app TikTok for their employees. The decision comes in response to a US Government ban that restricts the presence and use of TikTok on information technology … Continue reading Delta and Southwest airlines enforce TikTok ban on employee devices

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TikTok's e-commerce venture proves lucrative in southeast Asia

TikTok’s e-commerce venture proves lucrative in southeast Asia

June 15, 2023June 15, 2023 AGS

TikTok’s e-commerce affiliate, TikTok Shop, has made significant strides in Southeast Asia’s market within just one year of its launch, according to a recent report. Leveraging its vast user base from the popular video-sharing app, TikTok Shop expanded its business … Continue reading TikTok’s e-commerce venture proves lucrative in southeast Asia

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TikTok files lawsuit against Montana over unconstitutional app ban in the state

TikTok files lawsuit against Montana over unconstitutional app ban in the state

May 23, 2023November 20, 2024 AGS

The popular video-sharing platform TikTok has initiated legal action against the state of Montana in response to a newly enacted law that prohibits the use of the app within the state’s borders. Montana became the first state in the United … Continue reading TikTok files lawsuit against Montana over unconstitutional app ban in the state

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Montana becomes first U.S. state to ban TikTok amidst rising concerns over security and free speech

Montana becomes first U.S. state to ban TikTok amidst rising concerns over security and free speech

May 18, 2023November 20, 2024 AGS

In a significant development, the state of Montana has passed a law to ban the popular video-sharing app TikTok, making it the first state in the United States to take such action. The law, signed by Governor Greg Gianforte, is … Continue reading Montana becomes first U.S. state to ban TikTok amidst rising concerns over security and free speech

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