TikTok
Trump backs proposed deal to keep TikTok operating in US
World
September 20, 2020
Trump backs proposed deal to keep TikTok operating in US
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump said Saturday he’s given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see…
TikTok influencers say ‘everybody is going to take a big hit’
Culture
August 28, 2020
TikTok influencers say ‘everybody is going to take a big hit’
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – In a luxury mansion in the Hollywood Hills, young TikTok influencers bounced around on a bright…
Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat
World
August 7, 2020
Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump has ordered a sweeping but unspecified ban on dealings with the Chinese owners…
Microsoft’s rescue attempt of TikTok endears old company to new generation
Technology
August 4, 2020
Microsoft’s rescue attempt of TikTok endears old company to new generation
(Reuters) – Microsoft has emerged as a savior to young users of TikTok, who praised the tech industry giant for…
Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok’s US business
World
August 2, 2020
Microsoft in advanced talks to buy TikTok’s US business
NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy the US operations of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned video…
Trump says will ban TikTok amid pressure on Chinese owner to sell
World
August 1, 2020
Trump says will ban TikTok amid pressure on Chinese owner to sell
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump said on Friday he would sign an executive order as soon as Saturday…
TikTok to leave Hong Kong as security law raises worries
World
July 7, 2020
TikTok to leave Hong Kong as security law raises worries
HONG KONG (AP) — TikTok said Tuesday it will stop operations in Hong Kong, joining other social media companies in…
Egyptian Police arrest TikTok star Hader al-Hady for inappropriate videos
Egypt
July 6, 2020
Egyptian Police arrest TikTok star Hader al-Hady for inappropriate videos
Egyptian police in the Giza Security Directorate arrested social media influencer Hader al-Hady on Sunday over charges of publishing indecent…
Police arrest Egyptian TikTok star Renad Emad for inappropriate videos
Egypt
July 1, 2020
Police arrest Egyptian TikTok star Renad Emad for inappropriate videos
Dokki prosecutors arrested social media influencer Renad Emad for four days over charges of publishing indecent content and videos on…
Internet giants fight spread of coronavirus untruths
World
February 26, 2020
Internet giants fight spread of coronavirus untruths
As the new coronavirus spreads globally, the online battle to keep misinformation about the disease is also stepping up. Google,…