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News Tears have flowed across social media as news of the tragic passing of popular TikTok star Yaa Dazy spreads. In a video shared by First2WatchTV,  the heartbreaking story revealed that Yaa Dazy, known for her gospel-themed TikTok videos, tragically passed away shortly after giving birth to twins. Yaa Dazy…

In Brief Posted: 2:56 PM PST · January 25, 2025 Image Credits:Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto / Getty Images The Trump administration is negotiating a deal that would see Oracle take over TikTok alongside new U.S. investors, according to a report by NPR. Lawmakers passed a bill last year forcing Chinese parent company…

Welcome back to Week in Review. This week we’re diving into OpenAI’s newly released AI agent, called Operator. We also look at where TikTok stands after being resuscitated, whether it’s time to go back to Tumblr, and more! Let’s get into it. OpenAI launched a research preview of Operator, a…

TikTokkers are live streaming and selling Tasmanian cherries to customers across Asia, enthusiastically offering deals in the same style as old-style television shopping. Buyers can communicate directly with the sellers in real-time, ask questions and get immediate answers. "The person I work with is a TikTokker," Chinese importer Jack Wang…

An Arsenal FC fan has taken his loyalty to the next level by permanently stitching the team’s logo onto his skin. This unusual act has gone viral, thanks to a video shared on TikTok that has caught the attention of football fans everywhere. In the trending clip, viewers see the…

Jude Okafor, a menswear trader on TikTok, is no stranger to live selling. At least three times a week, he goes live to showcase a mix of new and thrifted jeans to his audience. Before each live session, Okafor posts reminders to ensure his followers know about the upcoming sale.…

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The Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, which recently saw a rise in interest in the US amid legislation intended to ban TikTok, has adopted the English name rednote in the Apple iOS App Store, according to Chinese media outlet IThome. It’s noticeable that the name appears entirely in lowercase, instead…

NIAMEY: Niger’s military regime will organize a “national convention” from Feb. 15 to 19, notably intended to set the duration of the transition period that began with the 2023 overthrow of civilian President Mohamed Bazoum, the Interior Ministry said. The ministry unveiled the dates in a press release broadcast on…

Douyin, China’s equivalent to TikTok, plans to offer its “group-buying delivery” service in more cities. Credit: 123RF On the second day after the ban, and the day before the new president’s inauguration, TikTok became accessible to users again, having effectively been shut down for just 14 hours. The fiasco leaves…