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With TikTok on the brink of being removed from the U.S., an interesting consideration is how parents feel about the removal of the app, and whether it will have a positive or negative impact on their kids. To be clear, TikTok’s impact on kids is not the reason that the…

January 6, 2025 Whether or not we agree with the Biden administration’s arguments, progressives shouldn’t root for the court to rule in favor of Tik Tok. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 23, 2023.(Jim Watson / AFP via Getty Images) On…

A Nigerian lady has caused an uproar on social media after sharing a shocking encounter with a man while walking down the road. In a viral TikTok post, she recounted the disturbing incident, revealing that while she was strolling, a man approached her and, without any hesitation, asked her, “Can…

A police officer has shocked the internet after making a controversial decision to get drunk and release 13 suspects from custody to allow them to enjoy the New Year. The incident, which has gone viral, was shared in a post on the popular social media platform TikTok. The post explains…

WeChat sees 300% jump in GMV from Channels livestreaming in 2023. Credit: WeChat The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced on Jan. 1 that the country’s social media operating license framework has officially taken effect, as reported by Chinese media outlet Jiemian. According to MCMC, WeChat and TikTok obtained…

A police officer in Lusaka, Zambia, has stunned the internet after reportedly getting drunk and releasing 13 suspects from custody to celebrate the New Year. The bizarre incident, detailed in a TikTok video, claims the officer made the reckless decision while under the influence of alcohol. As a result, the…

With TikTok’s future in the US at a critical juncture, the next two weeks could determine whether the immensely popular short video platform survives on US soil. On January 10, the Supreme Court is set to hear arguments challenging the Biden-era law requiring ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest…

In a heartwarming display of generosity, a Nigerian lady has shared an emotional moment where she surprised her bikeman with a thoughtful gift of stacks of cash and clothes for the holidays. The lady, who goes by the handle afrogodess, posted a video on her TikTok page, showing how she…

In Kenya, where white-collar jobs seem increasingly elusive, young people are turning to content creation and photography to make a living. Leveraging technology, many are tapping into social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube to stay ahead. On Sundays, groups of young people can be seen gathering with cameras,…

Home / World By Dionne Searcey New York Times · 1 Jan, 2025 04:00 PM 13 mins to read Aris Yeager’s “European Kid” videos have been an unexpected hit. Wealthy people and luxury brands have noticed. A rich kid stands in the doorway of a marble-lined bathroom, a cellphone pressed…