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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…

We’re not entirely sure if they still have history books in school or if they just teach kids these days using TikTok videos and Instagram reels to account for their short and fractured attention spans. Okay, we’re kidding about that little quip… we hope. We’re pretty certain that textbooks are…

(Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to postpone the impending TikTok ban, which is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Trump's request, made through an amicus brief filed on Friday by his solicitor general nominee, John Sauer, aims to give…

President-elect Donald Trump has requested the US Supreme Court pause the enforcement of a federal order requiring TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to divest from the platform or face a US ban, according to a Bloomberg report last Friday. In a filing submitted Friday, Trump argued for more time to resolve the matter…

ByteDance’s TikTok algorithm head, Chen Zhijie, is reportedly set to leave the company soon and has launched a new venture in the AI field, focusing on AI coding, according to the Chinese media outlet Cailianpress.com. He is already in discussions with investors. Chen, who held a 5-1 position at TikTok,…

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THE recent case of a school bus driver in Malaysia, who was detained after posting videos of young schoolchildren on his TikTok account and referring to one as his “crush,” has ignited public outrage and discussions around sexual misconduct, particularly involving minors. The incident shines a light on two important…