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TikTok on Pause: The 12-Hour Ban That Shook America’s Social Sphere

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In a surprising move on Jan. 19, the federal government banned TikTok, leaving millions wondering how they would now spend their screen time. The federal government banned TikTok due to its ties with China, citing potential national security risks, NBC News said. The ban lasted only 12 hours but caused widespread disruption as TikTok was the most downloaded app in 2024, … [Read more...] about TikTok on Pause: The 12-Hour Ban That Shook America’s Social Sphere

Opinion: The TikTok Ban Could Be Beneficial

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.Arguably one of the most influential social media platforms, TikTok, is facing legal backlash.TikTok is a video platform owned by ByteDance, a Chinese internet company. The House of Representatives and Senate are claiming that … [Read more...] about Opinion: The TikTok Ban Could Be Beneficial

Deinfluencing Trend Counters Consumerism

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Deinfluencing is the antithesis of influencer culture — deinfluencers encourage people to reduce consumption of products hyped on social media, according to CNN. In 2023, online content creators started the deinfleuncing trend to counter the impact influencer marketing has on spending habits. Instead of pushing products, deinfluencing content dissuades consumers from … [Read more...] about Deinfluencing Trend Counters Consumerism

Opinion: Privacy Holds No Value in Social Media Age

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Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. I will be the first to admit there was a time in my life when, during every major life event, my primary concern was getting a good picture so I could post on social media about it. This was such a priority for me that it … [Read more...] about Opinion: Privacy Holds No Value in Social Media Age

‘Book it’ to Little Free Libraries: Book Access for All

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Little Free Library frequenter Chloe Guild said she could not help “her shelf” and traveled around her home state of Minnesota looking for little free libraries — little, wooden book homes nestled throughout neighborhoods and cities — and donating over 100 books, making a viral Tik Tok in the process. Little Free Libraries, a nonprofit run out of St. Paul, Minnesota, … [Read more...] about ‘Book it’ to Little Free Libraries: Book Access for All