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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