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TikTok has signed deal to create US joint venture and avoid shutdown — what it means for you

It took a while, but ByteDance is ready to divest its U.S. entity to a joint venture controlled by American investors.

Tom’s Guide

Maryland woman to be deported by ICE despite her attorney providing her US birth certificate

This is Kilmar Abrego Garcia all over again.

We Got This Covered

From Labubus to ‘6-7’: What we are leaving behind in 2025

Some things are best left behind

The Independent UK

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After extending the deadline four times, the US TikTok ban is coming to a close. Is it too much to hope for the same thing for DJI?

A deal to keep TikTok active in the US is in the works. As an American drone pilot, I'm hoping it's a good sign for the DJI ban

Digital Camera World

From Viral Reviews to Top Honour: Keith Lee 'Wins' Creator of the Year at TikTok US Awards

Keith Lee has been named Creator of the Year at the TikTok US Awards, marking a major milestone for the food reviewer whose viral videos have reshaped how small businesses gain attention online.

International Business Times UK

6 Unexpected Places Relationships Break Down First

Relationships rarely explode all at once. Instead, they crack, creak, and quietly weaken in moments that seem harmless, routine, or even boring. The surprising truth is that most couples don’t unravel during huge betrayals or dramatic arguments, but in places where they assume everything is fine.

Clever Dude

ChatGPT vs. Elon Musk's Grok — which AI has the 'rizz' to explain Gen Alpha slang?

We tested ChatGPT against Elon Musk’s AI to see which one actually understands Gen Alpha slang — and the results were clear.

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Could South Korea Follow Australia and Start Banning Under-16s From Social Media?

South Korea weighs regulating teen social media use as Australia's under-16 ban fuels debate over safety, screen time, and limits.

International Business Times UK

McDonald’s customer films worker refusing to serve him at 5am. Then the worker speaks out: ‘All this over a $1.35 coffee is crazy’

A video of a McDonald’s worker refusing to serve a customer coffee has been making the rounds on TikTok, garnering over 6.6 million views.

The Mary Sue

TikTok strikes deal to keep operating in the US after months of uncertainty

Euronews

Television in titbits: the rise of the billion-dollar microdrama industry

Hollywood is betting big on vertical microdramas, told in chunks under two minutes. Can a gimmick turn into a new form of entertainment?

The Guardian - US

ByteDance Signs TikTok US Deal As Forced Sale Fears Peak — Creators Face Upheaval

TikTok's future in the States has been secured through a deal with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX. After several extensions by Donald Trump to avoid a ban, ByteDance agreed to sell a majority stake to this US-led group.

International Business Times UK

Scoop: TikTok signs deal for sale of U.S. unit after yearslong saga

The deal would end a yearslong saga to force TikTok's Chinese parent ByteDance to sell the company's U.S. operation.

Axios

‘That ain’t no Dubai chocolate that’s goodbye chocolate’: Woman finds chocolate at Dollar Tree. But not everyone’s on board

Dubai chocolate at Dollar Tree? The internet immediately said, “Be serious.” A Dollar Tree employee went viral after showing how shoppers could score Dubai chocolate for cheap. However, viewers are highly skeptical. Between the side-eye over the price, the skepticism about the taste, and one commenter dubbing it “goodbye chocolate,”…

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TechRadar

TikTok’s long-awaited US sale may finally be happening, according to new reports

TikTok’s long-running US ownership saga may be nearing a resolution, with reports suggesting its US operations could shift from ByteDance to a new American-led joint venture as early as January 2026.

International Business Times

ByteDance Signs Binding Deal To Spin Off TikTok US Into Majority-American Joint Venture

Under the deal, the U.S. version of TikTok will become majority-owned by American investors, satisfying the core requirement of a bipartisan law passed by Congress in 2024 that sought to address national security concerns tied to the app's Chinese ownership.

The Guardian - UK

TikTok signs Trump-backed deal to avoid US ban

Joint venture will take over part of app’s US operations, including data protection, algorithm security and content moderation

The Independent UK

TikTok finally signs deal to sell its US entity to joint venture controlled by American investors

Oracle, Silver Lake and Abu Dhabi-based MGX hold 15 percent each in deal that averts app’s shutdown in US

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The Mary Sue

‘They bout to fire me’: Georgia woman gets hired to deliver for Amazon. Then she does the unthinkable with the van 4 days in

Everyone makes mistakes. But for Georgia woman and Amazon worker Kebabii (@kebabii2), this one mistake might have been a step too far.

The Independent UK

TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake

TikTok has signed a deal to sell its U.S. business to three American investors — Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX — ensuring the popular social video platform can continue operating in the United States

The Mary Sue

L.A. woman orders Jersey Mike’s—then she learns not to DoorDash subs ever again: ‘They are soooo wrong for that’

Food delivery apps have made ordering takeout more convenient. At your fingertips, you can choose the restaurant you’re craving and have it delivered to your doorstep. However, there may be glitches along the way due to the app, the driver, or even the food. One Los Angeles woman was devastated…

International Business Times UK

'First Jewish President'? Trump Sparks Outrage and Mockery After MAGA Suddenly Ditches His 'Catholic' Label

A viral social-media claim that Donald Trump is the 'first Jewish president' has generated controversy, confusion, and criticism from religious leaders. Experts say the narrative lacks a factual basis.

The Mary Sue

‘You didn’t pay for the installation package’: California woman’s dad orders Home Depot dishwasher. Then a worker rips away the power chord

When you buy a major appliance, you expect it to arrive with everything needed to make it function. At the very least, you don’t expect parts to be removed after delivery.

Cinemablend

TikTok Users Are Baffled By Timothée Chalamet's Take On Emma Thompson's Love Actually Storyline

Did Timothee Chalamet watch a different version of Love Actually than the rest of us?

The Mary Sue

‘They were all sold out within 45 minutes’: Texas Man walks into Sam’s Club. Then he notices all the shoppers carrying big, yellow boxes

A Sam’s Club shopper went viral on TikTok after spotting a strange pattern in the aisles. Everywhere he looked, people seemed to be hauling around the exact same TV.

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