The California Democrat Ro Khanna pointed to the need for a federal data privacy law, and a Democrat and a Republican in the Senate suggested sympathy for the calls to ban the app.
Category: Social Media
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Beauty Stores Like Sephora Draw Teens Driven by Social Media
Sephora has emerged as a retailer of choice among teenagers and preadolescents. Its new chief executive sees both a challenge and an opportunity.
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TikTok Bill’s Progress Slows in the Senate
Legislation to force TikTok’s Chinese owner to sell the app or have it banned in the United States sailed through the House, but the Senate has no plans to move hastily.
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Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan, and Paul Mescal Spark a Thirst for the Irish
Barry Keoghan, Paul Mescal and Cillian Murphy are among a crop of Irish hunks who have infused popular culture with big Irish energy.
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Supreme Court Sets Rules for Blocking Citizens From Officials’ Accounts
In two unanimous rulings, the justices tried to distinguish between private conduct, which is not subject to the First Amendment, and state action, which is.
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What China Is Saying About the TikTok Furor in Washington
A bill to force TikTok’s sale in the United States has been criticized by Beijing but has not triggered a high-alert public response or retaliation.
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Aspen’s Slopes Draw Skiers and Influencers to the Colorado Town
This Colorado enclave draws both die-hard snow lovers and those who don’t even dream of skiing, be they museum-goers, gourmands or influencers.
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Russia Strengthens Its Internet Controls in Critical Year for Putin
Facing an election this weekend and the fallout from Aleksei Navalny’s death and the war in Ukraine, Russia has intensified online censorship using techniques pioneered by China.
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Possible TikTok Sale Has Wall St. Abuzz as Mnuchin Discusses Deal
Wall Street is abuzz about a potential deal, but the large price tag for the app is one of many factors that could limit the number of suitors.
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TikTok Turns to Creators to Fight Possible Ban
Dozens of popular figures on the app have traveled to Washington to urge lawmakers to oppose a bill that could result in the platform being blocked in the United States.
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After Testy Interview With Elon Musk, Don Lemon Says His Deal With X Is Canceled
Days before the former television anchor’s new talk show debuted, his deal combusted after an interview with the site’s owner, he said.
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House Passes Bill to Force TikTok Sale From Chinese Owner or Ban the App
The legislation received wide bipartisan support, with both Republicans and Democrats showing an eagerness to appear tough on China.