Behind the Backlash Against Dylan Mulvaney, Bud Light’s Transgender Influencer
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Behind the Backlash Against Dylan Mulvaney, Bud Light’s Transgender Influencer

After Dylan Mulvaney promoted the beer on Instagram, well-known conservatives tried to start a boycott. Experts say the controversy will not hurt the brand in the long run, and may help.
Montana’s Plan to Bank TikTok Is a Preview for the Rest of the Country
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Montana’s Plan to Bank TikTok Is a Preview for the Rest of the Country

The fight has shown the difficult test and legally perilous road facing lawmakers or the White House if they try to enact a national ban on the social media service.
Chinese Officials Flock to Twitter to Defend TikTok
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Chinese Officials Flock to Twitter to Defend TikTok

The company has tried to distance itself, but the information push shows just how deeply invested Beijing is in its fate.