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Oracle and Microsoft in Talks to Acquire TikTok's Global Operations

Oracle, in collaboration with Microsoft and investors, is negotiating a takeover of TikTok's global operations. This deal aims to minimize Chinese ownership while enabling Oracle to oversee TikTok’...

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Trump Insists on Bytedance to Sell or Shut Down TikTok

During a recent data center announcement, Trump declared that Bytedance must sell TikTok or face shutdown, raising discussions about government ownership and permits. Is this a return to old policies?

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Marvel Snap Returns to US Amid Ongoing ByteDance Controversy

Marvel Snap has returned online in the US after being cut off due to the ByteDance app ban. Developer Second Dinner plans to partner with a new publisher. However, the game remains unavailable on m...

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TikTok Faces Billions in Penalties as Trump Attempts to Reverse Ban

Despite President Trump’s assurances, TikTok’s service providers risk severe penalties for keeping the app operational illegally. With legal complexities surrounding the elusive TikTok ban, compani...

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Apple Removes TikTok from App Store, Citing Legal Compliance

Apple confirms the removal of TikTok and other ByteDance apps from its App Store in the US, adhering to the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act. Users can no lon...

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Marvel Snap Faces Ban Amid TikTok Controversy: What You Need to Know

The popular card game Marvel Snap is banned in the U.S. due to its connection to ByteDance, following TikTok's lead. Players were caught by surprise as access to the game was abruptly cut off. Seco...