An influencer who said he'd shoot a gay son was ordered to post content about the harm caused by homophobia and transphobia

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A stock image shows a man using his smartphone to post on social media.

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TikTok CEO doubles down and urges users to get loud and contact senators

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TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
TikTok CEO Shou Chew testifies on Capitol Hill in 2023.

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Why Americans are suddenly obsessed with Stanley drinking cups and Trader Joe's tote bags

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The mania over Trader Joe's mini tote bags and Stanley cups is indicative of just how fast today's consumer fads can come and go.

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TikTok could be banned in US after House vote

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The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly in favor of a bill that would force ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to sell the popular social media app — or face a potential ban.

The proposed TikTok ban has been deemed unconstitutional by some, but framing around national security could help advance it

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A new bipartisan bill could lead to the banning of TikTok in the US.

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TikTok's growth rate has collapsed. 'Life' may be getting in the way for its younger users.

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A young woman was upset about her first 9-to-5 job after college.

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The TikTok ban chaos — explained in 60 seconds

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A TikTok ban is gathering steam in Congress. But what could it actually mean?

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SCOTUS is hearing 2 cases about political censorship on social media that could change how the internet works forever

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3 theories to explain Trump's TikTok flip-flop

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Former President Donald Trump said if TikTok got banned, it would benefit Facebook, which he called "a true Enemy of the People!"

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Congress and the White House are talking about a TikTok ban, again. TikTok is taking them seriously.

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TikTok is trying to encourage some users to speak up against a proposed ban of the app.

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