While TikTok's future is unknown, micro-business owners continue to rely on it — including one founder who shared 3 tips for marketing and going viral

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Lauren Nelda Pascal, the owner and founder of Lolo's Bonnets.

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Reddit's IPO is set to make the 'front page of the internet' public

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Reddit CEO Steve Huffman is about to bring the social-media forum public.

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Kensington Palace was clear Kate Middleton wouldn't return to public duties until after Easter — so enough with the Katespiracies

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Kate Middleton has come under attack

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Brooke Schofield's star is rising with the 'Cancelled' podcast — and it's teaching her to deal with hate and scrutiny

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Brooke Schofield is becoming one of the internet's prominent voices thanks to the "Cancelled" podcast.

Brooke Schofield

Meet Shou Zi Chew, TikTok's 41-year-old CEO who's back in the spotlight

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Shou Zi Chew is the face of TikTok's effort to stay up and running in the US.

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Even MrBeast doesn't think everyone is cut out to be a content creator

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Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, is YouTube's biggest star with 245 million subscribers.

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Public officials have new rules about blocking you on social media, SCOTUS decides

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The US Supreme Court on Friday established new rules for how public officials must behave on social media.

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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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