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ByteDance says 'no plans' to sell TikTok after US ban law

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Chinese tech giant ByteDance has said it has no plans to sell TikTok after a new US law put it on a deadline to divest from the hugely popular video

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  1. TikTok: What to know about the app's possible ban in the U.S.

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    ByteDance says 'no plans' to sell TikTok after US ban law

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  1. Fox5 Atlanta

    TikTok: What to know about the app's possible ban in the U.S. (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Fox5 Atlanta's feed description

    The U.S. may be getting closer to a TikTok ban, as House lawmakers recently approved a bill that will ban the social media platform if its parent company does not sell up. Here's what to know about TikTok, as well as concerns that surround the app.

  2. France 24

    TikTok ban bill passes US Senate, what happens next? (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed legislation giving TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, about nine months to divest the U.S. assets of the short-video app, or face a nationwide ban. President Joe Biden…

  3. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a...

  4. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Biden just signed a bill that could ban TikTok: Here's what that means for you (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on Wednesday that will effectively ban TikTok if ByteDance does not sell the app within the year.

  5. Local News 8

    Biden just signed a potential TikTok ban into law. Here’s what happens next (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    President Joe Biden signed a bill Wednesday that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban, escalating a massive threat to the company’s US operations.

  6. Engadget

    The Morning After: Senate passes the bill that could ban TikTok (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    The biggest news stories this morning: X, for some reason, has a TV app now, The best travel gear for graduates, Adobe Photoshop’s latest beta makes AI-generated images from simple text prompts.

  7. Time

    Senate Passes Bill to Force TikTok’s Chinese Owner to Sell or Face Ban (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    The legislation, which gives ByteDance nine months to sell TikTok and a possible three-month extension if a sale is in progress—now goes to President Biden for signature.

  8. CNN

    Congress just passed a potential TikTok ban. Here’s what happens next (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Congress finalized legislation on Tuesday that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban, escalating a massive threat to the company’s US operations.

  9. WHEC Rochester

    Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    The Senate has passed legislation that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that’s expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content creators who rely on the short-form video…

  10. WHEC Rochester

    Congress sends Biden bill requiring TikTok's parent company to sell the platform or face a US ban (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress sends Biden bill requiring TikTok's parent company to sell the platform or face a US ban.

  11. Quartz

    Biden just signed the TikTok ban into law, but the CEO says it's 'not going anywhere' (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    The U.S. is forcing Chinese parent company Bytedance to sell TikTok to a U.S. owner or risk a ban from American app stores

  12. Voice of America

    US Senate passes bill to force TikTok divestment or ban (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    The measure, passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday, has been driven by concerns that China could access Americans' data or surveil them with the app and Biden has said he will sign it into law.

  13. Forbes

    Biden Signs Bill Forcing TikTok Sale Or Ban—Part Of Ukraine, Israel Aid Package (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The legislation ends months of gridlock over Ukraine aid—and will require TikTok

  14. Rolling Stone

    Biden Signs Bill That Could Ban TikTok (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed a foreign aid package that also includes legislation that could ban TikTok in the United States.

  15. Investopedia

    Here's What Analysts Expect as Biden Signs Bill That Could Ban TikTok Into Law (opens Investopedia)

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    Investopedia's feed description

    Analysts noted possible buyers for TikTok, how the app may be sold, and likely legal challenges, as a new law would force a sale or ban of the app in the U.S.

  16. The Washington Free Beacon

    Congress Passes Bill To Force TikTok's Sale or Ban App (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    The Senate voted late Tuesday by a wide margin to send legislation to President Joe Biden that would require Chinese owner ByteDance to divest TikTok's U.S. operations within about nine months or face a ban.

  17. WSVN Miami

    Biden just signed a potential TikTok ban into law. Here’s what happens next - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    Washington (CNN) — President Joe Biden signed a bill Wednesday that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban, escalating a massive threat to the company’s US

  18. Insider

    The TikTok divest-or-ban bill is a First Amendment disaster, but it may still stand up in court (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    TikTok has a strong First-Amendment argument to challenge Congress' divest-or-ban bill. It may still lose in the courts anyway.

  19. New Hampshire Public Radio

    President Biden signs law to ban TikTok nationwide unless it is sold (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)

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    New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description

    The measure was included in a foreign aid package providing support to Ukraine and Israel. TikTok vowed to challenge the law in federal court.

  20. Variety

    Senate Passes TikTok Ban Bill, Setting Up Legal Battle Between App and U.S. on First Amendment Issues (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    The Senate approved a bill that would ban TikTok unless Chinese parent ByteDance sells its stake in the app, setting the table for a court fight.

  21. Fortune

    TikTok’s sale-or-ban bill has finally passed Congress. Here’s what it will mean for users (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    No, TikTok will not suddenly disappear from your phone. Nor will you go to jail if you continue using it after it is banned.

  22. NBC News

    Biden campaign plans to keep using TikTok through the election (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Joe Biden’s re-election campaign plans to continue using TikTok for at least the next year, despite the president signing a law on Wednesday that would ban the social media platform nationwide if its China-based parent company doesn’t sell it in that timeframe.

  23. Fox News

    Biden campaign to stay on TikTok even after president signs law to force sale or ban app in US (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Biden campaign will stay on TikTok, even after President Biden signed a bill into law that would force its China-based parent company to sell the video sharing social media platform or face a ban in the United States, Fox News has learned.

  24. NBC Chicago

    Congress passes potential TikTok ban in the US. What to know (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a...

  25. Gizmodo

    Biden Signs TikTok Ban Into Law, but His Campaign Will Continue Using It (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    The United States is forcing the Chinese company Bytedance to sell TikTok to a US owner or risk a ban from American app stores.

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