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Kevin “Mr. Wonderful” O’Leary, never one to back down from a challenge, finds himself in the thick of one of the most complex international business sagas in recent memory: the potential sale of TikTok‘s U.S. operations.  The outspoken investor has publicly declared his...

TikTok is building a new version of its app for U.S. users ahead of a planned sale to American investors, according to a report on Sunday. What Happened: The Chinese-owned short-video app plans to launch the new U.S. version to app stores on September 5, The Information reported, citing sources,...

President Donald Trump has declared that the U.S. is set to begin negotiations with China on a potential deal involving TikTok. The discussions are expected to kick off as early as the coming week. What Happened: Trump has unveiled plans to initiate talks with China concerning the sale of TikTok...

President Donald Trump signed his sweeping tax and spending package into law on Friday after it narrowly passed both houses of Congress last week. The signing keeps his second-term agenda alive and sets the stage for big shifts in corporate taxes, consumer spending, and tech-sector investments....

On Friday, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is poised to resume negotiations with China as early as Monday or Tuesday over a potential deal involving TikTok's U.S. operations. What Happened: Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, Trump said that the U.S. "pretty much" has a deal in place for...

Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) shares are trading higher on Tuesday after Wells Fargo raised its price target on the stock from $8 to $11, citing stronger-than-expected revenue growth in a stabilizing ad market. What To Know: The firm now expects second-quarter revenue to increase 13% year-over-year, up...

A New York state judge says the mother of a Manhattan teen who died subway surfing can try to hold Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) and TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, legally responsible for fueling her son's fatal stunt addiction. What Happened Justice Paul Goetz ruled Friday that Norma...

As Reddit Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) celebrates its 20th anniversary, CTO Chris Slowe discussed how the platform's unique blend of AI-powered search and human-driven content distinguishes it from both traditional search engines like Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google and AI companies like...

President Donald Trump has indicated the presence of a potential buyer for the US operations of TikTok, the widely used social media app owned by China’s ByteDance Ltd. However, he has decided to keep the specifics under wraps for the next two weeks. What Happened:...

TikTok has strongly refuted claims that it purchased $300 million worth of Official Trump (CRYPTO: TRUMP), the meme coin, to influence U.S. President Donald Trump. What Happened: The social media company responded publicly on June 19 via X (formerly Twitter), stating that the accusation was "false...

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he will extend the June 19 deadline for ByteDance to divest TikTok‘s U.S. assets by 90 days, marking the third reprieve from a congressionally mandated ban despite mounting legal challenges. What Happened: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt...

On Wednesday, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) and ByteDance-owned TikTok challenged the European Union's supervisory fees under the Digital Services Act, arguing that the fee calculations are flawed and unfairly inflate their charges. What Happened: The two companies brought their case before...

One of the most followed social media stars globally was detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and granted voluntary departure from the country. Here's the latest. What Happened: Efforts from the White House administration are ramping up to detain illegal residents in the U.S....

Student loan debt in the United States has reached unprecedented levels, with borrowers collectively owing more than $1.77 trillion as of 2025, according to the Education Data Initiative.  As tuition costs continue to rise, many graduates struggle to manage monthly payments which can lead to...

Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) Instagram is reportedly testing a new referral program that pays creators for driving traffic and sign-ups, with payouts as high as $20,000. What Happened: Instagram has launched an invite-only referral program, called "Referrals," aimed at U.S.-based creators,...