TikTok

Amid sale negotiations

Trump grants TikTok 90-day lifeline

President Trump issues a 90-day extension for TikTok to find a non-Chinese buyer, marking the app's third reprieve from a looming ban based on national security concerns.

Global Shift:

Majority of citizens now rely on social media for news

A major shift in global news consumption is underway, as most citizens around the world are turning away from traditional digital media platforms in favor of social media for their news updates.

The Algorithm built him. The Internet took him down.

A new wave of digital demagogues build followings by turning conflict into content. And while they claim to stand for the oppressed, they’ve never once stood for the truth. Opinion.

When ignorance goes viral

The dangerous rise of TikTok prophets like Guy Christensen, untrained, ungrounded and unchecked digital demagogues. Opinion.

Looking For Leads:

DOJ council takes on influencer who praised Washington murders

Following a video by influencer Guy Christensen praising the murder of Israeli embassy workers in Washington, a DOJ official called on the public to submit evidence against him.

TikTok reimagines Israeli film for Independence Day

United King Films and TikTok Israel have come together to create an innovative vertical version of a classic Israeli comedy.

TikTok:

Worldwide shortage of pistachios

Viral TikTok trend for making Dubai Chocolate causes worldwide shortage of pistachios.

Non-Jewish 'rabbi' sentenced to 135 for abusing adoptive sons

Hayim Nissim Cohen, a fake rabbi with over 300,000 TikTok followers, sentenced to 135 years for sexually abusing adoptive sons.

Trump extends TikTok sale deadline again as talks continue

President Donald Trump announces another 75-day delay in enforcing the TikTok sale-or-ban law, citing ongoing negotiations to secure a deal that would keep the app accessible in the US.

Trump:

'TikTok deal to be finalized before Saturday's deadline'

Trump says a deal with ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, will be reached before deadline by which it needs to be sold or shut down in the US.

Is Social Followers UK a Legit Service or a Scam?

A trusted way to buy TikTok followers or buy Instagram followers is to avail the legit services of Social Followers UK

TikTok restored on US app stores as Trump delays ban until April

TikTok reappears on Apple and Google’s US app stores after Trump postpones its ban until April 5.

Trump gives TikTok 75-day reprieve

Trump signs executive order aimed at postponing the enforcement of a ban on TikTok by 75 days.

12 hours after going dark:

TikTok resumes US operations

TikTok resumes operations for many US users, crediting its revival to efforts by President-elect Donald Trump.

Before ban goes into effect

TikTok goes offline in the US

US users logging in to popular social media app met with message: "Sorry, TikTok isn't available right now".

Lawmakers to Biden:

'Prevent TikTok ban from going into effect'

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer among those to appeal to Biden, requesting a 90-day extension on the deadline for TikTok parent ByteDance to sell its US operations or be banned in the country.

Trump plans to preserve TikTok, adviser says

Trump's incoming National Security Adviser, Mike Waltz, says the President-elect plans to take action to preserve TikTok after taking office. A ban on the app is scheduled to go into effect on Sunday.

Two days before taking effect

US Supreme Court upholds ban on TikTok

US Supreme Court determines that the potential national security risks tied to TikTok’s connections with China outweigh concerns about free speech.

France:

Social media influencer to face trial for inciting terrorism

25-year-old Algerian social media influencer to face trial in France next month over TikTok video in which he called for attacks in France and violence in Algeria.

TikTok fined millions after child dies for viral challenge

Venezuelan Supreme Court Judge Tanya D'Amelio fined TikTok $10M after children died due to viral challenges, urging safety measures to be enhanced.

Will Trump save TikTok?

US President-elect calls on Supreme Court to delay the implementation of TikTok ban scheduled to take effect next month in order to “pursue a negotiated resolution”.

US TikTok ban:

Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok's appeal

US Supreme Court decides to take up TikTok's appeal against a law that would compel its Chinese parent company to divest from the platform or face its shutdown in the United States. Oral arguments are set for January 10.

TikTok asks SCOTUS for emergency order to block US ban

TikTok files an emergency request with the US Supreme Court to block a federal law that would ban the platform in the United States unless its China-based parent company, ByteDance, agrees to sell it.

TikTok loses federal case against forced sale

The U.S. federal court has rejected TikTok's request to temporarily freeze the law that requires its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app.

US court upholds anti-TikTok legislation

US appeals court upholds legislation which could see TikTok banned in the US unless its parent company sells the app. TikTok announces plans to appeal.

New social media trend increases injuries among youngsters

New social media trend, the Superman Challenge, increases fractures and serious head injuries among youngsters, hospital warns.

After antisemitism charges:

TikToker calls to 'Make Christmas Palestinian again'

Fiona Rayan, who just last week was handed a delayed prison sentence for 'grossly offensive antisemitic posts' called on her followers to 'make Christmas Palestinian as much as we possibly can.

Fail:

Anti-Israel activist shocked that Krav Maga is Israeli

A young anti-Israel American shared how she signed up for a self-defense course and the shock after discovering Krav Maga was an Israeli method.

TikToker who confused Greek and Israeli flags arrested & charged

Amber Matthews, TikToker who ripped down NJ restaurant’s Greek flags she thought were Israeli, is identified and arrested.

Man who published fake video about hostages located

Israel Police locates and takes for questioning a suspect who disseminated videos containing false information about the release of hostages.

Lily Ebert, Holocaust survivor and TikTok sensation, dies at 100

Ebert, who was honored by King Charles in 2022, survived the Auschwitz death camp where much of her family was murdered.

Does Generation Z use TikTok search more than Google?

People don't just use TikTok to watch videos. Here are the benefits of TikTok 2024.

How TikTok Can Help Your Small Business Grow

While its sheer user base is reason enough for businesses to leverage the platform, there’s an even more compelling factor: TikTok users spend approximately $110 million per month, making it the top-grossing non-gaming app.

Trump joins TikTok

While serving as President, Trump tried to ban TikTok but is now opposed to banning it because that would help its rival, Facebook.

Unless it is sold

House passes legislation that would ban TikTok

US House of Representatives passes legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake within a year.

6 months of war

Over 3 million video clips removed from TikTok since 10/7

The popular video social media platform says that thanks to improvements to content monitoring technology models at the start of the war, there was a 234% increase in the removal of infringing comments in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank.

Ofir Dayan:

'The troops on ground help us fight against the lies'

Ofir Dayan explains in an interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News the impact of public diplomacy on the battlefields of Gaza.

Former US Treasury Secretary seeks to buy TikTok

Former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he’s assembling a team of investors to make a bid to buy TikTok: It’s a great business.

Bipartisan support:

House approves bill that could ban TikTok

House of Representatives approves bill that could lead to a nationwide ban against TikTok by a majority of 352 to 65. It is not yet clear what how the bill will fare in the Senate.

House lawmakers advances bill banning TikTok

US House lawmakers vote to advance a bill that would ban TikTok from US app stores unless ByteDance divests the company.

Zuckerberg apologizes to bereaved families

Mark Zuckerberg gave a personal apology to families whose children had been harmed by social media during a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting titled 'Big Tech and the Online Child Sexual Exploitation Crisis.'

Noa Kirel sues TikTok Israel for year-end review

Attorneys for the Eurovision star sued TikTok and a public relations firm for a claim that Kirel was second to artist Anna Zak on TikTok in 2023.

TikTok remonetizes Israeli war slogan

TikTok has reversed the restrictions it placed on the popular Hebrew slogan 'Together, we will win.'

TikTok refuses to run ads calling for return of hostages

Communications Minister contacts TikTok, demands it walk back its decision not to approve ads of the Hostages and Missing Persons Forum.

Jewish influencers meet with TikTok to fight antisemitism

A group of the most notable Jewish influencers on the net met with TikTok executives to ask them to fight antisemitic content.

Via TikTok, China helps spread antisemitic ignorance

After Hamas’ genocidal pogrom last month, lies about Israel exploded on the Chinese-run platform, as China encourages antisemitism. Op-ed.

Tiktok removes video threatening Hamas terrorist leader

Social media site removed video in which MK Almog Cohen tells Yahya Sinwar that 'we are the door to your hell.'

TikTok to crack down on disinformation on Israel-Hamas war

TikTok assigns more people to combat disinformation on its platform in wake of attack on Israel by Hamas.

Will we soon be paying to use social media?

TikTok plans to offer "ad-free" service for a monthly fee. Meta will also soon offer a monthly payment to users in Europe for removing ads.

Indonesian woman faces jail time over eating pork

An Indonesian woman has been arrested under the county's 'blasphemy law' after eating pork on TikTok.

Lebanese citizen arrested for praising Israel on TikTok

A man answering the question 'Which Arab country do you prefer?' has been arrested for choosing Israel.

NYC's new fad - rat tours

People hoping to see the city's rodent infestation are creating a growing demand for tours to the most affected areas.

CDC: Don't break eggs on your child's head

The CDC has published a warning against a growing prank trend on TikTok.

New York City bans TikTok on government-owned devices

New York City cites security concerns in joining a number of US states and cities in banning the app.

Politics and the end of private lives

When people make their personal lives public, they hand them to the Left. Cancel culture is nourished by consuming the others' lives.Op-ed.

Chilling:

A fallen soldier's last TikTok

Lia Bin-Nun was killed by an Egyptian policeman, while on duty on the Egypt-Israel border. This is her last TikTok video.

TikTok star to emcee event celebrating Israel's 75th birthday

TikTok star Montana Tucker follows Holocaust series by emceeing embassy event for Israel’s 75th anniversary.

UK teen TikTok prankster arrested after harassing Orthodox Jews

18-year-old 'Mizzy' arrested after harassing and jumping over Jews, breaking into people's houses.

TikTok sues in bid to overturn Montana ban

Social media company files lawsuit seeking to overturn the state of Montana’s ban on the app.

TikTok users seek to block ban on app in Montana

News of the lawsuit comes a day after Montana Governor signed legislation to ban TikTok in the state.