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The US government is determined to ban TikTok unless ByteDance, the Chinese parent company, sells its stake in the app. However, ByteDance is vowing to challenge the ban in court, setting the stage for a legal battle that could redefine the business landscape for Chinese companies in the US. The proposed bill also targets apps from countries considered foreign adversaries, potentially affecting other Chinese companies like Tencent and Temu. ByteDance, despite its growing presence in the US with 170 million users, remains firm in its stance against selling TikTok, citing its significant revenue, established e-commerce business, and planned international expansion. The outcome of this legal battle will shape the future of TikTok’s operations in the US and test the limits of US pressure on Chinese tech giants.

Anti-Israel demonstrations have surged on elite university campuses, sparking concerns about Jewish safety. Columbia University has witnessed antisemitic rhetoric and threats against Jewish students, prompting a WhatsApp message from a rabbi advising them to stay home due to inadequate security. Police made arrests at Columbia and Yale, but students continued to protest, highlighting the need for universities to address antisemitism and promote a safe environment for all members of their community.

Tensions are running high on college campuses across the United States as students protest Israel’s war in Gaza. Columbia University has canceled in-person classes Monday due to ongoing demonstrations, while other campuses have seen arrests and disruptions. The protests have sparked a debate about free speech, inclusivity, and antisemitism on campuses.

A Jewish student at Yale University alleges she was assaulted and obstructed while attempting to document a pro-Hamas protest on campus. Sahar Tartak, editor-in-chief of the Yale Free Press, claims she was identified as a Jewish student and surrounded by protesters who prevented her from moving or recording the event. She further alleges that she was jabbed in the eye with a Palestinian flag and that her assailant was shielded from her by protest organizers. Tartak emphasizes that the protesters chanted slogans supporting violence and celebrated the recent terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel.

Columbia University has been engulfed in chaos as anti-Israel protests have taken over the campus, forcing the school to move classes online and arrest over 100 agitators. The protesters have erected an encampment on campus and have been shouting anti-Jewish slogans and chants. The school’s president has condemned the actions of the protesters and has urged them to leave. The White House has also condemned the antisemitism on campus, calling it “completely unacceptable.”

Police at Yale University dispersed a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus, arresting nearly 50 students. The protesters had been demanding the university break ties with military weapons manufacturers linked to Israel. Some 300 protesters returned to the Plaza despite a heavy police presence.

The House of Representatives has approved a bill that could potentially ban or force the sale of TikTok in the United States. The bill, packaged with foreign aid packages to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, has bipartisan support and is expected to be considered by the Senate this week. TikTok has stated its intention to challenge the bill in court if passed, arguing that it violates free speech rights.