Alana Spencer, the youngest winner of The Apprentice, reveals her highs and lows on the show and how it paved the way for her successful £1.2 million business. After overcoming challenges and shutting down cafes, she focused on her core business, Ridiculously Rich, and achieved remarkable success through TikTok, generating nearly £1 million in sales in just one year.
Smugglers are using social media, particularly TikTok, to showcase their operations of guiding illegal immigrants across the U.S. border with Mexico. Independent journalist Auden Cabello has collected and analyzed videos posted by a smuggler, revealing a detailed documentation of the illegal journey. The videos depict migrants moving through gates, covering footprints, and wearing camouflage as they trek north towards the U.S. border. The smuggler’s activities, including posting on Facebook and TikTok, have raised concerns about the boldness of illegal operations and the ease with which individuals can cross the border unlawfully. Despite the presence of Border Patrol, many migrants are evading detection, resulting in an increase in ‘gotaways’.
The FBI has raised alarm over the potential national security risks posed by TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance. FBI Director Christopher Wray emphasized concerns regarding data collection, algorithm manipulation, and software control. The US Congress has approved a measure to ban TikTok, giving ByteDance nine months to sell the app or face a potential ban. The legislation addresses concerns about China’s ability to influence TikTok’s operations and access sensitive user data.
The U.S. Senate has approved billions of dollars in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok. The legislation provides military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and Israel, and requires TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the platform or face a ban. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives over the weekend, now heads to President Biden’s desk for his signature.
The United States Senate has voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill that would ban TikTok, the popular video-sharing app owned by Chinese company ByteDance. The bill now heads to President Biden’s desk, who has indicated he will sign it into law. If enacted, the ban would give ByteDance nine months to either divest itself of TikTok or face a ban in the United States.
The proposed ban on TikTok has been approved by Congress and is awaiting President Biden’s signature. If implemented, the ban would force TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. subsidiary within nine months, with a possible extension of three months. The ban would not immediately remove TikTok from users’ phones, but it would prevent the app from being downloaded from app stores and receiving updates. TikTok users may face limited functionality and security risks if the ban takes effect. Despite the potential ban, TikTok is unlikely to disappear entirely from the social media landscape, as users could migrate to alternative platforms and popular creators could maintain their presence on other platforms.
PhonePe has decided to exit non-food categories in its ecommerce business, while the government’s Production Linked Incentive scheme has attracted Rs 13,000 crore in investments for electric vehicle manufacturing. Additionally, the US Senate has passed a bill that could result in a TikTok divestment or ban, and Zilingo’s former CEO has filed a sexual harassment case.
The family of Kyle Marisa Roth, the popular TikToker who passed away at the age of 36 earlier this month, is planning a celebration of life in her honor. The tribute will be recorded and shared during an online event at a date to be determined, according to Kyle’s sister, Lindsay Roth. The family is working to ensure that everyone can pay their respects while respecting their need for privacy.
College campuses across the U.S. are experiencing a rise in anti-Israel sentiment, with misinformation and hate speech spreading rapidly on social media, especially TikTok. According to comedian and TikTok star Zach Sage Fox, the platform has taken an “ominous turn” since October 7th, fueling the transformation of Gen Z into “Gen Terrorism.” Pew Research Center data reveals that TikTok is a significant news source for young Americans, with 44% of those between 18 and 29 relying on the app for news. While TikTok offers valuable content, Fox notes the prevalence of misinformation, including Holocaust denialism, and the platform’s role in supporting Osama bin Laden. Fox’s visit to Auschwitz prompted him to combat antisemitism and anti-Israel propaganda, highlighting the platform’s impact on impressionable young minds.
The United States Senate has passed a bill that could lead to a ban on the popular social media platform TikTok in America. The bill requires TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to sell the platform within nine months or face a complete ban. This has raised concerns about the potential prohibition of TikTok in the United Kingdom as well. Some officials in the US have expressed concerns that TikTok’s Chinese ownership poses national security risks, as it could potentially provide user data to Chinese authorities. However, TikTok has maintained that it is not a Chinese company and has denied these claims. The bill has faced criticism from TikTok’s content creators, who rely on the platform for their income. It is likely to face legal challenges based on the First Amendment’s protection of free speech rights. In the wake of the bill’s passage, questions have been raised about potential buyers for TikTok if ByteDance is forced to sell. Tech giants such as Microsoft, Meta, Apple, Oracle, and Rumble have been mentioned as possible contenders. The bill has also sparked discussions about the potential harm caused by excessive TikTok usage, with research suggesting that prolonged use can lead to mental health risks and impaired sleep. The US Senate’s decision has prompted the question of whether TikTok should also be banned in the UK, with a poll conducted by The Mirror seeking public opinion on the matter.
