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A TikTok user has shared a recipe for making wine from Mountain Dew, claiming that it only requires two ingredients: sugar and yeast. After fermenting the Mountain Dew with honey and yeast, he discovered that the preservatives in the soda were ineffective, so he added baking soda to raise the pH. After several weeks, he clarified the mixture, resulting in a wine with an alcohol content of 13.9 percent. The TikToker noted that the wine tasted like “smooth citrus mead” with a slight chemical aftertaste.

AGBA Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: AGBA) has merged with Triller, an AI-fueled short form video platform. The deal values Triller at approximately $635 million. AGBA had a $43 million loss on $54 million in revenue in 2023, while Triller had a $45 million revenue in 2023. The merger is expected to close in May pending regulatory and shareholder approval. The combined company is expected to benefit from the potential ban of TikTok in the United States. However, there are risks associated with the merger, including significant dilution and the need for additional financing.

Former President Donald Trump has voiced opposition to a potential ban on TikTok, which is currently being considered by Congress. Trump has attributed this move to President Joe Biden, despite his own previous attempts to ban the app during his term. According to Trump, Biden is assisting Meta Platforms Inc.’s social media website Facebook in gaining more power and possibly meddling in elections to the detriment of Republicans.

Legislation requiring TikTok to be sold or face a nationwide ban is rapidly moving through Congress and is expected to become law this week. The move has sparked concerns over the app’s national security risks, with lawmakers citing fears that Chinese government officials could gain access to data on millions of Americans or manipulate the platform for disinformation campaigns. TikTok has denied these claims and is preparing to challenge the law in court, arguing that it violates the First Amendment rights of its American users. The ban would mark an unprecedented step by the US government to shut down a social media platform, and it remains uncertain how quickly or if it will be implemented.

In private meetings, Oracle executives discussed data storage arrangements for TikTok with Senate aides. The House had already passed a bill potentially banning the app, prompting concerns for Oracle, its data center provider. Oracle claims to have only provided technical guidance to lawmakers, despite the potential financial impact of a ban on TikTok.

A bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if the app’s Chinese parent company does not sell it has been included in a foreign aid package passed by the House. The bill would give ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, roughly a year to sell the app. The bill also includes aid to Ukraine and Israel. Despite support for the overall aid package, TikTok, its users, and some lawmakers are likely to oppose the ban on the popular social media app.

Sephora employees have been sharing their job experiences online, prompting concerns about excessive monitoring and stereotyping of customers. Employees claim they have been instructed to closely watch customers for signs of theft, leading to confrontations. One customer shared a TikTok video alleging she was treated harshly by an employee while using the store’s makeup remover and mirror to fix her makeup.

Former President Donald Trump has accused President Joe Biden of pushing for a ban on TikTok and warned of potential consequences for younger voters. The House of Representatives passed a bill that would give ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese owner, nine months to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban. If the bill passes the Senate, Biden has indicated he will sign it into law. TikTok has argued that a ban would violate First Amendment rights, and the White House has stated it prefers to ensure American ownership of the app to protect sensitive data. Trump has suggested that a TikTok ban would benefit Facebook, whose parent company Meta he has criticized.

Former President Donald Trump has accused President Joe Biden of pushing for a ban on the popular video-sharing app TikTok. The House of Representatives recently passed legislation that would require TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest its US operations within nine months or face a ban. Trump claimed that Biden supports the ban to benefit Facebook, a company he has criticized since his access was revoked. TikTok has vowed to challenge the legislation in court, arguing that it violates the First Amendment rights of its users. The White House has stated that it does not want to ban TikTok but rather ensure that it is owned by an American company to protect sensitive personal data.

Former President Donald Trump has criticized President Joe Biden for pushing for a ban on TikTok, urging voters to take notice of his stance on the issue. The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation giving ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese owner, nine months to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban. Biden has stated he would sign the bill if it passes the Senate. Trump argues that Biden is responsible for the potential ban, accusing him of acting in the interests of Facebook. TikTok has denied sharing U.S. user data with China and intends to challenge the legislation in court. The White House aims to ensure TikTok is owned by an American company to protect data and prevent manipulation by China.