TikTok bidders to offer ‘significantly’ more than US$20 billion
A GROUP of American investors vying to buy TikTok with support from top YouTuber MrBeast has secured more than US$20 billion for their offer, according to Jesse Tinsley, the tech…
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Oracle, Apple, Google diverge on whether to keep serving TikTok
APPLE and Oracle have reacted differently to President Donald Trump’s pledge that the US government will not enforce a national security law that raised potential penalties for US partners…
TikTok was gone. It's back with a Trump lifeline
On Sunday, TikTok users in the United States were momentarily silenced after the Supreme Court unanimously upheld a new law that requires the social media app’s Chinese owner to sell…
The Supreme Court upheld the TikTok ban. Here's what happens now
The Supreme Court has paved the way for TikTok to be banned in the U.S. on Sunday. The high court on Friday upheld a new law that requires the social media app’s Chinese owner to sell off…
Supreme Court upholds law that could force TikTok to shut down in U.S.
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law that calls for the shutdown of the U.S. operations of social media app TikTok due to privacy and security concerns related to its…
'TikTok refugees' unexpectedly turn to Chinese alternative as ban looms
TAIPEI, Taiwan — TikTok users concerned about a looming ban are finding solace in a strange place. Days ahead of a Supreme Court decision that could determine whether the popular…
Prince Louis' "shy voice" goes viral
Prince Louis, who is set to turn seven this year and is a veteran of many palace balcony moments, had a shy turn during a recent walkabout. The six-year-old royal joined his older sister,…
Cat's method for keeping warm has internet in hysterics: "Loaf toasting"
A cat owner caught her feline keeping herself warm in a very relatable way, and internet users can't stop laughing at it. In a viral TikTok video shared in November under the username…
Nikki Glaser scores big win after hosting Golden Globes
Comedian Nikki Glaser has won widespread acclaim for hosting Sunday's 82nd Golden Globe Awards—and she's also benefitting in a big way on social media. The Emmy nominee made history as the…
Clip shows turbulence during flight in September 2024, not from Jeju Air plane before deadly crash
After a Jeju Air plane crash-landed in southwestern South Korea in December 2024, killing all but two of the 181 people on board, a clip was shared in social media posts that falsely…
TikTok ban thrusts Apple, Google into US-China geopolitical fray
TIKTOK creators are posting videos promoting ways to get around a looming shutdown of the app in the US, which could spell trouble for Apple, Alphabet’s Google and other American tech…
Paco Ignacio Taibo II: A book-reading advocate in the era of TikTok
Mexico City — He is among Mexico’s most celebrated novelists, historians and left-wing activists. But Paco Ignacio Taibo II is best known for his fictional alter ego: Héctor Belascoarán…
Mom has heartbreaking realization at toddler's bedtime: "Last time"
A mom has recalled how an unexpected change of routine in her youngest son's bedtime sparked a moment of heartbreaking realization. Having a regular bedtime routine is a crucial component…
Owners get new kitten for their cat—their relationship goes viral
When a cat owner got a new kitten for her fur-baby, it didn't look like they were going to like each other. But then something switched between the two, and now their sweet relationship…
Woman captures ducks' utter bafflement as pond freezes over
A flock of ducks experiencing a first winter were left completely baffled when their pond froze overnight. Mary Grace Locy, 53, and her husband Jon, 56, live on an 11-acre property in…
Ph.D. student's viral theory on how Ozempic will reverse beauty standards
What if a single drug could rewrite the standards of beauty that society holds dear? That's the provocative question posed by Nina King, a 27-year-old Ph.D. student whose theory on the…
Shelter puppy and man "immediately chose" each other in heartwarming video
A video of a shelter puppy putting on her best performance in hopes of getting adopted melted hearts as her happy ending came true instantly. TikTok user @graham.britt and her husband…
Moment overprotective horse steps in to help woman struggling
A horse's way of stopping his owner from leaving both him and his sibling in a gated area has left viewers online in hysterics. The youngest of the pair was filmed standing guard in front…
Malaysia grants WeChat, TikTok licences to operate under new law
MALAYSIA’S communications regulator said it granted Tencent’s WeChat and ByteDance’s TikTok licences to operate in the country under a new social media law, but that some other platforms…
Why underwear color on New Year's Eve is a very big deal for some people
In 2025, it is safe to say most people are hoping for some luck, but could that come from an undergarment? Many on TikTok are arguing it can. The tradition of wearing specific underwear…
Venezuela fines TikTok US$10 million over viral challenge deaths
VENEZUELA’S highest court on Monday (Dec 30) fined TikTok US$10 million in connection with viral challenges that authorities say left three adolescents dead from intoxication by chemical…
Mom's heartbreaking gesture after realizing daughter will never live alone
A mom built an apartment door for her daughter who will never have her own home due to her rare illnesses, captivating the internet with her heartwarming act. Melissa Bowers…
Laughter at "brutal honesty" of 10-year-old watching parents' wedding video
A man couldn't help but laugh at his 10-year-old son's brutally honest reaction to seeing his wedding video for the first time. From an early age, children are taught about the importance…
Mom sheds 108lbs after challenging herself to walk 10,000 steps a day
A mom-of-two has shown off her epic transformation after consistently hitting 10,000 steps a day helped her to shed 107 pounds. For many years, hairdresser Kelly Wynne, 39, didn't realize…