Trump considers 90-day TikTok extension as app announces temporary US shutdown

President-elect Donald Trump announced he will "most likely" grant TikTok a 90-day extension to finalize a deal that could prevent a U.S. ban on the app.

Chicago photography studio opens doors for "Creator Days"
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The Studio Chicago will again open its doors for "Creator Days" for online content creators to meet, network, get help to start a business.

President-elect Trump looks for ways to save TikTok from ban
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The clock is ticking down on TikTok after the Supreme Court upheld a law that could lead to a ban if it wasn't sold to a U.S. company.

TikTok ban: App warns it will 'go dark' on Jan. 19 without Biden administration clarity

The Supreme Court has upheld a law banning TikTok in the U.S. starting Jan. 19, unless the popular social media platform cuts ties with its China-based parent company. Here's what to know.

Suburban influencer weighs in on TikTok ban
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A man from Algonquin who has been posting cooking videos on TikTok for the past several years is weighing in on the app's ban.

TikTok ban latest: Trump is exploring ways to ‘preserve’ app, adviser says

President-elect Donald Trump is “going to find a way to preserve TikTok," according to his pick for national security adviser. Here's what to know.

TikTok ban: Apps to try if the platform shuts down

As the U.S. considers banning TikTok, here are the social media alternatives users can explore for short videos and trends.

TikTok ban: How and when app will reportedly shut down for U.S. users

TikTok is a cultural phenomenon with more than 170 million users in the U.S., and if it does get banned, it’s not clear where TikTok’s masses will go.

Tiktok's fate in the U.S. hangs in the balance
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Tiktok's future is still uncertain as the app's possible ban is getting closer and closer. Today, the Supreme Court issued opinions but did not include one on the ban.

Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok

With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.

TikTok US ban: Supreme Court hears arguments over whether popular app stays or goes

In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.

TikTok US ban: Supreme Court to hear arguments
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In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.

Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes

Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.

UFC head Dana White, strong Trump supporter, joins Meta's board of directors

UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.

Fake missing person scams: What to look for on social media
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Bartlett Police Department is warning the public of fake missing person and missing pet scams that are posted on social media.

Tips for parents on gifting teens smartphones this month
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Younger teens may have just unwrapped their very first smartphone this month. So what should parents know about navigating this new territory?

Cook County judge dismisses TikToker's claims against Hubbard Inn
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A Cook County judge has ruled on a TikToker's claim against the Hubbard Inn, throwing out six of the seven claims made against the establishment.

Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments over TikTok ban

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in January about whether the TikTok law limits free speech and violates the First Amendment.