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Supreme Court Orders TikTok Sale by January 19

1/18/2025

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The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a decisive blow to TikTok, mandating its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app by January 19 or face a shutdown. With the clock ticking, TikTok warns of a looming blackout, prompting influencers to flock to alternatives like RedNote. Meanwhile, potential buyers, including Kevin O'Leary, are eyeing the app's future.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a decisive blow to TikTok, mandating its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app by January 19 or face a shutdown. With the clock ticking, TikTok warns of a looming blackout, prompting influencers to flock to alternatives like RedNote. Meanwhile, potential buyers, including Kevin O'Leary, are eyeing the app's future.