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TikTok has strongly refuted claims that it purchased $300 million worth of Official Trump (CRYPTO: TRUMP), the meme coin, to influence U.S. President Donald Trump. What Happened: The social media company responded publicly on June 19 via X (formerly Twitter), stating that the accusation was "false...

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he will extend the June 19 deadline for ByteDance to divest TikTok‘s U.S. assets by 90 days, marking the third reprieve from a congressionally mandated ban despite mounting legal challenges. What Happened: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt...

On Wednesday, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) and ByteDance-owned TikTok challenged the European Union's supervisory fees under the Digital Services Act, arguing that the fee calculations are flawed and unfairly inflate their charges. What Happened: The two companies brought their case before...

One of the most followed social media stars globally was detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and granted voluntary departure from the country. Here's the latest. What Happened: Efforts from the White House administration are ramping up to detain illegal residents in the U.S....

Student loan debt in the United States has reached unprecedented levels, with borrowers collectively owing more than $1.77 trillion as of 2025, according to the Education Data Initiative.  As tuition costs continue to rise, many graduates struggle to manage monthly payments which can lead to...

Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) Instagram is reportedly testing a new referral program that pays creators for driving traffic and sign-ups, with payouts as high as $20,000. What Happened: Instagram has launched an invite-only referral program, called "Referrals," aimed at U.S.-based creators,...

Viral TikTok videos are using doctored clips from "Shark Tank" to falsely portray billionaire investor Mark Cuban endorsing products sold through TikTok Shop — and the billionaire is not amused. What Happened: A new investigation by news rating group NewsGuard found that several TikTok accounts...

On Thursday, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri's testimony revealed how TikTok's explosive rise forced the Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)-owned app into a fight for survival. What Happened: Mosseri testified in the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust case against Meta, where the U.S. government...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) continues to dominate the sector and its stock keeps hitting all-time highs. Netflix isn't slowing down and is launching a major overhaul to its home page that could help user engagement. What Happened: While Netflix didn't break out its subscriber figure...

President Donald Trump on Thursday indicated that the tariff impasse between the United States and China may be on the path to resolution, even as a proposed negotiation involving TikTok hangs in the balance. The remarks come amid signals that both countries are moving away from further economic...

As geopolitical tensions between China and the U.S. rise and viral videos on TikTok expose layers of luxury supply chains, investors are facing a new type of reckoning: brand dilution by exposure. While some luxury brands are gearing up to pass the cost on to affluent customers, others may be at...

On Wednesday, in the ongoing antitrust trial against Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), former COO Sheryl Sandberg testified about the company's efforts to block advertisements from potential competitors like Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Plus, KakaoTalk, and LINE. What...

TikTok‘s U.S. public policy chief, Michael Beckerman, is leaving his Washington-based role to transition to a global advisory position. The departure comes as President Donald Trump recently extended the deadline for ByteDance‘s sale of TikTok’s U.S. assets by 75 days, The...

Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) has reportedly not communicated to some of its major Chinese customers about the new U.S. export rules affecting its AI chip. What Happened: U.S. officials informed Nvidia on April 9 that its H20 chip would now require an export license for sales...

In a high-stakes antitrust trial that began Monday in Washington, D.C., the Federal Trade Commission called on Meta Platform, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) to divest Instagram and WhatsApp, alleging these deals formed part of an illegal “buy or bury” strategy to monopolize social networking.  The...