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  • TikTok Restores Service After Trump’s Intervention

    TikTok Restores Service After Trump’s Intervention

    On Sunday, TikTok announced it was restoring its service in the U.S. after President-elect Donald Trump confirmed that he would help revive the app once he takes office on Monday. The move comes after a brief shutdown late Saturday, as a law banning TikTok over national security concerns was set to take effect. Users in the U.S. had reported being unable to access the app, but TikTok’s website and basic services began to return online for many users shortly after.

    In a statement, TikTok thanked Trump for providing the necessary assurances to service providers, ensuring they would face no penalties for continuing to offer TikTok to over 170 million Americans. The company also highlighted the significant role the app plays in supporting more than 7 million small businesses.

    This development marks a dramatic reversal of the situation. A law passed in April had mandated that TikTok cut ties with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, by Sunday, or face a nationwide shutdown. Concerns have been raised over potential misuse of Americans’ data by the Chinese government. However, Trump has indicated that he would extend the timeline for compliance, giving both sides time to negotiate a solution that addresses national security issues.

    Trump’s stance on TikTok has shifted since his first term in office. In 2020, he sought to ban the app, but now he appears to be more sympathetic, citing its role in engaging younger voters during the 2024 election. He even suggested a joint venture with a 50% U.S. ownership stake to resolve the conflict.

    Despite the reprieve, not all Republican lawmakers are on board. Senators Tom Cotton and Pete Ricketts have argued that the law must be enforced as written, requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok’s U.S. operations to comply with national security regulations.

    The uncertainty surrounding TikTok’s future has led many users to explore alternatives, with rivals like Instagram and Snapchat seeing a surge in attention. Marketing firms and creators who rely on TikTok have been scrambling to adjust, while some users are turning to VPNs to bypass restrictions.

    As TikTok’s service begins to come back online, all eyes will be on the incoming Trump administration to see how it handles the ongoing tension between U.S. national security concerns and the app’s widespread popularity.

  • TikTok Shuts Down in the US Ahead of Imminent Ban: What You Need to Know

    TikTok Shuts Down in the US Ahead of Imminent Ban: What You Need to Know

    TikTok has gone offline in the United States, just hours before a new law set to ban the platform was scheduled to take effect. Users attempting to access the app were greeted with a message explaining that the ban had been enacted, leading to a temporary shutdown of the service. The message assured users that discussions were underway for a potential solution to reinstate TikTok, thanks to President Trump’s indication that he would work to resolve the issue after taking office.

    The shutdown comes after TikTok issued a warning over the weekend that it would “go dark” unless the outgoing Biden administration clarified whether the ban would be enforced. TikTok’s leadership had expressed concerns that the move would severely disrupt the platform’s 170 million American users, along with the livelihoods of content creators who rely on it for income.

    While the outgoing Biden administration did not provide immediate reassurance, President-elect Trump hinted at a possible 90-day reprieve from the ban once he assumes office. Speaking to NBC News, Trump said it was likely he would announce this delay on Monday, noting that it would be an appropriate step to address the situation.

    Alongside the app’s shutdown, users reported that TikTok was removed from both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, and the TikTok website was no longer displaying videos. The law, upheld by the Supreme Court earlier in the week, mandates the ban unless ByteDance, TikTok’s China-based parent company, divests from the platform, which has not happened.

    In response to the ruling, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew publicly appealed to Trump, expressing gratitude for the president’s commitment to finding a solution. He also confirmed that he would be attending Trump’s inauguration on Monday.

    For many content creators, the shutdown of TikTok is a significant blow. Creators like Nicole Bloomgarden, who shared that losing the platform would result in a substantial income decrease, voiced their concerns over the potential long-term impact. Educational creators, such as Erika Thompson, highlighted that the loss of TikTok would be a serious setback for educational content, which has flourished on the platform.

    As the clock ticks down to Trump’s inauguration, the fate of TikTok in the US remains uncertain. The platform has reassured users that it is working to restore its service as soon as possible, but the situation is far from resolved. With discussions between TikTok and the incoming administration expected to intensify, it’s clear that the battle over the platform’s future in the US is just beginning.

  • Guinness World Records responds to Afua Asantewaa after completing her singathon attempt (Details)

    Guinness World Records responds to Afua Asantewaa after completing her singathon attempt (Details)

    Reaction to Afua Asantewaa by Guinness World Records

    In response to Ghanaian media personality, journalist and entrepreneur Afua Asantewaa, who sought to set a new record for the longest singing marathon by an individual, Guinness World Records has released a statement.

    Guinness World Records has confirmed that they are examining (reviewing) Afua’s evidence and promised to make the results public shortly.

    Guinness World Records acknowledged Afua’s achievement after cute_gyebuaxx, a TikTok user, left a comment on a post announcing the record holder asking how Afua’s singing marathon attempt was going.

    “We have been reviewing Afua’s evidence and will be letting her know the results soon,” the World Record responded.

    On December 29, 2023, Afua Asantewaa successfully completed her attempt to set a Guinness World Record, after singing nonstop for an astounding 126 hours and 52 minutes.

    With this accomplishment, the record of 105 hours was surpassed, which was held by Indian singer Sunil Waghmare since 2012.

    On January 6, 2024, Afua Asantewaa submitted the documentation of her performance to Guinness World Records, following her marathon singing feat.

    The official results will be released shortly after the attempt has been verified by the world’s leading authority on record-breaking accomplishments. Check details;