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Jez Corden

Microsoft is once again reportedly involved in talks to buy TikTok, with Oracle leading

TikTok.

What year is it? 2025 apparently. But once again, Microsoft is reportedly in the picture to acquire TikTok.

In case you were unaware, last year, the United States Congress passed a bill that requires China-based TikTok to divest its business, or completely shut down. Previous U.S. President Joe Biden didn't veto the bill, making it law. TikTok refused to divest, leading to the social network going dark last Sunday. However, it was back within hours, with a pop-up message thanking incoming President Trump for extending the firm a fig leaf.

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