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Elon Musk buying TikTok is 'pure fiction', says video-sharing platform

TikTok has rejected reports that Chinese officials are considering allowing Elon Musk to buy the platform if it fails to fight off a looming U.S. ban, calling the claims "pure fiction."

Fortune

Chinese officials reportedly discuss sale of TikTok in US to Elon Musk

Tech company rejects as ‘pure fiction’ a report that a deal could take place if it fails to avoid an impending ban

The Guardian - UK

China 'discussing sale of TikTok to Elon Musk' amid fears of US ban

TikTok says reports of sale to X owner are ‘pure fiction’

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TikTok responds after reports app could be sold to X owner Elon Musk

It has been reported that Chinese officials are considering selling the platform’s US arm to the billionaire if it cannot avoid an impending US ban.

The Independent UK

TikTok Calls Report Of Possible Sale To Musk's X 'Pure Fiction'

TikTok on Tuesday labeled as "pure fiction" a report that China is exploring a potential sale of the video-sharing platform's US operations to billionaire Elon Musk as the firm faces an American law requiring imminent Chinese divestment.

International Business Times

TikTok is holding out for Trump to reverse ban

More than 170 million people in the US use TikTok

The Independent UK

China Weighs TikTok US Sale To Elon Musk As Ban Looms: Reports

Chinese authorities are in talks to sell TikTok's US operations to Elon Musk as the app faces a looming ban. Musk's ties to President-elect Donald Trump could facilitate the deal.

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China in talks to sell TikTok to Elon Musk, reports say

Parent company of video app called reports ‘pure fiction’

The Independent UK

With The US TikTok Ban Looming, Users Are Fleeing To New App RedNote — So What Is It?

As the clock ticks down to a potential TikTok ban in the US (pun intended), users are scrambling for a new digital home. Enter RedNote.

Pedestrian.tv

What is Rednote? Previously unknown Chinese app gains popularity after TikTok ban

TikTok stopped working in the United States on 18 January and disappeared from app stores ahead of law requiring shutdown of the platform

The Independent UK

Lawmakers Who Supported TikTok Ban Flooded with Angry Comments from Fed-Up Users: 'You're Fired'

U.S. lawmakers who voted in favor of a bill to ban TikTok are facing backlash, as users flood their TikTok posts with angry comments accusing them of hypocrisy.

Latin Times

Tiktok Faces Potential Ban In The United States

TikTok faces a possible US ban due to ByteDance ownership, causing uncertainty among creators and users.

Top News

Supreme Court Likely To Uphold Ban On Tiktok

Supreme Court weighs TikTok ban law due to national security concerns over Chinese ownership. Impact on users and stakeholders imminent.

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Reason

TikTok Took a Beating at the Supreme Court

Justice Neil Gorsuch criticized "the government's attempt to lodge secret evidence in this case." Still, things look grim for the app.

Al Jazeera

US Supreme Court critical of TikTok arguments against looming ban

A law would require parent company ByteDance to sell off US operations of TikTok by January 19 or face a ban.

International Business Times

Supreme Court Seems Ready To Allow TikTok Ban: Reports

Justices heard arguments in the case on Friday but had yet to issue a ruling.

The Independent UK

Supreme Court slams First Amendment arguments by TikTok as app gives last ditch effort to stop US ban

Justices spent more than two hours arguing over whether a ban on the app would be infringing on the First Amendment

The Independent UK

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a federal law that could force TikTok to shut down on Jan. 19

The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a law that would ban TikTok in the United States beginning Jan. 19 unless the popular social media program is sold by its China-based parent company

Fortune

Frank McCourt and Kevin O'Leary formally offer to buy TikTok after securing investors, debt financing, and a go-ahead from the White House

The Supreme Court is set to hear opening arguments in ByteDance’s case to block a sale.

The Guardian - US

TikTok ban: supreme court appears inclined to uphold law that could see app barred in US – as it happened

Justices appear skeptical of TikTok owner’s arguments after Chinese-based parent company ByteDance asked court to review case

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