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While Establishment Politicians Squabbled Over TikTok, John McEntee Built a New Model for Influence

According to Oxford Economics, TikTok contributed $24.2 billion to U.S. GDP in 2023, supporting over 224,000 jobs. For small businesses and content creators—constituencies Republicans claim to champion—the platform has become essential infrastructure.

International Business Times · Nov 5, 2025

Queen Camilla reveals favourite jacket potato topping as she serves up a storm with TikTok star Spudman

Queen Camilla revealed her favourite jacket potato topping as she served up a storm with TikTok star Spudman.

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

White House Uses Taylor Swift Song In TikTok About Trump — Fans Howl At Irony

The White House posted a TikTok using Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Ophelia' to promote Donald Trump imagery — sparking outrage and legal questions over irony, consent, and political messaging.

International Business Times UK · Nov 5, 2025

OpenAI Sora Comes to Android, Bringing New Pressure to TikTok and YouTube Creators

As OpenAI launches its powerful Sora AI video app on Android, the rules for short-form video are changing. Offering high-calibre, prompt-generated video, Sora puts immediate pressure on established TikTok and YouTube creators.

International Business Times · Nov 5, 2025

Queen a natural at serving jacket potatoes, says social media star Spudman

Camilla helped TikTok star Spudman serve his signature jacket potatoes at a reception celebrating Meals on Wheels Week.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025

Queen Camilla dubbed a ‘natural’ as she serves jacket potatoes alongside TikTok star

The Queen even ordered a tuna mayonnaise-filled jacket potato for herself

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

Nicki Minaj 'Thrilled' White House Used Her Song — Fans Clap Back, 'This is Why Cardi B Is Superior'

Rapper Nicki Minaj publicly celebrated the use of her viral mash-up 'Beez in the Trap × What's Up?' by the White House TikTok account — sparking a backlash from fans who point to her longstanding rivalry with Cardi B, calling it vindication of their preference for the latter.

International Business Times UK · Nov 5, 2025

Simone Biles Sends Internet Into Frenzy After Revealing She's Had Three Plastic Surgeries

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles sparks viral debate after candidly revealing she's had three cosmetic surgeries, promoting confidence and body positivity while redefining beauty standards in sport.

International Business Times UK · Nov 5, 2025

6 Health Guidelines That Contradict Past Science

For decades, health advice has been treated like gospel—what you should eat, how you should move, and what’s supposedly “good” or “bad” for your body. But science evolves, and sometimes it completely flips its own script. One decade, eggs are a heart attack on a plate; the next, they’re a…

Everybody Loves Your Money · Nov 5, 2025

Nawat Itsaragrisil Issues Statement via TikTok Livestream After Miss Universe Contenders Leave Sashing Event

Nawat Itsaragrisi, the Miss Universe Thailand official, apologised for his outburst in a Miss Universe event.

International Business Times UK · Nov 5, 2025