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TikTok and the U.S. face off in court over law that could lead to a ban on the popular platform

TikTok faced off with the U.S. government in federal court on Monday, arguing a law that could ban the platform in a few short months was unconstitutional

The Independent UK

TikTok Battles US Ban Threat In Court

TikTok faced pushback in a federal court on Monday in its efforts to stop a law that requires the app to divest from its Chinese ownership or face a ban in the United States.

International Business Times

Appeals court hears arguments over potential TikTok ban in United States

TikTok and parent company ByteDance argue that potential ban would violate right to free expression for US users.

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Viral ‘airport tray aesthetic’ trend is hitting security lines. Here’s what TSA thinks of it

‘As long as staged glamor photos are not causing delays or issues with other passengers in the checkpoint, there are no issues,’ a TSA spokesperson said

The Independent UK

Mexico’s first female president will soon take office – her first challenge is to escape the shadow of her predecessor

Andrés Manuel López Obrador (more commonly known by his initials, Amlo) will step down from Mexico’s presidency on September 30, making way for his protégée and the country’s first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.

The Conversation

Tiktok Legal Battle: U.S. Government Vs. China-Based App

Legal battle between U.S. government and TikTok over national security and First Amendment rights.

Top News

TikTok fights for its life as it argues in court for the first time against Biden's 'unprecedented' potential U.S. ban

TikTok told the court today that the “unprecedented” law would have “staggering” outcomes for free speech in America.

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In Massachusetts, Sex Workers Get Charged and Clients Get Set Free

This flies in the face of one popular narrative.

Reason

Appeals court sounds skeptical of TikTok challenge to potential ban - Roll Call

TikTok faced a skeptical federal appeals court Monday in a bid to overturn a law that could ban the video-sharing app in the United States.

Roll Call

Second Trump Assassination Attempt Raises Questions About Secret Service Competence

Plus: cat rumors, TikTok in court, and an earthquake

Reason

Chroming, choking and skull-breaking – social media challenges can come with deadly consequences

“Chroming”, also known as “huffing” or “bagging”, has become a notorious – and potentially fatal – trend. Chroming is a form of recreational drug use that involves inhaling cheap and accessible but highly dangerous substances and solvents, such as deodorant aerosols, paints and permanent markers. Sniffing the chemicals gives an…

The Conversation

Amnesty calls for release of peaceful protesters in Angola

Health of three of four detained a year ago has deteriorated sharply after medical care withheld, charity says

The Guardian - UK

Federal Court To Hear Appeal From TikTok On US Law That Could Lead To Its Ban

The court will hear arguments from TikTok's attorney, the creators' attorney and the Justice Department, which is defending the law. The parties have requested the court to decide by Dec. 6 so that the losing party gets time to appeal with the Supreme Court before the law takes effect in…

International Business Times

Threatened US ban against TikTok ‘unconstitutional’, platform argues

TikTok asserts the law targeting it is a breach of the first amendment protecting freedom of speech

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The Independent UK

Aldi customer who went viral for racing cashiers prepares for ‘final boss’

Leroy Lupton, 33, started posting videos of himself on TikTok racing against cashiers at his local Aldi store last month

The Guardian - UK

Shopper’s videos of himself trying to beat ‘insanely speedy’ Aldi cashiers go viral

Leroy Lupton’s TikToks of him trying to pack bags before Lancaster cashiers have finished scanning viewed 2m times

LiveScience

What is the dead internet conspiracy?

With the rise of AI models and automated bots, we find out whether there is any weight to the idea that the internet is now mostly dominated by machines or if it’s still a human hangout.

France 24

TikTok heads to court in fight against US order to sell or face ban

TikTok's lawyers are heading to US federal appeals court to argue that a law forcing Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell or see the app banned in the country is unconstitutional. Also in this edition: Ukrainian women step up into traditionally "male" jobs amid a labour shortage due to Russia's…

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Melbourne Woman Shares ‘Scary PSA’ After Uber Driver Cancels Trip To Make Strange Request

A Melbourne woman has shared a strange experience she had with an Uber driver on the weekend, who cancelled her trip and made an odd request.

Louder

"My God. This is horrific... I'm feeling violated": Real Brian May slams fake Brian May TikTok ticket scam

Brian May voices displeasure after a fan brought the scam to his attention

The Independent UK

Wendy Cope: ‘When people rudely ask the secret to getting poems published? Get better at writing’

The ‘Making Cocoa for Kingsley Amis’ poet shares the book that surprised her the most, the best thing a reader ever said to her, and the few films she thinks are – almost – better than the book

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Create engaging videos by adding music to them

How many times have you felt guilty about getting lost in a scrolling trance on Instagram, being captivated by a catchy tune, and suddenly finding yourself unable to look away? And how many, many times have you stumbled upon one of those viral TikTok dance clips that have taken over…

International Business Times

TikTok's US Future Hangs In Balance At Federal Court

TikTok will attempt to convince a federal court on Monday that a law requiring the video-sharing app to divest from its Chinese ownership or face a ban in the United States is unconstitutional.

The Guardian - AU

Education union calls for vice-chancellor to resign over robodebt role – as it happened

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TechRadar

Meta, Snapchat, and TikTok launch the new Thrive mental health initiative, and it's about time

Meta, Snapchat and TikTok aim to police self-harm content more effectively with new Thrive initiative.

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