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Summary

TikTok went dark in the U.S. as a federal ban took effect, citing national security concerns over its ties to China-based ByteDance.

The app was removed from Apple and Google stores, blocking downloads and updates, though existing users can retain the app.

TikTok’s CEO and Trump hinted at a possible 90-day extension, but the platform remains inaccessible.

The Supreme Court upheld the ban, which ByteDance challenged on First Amendment grounds.

Critics in China condemned the ban, while confusion surrounds enforcement and potential buyers of TikTok's U.S. operations.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 16 hours ago

Already back, with big banners saying President Donald Trump saved the day

[–] Bieren 16 points 23 hours ago

Don’t worry everyone. They will give trump money. He will just ignore the law and restore TikTok. He will be the savior and hero.

That or he will force them to sell it to his fuck buddy elon. Either way this will make him the most beat person in the history of people.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 23 hours ago (4 children)

So, what is everyone having for dinner?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 18 hours ago

Leftover calzones

[–] PlantDadManGuy 3 points 18 hours ago

Chicken noodle soup

[–] big_slap 3 points 22 hours ago

steak and potatoes

[–] [email protected] 6 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago)

America today...

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago

Looks like Tiktok wasn't the only thing that was impacted.

[–] [email protected] -4 points 21 hours ago

Ohh no china is upset they can’t keep spying… too bad so sad! How does a 1st amendment law suit work in china…lol