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Supreme Court to hear TikTok ban arguments soon

Supreme Court to Hear TikTok Ban Arguments Jan. 10, Amid National Security Concerns and First Amendment Challenges.

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1 year ago

December 19, 2024

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The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on the proposed TikTok ban on January 10, just days before it is scheduled to take effect on January 19.

The court’s decision to fast-track the case follows a request from TikTok and content creators for intervention.

Earlier this year, Congress passed the ban with bipartisan support.

Lawmakers expressed concerns about TikTok’s potential threats to national security, citing classified briefings from intelligence officials.

These briefings indicated that China could utilize TikTok to spread propaganda and monitor American users.

An appeals court in Washington upheld the law earlier this month, which prohibits app stores like Google and Apple from allowing TikTok downloads or updates and restricts internet hosting services from supporting the app.

App inoperative

While the law does not criminalize TikTok usage, it may render the app inoperative.

The parent company, ByteDance, has rejected selling its U.S. operations.

U.S. officials argue that the only way to safeguard against potential exploitation of TikTok by China is through its divestiture from Chinese ownership.

TikTok contends that there is no evidence supporting claims that China will misuse the app and suggests that the ban is an effort to control user-generated content.

Since its establishment in the U.S. in 2018, TikTok has garnered 170 million users.

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Ukraine and Russia set for U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi

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17 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.

Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described prior discussions with Russian officials as productive, though major disagreements over territorial issues remain unresolved.

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Tensions rise as Iran threatens conflict and U.S. increases naval forces

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

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18 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Iran warns of regional conflict, labels European armies terrorists; U.S. boosts naval presence as both sides consider negotiations.

Iran has warned of a potential regional conflict if the U.S. launches an attack, while labelling European armies as terrorists. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted that threats from President Trump will not intimidate the Iranian people.

The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.

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Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest man to complete career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

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18 hours ago

February 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Carlos Alcaraz, at 22, stuns tennis by winning the Australian Open, defeating Djokovic, and celebrating with a kangaroo tattoo.

Carlos Alcaraz has stunned the tennis world by winning the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to complete a Career Grand Slam at just 22 years old.

The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.

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