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When the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran late last month, songwriter and musician Joseph Terrell says he couldn’t get the conflict off his mind. Soon, his thoughts were taking the shape of song lyrics. “I started thinking about that myth we have about ourselves in the United States, …
Read More »TikTok influencer executed by armed men in Mali: mayor
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence. Armed men in Mali killed a TikTok influencer who had posted videos in support of the West African nation’s military, authorities said Monday. Mariame Cissé was abducted …
Read More »Why are some Christians predicting the rapture on TikTok?
The Rapture is near, at least according to an apocalyptic prophecy by one South African man who says it will fall on Tuesday or Wednesday. His claim has gone viral, with some believing it will mark the end times and many others mocking it on social media. “There are millions and …
Read More »What is this TikTok deal Trump keeps talking about?
U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Thursday confirming that a deal to divest TikTok’s U.S. operations from its Chinese owner ByteDance will meet the requirements set out in a 2024 law, a White House source told Reuters Wednesday. The long-awaited agreement would allow TikTok to continue operating …
Read More »TikTok Canada is closing soon. The Beaches and bbno$ warn it will hurt homegrown artists
In 2021, a TikTok of Canadian rapper bbno$ raising his eyebrows to the beat of his single “Edamame” started gaining traction — and eventually changed the course of his career. The platform’s Canadian team suggested he recreate the clip with a safari-themed filter, then helped push it globally. “When that …
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Read More »TikTok Canada halts sponsorships at TIFF, Junos and other arts groups
TikTok says it’s pulling out as a sponsor of several Canadian arts institutions, including the Juno Awards and the Toronto International Film Festival, as it prepares to comply with a federal order to shut down operations in Canada. Since opening offices in Toronto and Vancouver, TikTok says it has invested millions in programs and partnerships …
Read More »Bank customer on the hook for fraudulent charges; TikTok blocks #SkinnyTok: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet
Miss something this week? Don’t panic. CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need. Want this in your inbox? Get the Marketplace newsletter every Friday. The bank insists he’s responsible for fraudulent charges on his credit card, yet provides no evidence Bank blames customer for $20K in credit card fraud | Go …
Read More »TikTok blocks #SkinnyTok due to extreme weight loss, disordered eating content
TikTok says it has blocked search results for the hashtag “SkinnyTok”due to a high volume of content that was promoting disordered eating and unhealthy weight loss behaviours on the social media platform. “We regularly review our safety measures to address evolving risks and have blocked search results for #skinnytok since it …
Read More »Did TikTok tell you to buy luxury goods straight from China? Experts say proceed with caution
Think you’ve found a great deal on TikTok to buy Lululemon or Louis Vuitton directly from the factory? Experts say you might want to think again about how real the claims in that video are. In recent days, social media users claiming to have an inside scoop on how and where …
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