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Executive orders show Trump’s power and political theatre, but his honeymoon period may be short-lived

In a piece of pure political theatre, Donald Trump began his second presidency by signing a host of executive orders before a rapturous crowd of 20,000 in Washington on Monday.

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Executive Order Apparently Promises No Enforcement of TikTok Ban for 75 Days

An excerpt from the order, which appears not to be the sort of 90-day extension contemplated by the Tiktok divestiture statute itself,… The post Executive Order Apparently Promises No Enforcement of TikTok Ban for 75 Days appeared first on Reason.com.

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Trump signs executive order to pause US TikTok ban

President’s order says temporary pause would give ‘opportunity to determine appropriate course forward’

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TikTok realized the advantage of bowing to autocrats. The tech barons at Trump’s inauguration are following suit

ANALYSIS: The chaotic unbanning of TikTok signals a new political fusion between corporate power and American authoritarianism — and Silicon Valley stands eager to serve, writes Io Dodds

The Independent UK

X goes after TikTok users, introduces new tab for vertical videos

X (formerly Twitter) has introduced a new tab on its explore page, giving users a verticle video tab, similar to TikTok and Instagram.

Android Central

TikTok executives schmoozed US business leaders at Trump inauguration as app’s future in balance, report says

President has said he’ll issue executive order halting TikTok ban, despite it being signed into law and surviving challenge at Supreme Court

The Independent UK

Social media rewires young minds – here’s how

That satisfying feeling after doomscrolling through endless TikTok videos or impulsively shopping online mimics the relief of scratching an itch. This is dopamine at work — a brain chemical (neurotransmitter) responsible for feelings of reward and accomplishment. Whether indulging in viral videos or engaging in new hobbies, dopamine creates a…

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Cecile Richards Isn’t Giving Up the Fight

Despite a brain cancer diagnosis and political setbacks, the Texas native is investing in a new strategy: abortion storytelling for the TikTok age.

Texas Observer

The run up to the US TikTok ban got as messy, emotional, and weird as the final days of an MMO—and now everyone's back and no one can look each other in the eye

Tears shed, grievances aired, secrets spilled, and most importantly, plenty of content generated.

PC Gamer

This affordable Nyx product rivals the Wonderskin lip stain – a Billie Eilish fave

Nyx’s lip IV stain is going viral on social media, and for good reason

The Independent UK

Tech Billionaires Take Center Stage At Trump Inauguration

US tech multibillionaires -- including Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos -- were given prime positions at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, in an unprecedented demonstration of their power and influence in the White House.

International Business Times

CapCut hit by US ban – and in completely unrelated news, Instagram has just revealed a new video-editing app

Meta announces CapCut rival Edits while its rival is banned in the US.

TechRadar

Perplexity AI submits bid to help save TikTok in the US — here's what we know

Perplexity AI, a U.S.-based search engine startup, has submitted a proposal to merge with TikTok's U.S. operations.

Tom’s Guide

Chrissy Teigen suggests ‘incredible rule’ for social media amid TikTok return

‘Life was awesome before this,’ the model lamented

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TikTok ban sees demand for VPNs surge

The US TikTok ban saw a huge spike in searches for VPNs. But did they work?

Evening Standard

What is Vine and could it come back? Elon Musk 'looking into' return after TikTok blackout

The GIF-like viral video app that gave the world Logan Paul and Shawn Mendes had 200 million users at its peak

Investors Business Daily

Trump Inauguration News: Tariffs Coming Feb. 1, Executive Order Gives TikTok 75 Days

President Trump said late on Inauguration Day that he expects to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Feb. 1. He's signing about 100 executive orders on day one.

Latin Times

Old Clips of Trump Repeatedly Promising to Ban TikTok Surface After Trump Threw Social Media Platform Lifeline

Old clips of Donald Trump repeatedly pledging to ban TikTok have resurfaced after the incoming president threw the social media platform a lifeline.

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TikTok users migrate to RedNote in an unexpected success for Chinese soft power

The new US president, Donald Trump, has given TikTok a reprieve one day after a law came into effect banning the Chinese-owned app in the US on national security grounds. Trump, who has previously expressed admiration for TikTok, has promised to issue an executive order to suspend the ban’s enforcement…

The Independent UK

AOC says she’s skipping Trump inauguration because ‘I don’t celebrate rapists’

President-elect denies all sexual assault and sexual harassment allegations against him and has never been criminally convicted of rape

Salon

The billionaires at Trump's inauguration

Beyond top execs from Meta, Apple and Amazon, a slew of ultra-wealthy donors are expected to attend

Fortune

Day One of the new Trump Administration, and things are looking good for China

Trump used to be actively hostile to China but with Musk at his side there has been a complete reversal.

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Sen. Coons Raises Concerns Over Tiktok CEO At Inauguration

Democratic Sen. Chris Coons raises concerns over TikTok's national security risks and bipartisan support for a ban. President-elect Trump delays TikTok ban...

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Woman Shares Gift Fiasco That Led To Mother-In-Law Returning $2 Boots From Garage Sale

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