TikTok ban: Apps to try if the platform shuts down

As the U.S. considers banning TikTok, here are the social media alternatives users can explore for short videos and trends.

Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok

With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.

Chinese app 'Red Note' surges in popularity
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As the fate of TikTok hangs in the balance, another social media app is quickly becoming popular.

Kevin O'Leary's plan to save TikTok from being banned in the US
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In an effort to save TikTok from potentially being banned in the U.S. on Jan. 19, Kevin O'Leary says he wants to buy the platform.

Supreme Court hears arguments on TikTok ban
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A law banning TikTok is now before the Supreme Court, with the fate of the app now in the hands of justices.

WA Secretary of State responds to Meta scrapping fact-checking program
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Washington's Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is now urging voters to rely on official sources when it comes to election, and warning about the growing amount of misinformation on social media.

Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary plans bid to buy TikTok
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Shark Tank star and investor Kevin O'Leary says he's partnering with another billionaire in an effort to buy TikTok.

Social media post sparks parasite concerns in WA
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A viral Instagram video has some Washingtonians concerned about the state of their water supply.

Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes

Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.

DOJ asks US Supreme Court to reject Trump's TikTok ban delay
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The Justice Department is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to bypass President-elect Donald Trump's attempt to delay a TikTok ban from going into effect.

Gen Beta and social media
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The world is welcoming a whole new generation, and tech experts say they will be heavily impacted by AI throughout their lives.

US Supreme Court to hear arguments on TikTok ban
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the law that could ban TikTok on the United States.

TikTok turns to Trump for help, wants SCOTUS decision by Jan. 6
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TikTok is turning to the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the United States. They are asking SCOTUS for a decision by Jan. 6. TikTok is also turning to President-elect Donald Trump for help.

TikTok to be removed from US app stores
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Apple, along with Google's parent company Alphabet, have both been notified that they will have to drop TikTok out of their app stores by Jan. 19.

Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds

Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."

Meta apologizes for Facebook, Instagram outages

Meta issued an apology after a widespread outage affected Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger on Wednesday.

Lawmakers rally for Kids Online Safety Act
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Lawmakers, parents and advocates are urging Congress to take action to protect kids from harmful online content.