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The past week was packed with significant events that could potentially shape the future of tech, politics, and entertainment. From the Supreme Court hearing arguments on the potential TikTok ban to Google’s hefty donation to Trump’s inauguration, here’s a recap of the top stories...

Amid growing concerns over the potential ban of TikTok in the U.S., TikTok creators are leading an online campaign aimed at convincing President-elect Donald Trump to stop the impending ban. What Happened: TikTok creator Tiffany Cianci took to live-streaming outside the U.S....

Nike Inc‘s (NYSE:NKE) stock has had a rough few years. Shares have slumped nearly 60% since 2021 highs as sales growth at the Beaverton, Oregon-based company have waned. Amid a change in leadership, one analyst has turned bullish on the apparel giant. The Analyst: Piper Sandler analyst Anna...

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Friday in the case regarding legislation that could ban TikTok in the United States in nine days. The Background: Last year, Congress passed a law requiring TikTok parent company ByteDance to sell TikTok or the app, which has about 170 million users in...

Investor and entrepreneur Kevin O'Leary, known for his appearances on "Shark Tank," announced on Monday he joined forces with The People's Bid for TikTok in an attempt to purchase the social media platform before the Jan. 19 deadline for a sale.  The Details: O'Leary declared the move in a press...

The regulatory risk is ratcheting higher for mega-cap tech giants, with antitrust lawsuits and deadlines stacking up like dominoes. From Alphabet Inc‘s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) (NASDAQ:GOOG) courtroom battles to Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) and Amazon.com Inc‘s (NASDAQ:AMZN) looming trials,...

Billionaire Elon Musk became the first person in the world to have a wealth of more than $400 billion, an accomplishment that came following the 2024 presidential election. Musk wasn't the only billionaire to see their wealth grow dramatically in 2024. Here's a look at the top 10 richest people in...

Venezuela’s Supreme Court has levied a $10 million fine against ByteDance-owned TikTok for its alleged failure to curb the spread of hazardous viral challenges. What Happened: On Monday, Magistrate Tania D'Amelio said that TikTok has eight days to remit the fine to the National Communications...

ByteDance, the Chinese tech powerhouse behind TikTok and Douyin, is charging ahead in the AI race, and it’s doing so with a very big chip on its shoulder—or rather, chips. In a bold move to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) footprint, the company is set to spend up to $7 billion in...

As the week wraps up, we bring you a recap of the top stories that made headlines. From Senator Bernie Sanders’ call to end Super PACs to Nikki Haley’s clash with DOGE Co-Head Vivek Ramaswamy, the week was filled with political drama. Elon Musk also found himself in the spotlight, with...

President-elect Donald Trump has sought a "political resolution" of the TikTok ban, urging the Supreme Court to postpone a law that threatens to block the social media app. What Happened: The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Jan. 10 as it looks to rule on a law that requires...

President-elect Donald Trump tried to ban TikTok during his first presidential term but is now open to keeping the social media app around ahead of a pending January ban. What Happened: Similar to a reversal of opinion on cryptocurrency, Trump has had a change of heart about banning TikTok from the...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly engaging in discussions with Tencent (OTC:TCEHY) and TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to integrate their AI models into iPhones sold in China. What Happened: The U.S. tech giant began incorporating OpenAI’s ChatGPT...

On Wednesday, Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, urging the rejection of TikTok’s request to delay a law that could ban the app in January. What Happened: McConnell dismissed TikTok’s First Amendment claims in his filing....

Entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban has been an outspoken critic of Elon Musk and the X social media platform. In a recent interview, Cuban shares what sets Bluesky apart from X and why he's spending more time there. Why Cuban Loves Bluesky: Alternate platforms to X, formerly known as Twitter,...