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Chuck Schumer comments on TikTok legislation

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Sees ‘Path Forward’ for TikTok Legislation

April 7, 2024

As the Senate looks to resume after a two-week recess, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) outlined plans for a “path forward on TikTok legislation.” The U.S. House of Representatives voted on March ... Read More...

Attorney Suing Diddy Faces Serious Professional Conduct Allegations — Accused of Making “Salacious Allegations” to “Embarrass Defendants”

Ashley King

April 4, 2024

The attorney who filed one of the several sexual abuse lawsuits against Diddy is facing serious professional conduct allegations after a federal judge criticized him for filing suits to ‘embarrass defendants’... Read More...

When it Rains, it Pours — TikTok Now Faces an FTC Investigation Amid Senators Debating a Ban

Ashley King

March 26, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over allegedly faulty data and privacy practices. In Congress, Senators debate a ban on the ByteDance-owned company. The FTC is investigating allegations ... Read More...

After Hefty Fines, TikTok Launches ‘Youth Council’

Ashley King

March 26, 2024

TikTok’s ‘youth council’ of teens is now official as part of the company’s broader push to ‘further strengthen’ the platform’s safety, and they’ve already started meeting with CEO Shou Chew. TikTok’s plans f... Read More...

Where’s Diddy? — Rapper’s Whereabouts Unknown Following Coordinated Federal Raids

Ashley King

March 26, 2024

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ current whereabouts are unknown following a coordinated federal raid on his Los Angeles and Miami homes amid multiple sexual assault lawsuits. Federal agents raided the East and West Coas... Read More...

Moscow Concert Hall Terror Attack Leaves 130+ Dead as Gunmen Storm Building — Multiple Suspects Arrested and Detained

Ashley King

March 24, 2024

A terrorist attack on a Moscow concert hall has left more than 130 people dead. Gunmen stormed the complex and set the venue on fire. The terror group ISIS-K has claimed responsibility for the attack. The at... Read More...

Olivia Rodrigo’s Management Halts Distribution of Condoms & Plan B at Shows

Ashley King

March 15, 2024

Olivia Rodrigo is helping to raise money for abortion funds across the US. But after backlash online, her management is halting the distribution of supplies like condoms or emergency contraception like Plan B... Read More...

Court Paperwork Shows Diddy Quickly Settling Sexual Assault Case from Male Producer — But This One’s Complicated

Ashley King

March 15, 2024

Court paperwork shows Diddy quickly settling a sexual assault case from a male producer — but the federal court might walk this one back. An official court docket update on Wednesday (March 13th) suggests th... Read More...

TikTok Fined in Italy—$11M+ Fine for Harm to Minors

Ashley King

March 14, 2024

Just a day after the U.S. House passed a resolution to force ByteDance to divest from TikTok or face a ban—TikTok was fined by Italy’s consumer protection authority. The AGCM fined TikTok €10 million ($11M+)... Read More...

FCC Commissioner Declares TikTok a ‘Clear and Present Danger’ Ahead of Critical Congressional Vote

Ashley King

March 12, 2024

The FCC commissioner calls TikTok a “clear and present danger” and a “serious threat” to US national security, ahead of the critical congressional vote on legislation which could lead to a TikTok ban. Federa... Read More...

Kansas latest state to sue TikTok over harm to minors

Kansas Becomes the Latest State to Sue TikTok Over Harm to Minors

Ashley King

March 8, 2024

Kansas has become the latest state to file a lawsuit against social media giant TikTok over its harm to minors. Here’s the latest. Attorney General Kris Kobach filed a consumer protection lawsuit vs. TikTok,... Read More...

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Suno Files Subpoena Demands Against Apple As Major Label Legal War Intensifies