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White House and congress intensify scrutiny on TikTok

The United States used to be the home of all things social media, but it's been challenged in recent years by Tik Tok, a video-sharing app based in China that has been one of the fastest-growing in history. The US government has become concerned about possible national security concerns over the app, and its effect on US consumers' privacy. TikTok denies that it has any relationship with the Chinese government, but that's not enough to satisfy lawmakers. Wilson Dizard has this report on what outlawing the service could mean.

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Polls suggest tight race among Trump and Biden in Wisconsin

2.4 million Americans filed for unemployment last week

2.4 million Americans filed for unemployment last week

Meat plant closures disrupt US meat supply

Meat plant closures disrupt US meat supply

US President Trump suggests restrictions may be lifted soon

US President Trump suggests restrictions may be lifted soon

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Japan exits recession on post-COVID consumer rebound

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Bank of England warns UK is facing wage-price spiral

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Risk of US default could spell turmoil for entire global economy

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Tucker Carlson's Twitter comeback

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Fired Fox News presenter Tucker Carlson to broadcast on Twitter

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Chinese exports beat analysts expectations

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Oil prices nudge up on strong US jobs numbers

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Türkiye discovers new petroleum in country's east

TV and film writers strike after contract talks break down

TV and film writers strike after contract talks break down

US, EU and Australia raise interest rates to tame inflation

US, EU and Australia raise interest rates to tame inflation

Economic crisis continues for US regional banks over sharp rate rise

Economic crisis continues for US regional banks over sharp rate rise

Will AI take our jobs?

Will AI take our jobs?

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