TikTok goes offline in the US hours before ban comes in
Published On Jan 18, 2025, 10:47 PM
TikTok has temporarily gone offline in the US due to a new law banning the platform, enacted over national security concerns regarding its ties to China. Users have reported that the app is unavailable, and it has been removed from app stores. Although TikTok's CEO has expressed a hope for a resolution with incoming President Trump, who has indicated he might grant a 90-day reprieve from the ban, uncertainty remains regarding the app's future in the US.
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