Tim Pool Daily News TIKTOK BAN UPHELD By Scotus, In UNANIMOUS Decision Supreme Court Says Tiktok MUST Divest From China
Jan 17, 2025
A unanimous Supreme Court decision upheld the TikTok ban, citing national security concerns tied to China. The discussion dives into its implications for users and the future of short-form content. The impact of Walgreens' ineffective anti-theft strategy reveals political failures leading to increased crime rates. Locking up merchandise frustrates consumers, while Seattle's minimum wage hike forces local restaurants to shut down. The consequences of rising wages in New Jersey illustrate the strain on small businesses, drawing parallels to Spain's economic challenges.
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TikTok Ban Upheld
- The Supreme Court upheld the TikTok ban due to national security concerns.
- Third-party providers like Apple and Google may be penalized for supporting TikTok.
National Security Concerns
- The Supreme Court's unanimous decision cited national security concerns related to TikTok's data collection.
- ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, has refused to sell, potentially leading to a US shutdown.
Timcast Banned
- Tim Pool's shows were banned from TikTok without explanation.
- He suspects it's due to his stance against foreign adversaries operating US mass media.