Supreme Court upholds law that could ban TikTok, though its future remains uncertain

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The ruling means that TikTok could be shut down under federal law, formally called the "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act," as soon as Sunday.
Deutsche Welle
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With President-elect Donald Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple that are expected to take the popular video sharing app off their platforms in just two days.
Hindustan Times
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The court decision comes against a backdrop of unusual political agitation by Trump, who vowed that he could negotiate a solution after he takes office, and the administration of President Joe Biden, which has signaled it won't enforce the law beginning Sunday, his final full day in office.
The Manila Times
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Although TikTok will remain on the devices of existing users, new downloads and updates will be blocked once the law takes effect on January 19.
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