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TikTok Now Targeted by FTC Over Data and Security Practices

TikTok is facing another setback after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reportedly launched a probe into the social media platform's data and security practices.


Donald Trump's Truth Social Stock Skyrockets on Its First Day of Trading on Nasdaq

Donald Trump's social media firm, Truth Social, saw its stock surge about 16% on its first day of trading on the Nasdaq...

Facebook Accused of Secretly Wiretapping Snapchat Through Users' Phones in 'Project Ghostbusters,' Documents Reveal

Recently revealed court documents claim that Meta had a covert operation called 'Project Ghostbusters' aimed at spying on Snapchat...

Tinder's Match Group Welcomes New Directors to Board Following Deal with Investor Elliott

Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, adds two new directors after discussions with activist investor Elliott...


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