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Greetings, and happy Thursday- which happens to be the day the TikTok CEO attended Congress. Our diligent team has been striving tirelessly all day to keep up with the latest developments, and you can peruse their hard work in the Big Tech area. Without further ado, let's delve into the latest updates! -Christine and Haje.
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Today's major news centered around TikTok, and our team was diligently covering various topics including the Congressional hearing and the potential beneficiaries of a U.S. ban. Keep updated on any fresh developments by reading on.
Here are six stories that are not related to TikTok for you to read.
