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    How Social Media Is Changing the Narrative of the Israel-Gaza War

    Nearly two years into the conflict, social media is increasingly capturing the day-to-day toll in Gaza, as U.S. public opinion on the war shifts.
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    How Xi Is Using a TikTok Tradeoff to Court Trump

    Agreeing to a deal suggests that the fate of TikTok matters less to Beijing than gaining leverage on issues it cares most about, like tariffs, technology and Taiwan.
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    U.S., China Conclude Talks With ‘Framework’ on TikTok Sale

    Top economic officials met in Madrid for a second day, with deadlines looming on tariffs and a ban on TikTok in the United States if it is not sold by its Chinese owner, ByteDance.
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    U.S., China Conclude Talks With ‘Framework’ on TikTok Sale

    Top economic officials met in Madrid for a second day, with deadlines looming on tariffs and a ban on TikTok in the United States if it is not sold by its Chinese owner, ByteDance.
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    U.S. and China to Resume Talks on Tariffs, TikTok in Madrid

    Economic officials meeting in Madrid will seek to head off a November tariff deadline.
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    Nepal Bans 26 Social Media Platforms, Including Facebook and YouTube

    Critics worry a new law could curb freedom of expression, affect tourism and cut communication with the many Nepalis who work abroad.
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    No, a TikTok Trick Won’t Erase Student Loan Debt

    Videos promoting a quick hack for having student loans forgiven are circulating. Experts warn the trick doesn’t work.
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    Chinese Companies Set Their Sights on Brazil

    Confronted with tariffs and scrutiny in the United States and Europe, Chinese consumer brands are betting that they can become household names in Latin America’s biggest economy.
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    TikTok Hits Cannes, Where a U.S. Ban Seems a Distant Dream

    TikTok executives hosted happy hours and played pickleball with influencers on the French Riviera this week, even as a U.S. ban loomed over the company.
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    Khaby Lame, World’s Most Popular TikToker, Is Forced to Leave U.S.

    Amid President Trump’s crackdown on immigration, agents detained Mr. Lame, 25, for overstaying a visa, and he left the country. Another Gen Z influencer took credit.
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    Extremely Lifelike Dolls Cause a Frenzy in Brazil

    To some, the dolls, known as reborn dolls, provide comfort, escape or just plain fun. But politicians across Brazil have tried to pass bills banning the dolls from public spaces.
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    She Crowdfunded Surgery to Repair Damage From Genital Cutting

    Shamsa Sharawe made her name campaigning against female genital cutting. Then she heard about surgery to rebuild what had been taken from her.
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    Valeria Márquez, TikTok Influencer, Shot Dead During Live Stream in Mexico

    The death of Valeria Márquez, 23, was the latest reminder of the rise in violence against women in the country.
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    TikTok Fined $600 Million for Sending European User Data to China

    Irish investigators said TikTok did not protect the data of users in the European Union, improperly transferring some of it to China. TikTok said it would appeal.