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TikTok’s ban saga is a mess, with only days before the hammer falls

The ban on TikTok in the United States is happening soon, but the circus surrounding it that’s kicked off in the last few days makes it anything but guaranteed.

TikTok on a smartphone

TikTok has had a troubled existence in the United States, after years of threats for it to be banned. With the latest effort’s deadline on January 19, it’s days away from a reality.

The latest installment in the ongoing affair is a combination of waiting for a ruling, trying to implement delays on it happening, and searching for a sale. It’s anyone’s guess what will actually happen to TikTok now, with everything being so uncertain.

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