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Trump will keep TikTok from 'going dark', says adviser

US President-elect Donald Trump's incoming national security adviser has said the new administration will keep TikTok alive in the United States if there is a viable deal.

US • 17 Jan

The TikTok app in the US has about 170 million users

How a TikTok ban may work and why user workarounds won't

Social media app TikTok, which is owned by China's ByteDance, will be banned in the US on Sunday unless a deal comes together to sell it to a US investor or the US Supreme Court intervenes.

Business • 16 Jan

RedNote users in China are mostly young and female

RedNote: The app that TikTok users are flocking to

TikTok reportedly plans to shut off its app for US users on Sunday, the day a ban comes into effect, unless the Supreme Court intervenes to block the move.

World • 15 Jan

Bloomberg says that Chinese officials are in preliminary talks about a potential option to sell TikTok's operations in the US to Elon Musk

China mulls potential sale of TikTok US to Musk - report

Chinese officials are in preliminary talks about a potential option to sell TikTok's operations in the US to billionaire Elon Musk, should the short-video app be unable to avoid an impending ban, Bloomberg News has reported.

Business • 14 Jan

Cherry tomatoes strewn on railway tracks below viral bridge

Watch: Is it all over for Dublin's Cherry Tomato Bridge?

If you're planning a visit to Dublin's 'Cherry Tomato Bridge', be prepared for your hopes to be squashed - literally.

Dublin • 13 Jan

Supporters of Tiktok livestream in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC

US court hears fight over looming US ban on TikTok

The US Supreme Court has begun hearing arguments over the legality of a statute that would ban or force the sale of TikTok by 19 January in the US.

US • 10 Jan

Shauna Madden and Nicole Ward were critical of asking prices for houses being nowhere near the sale price

Frustration and despair over rising house prices

On the streets of Galway city, people of all ages and backgrounds have given their reaction to a new report by property website MyHome.ie in association with Bank of Ireland.

Connacht • 09 Jan

Cats and kittens often sleep in car engines for heat in time of cold weather

How to keep your pets safe during the cold weather

The DSPCA has issued an animal welfare warning to pet owners, sharing how you can keep your animals safe during the cold weather snap.

Weather • 08 Jan

The back garden of Ellen Blehein and Robery Somerville's Inchicore home fell into the River Camac

Couple 'devastated' after garden falls into River Camac

There have been calls for emergency works to be carried out on the banks of the River Camac in Dublin's south city after the rear of a property fell into the riverbed over the weekend.

Dublin • 06 Jan

Taro at one of his favourite restaurants - Boss Stop in Dublin city centre

Watch: TikToker's Chinese food posts a recipe for success

A young man who moved to Ireland from China in 2018 has said posting to social media about his Chinese food adventures here has helped him to feel a sense of belonging.

TikTok • 28 Dec 24

Donald Trump was speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office

Trump not looking at tariff pause, threatens China hike

US President Donald Trump has said he was not looking at a pause on tariffs to allow for negotiations with trading partners but said he would talk to China, Japan and other countries about the duties.

US • 08 Apr

Jane Casey shares her own interest in history with her followers on social media

Watch: History posts engage new audiences with the past

Social media historians are engaging new audiences with the past, with #history having over seven million posts on TikTok alone.

Instagram • 29 Dec 24

A number of potential TikTok buyers have emerged

Will TikTok be banned in the US this weekend?

TikTok is facing a ban in the US if its Chinese parent firm does not agree to a deal by tomorrow.

World • 04 Apr

Donald Trump's support for TikTok is a reversal from 2020, when he tried to block the app in the United States

Trump asks US court to pause law that could ban TikTok

US president-elect Donald Trump has urged the US Supreme Court to pause implementation of a law that would ban popular social media app TikTok or force its sale, arguing he should have time after taking office to pursue a "political resolution" to the issue.

US • 28 Dec 24

About 170 million Americans use the ByteDance-owned TikTok

TikTok turns to US Supreme Court in bid to avert ban

TikTok made a last-ditch effort to continue operating in the US, asking the Supreme Court to temporarily block a law intended to force ByteDance, its China-based parent company, to divest the short-video app by January 19 or face a ban.

Business • 17 Dec 24

The Irish arm of social media giant TikTok has set aside $1 billion for potential fines arising from regulatory investigations and legal proceedings

TikTok's Irish unit records $1 billion loss

The Irish arm of social media giant TikTok last year incurred a $1 billion (€950m) pre-tax loss due to setting aside $1 billion for potential fines arising from regulatory investigations and legal proceedings.

Business • 17 Dec 24

Coimisiún na Meán has been associated with the TikTok investigation because the tech firm has its EU headquarters in Dublin

Irish regulator to probe TikTok over election integrity

Media regulator Coimisiún na Meán is to take part in a European Commission election integrity investigation into video-sharing platform TikTok.

Business • 17 Dec 24

Over the years, the Rainbow Ballroom has welcomed performers such as Dickie Rock, Joe Dolan, Big Tom, Philomena Begley, the Dubliners, Foster and Allen, Daniel O'Donnell and more recently, Nathan Carter

'Iconic' Rainbow Ballroom celebrates 90 years in Leitrim

Built in 1934, the Rainbow Ballroom was a popular venue originally for showbands. As the northwest's most iconic dance halls celebrates its 90th anniversary, a voluntary board member, Sean Mc Dermott says it has brought significant social, cultural and economic benefit to north Leitrim.

Connacht • 16 Dec 24

Muhammad Khalifa came to Ireland in 2016 and 2017 as part of trips organised by Gaza Action Ireland

Palestinian who spent time in Ireland killed in Gaza

Tributes have been paid to a Palestinian football player, who spent time in Ireland when he was a boy, after his death in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza yesterday.

Middle East • 12 Dec 24

The decision is a complete win for the Justice Department and opponents of the Chinese-owned app

US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale

A US federal appeals court today upheld a law requiring Chinese-based ByteDance to divest its popular short video app TikTok in the United States by early next year or face a ban.

Business • 06 Dec 24

The whale was spotted yesterday evening near Moneypoint in Co Clare (Photo: Irish Whale and Dolphin Group)

Humpback whale recorded in Shannon estuary for first time

A humpback whale has been recorded in the Shannon estuary for the first time.

Munster • 11 Dec 24

Dublin Central

Here's what you need to know about the four-seat constituency of Dublin Central.

Election 24 • 26 Nov 24

An Coimisiún has issued the decision following the notification of removal orders to these platforms from EU authorities

TikTok, X and Instagram 'exposed to terrorist content'

Media regulator Coimisiún na Meán has found that TikTok, X and Instagram are "exposed to terrorist content'.

Business • 13 Nov 24

Sligo County Council will now inform ATU that the members have agreed the sale of 16 acres of land

Council agrees to sell ATU 16 acres for accommodation

Sligo County Councillors have voted to sell 16 acres of land to Atlantic Technological University for the purpose of building of student accommodation in Co Sligo.

Connacht • 04 Nov 24

TikTok is shifting focus towards a greater use of AI in content moderation

TikTok to cut hundreds of jobs in Malaysia

Social media platform TikTok is laying off hundreds of employees from its global workforce, including a large number of staff in Malaysia, the company said today, as it shifts focus towards a greater use of AI in content moderation.

Business • 11 Oct 24

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Trump will keep TikTok from 'going dark', says adviser

How a TikTok ban may work and why user workarounds won't

RedNote: The app that TikTok users are flocking to

China mulls potential sale of TikTok US to Musk - report

Watch: Is it all over for Dublin's Cherry Tomato Bridge?

US court hears fight over looming US ban on TikTok

Frustration and despair over rising house prices

How to keep your pets safe during the cold weather

Couple 'devastated' after garden falls into River Camac

Watch: TikToker's Chinese food posts a recipe for success

Trump not looking at tariff pause, threatens China hike

Watch: History posts engage new audiences with the past

Will TikTok be banned in the US this weekend?

Trump asks US court to pause law that could ban TikTok

TikTok turns to US Supreme Court in bid to avert ban

TikTok's Irish unit records $1 billion loss

Irish regulator to probe TikTok over election integrity

'Iconic' Rainbow Ballroom celebrates 90 years in Leitrim

Palestinian who spent time in Ireland killed in Gaza

US appeals court upholds TikTok law forcing its sale

Humpback whale recorded in Shannon estuary for first time

Dublin Central

TikTok, X and Instagram 'exposed to terrorist content'

Council agrees to sell ATU 16 acres for accommodation

TikTok to cut hundreds of jobs in Malaysia