President Trump signed an executive order facilitating a deal that would transfer majority ownership of TikTok to American investors. The agreement stipulates that TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, will hold less than 20% ownership, with American investors controlling the remaining 80% and the algorithm. Notable figures involved include Oracle and its co-founder Larry Ellison, Michael Dell, and Rupert Murdoch, though the finer details are still being finalized. This deal follows years of scrutiny over data security and potential Chinese government influence, with the extended ban’s non-enforcement lasting until January 23 to allow for completion.
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Former President Donald Trump revealed during a Fox News interview that Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch are likely to be involved in the potential acquisition of TikTok in the US. Trump mentioned other key players, including Larry Ellison and Michael Dell, while emphasizing that the Murdochs, through the Fox Corporation, are part of the group. This development follows a law passed by Congress mandating the sale of TikTok to a US company due to national security concerns. White House officials have also stated that the acquisition would ensure American control over data and the company’s board.
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The White House has outlined a deal with TikTok that would grant US companies control of the platform’s algorithm. Under this agreement, Americans will hold six out of seven board seats for the app’s US operations, and Oracle will manage data and privacy concerns. Former President Trump has expressed support for the deal, stating that he and Chinese President Xi Jinping approved of the plan; however, the Chinese government has yet to comment definitively. The US had previously sought to take TikTok’s US operations away from ByteDance due to national security concerns related to user data.
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Reports indicate that Donald Trump is orchestrating the sale of TikTok’s U.S. assets to a consortium of right-wing billionaires and allies. This deal, involving figures like Marc Andreessen and Larry Ellison, is expected to convert the platform into a propaganda tool, raising concerns about democratic values and consumer privacy. Despite claims of prioritizing national security, the move is viewed as a power grab aimed at controlling information and silencing dissent. The acquisition aligns with a broader strategy of media consolidation by Trump’s allies, echoing authoritarian tactics seen elsewhere and threatening the integrity of American media.
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On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Saskatchewan RCMP arrested 16 adults, including cult leader Romana Didulo, in Richmound following a firearms investigation. The investigation began on August 25th after a report of a firearm at the location, which was a decommissioned school where Didulo and her followers had resided for two years. A search warrant was executed at around 4:30 a.m. CST, capturing Didulo’s arrest in a livestream video. Although no charges had been laid at the time of the news conference, authorities were still searching the building and interviewing those arrested.
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As investigations continue into the Shakahola forest mass graves in southern Kenya, a crucial piece of evidence has emerged: clothing discovered near the site. The shallow graves, located near the coastal city of Malindi, contained dozens of bodies, sparking a large-scale investigation. Authorities are likely examining the clothing for potential clues that may help in the identification of the victims and the determination of the events that led to their deaths. The discovery of the clothing adds another layer to this developing and tragic story.
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Federal agents raided a Tujunga home linked to Robert Shinn, the pastor of Shekinah Church and subject of the Netflix docuseries “Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult,” on Friday morning. The raid, involving agents from the U.S. Postal Service, IRS, and U.S. Department of Labor, was conducted in relation to an investigation into sex trafficking, money laundering, and fraud. The search warrant was executed at approximately 6 a.m., with SWAT officers providing assistance. Neighbors reported the home was constantly blocked off and the agents had rammed the gates to gain access. The investigation is ongoing and further details will be released as the investigation progresses, though no arrests have been made as of Friday afternoon.
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