CT influencers, small businesses say TikTok's return after less than 24-hour ban is a 'relief'
Connecticut influencers and small businesses rejoiced at the app's return after a brief TikTok ban in the United States.
‘I feel so stupid’: This young Connecticut woman had her bank account drained by scammers after answering trusted Wells Fargo number — how to spot and avoid similar schemes
Scammers can make a fake phone number look legitimate — and that's just one of their techniques. Learn more about avoiding phishing scams here, and hear the story of someone victimized by one so you can avoid her mistakes.
Perplexity AI revises Tiktok merger proposal that could give the U.S. government a 50% stake
A proposal document viewed by CNBC, which was shared with ByteDance and prospective new investors, detailed the creation of a new U.S. holding company, “NewCo.”
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TikTok will be banned on Sunday: What does that mean? Blumenthal, Quinnipiac professor weigh in
HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The fate of the TikTok app has been sealed: the Supreme Court upheld the ban, meaning the app will be unavailable in the U.S. starting on Sunday. Lawmakers say that the ...
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'Tradwife' TikTok influencer Nara Smith suffers a car accident caused by snow in Connecticut
On Monday, Nara Smith, renowned for her 'Tradwife' lifestyle and making everything 'from scratch' took to Instagram to inform her audience that she had suffered a car accident after sliding down a snowy hill in Connecticut. She narrated the entire ordeal on social media, thanking people who helped her and reflecting on the lessons she learned.
TikTok is back temporarily: What does that mean for American security?
President Trump signed a 75 day extension on Monday to keep TikTok from going dark while it finds an American buyer. “The threat [of TikTok] to the national security as
Meta is offering deals to creators to promote Instagram on TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube Shorts
Meta is offering deals to creators to promote Instagram on other short-form video apps, including TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube, CNBC has learned.
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Connecticut content creator reflects on impact TikTok ban will have on businesses
Kathleen Roche, the person behind Connecticut Bucket List on Tiktok and Instagram began the accounts as a passion after moving back to Connecticut from college. Angelica Toruno Jan 15, 2025, 10:01 PM
TikTok begins restoring service for U.S. users after Trump comments
The company said TikTok was coming back online in the U.S. after President-elect Donald Trump provided assurances to its service providers.
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How the looming TikTok ban could impact Connecticut small businesses
According to a study by Oxford Economics, roughly 58,000 small businesses use TikTok in Connecticut which added $310 million to the state's GDP in 2023.
Trump is searching for potential TikTok buyers — who are the likely contenders?
After stepping in to restore TikTok in the U.S. and delaying a law that would effectively ban the app, Trump is looking for avenues to keep the popular platform afloat.
With Trump's TikTok extension, new potential U.S. buyers emerge
YouTuber MrBeast, X owner Elon Musk and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison are names that have floated around in the past week.