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Abrar Al-Hidi from CNET joins Metro News Hotline to break down the latest developments surrounding TikTok as the Supreme Court considers its potential ban in the U.S. Abrar and Coop discuss the implications of TikTok possibly going dark on January 19th, including its impact on users, influencers, and creators, as well as potential buyers like Elon Musk and Meta. Will the incoming administration of Donald Trump play a role in TikTok's fate? Could ByteDance still hold firm on not selling? Tune in to explore the political, social, and economic fallout of TikTok's precarious position.
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