Singer Sophia James went viral for creating exclusive groups on TikTok as a “science experiment” to promote her music. She can’t believe it worked.

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Instagram owner Meta and other social media firms said on Tuesday they will comply with a ban on users under the age of 16, adding that they will start deactivating accounts once the law takes effect on December 10.

A tariff hike could potentially damage the Chinese economy. The U.S. imported about $438 billion worth of goods and services from China last year, making it the largest destination for China’s exports. In all, that figure accounts for about 15% of China’s exports, according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday on CBS News' Face the Nation that China and the United States “ironed out” the details of the TikTok deal, and that an official announcement is expected when the two leaders meet on Thursday. Newsweek has filled out an online press form to contact TikTok for comment on Sunday.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the TikTok deal announced last month is set to be finalized on Thursday when President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on “Face the Nation” on Sunday that China and the United States had reached “a final deal on TikTok,” but offered few details.

Well, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, it’s still all good, and TikTok will be sold into U.S. ownership well ahead of the latest extended deadline for the enforcement of the Senate-approved Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.

Frank Gilfeather hung up his boxing gloves more than half a century ago but now, at the age of 79, he has become an unlikely star. He has amassed millions of fans around the world with his motivational videos sharing his passion for the noble art.

After years of political wrangling, lawsuits, looming bans and uncertainty for millions of people, TikTok's long-running dramatic saga might finally conclude this week. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to "consummate" a long-negotiated agreement on Thursday,