🚫 TikTok Fights to Delay US Ban

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Here’s what’s shocking the world today:

• TikTok Fights to Delay US Ban

• Adin Ross Leaves Kick, Eyes Twitch Comeback

• MrBeast and Amazon Build $14M City for Game Show

• Twitch CEO Addresses Ad Revenue Decline

Let’s get into it all!

STORIES SPARKING INTEREST

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TikTok Fights to Delay US Ban

TikTok has filed an emergency motion to halt a looming ban set for January 19, citing severe financial harm to U.S. creators and businesses. This move follows a law made in April 2024 requiring its parent company, ByteDance, to divest its U.S. operations. TikTok’s CEO, Shou Zi Chew, condemned the law as unconstitutional and vowed to continue fighting in court to protect the platform’s millions of users.

After a U.S. appeals court denied TikTok’s earlier petition, the company reportedly plans to escalate the case to the Supreme Court. TikTok warns that small businesses could lose over $1 billion in revenue, with creators facing losses nearing $300 million within a month. The conflict underscores concerns about data security and ByteDance’s ties to China, raising stakes in the ongoing legal battle.

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Adin Ross Leaves Kick, Eyes Twitch Comeback

Streamer Adin Ross has announced his indefinite departure from Kick. After months of inactivity and cryptic updates, Ross confirmed plans to focus on overturning his permanent ban from Twitch, where his streaming career first flourished before a controversial exit in 2023.

Ross hinted at his intentions in a series of tweets, stating he’ll release a detailed video about leaving Kick. Twitch’s CEO has previously noted that reinstatement requires compliance with the platform’s standards, leaving Ross’s return uncertain but eagerly anticipated by fans.

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MrBeast and Amazon Build $14M City for Game Show

MrBeast is taking his ambitious projects to new heights with Beast Games, a $100 million Amazon Prime series premiering December 19. The show features over 1,000 contestants competing for a $5 million prize in a custom-built city that cost $14 million to construct. This massive set will serve as both a living space and competition arena.

While fans are awed by the show’s scale, some have criticized the costs and reports of contestant lawsuits over alleged poor conditions. MrBeast, however, remains undeterred, emphasizing the 10-episode series aims to deliver “the best content possible.”

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Twitch CEO Addresses Ad Revenue Decline

Twitch CEO Daniel Clancy responded to streamer frustrations over declining ad revenue during a recent Patch Notes broadcast. He attributed the drop to shifts in advertiser preferences, with brands reducing spending on streams flagged with sensitive content labels. Clancy clarified that these changes stem from advertiser concerns, not a platform-wide policy.

Streamers began reporting revenue issues in November, dubbing it an "adpocalypse." Clancy acknowledged delays in ad processing as a contributing factor, while Twitch’s Merry Kish emphasized that ad earnings vary based on advertiser controls, dispelling misinformation about universal declines.

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