TikTok officially goes offline in the US
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TikTok has ceased operations in the United States, becoming unavailable just before a federal law banning it took effect. Users received messages stating, "A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the US," indicating the app's unavailability. It has been removed from app stores like Google and Apple. The shutdown affects approximately 170 million American users and could impact US-China relations.

TikTok expressed regret over the situation and mentioned efforts to restore services. Donald Trump, ahead of his inauguration, suggested he may offer a temporary reprieve for the app.

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