DOJ opposes TikTok request stall download ban, calls ByteDance CEO ‘mouthpiece’ for CCP

By news@appleinsider.com (AppleInsider Staff) The Department of Justice in a court filing on Friday opposed TikTok’s requested injunction against an impending ban authorized by the Trump administration, saying a decision in TikTok’s favor would weaken the president’s power during a claimed national security emergency.TikTok is facing a rapidly approaching deadline, as Trump’s executive order calling for a ban of the popular social media app takes effect at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday. The company attempted to stop the measure by filing an emergency injunction with the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia …

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Apple acquires rights to upcoming Russo brothers film ‘Cherry’

By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) The film “Cherry,” is a harrowing drama, that shines a light on the nation’s ongoing opiate problem through the true story of a U.S. Army veteran.Tom Holland and Ciara Bravo”Cherry” will be the first film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo since their “Avengers: Endgame” became the highest global grossing film of all time. When completed, the film will air on …

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