TikTok Ban: A Whirlwind of Digital Drama

TikTok, the app that brought us dance trends, potato peeling hacks, and Gen Z humor, faced a nationwide ban on January 19. Why? Concerns about data privacy and suspicions of questionable ties between TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, and the Chinese government. Cue the dramatic suspense music!

Do You Think TikTok Should Be Banned In The U.S.?

TikTok's CEO, Shou Zi Chew, appeared at Donald Trump's inauguration. During the event, Trump declared he was coming to TikTok's rescue and promised to cut the app some slack. His plan? Delay the ban 90 days, giving TikTok and ByteDance extra time to hash out a deal with U.S. stakeholders, potentially securing 50% American ownership. Cue the applause or side-eye, depending on where you stand.

Do You Not Care If TikTok Is Banned In The U.S.?

Here in Idaho, folks are taking the TikTok saga in stride. Many have cheekily chimed in, saying there's a whole list of other things they'd gladly see banned before the precious video app. TikTok's story is up in the air—like those transition videos people love so much on the platform. Will it be saved? Or will this be the beginning of "goodbye forever"?

What Would You Rather Have Banned In The U.S. Rather Than TikTok?

5 Things Idahoans Would Rather Have Banned Over TikTok

I made these up... don't get upset... it's just for fun.

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Are they really that hard to pronounce? Maybe someone should make a TikTok on pronouncing some of these places in Idaho.

California Transplants Can't Pronounce These Six Boise Streets

These six street names have Boise newcomers confused! Can you pronounce them correctly?

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Well, there's not much snow yet in the Treasure Valley unless you're in the mountains. Do you want to get snow?

Boise, Idaho's 10 Snowiest Winters on Record

According records from the National Weather Service, these were the 10 snowiest winters in Boise's history.

Gallery Credit: Michelle Heart

 

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