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A message has sneaked into each and every corner of Tiktok outside its theme: “Pedro Sánchez resignation”

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It doesn’t matter if they deal with politics or other issues that little (or nothing) have to do with what happens in Moncloa, Parliament or the Council of Ministers. For days in the networks, especially in Tiktokcan be seen with some frequency A message that is repeated again and again in the comments of the videos: “Sánchez resignation.” So common is that there are even Influencers talking already of the phenomenon. The big question is: where does it come from? What happened? The news advanced her A few days ago The ‘Public Mirror’ program, in Antena 3, but is going around Tiktok to confirm it. Throughout the last days two contents that have gained some visibility can be found on that platform, enough to be generating news. One are messages that They ask for resignation of the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez. The second content is Influencers that They talk about thathow by surprise the comments to their pieces have been filled with resignation requests. Comments to a video by Dani.Valhalla on the subject. Rikomedy video about the trend, with comments with the same message. Ramontelli video with messages from “Sánchez resignation” in the comments. What exactly do they say? You can change the form, the exact words. The background no. In the messages the same idea is repeated basically: Sánchez’s resignation is requested. The curious thing is where they can be seen. They are from repeated form In comments from Videos that deal with The phenomenon; but also in others that have nothing to do with the president, the PSOE or the policy in general. Here For example there is an example in a piece of Ramontelli about music, here Another of Eufun Deibe and one more here of Peter Roadman in which we talk about the DGT and the latest statements of its general director. To a lesser extent, loose comments can also be seen in pieces of some of the main content creators in Spain, such as Ibai either Roro. There are even those who have created videos specifically for talk about, kidding either Find an explanation. And where does it come from? The million dollar question. A few days ago Ramontelli published A piece in which it relates the phenomenon to a user who began to repeat the request for resignation in different videos and generated a “snowball” effect. “It’s not a Botor anything. People I saw him and already put him in the rest of the videos, “he adds. In ‘Public Mirror’ the socialist Susana Díaz sees However “a against campaign to Sánchez.” And there is no lack of analysts who believe that the phenomenon responds to a “orchestrated” initiative by the opposition. “Almost none of this is casual.” Anita Hard video about the trend. Comments to a video of Albertosaurus dedicated to the trend. Josecafit video. Comments to a Peter Roadman post. And is that possible? What there is no doubt is that at least part of the opposition to Sánchez has taken advantage of the wave. In The same video from Ramontelli or in this other of Dani.Valhala A “Pedro Sánchez resignation can be found!” (capital letters are yours) written from the official Vox account in Tiktok. In This other Piece, which includes a parodic video, is a message in the same line published from the PP Madrid account. During an intervention in ‘Public Mirror’ Susana Díaz has even gone beyond When talking about “discredit techniques” driven by “people who are dedicating themselves to it in Spain.” And in other networks? In X the hashtag can be followed #Sánchezdimisionwith abundant publications in recent days. In YouTube There are also examples. The phenomenon arrives at a specific political moment, marked among other factors by Last agreements With Junts and The debate Around the increase in defense investment, which extends Beyond Spain and extends To the EU. Images | FSA-PSOE (Flickr) and Tiktok In Xataka | “Thank you so much, reservoirs.net”: Spanish men are developing a peculiar obsession with swamps

People are using AI on Tiktok to “travel in time” to some of the greatest catastrophes in history

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Fever for the past (not because of history in its purest form, but for the sensations that were lived in other times) is increasingly strong, and now that the Millennials They are starting to experiment What gene x has been suffering in their flesh for years (nostalgia for what has been lived and not lived since you get up until you go to bed), it was only a matter of time that tools such as AI were added to fashion. Only this time nostalgia leads us to moments when technology (not already AI, but directly the electric current) had not invented, and gives rise to Trends how to live in the first person the black plague. What happened, happened. Dawn in Pompeya The day of the eruption of Vesubio, Work in Chernobyl In 1986 or be one of the witchcraft In the 17th century Salem are some of the historical hits of the videos generated by @timetravellerpovTiktok user who already has 472,000 followers and eight million ‘like’ accumulated in their creations, despite the short life of the account, which began at the beginning of the year. Of course, he already takes advantage of his fame to announce Video creation courses for AI similar to yours. The other face of the story. The most curious thing about the account is that not only publishes videos of historical facts that we cannot have lived for obvious reasons, but much more everyday experiences and that have nothing of historical transcendence (although emotional): being A teenager from the eightiesa small child In Great Britain of the Two Miles Or the most curious of all, for the recent facts: recall in the first person (like all these videos) what was Covid confinementwhich undoubtedly any user of the account will have recent. Millions of people in misfortunes. Of course, these are not the most visited videos, but the very viralized Chernobyl and The black plaguewith 32 and 24 million reproductions, which far exceed the most common between 1 and 3 million of the rest of the channel videos. It is clear that users want to experience unattainable misfortunes of the near or remote past, almost in tourist planand they begin to demonstrate with the comments of the videos, which usually have a tone close to “calm, which was a moment running for my life in Pompeii.” The problem of historical fidelity. It is clear that the primary objective of these accounts is entertainment, and not reflect in a reliable way what the past was. Some historian has already pointed out some gazapos of these videos (especially in their imitators): in one of the many on the black plague, houses with architecture other than the real or train tracks appear, something impossible in the fourteenth century. Others such as Pompeya favor the spectacular when we have records that speak of a different experience. The danger of these videos, beyond that they can spread erroneous visions, is in the malicious use: “People could manipulate the story; (…) and create a video that supports the denialists of the Holocaust,” says historian Amy Boyington For BBC. Imitors sprout. Of course, success has been born a good number of imitators, all more rough and less careful than @timetravellerpov, which despite its factual mistakes has more careful animations and more realistic setting, and flees (relatively) from the morbidity. They are accounts like @Chron0.viewwho has dared to portray crazy things such as Kennedy’s murder from the president’s point of view or 11-S attacks from within the Twin Towers. Some, like @the_pov_lab It exceeds the original account and almost all, of course, have their own version of life during the black plague. Header | @timetravellerpov In Xataka | The Humane Ai Pin debacle is a problem for the industry: who will trust a pot now

Temu and Shein are already being overcome by the next Chinese trade giant: Tiktok

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Tiktok has achieved in just one year what seemed impossible: to overcome sales to Shein and Temu in the US market, consolidating itself as the new power of Chinese electronic commerce, according to reports Bloomberg Citing Second Measure data, its transactional analytical tool. Their sales fired 153% in January, compared to the modest compared 26% of Shein and 28% of Temu. Between the lines. Tiktok Shop is taking more market to Shein that a Temu. In purchases greater than 25 dollars it has earned 16 quota points, while in the lower only 7. That is, it is having more success by selling medium -price products than Chollitos. The threat. This ascent can be seen truncated by several fronts: The contrast. While Tiktok Shop accelerates, its Chinese competitors suffer: In perspective. With 170 million monthly active users in the US, Tiktok has shown that its ability to monetize its user base goes beyond advertising. He has managed to turn his domain into entertainment into a powerful sales machine that even threatens Amazon. → The really disruptive of Tiktok Shop is not its meteoric growth, but how it has completely blurred the line between entertainment and trade. → No sells products, sells instantaneous wishes packaged in viral videos. And that, in the face of consumer behavior, is more powerful than any discount. In Xataka | China has been cutting its technology for years. Xi Jiping has just opened the door for that to change Outstanding image | Solen Feyissa in Unspash

Tiktok and download again in the United States. The question is what will happen after

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Tiktok is again available for download in the United States. The application He stopped working on January 19 as a result of the prohibition framed in the “Act of protection of Americans against applied applications by foreign adversaries“It was something that had been warning weeks beforesince the Supreme Court determined that Bytedance had to sell the application to an American company or cease its operations in the country. Immediately after disappearing from application stores (App Store and Google Play Store), Trump granted a 75 -day extension through an executive order. Almost a month later, the app is again available. What happened to Tiktok. On January 19 Tiktok disappeared from Android and iOS Application Stores. The Supreme Court ratified the decision of VETAR TIKTOK In the country, encouraging Bytedance to look for a buyer to avoid permanent prohibition. Despite the Court’s decision, Trump approved an executive order hours after the prohibition (and only one day after taking office), in order to grant a 75 -day extension that left the situation of the situation in the air The social network. This decree ordered the Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Justice not to apply sanctions or measures that comply with the regulations approved under the mandate of the previous president. What has changed. Although the extension allowed Tiktok to continue operating in the country, application stores had struck the social network of their repositories. In other words, It was not possible to download it officially From App Store or Google Play Store. Now, the social network is again available for download in these two main platforms. They are not safe. Despite the oxygen ball thrown by Trump, Tiktok is still forced to look for a buyer. In fact, Trump assured the press that “There are a lot of interested people” In buying the app, and an extension a priori has no purpose than granting more time to Bytdance to close an agreement. However, Tiktok’s algorithm is almost sacred to Chinaand the company is not willing to get rid of it. It is not unreasonable to raise a scenario in which Bytedance sells Tiktok to an American company with a completely different algorithm in order to overcome the prohibition. However, raising completely different operation in one of its main markets will not be so simple. Only time will say. Cover image | Cottonbro Studio In Xataka | A chocolate bar stuffed with pistachio has become the most desired viral in Tiktok: Dubai’s “chocolate”

What does the possible acquisition by Microsoft mean for the future of Tiktok?

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The future of Tiktok in the United States has once again been at the Center for Attention after Donald Trump’s statements, who said Microsoft could be in conversations to acquire the platform. This occurs in a context marked by national security concerns and a possible prohibition of the application if a sale to an American company is not specified before the end of the term imposed. The controversy around Tiktok Tiktok, the popular application of short videos, He has faced constant scrutiny in the US due to his links with the Chinese company Bytedance. US authorities fear that the platform can share user data with the Chinese government, which represents an alleged risk to national security. During his first administration in 2020, Trump tried to prohibit Tiktok unless Bytedance sold his American subsidiary to a country company. Although that effort did not materialize, the concerns about the application persisted. Now, with Trump back in the presidency, The president has granted an extension of 75 days to Tiktok to find an adequate buyer. If the sale is not specified, The platform could face a veto in the US market again. Microsoft returns to the scene In your most recent statements, Trump revealed that Microsoft is interested in acquiring Tiktok. When asked specifically about this possibility, the president replied: “I would say yes. There is a lot of interest in Tiktok. There is great interest in Tiktok. ” It is not the first time that Microsoft is mentioned in the context of a possible buytok purchase. In 2020, the technology company had conversations to acquire the US operations of the application, although these negotiations did not prosper. However, its renewed interest could reflect the importance of Tiktok as a key actor in the digital ecosystem and its influence on the US market, where it has 170 million users. Recently, Trump said Microsoft would be more than interested in being the Tiktok buyer. (Photo: Joan Mateu Parra/AP) Elon Musk or Mrbeast as possible buyers? In addition to Microsoft, Trump He also mentioned other possible interested in acquiring Tiktok. Among them he highlighted the technological billionaire Elon Musk, although the latter has not made public comments on the subject. On the other hand, The Creator of Content Jimmy Donaldson, known as Mrbeast, has caused a stir when announcing his intention to present an “official offer” to buy the platform. This unexpected movement generates curiosity about the future of Tiktok under the leadership of an influential content creator, whose innovative strategies could transform the application. Tiktok sale implications The possible sale of Tiktok not only represents a commercial transaction, but also a critical point in the relationship between the US and China. The outcome could have significant consequences for technological companies, users and diplomatic relations. In economic terms, the acquisition of Tiktok would give the buyer access to a massive user base and data, as well as a privileged position in the social media market. For users and content creators, uncertainty about the future of the platform could alter its way of interacting and generating income. Regarding national security, the sale of Tiktok to an American company could mitigate fears about the use of data by the Chinese government, although this aspect will continue to be a debate. With a period of 75 days in progress, Tiktok’s fate in the US is not yet decided. While Trump’s statements about Microsoft and other interested parties suggest that there are viable options, the details of any potential agreement remain uncertain. For now, the eyes are placed in the actors involved, from technological giants such as Microsoft to unexpected figures as MRBAST. Whatever the result, the story of Tiktok promises to continue being a relevant issue in the technological and political landscape. Continue reading: * Recent of cell phones is triggered in the USA after prohibition of Tiktok* China urges the US to guarantee a “fair commercial environment” for Tiktok* The closure of Tiktok, a threat to small and medium enterprises (Tagstotranslate) Donald Trump (T) Microsoft (T) Tiktok

In the midst of a campaign against TikTok, ByteDance has an ace up its sleeve: becoming an AI powerhouse

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At ByteDance there is frenetic activity. At the moment, your social network TikTok is on a kind of legal limbo in the USbut ByteDance has many more open fronts. One is especially striking: AI. Especially because she had barely shown any signs of being involved in this segment. A most “interstellar” AI agent. First of all, the launch of the UI-TARS project is surprising. The name is probably a nod to the movie ‘Interstellar’, which featured an AI robot called TARS. The proposal is very reminiscent of Anthropic’s ‘Computer Use’ system, but unlike it, UI-TARS is Open Source, something surprising and which suggests that other startups and independent developers can use it as a basis for their projects. The code is available on GitHub. “Talking” to your computer. As in the case of Anthropic, it is possible to ask UI-TARS Desktop that executes tasks on your computer interface, which is capable of analyzing and recognizing to execute them. The developers warn that at the moment performance and behavior may be erratic. Your own programming assistant. Bytedance recently launched a developer assistant. Is called Bring and offers the same advantages as already popular alternatives as Cursor. With this platform we have a “virtual software engineer” who answers questions about the code, completes and generates it, and is even capable of developing projects from scratch based on user prompts. And a model that reasons…. The thing doesn’t end there, of course. ByteDance launched this week Doubao-1.5-proan update to its AI model that is now capable of “reasoning” and thus competing with OpenAI’s o1. In fact, those responsible for it claim that it surpasses its competitor in the AIME benchmark, in which the response of these models to complex instructions is measured. And even though it is affordable, cheap and gives benefits. As they point out on PandaDailythe model is especially efficient and for example the price per million input tokens is only 11 cents. Not only that: even though it costs relatively little, it promises a gross margin of 50%, which in a reasoning model – which usually requires significantly more resources – is striking. {“videoId”:”x9c3qcu”,”autoplay”:false,”title”:”The BRUTAL Chinese SURVEILLANCE system”, “tag”:”video surveillance”, “duration”:”73″} Huge investment in chips. In 2025 ByteDance plans to spend $12.3 billion on infrastructure for the development of its AI models. This is indicated by sources close to the company, indicate in Financial Times. 5.5 billion will be dedicated to acquiring chips in China, while 6.8 billion dollars will be invested abroad to develop their models taking advantage of advanced NVIDIA chips. Be careful with this other Bytedance. These are just the latest developments in the field of AI for ByteDance. This division continues to make losses – like most AI companies – because among other things it is reinvesting over and over again in R&D, and at this rate we may soon have to talk about another AI giant. In Xataka | China strikes back in the AI ​​war: its new open model matches Claude and GPT-4, and it is giving it away (function() { window._JS_MODULES = window._JS_MODULES || {}; var headElement = document.getElementsByTagName(‘head’)(0); if (_JS_MODULES.instagram) { var instagramScript = document.createElement(‘script’) ; instagramScript.src=”https://platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js”; instagramScript.async = true; instagramScript.defer = true; headElement.appendChild(instagramScript); – The news In the midst of a campaign against TikTok, ByteDance has an ace up its sleeve: becoming an AI powerhouse was originally published in Xataka by Javier Pastor .

Cell phone resale soars in US after TikTok ban

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The possible definitive suspension of TikTok in the United States, promoted by Donald Trump’s administration, has generated an unexpected trend: the sale of cell phones with the application installed at exorbitant prices. Since last January 19, when the federal ban on the popular app was implemented, which It was removed hours latersocial networks have witnessed a growing market of devices that offer guaranteed access to TikTok, despite the restrictions. The ban on TikTok in the US responds to concerns related to national security and freedom of expression. The US government demands that ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, sell the app to a US company that it is not considered a “foreign adversary.” The Trump administration has granted a 3-month extension to evaluate the final implementation of the law, which keeps TikTok in legal and operational limbo. This uncertainty has led to unusual behavior among the app’s users. A message reading “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now” is displayed from the TikTok app on a cell phone screen on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Andy Bao) The rise of cell phone resale with TikTok In recent weeks, reselling mobile devices with TikTok pre-installed has become a viral phenomenon. On platforms like Twitter and Facebook Marketplace, Sales of iPhones have been reported at disproportionate prices, justifying the cost with the presence of the installed app. A notable case is that of an Apple iPhone 15 Pro advertised for almost $5,000. Sellers emphasize that the device includes TikTok, making it a desired item for those who deleted the app before the ban or who want to maintain continued access to their accounts. This emerging market highlights the urgency of some users to return to the platform and the symbolic value that TikTok represents for millions of people. However, it has also generated criticism and debate about the rationality of paying exorbitant sums for a phone with an application installed. The impact of the possible definitive ban on this social network has not only generated frustration among users, but also an intense debate on the internet. While some criticize the US government’s measure as an attack on freedom of expression, others mock the desperation of those who are willing to pay thousands of dollars for a cell phone. On platforms like Twitter, memes and satirical comments abound. On the other hand, content creators and frequent TikTok users express their concern for the possible loss of a key tool for your work and social life. Many of them have begun to explore alternatives in other applications, such as Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, although without the same impact that TikTok offered. Many are taking advantage of the desperation that the TikTok issue has caused in some in the US. (Photo: Ashley Landis/AP) TikTok: more than a social network For millions of people, TikTok is not just an entertainment app. It is a space where they can express themselves freely, connect with global communities and access creative and educational content. The ban has highlighted how political decisions can directly affect users’ digital lives. According to experts, The suspension could also have significant economic repercussions. Many influencers and small businesses depend on TikTok to promote their products and services. Without this platform, they could face challenges in reaching their audiences and generating revenue. Donald Trump’s administration has been clear in its intention to ensure national security, arguing that TikTok could be used to collect sensitive data from American users. However, it has also shown a willingness to negotiate a solution that allows the continuity of the application under new conditions. The 3-month extension could be an opportunity for ByteDance to reach a deal with a US company or for the government to implement additional regulations. Meanwhile, users and content creators remain waiting for a final resolution. Keep reading: * Donald Trump would support Elon Musk owning TikTok: “If he wanted to buy it”* China urges US to ensure “fair business environment” for TikTok* Trump says he will “probably” give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid a US ban.

In ‘Farmtok’, agriculture takes the spotlight. What will happen if TikTok disappears?

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BUCYRUS, Ohio, USA — Zoe Kent hopes people will lighten up a little to hear her talk about farming on the internet. In one of his latest videos, he compares pesticide application to dry shampoo. “Farming is for girls,” he jokes. On Instagram and TikTok, under the username “farmwithzoe,” Kent films herself putting on boots to load corn into the bed of a huge truck, posts memes about the price of grain, and documents almost everything about life on the farm, from how He gets rocks stuck in his equipment until he eats lunch on long days working on a combine. Now, the future of TikTok — and “Farmtok,” as some creators call the agriculture-related influencer ecosystem — has become more uncertain due to a ban the U.S. government briefly implemented on TikTok over the weekend. The new Trump administration rescinded that ban, at least for now, but farmers are keenly aware that things could change, and with them, the ways they share farm life with the rest of the world. But most say they will continue to adapt to what the platforms throw at them. “It’s like building your business on rented land,” Kent said. “It’s not guaranteed to stay there.” Even before the uncertain threat to TikTok’s future, agricultural creators had to deal with the evolution of social media. As algorithms changed, they faced greater challenges communicating with an audience many see as increasingly disconnected from agriculture. But most say they will continue to adapt to what the platforms throw at them. Some producers make extra money by building an audience on TikTok or Instagram. Others use social media to advertise to local customers, such as restaurants or farmers markets. Perhaps most importantly, they want to continue building community with other farmers in the face of industry challenges such as the profession’s impact on mental health, economic pressure and climate change. Several farmers said the disconnect has grown over the years as social media algorithms have changed. “I know for a fact that our social media reach is way down now,” said Beth Satterwhite, who has been posting on Instagram about her small organic vegetable farm in McMinnville, Oregon, for more than a decade. “The stories of people working in agriculture are a little less interesting for the consumer, I don’t know if it’s really less interesting or just less visible,” he said. Neil Denton, who grows corn, soybeans, wheat and rye in Barlow, Kentucky, shared a similar sentiment. Consider that many of his more than 80,000 followers on Instagram and 33,000 on TikTok are other producers, not members of the public. He finds that “disappointing” and worries about how much people know about the food that ends up on their plates. But he thinks there’s a silver lining: “Farming is a lonely occupation because you’re not around a lot of co-workers,” Denton said. “I think some farmers use social media as an outlet… to be able to express yourself and feel like you’re not alone.” Within the farming community, it can also be helpful to learn from other farmers, many producers said. Megan Dwyer, who grows corn and soybeans and raises beef cattle in northwest Illinois, uses social media, especially X and Facebook, to gauge what’s important to other farmers. “It’s a great source of information, especially quick information,” he said. However, all that quick information comes at a price. Satterwhite described a “soup of language” around agriculture, saying it could be difficult for an outsider to say which agricultural practices are legitimately better for the climate or the environment. “I see a lot of greenwashing,” Satterwhite said, referring to the practice of falsely portraying a product or practice as green in order to market it to an environmentally conscious public. “There is definitely a lot of misinformation out there,” Kent added. “I try to filter out who has genuine questions versus who already has a stance and isn’t willing to listen to me.” That’s something many ag influencers agree on: that they still want a place to have a conversation. As Dwyer said, “You never know who you are influencing there or what can happen.”

Kylie Jenner Calls Her Shoes ‘Toe F——‘ In Hilarious TikTok

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NEWS Source: @kyliejenner/TikTok Kylie Jenner has a comical name for her shoes. Aug. 30 2024, Published 11:10 am ET Only Kylie Jenner can take any term and make it into a fashion statement — because she’s Kylie Jenner! On Thursday, August 30, the reality star took to TikTok with a video previously saved to her “drafts” on the app, as she did an outfit check in the mirror before a fun night with her pals. Article continues below advertisement Source: @kyliejenner/TikTok The Kylie Cosmetics founder shared a video of her outfit to TikTok on Thursday, August 29. Article continues below advertisement “I’m having friends over and we’re gonna go see Blink Twice,” Jenner began in the clip, referencing Zoe Kravitz new film starring her fiancé, Channing Tatum. The Kylie Cosmetics founder was briefly distracted by her daughter, Stormy6, who she shares with her ex Travis Scottin addition to their son, Air2. Article continues below advertisement Source: @kyliejenner/TikTok In the video, Kylie Jenner mentioned she was going to watch ‘Blink Twice’ with some friends. Article continues below advertisement “Why are you looking at me like that? Stormi’s looking at me,” Jenner quipped while glancing over at her little girl, who was off camera. Resuming her video, Jenner continued, “This is my ‘fit of the night. I put this together in two seconds,” proceeding to show off her “new favorite pants,” which looked like black low-rise trousers, and a questionable pair of ballet flat-styled shoes. Article continues below advertisement Source: @kyliejenner/TikTok Kylie Jenner hilariously referred to her shoes as ‘toe f——.’ Article continues below advertisement “I call these the toe f——,” the 27-year-old — who was dressed in all black — admittedly comedically before giving a close-up of the footwear featuring a split between her big toe and the rest . In the comments section of the post, some fans were cracking up over Jenner’s name for her shoes, with others gushing over how much they loved seeing Blink Twice in theaters. Article continues below advertisement Source: @kyliejenner/TikTok MORE ON: Kylie Jenner Want OK! every day? Sign up here! Article continues below advertisement “No one talking about the toe fkers (sic). ICONIC 😂,” one person pointed out, as another admitted, “the name of the shoe killed me😂✨.” “The shoe name 🤣🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭,” a third fan reacted, while another said: “The toe what😭. Love u.” Article continues below advertisement Never miss a story — sign up for the OK! newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what OK! has to offer. It’s gossip too good to wait for! Article continues below advertisement A fifth admirer confessed: “It feels like I’m in her private story 😭.” Jenner’s post comes just a couple days after she uploaded a video of the makeup mogul and her best friend Stassie Karanikolaou jamming out to Sabrina Carpenter‘s new song “Taste” while out for one of their frequently documented car rides. Article continues below advertisement Source: @kyliejenner/TikTok Kylie Jenner and her best friend Stassie Karanikolaou love vlogging their car rides. Article continues below advertisement The fan-favorite BFF duo playfully lip-synced along to the track — which is rumored to be about Carpenter’s love triangle with Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello. Jenner and Karanikolaou love hanging out together in their luxury vehicles, as they’ve shared multiple vlogs to social media of the pair going through the In-N-Out Burger drive-thru and heading to one of their favorite desert places Crumbl Cookies. Article continues below advertisement Last month, Jenner’s makeup brand even teamed up with Crumbl Cookie to release an exclusive limited edition set of Kylie Cosmetics cookies. The special edition treats were only available for one day at the West Hollywood Crumbl Cookies location, though fans begged for more to be sold across the country.

Wisconsin man accused of setting fire to lawmaker’s office over TikTok ban

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MADISON, Wisconsin, USA — A Wisconsin man who allegedly told police he tried to set fire to a lawmaker’s office because he was upset with the federal ban on the social media platform TikTok was charged Wednesday with multiple counts, including one of arson. Fond du Lac County District Attorney Eric Toney filed a complaint against 19-year-old Caiden Stachowicz, charging him with felony arson, making terrorist threats, attempted robbery and criminal damage. property. If convicted of all charges, he would face a sentence of more than 50 years in prison. Stachowicz, a native of Menasha City, was scheduled to make his first court appearance Wednesday morning. Online court records indicated Judge Tricia Walker set cash bail for him at $500,000 and ordered him to have no contact with Republican U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman or his staff. He was also prohibited from possessing any dangerous weapons or materials to start a fire. Records showed Stachowicz appeared via video call from jail. His lawyer could not be contacted at this time. According to the complaint, a police officer responded to a fire outside Grothman’s office in Fond du Lac around 1 a.m. Sunday and saw Stachowicz standing near the site. The officer said that while he was working to put out the flames with his fire extinguisher, Stachowicz told him he started the fire because he doesn’t like Grothman. The officer handcuffed Stachowicz and took him to the police department. Firefighters and police quickly extinguished the fire, limiting the damage. During an interview at the police department, Stachowicz told the officer that he bought gasoline and matches to start a fire in Grothman’s office, according to the complaint. He said he tried to get into the office so he could start the fire inside, but he couldn’t break the window. He then poured the gasoline into an electrical box at the back of the building and around the front of the building, lit a match and watched it burn, the complaint adds. He noted that he wanted to burn the building because the US government was shutting down TikTok and Grothman voted “in favor” of banning the social network, according to the complaint. Grothman voted in favor of a bill in April last year that forced TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to sell its US operation by Sunday. Stachowicz said he believed the closure violated his constitutional rights. He added that he had participated in peaceful protests in the past, but no longer believes peace is an option, the complaint states. “Caiden said it was a government building and he wanted to cause a disruption and make a point by starting the fire in the building,” according to the complaint. “Caiden commented that he wished the entire building had burned down.” When asked if he expected people to be inside the building, he said no and that he didn’t want to hurt anyone, and he didn’t want to hurt Grothman either. TikTok went down in the US on Saturday afternoon, but the platform was back up and running hours later after then-President-elect Donald Trump said he would try to give ByteDance more time to find a buyer. Trump signed an executive order Monday after taking office instructing the U.S. attorney general not to implement the ban for 75 days. When asked to comment on the charges, Grothman spokeswoman Noelle Young responded by saying Grothman would call The Associated Press directly. However, the lawmaker had not contacted the AP as of Wednesday afternoon.

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