![The US began the process of banning TikTok earlier this month unless its Chinese parent company ByteDance sells it. A new suitor is preparing a bid.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/GWTZTV4S55GXBGFRWK34BF7S4U.jpg?auth=7e336406d1781bc995b56cbfdf2b513e2a6ba6ada1112f263c273f29be804efc&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
![The US began the process of banning TikTok earlier this month unless its Chinese parent company ByteDance sells it. A new suitor is preparing a bid.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/GWTZTV4S55GXBGFRWK34BF7S4U.jpg?auth=7e336406d1781bc995b56cbfdf2b513e2a6ba6ada1112f263c273f29be804efc&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
![Why are people putting pickles in Dr Pepper? The TikToker who started the social media viral trend](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/X3QTHXU2BJFHXPTUOLWF4H7HOA.jpeg?auth=65a7bbb3f9362084386ab3dcbd73f15eb1f6ef92b04a7ef4d3e577a850a3722d&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
ENTERTAINMENT
Pickles in Dr Pepper
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![The vote on the law that seeks to ban TikTok in the United States goes to the Senate, but when could the app be vetoed if the Upper House approves it?](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/TWC76UWQLGCL2GRFLTU2YW2JZ4.jpg?auth=8556ab54e1d01ac515641aec84aa8b64faf191900be2b7ab2708776f31de1286&width=360&height=203&focal=2224%2C630)
LATEST NEWS
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![Barça defender Iñigo Martínez’s confrontation with a “fan” went viral on Monday. Lionel Messi is among other players to have been targeted.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/RLJFNUBWUNCZRKXGYQ46KGFLTA.jpg?auth=81f5eacc662c4a9c7aab7291f582d05ad3f87a567493de3acdff8fe95976a5c3&width=360&height=203&focal=2623%2C479)
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![A video created with AI caused confusion among internet users as PSG’s Kylian Mbappé appeared in Real Madrid gear despite no confirmed deal with the team.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/LPPG3P2LRVH6XBVLHUBXYEDXMU.png?auth=5e3f040bebd297be4f6451f2096b2d29280710602db0c8a1127643fa53ba0f6e&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
REAL MADRID
AI Video shows Mbappé in Real Madrid shirt
Jennifer Bubel
![The combination of political pressure, antitrust issues, and the looming threat of a forced sale create a labyrinthine situation for potential buyers.](https://img.asmedia.epimg.net/resizer/v2/UGGXQWVM6CYIILXDC6RVTGSLXI.jpg?auth=b9408ebf266a8256fb201bfc5e5184ea5e2795c6371714a5179090e8ec3c8c77&width=360&height=203&smart=true)
SOCIAL MEDIA
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