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Sephora faced backlash over a firing that may have never happened.A TikTok account under the name Isla Makeup posted a video on January 18, accusing Sephora of firing her for attending a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement protest in Minnesota. Over a week later, the video had attracted more than…
Dating apps, AI social networks, drama-clad “tea” apps — you name it, I’ve downloaded it.In 2025, I tested out dozens of apps on my phone while reporting on social media for Business Insider.Like many other internet dwellers, a majority of my time was spent on apps like TikTok, Instagram, and…
TikTok is diving into the buzzy micro drama space and has added a section where you can binge on bite-sized series without leaving the app.The TikTok Minis section features “lightweight, in-app mini programs that let users access experiences and content without leaving TikTok,” a TikTok staffer recently posted on LinkedIn. That tab…
TikTok is increasing how much it spends on high-performing staffers in 2026, according to a memo from owner ByteDance sent last week and viewed by Business Insider.In ByteDance’s upcoming annual performance reviews, the company aims to spend 50% more globally on incentives like bonuses or raises that increase the total…
