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Jan 2025
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Trump, TikTok & NDAs

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Trump returned to the White House with some new special envoys. Which Hollywood hardmen has he chosen to watch his back?


Allegations against Neil Gaiman have revealed the use of NDAs as a tool of power by the rich against those more vulnerable. What are NDAs and what would happen if you break one?


TikTok shut down for a few hours in the US on Sunday night before being reinstated by President Trump. Will the ban come again and if so will anyone really care?


Recommendations:


Marina - Cue The Sun (read)

Richard - A Real Pain (watch)


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