Temu, the e-commerce app owned by China’s PDD Holdings, topped Apple’s list of most downloaded free apps in the U.S. for the second consecutive year, showcasing the success of Chinese apps in the American market. Despite uncertainties surrounding its future in the U.S., ByteDance’s TikTok ranked third, while Temu’s competitor Shein placed 12th. Apple’s iOS dominates over half of the U.S. mobile phone market, with Temu entering in 2022 and challenging Amazon’s dominance, although facing scrutiny from U.S. officials and potential tariff increases under the new administration.
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Federal appeals court set to hold hearing over Trump National Guard deployment in California
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear California's challenge to the Trump administration's federalization of the National Guard amid protests over immigration enforcement in Los Angeles. A lower court had issued a temporary restraining order to return control of the National Guard to Governor Gavin Newsom, citing illegal actions by Trump, but an appeal granted a stay on that order. Need More Context? 🔎
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