TikTok’s shutdown in the U.S. has left millions grappling with the loss of a platform that reshaped how we connect, create, and consume. From the chaotic lead-up involving court battles, political debates, and billion-dollar valuation standoffs to the final moments filled with tearful goodbyes and feta pasta parties, the fallout reveals deeper questions about privacy, cultural impact, and the power of digital communities. As creators scramble to rebuild elsewhere and users adjust to the void left behind, the story of TikTok's sudden absence is a mix of nostalgia, frustration, and uncertainty about what’s next in the world of social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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