Contributors: Asis Johnson, Jacob Smith, Lauren Taylor, Amelia Collado
Billie’s Beginnings
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Spot the Difference?
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Candy and popular food brands usually do not limit themselves to selling in just one country. However, when they sell in other countries they have to adapt to a different culture and flavor pallet. That can involve changing foods flavors, packaging and even names. Click here to read more about other countries’ versions of popular American snacks.
The Clock is Tik- ing
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The fate of the popular social media app Tik Tok has been up in the air ever since President Trump declared the app “a national security threat”. Tik Tok, a Chinese company, has been trying to find an American buyer to save itself from being banned in the states. Microsoft recently announced that their bid for the app was rejected, meaning that the tech company Oracle is the last main bidder for Tik Tok. Read more about this developing story here.
End of an Era
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