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NEW YORK — TikTok and its bite-sized videos arrived in the United States as a global version of the Chinese app Douyin. Less than six years later, the social media platform is deeply woven into the fabric of American consumerism, having shortened the shelf life of trends and revamped how people engage with food and fashion. The popularity of TikTok coupled with its roots in Beijing led Congress, citing national security concerns, to pass a law that would ban the video-sharing app unless its Chinese parent company sells its stake.

With Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event around the corner (on July 10, to be exact), we're expecting to see a bunch of phones unveiled, including the new Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6. Samsung is also expected to launch the Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra early next year, but a recent rumor from Android Headlines said there would be no "plus" model this time.

Jelly Belly parent Ferrara will shutter its North Chicago manufacturing facility this fall, the company confirmed. The plant closure, first reported by the Sun-Times, will result in 66 layoffs. Chicago-based Ferrara announced plans to acquire Jelly Belly less than a year ago; financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. The company reported the layoffs in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice to the state last week.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

Getting a new Apple Watch is fun, but learning how to clean your Apple Watch is not — unless you're getting easy-to-follow tips from Mashable. We're going to tell you how to clean your Apple Watch properly, so you don't have to think about getting a new smartwatch just yet. SEE ALSO: 7 best Apple Watch apps to download now How to clean Apple Watch screenBesides wanting to earn style points for a sleek and stylish timepiece, cleaning your watch and band regularly and thoroughly to get rid of build up of dirt, bacteria and grime is just good hygiene.