January 23, 2026 - TikTok is Now A New U.S. Company

Episode 18: “TikTok’s Big Change — A New U.S. Company Is Official!”Release Date: Friday, January 23, 2026In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan explains the major change happening to TikTok in the United States. After years of debate about data safety and ownership, TikTok’s U.S. business has officially been spun off into a new, mostly American‑owned company. The episode breaks down what a “spinoff” means, why the U.S. government required it, and how the new ownership structure works — all in simple, kid‑friendly language.Aidan reassures young listeners that the app isn’t going away; it’s just changing who’s in charge behind the scenes.What Kids Will LearnWhat a company “spinoff” isWhy the U.S. wanted TikTok to separate from its Chinese parent companyHow ownership of the new TikTok U.S. company is dividedWhy data safety is importantHow business decisions can affect apps kids use every dayThat TikTok will continue to operate in the U.S.Episode Summary for Young ListenersTikTok’s U.S. spinoff is now officialA mostly American group owns 80% of the new companyByteDance keeps under 20%Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX each own 15%The deal prevents a U.S. banThe goal is to protect user dataKids can ask their parents or leave a comment if they want something explained