The billionaire declined to share details on his sources of financing, but said private equity firms and family offices have reached out.

Frank McCourt said his Project Liberty consortium, which has bid to buy TikTok, would be comfortable sharing ownership of the app so long as it's hosted on tech developed by his nonprofit.

The short is narrated by Frank McCourt's character and takes viewers ... for a children's animation about Christmas, where the art of believing is crucial. From priests to police to paupers ...