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Apple and Google instructed by House committee to prepare to dump TikTok next month
House members are telling Apple and Google to be prepared to comply with a law that could result in TikTok facing an effective ban in the U.S.
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Pilot reveals what overhead chimes mean on flights
In a viral TikTok video, “Captain Steve” explains the three dings he uses onboard to communicate to flight attendants.
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TikTok says ban would cost U.S. small businesses, creators $1.3 billion in first month
TikTok says the economic harm from a law signed by President Joe Biden would grow if the Supreme Court does not overturn it.
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When does Trump take office and how could it impact a potential TikTok ban?
President-elect Donald Trump will officially take office for his second term at a presidential inauguration ceremony in January after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, in the 2024 election.
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5 things to know about TikTok
Since its launch, TikTok has become one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, using recommendation algorithms to connect content creators and influencers with new audiences.
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Federal judges uphold law that could ban TikTok, say platform could be unavailable in US
The D.C. Circuit voted to uphold the ban, citing national security threats and the collection of data from TikTok users.
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TikTok influencer arrested for second alleged shoplifting at same Target store
A TikTok influencer has been arrested for a second time after police said she shoplifted hundreds of dollars worth of items from a Florida Target store where she was accused of a similar crime.
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TikTok influencer arrested after posting videos with allegedly shoplifted Target haul
Marlena Velez, 22, is alleged to have stolen items from a Target in Cape Coral, Florida, by scanning false bar codes with cheaper prices, police said.
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Trump victory may provide TikTok a lifeline to remain in the U.S.
Donald Trump’s election victory may provide a lifeline for TikTok, which faces a potential U.S. ban in January if not divested from parent company ByteDance.
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TikTok skincare myths debunked: What's real and what's a trend trap?
From beef tallow as moisturizer to Vicks VapoRub for skin tightening, TikTok is brimming with questionable skincare hacks. But what’s real and what’s a trend trap?
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Illinois attorney general files lawsuit against TikTok
Illinois attorney general Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the app of exploiting children and damaging their mental health.
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Illinois joins 13 states in lawsuit against TikTok for harmful business practices targeting teens
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit alongside 13 other states against TikTok Tuesday, alleging the social media platform of using harmful business practices that target children, teens and negatively impact their mental health.
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Illinois joins 13 states in lawsuit against TikTok for harmful business practices targeting teens
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit alongside 13 other states against TikTok Tuesday, alleging the social media platform of using harmful business practices that target children, teens and negatively impact their mental health.
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Here's what ‘No Spend September' is and how to know if you should participate
‘No Spend September’ is a social media trend that involves a full month of cutting non-essential purchases. Here’s how you may benefit.
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TikTok says it's not spreading Chinese propaganda. The US says there's a real risk. What's the truth?
Two academic studies argue that TikTok favors Chinese government views, and a new analysis says TikTok’s parent firm is entangled with government propaganda organs.
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TikTok heads to court over US law that could lead to a ban on the popular platform
The U.S. government and TikTok will go head-to-head in federal court on Monday as oral arguments begin in a consequential legal case that will determine the future of TikTok in the country.
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TikTok must face lawsuit over 10-year-old's ‘blackout challenge' death, appeals court rules
A U.S. appeals court revived on Tuesday a lawsuit filed by the mother of a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl who died attempting a viral challenge she allegedly saw on TikTok that dared people to choke themselves until they lost consciousness.
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TikTok's viral new “demure” trend started in Chicago
You may have noticed content creators on your TikTok feed talking about being “very mindful,” “very cutesy,” or — most notably — “very demure.” But what you may not have noticed is the trend actually began in Chicago.
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Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children's data
The Justice Department sued TikTok on Friday, accusing the company of violating children’s online privacy law and running afoul of a settlement it had reached with another federal agency.
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A look at the Olympic memes that are taking over TikTok by storm
A new Olympic trend is taking TikTok by storm with kids and adults posting clips of themselves competing in a sport but completely failing.