TikTok denied request to halt potential US ban
If the app is not sold to an approved buyer by mid-January, it will be shut down.
DOJ asks court to reject TikTok's bid to delay law that would ban app
The law would require TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to sell the company or face a ban in the U.S.
Is TikTok getting banned in the US? What to know
TikTok’s future in the U.S. is uncertain.
TikTok ban: Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale of app in the U.S.
A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S. by Jan. 19.
Florida TikTok influencer arrested for stealing $500 worth of items at Target: police
A TikTok influencer was arrested Wednesday for stealing around $500 from a Florida Target last month, police said.
Very demure: Dictionary.com chooses 2024 Word of the Year
Dictionary.com has chosen its 2024 Word of the Year – and it’s from that massive TikTok trend this summer.
Eagles fan goes viral after rescuing injured eagle
A Florida Eagles fan was surprised by the sight of an injured bald eagle on the side of the road and took measures to rescue the injured bird, posting the effort to social media.
TikTok sensation Jake West announces his next move live
He’s TikTok famous and really good at basketball. Social media sensation Jake West is a student at Penn Charter, with 1.5 million followers. Tuesday night, he shared a major life update with his followers – where he’s off to college.
TikTok star, basketball player Jake West heading to Northwestern
He’s TikTok famous and really good at basketball. Social media sensation Jake West is a student at Penn Charter, with 1.5 million followers. Tuesday night, he shared a major life update with his followers – where he’s off to college.
States sue TikTok over claims it's addictive, harmful to children
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
More Americans are regularly getting news on TikTok, Pew Research finds
TikTok users are now more likely to get news from TikTok than Facebook users are to get news from Facebook, the survey found.
'Demure:' What does it mean and why is it trending on TikTok?
TikTok users have recently used the word in videos to describe daily situations, and here’s why.
Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of violating a children's online privacy law
TikTok is accused in a lawsuit of violating a federal law requiring kid-oriented apps and websites to get parental consent before collecting personal information of children under 13 years old.
Justice Department claims TikTok collected user data on abortion, gun control, and more
In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department has accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion.
Pennsylvania middle school students impersonate teachers with over 20 TikTok accounts
The Great Valley School District says middle school students set up more than 20 fake TikTok accounts to impersonate and demean staff members.
Pennsylvania students impersonate teachers using over 20 TikTok accounts
Great Valley Middle School students created more than 20 TikTok accounts to impersonate teachers, and demean staff members.
TikTok glossary: From Barbiecore to WaterTok
Will your summer look be more coastal grandma or cottagecore? If you’re not sure, this TikTok glossary is here to help.
How a Chipotle delivery turned into an Arizona couple's wedding being paid off
An Arizona man delivering food to earn money for he and his fiancé's wedding got the surprise of a lifetime when a note he wrote went viral on TikTok. Donations poured in, covering the cost of their dream wedding.
Doctor warns against 'anti-sunscreen' TikToks: 'Nobody is dying of sunscreen'
Videos are circulating on TikTok saying sunscreen does more harm than good. The videos can be found just by searching for “anti-sunscreen," but before you take advice from social media, an Arizona skin cancer doctor weighs in with the truth.
Maryland TikTok star joins legal battle against federal ban
A Maryland woman is among eight content creators who have joined a lawsuit suing the U.S. government, arguing that a new law forcing the sale or ban of the app TikTok violates their First Amendment rights.