What is Lemon8?: TikTok parent company introduces new social media app
The app, called Lemon8, is a photo-based app that could be described as a mixture of Instagram and Pinterest with sprinkles of videos that resemble those posted on TikTok.
The app, called Lemon8, is a photo-based app that could be described as a mixture of Instagram and Pinterest with sprinkles of videos that resemble those posted on TikTok.
University of Florida bans TikTok on school devices and Wi-Fi, 'effective immediately'
The University of Florida has officially banned use of the social media app TikTok on university-owned devices and on devices connected to school Wi-Fi.
The University of Florida has officially banned use of the social media app TikTok on university-owned devices and on devices connected to school Wi-Fi.
Apple working to repair Weather app outage
Scores of iPhone users recently reported having issues when opening the app, which provides live weather information and forecasts for regions around the world.
Scores of iPhone users recently reported having issues when opening the app, which provides live weather information and forecasts for regions around the world.
TikTok fined $15.9M by UK watchdog for misusing children’s data
The watchdog says TikTok allowed as many as 1.4 million kids in the U.K. under 13 to use the app despite the platform's rules prohibiting children that young from setting up accounts.
The watchdog says TikTok allowed as many as 1.4 million kids in the U.K. under 13 to use the app despite the platform's rules prohibiting children that young from setting up accounts.
‘God must have put you in my car!’: Uber driver donates kidney to passenger
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
Members of Congress active on TikTok defend app’s impact to reach voters
Congressional members on TikTok say they use it to connect with voters they wouldn't otherwise reach. But most lawmakers are in favor of limiting the popular social media app or even banning it.
Congressional members on TikTok say they use it to connect with voters they wouldn't otherwise reach. But most lawmakers are in favor of limiting the popular social media app or even banning it.
Twitter pulls check mark from main New York Times account
Twitter has removed the verification check mark on the main account of The New York Times, one of CEO Elon Musk’s most despised news organizations.
Twitter has removed the verification check mark on the main account of The New York Times, one of CEO Elon Musk’s most despised news organizations.
Netflix scaling back movie output, cuts jobs in restructuring
Netflix produced more original movies than any other Hollywood company in recent history.
Netflix produced more original movies than any other Hollywood company in recent history.
Disney signed surprise agreement that limits new board's power, officials say
The newly-appointed board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – formerly known as the Reedy Creek Independent District – and governs Walt Disney World and its properties, said Wednesday that that previous board signed an unexpected decades-long agreement with Disney, effectively stripping the new board of its power.
The newly-appointed board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – formerly known as the Reedy Creek Independent District – and governs Walt Disney World and its properties, said Wednesday that that previous board signed an unexpected decades-long agreement with Disney, effectively stripping the new board of its power.
TikTok ban pushed by Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley blocked in Senate
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley called TikTok “digital fentanyl" and argued it could give the Chinese government access to data from 150 million American users.
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley called TikTok “digital fentanyl" and argued it could give the Chinese government access to data from 150 million American users.
New commanding officer of PPD homicide unit focused on solving murders, supervision
Following the disturbingly high homicide trend Philadelphia has seen in recent years, the goal of the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is to bring closure in as many of those cases as possible.
Following the disturbingly high homicide trend Philadelphia has seen in recent years, the goal of the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is to bring closure in as many of those cases as possible.
NHTSA investigating Tesla Model X seat belt failures
Belts may not be properly secured at the factory
Belts may not be properly secured at the factory
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, others, injured in Center City vehicle accident
An accident at a busy Center City intersection sent Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and three other people to the hospital.
An accident at a busy Center City intersection sent Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and three other people to the hospital.
Father stabbed to death outside Canada Starbucks in front of toddler daughter
According to local reports, the father was with his family when a stranger started vaping. The father had asked the man to stop vaping near his toddler daughter.
According to local reports, the father was with his family when a stranger started vaping. The father had asked the man to stop vaping near his toddler daughter.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw injured in Center City auto accident
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw has been involved in an automobile accident.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw has been involved in an automobile accident.
Amazon reportedly considering purchase of AMC Entertainment
Amazon's reported interest in AMC is preliminary, and no offers have been made to acquire the distressed movie theater chain.
Amazon's reported interest in AMC is preliminary, and no offers have been made to acquire the distressed movie theater chain.
Parts of Twitter's source code leaked online
Twitter, based in San Francisco, noted in the filing that the postings infringe copyrights held by Twitter.
Twitter, based in San Francisco, noted in the filing that the postings infringe copyrights held by Twitter.
Wife accused of murdering husband on Facebook Live
Authorities in Mississippi believe the couple got into an argument that turned physical.
Authorities in Mississippi believe the couple got into an argument that turned physical.
Walt Disney World to host world’s largest LGBTQ+ conference amid criticism from DeSantis
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
The decision to hold the conference in Florida was made in 2019, according to a spokesperson for Out & Equal.
Elon Musk tells employees to get back in office with 2:30 am memo
Musk is not a fan of remote work. Back in November, he ended Twitter's work-from-home accommodations.
Musk is not a fan of remote work. Back in November, he ended Twitter's work-from-home accommodations.