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.
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.
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.
Texas sues TikTok over claims app illegally shares minor's data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against social media platform TikTok for allegedly violating state law.
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.
Palestinian “tent life" TikTok star Medo Halimy dies in Israeli air strike
Medo Halimy shared intimate details of his life in the dusty encampment in Gaza, reaching viewers far and wide on TikTok.
Texas AMBER Alerts may soon pop up on TikTok feeds
AMBER Alerts may soon start popping up on your TikTok feed. It's part of a new initiative starting in Texas.
Keith Lee shares his experience and complaints about the DC food scene
Keith Lee, viral TikToker and food critic Keith Lee has some complaints about the food scene in D.C.
Young Indiana mom of 3 allegedly killed by ex-boyfriend while filming TikTok with friend: report
A young mother of three was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend in Indiana while filming a TikTok video, according to reports.
'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.
Costco's return policy put to the test after couple brings back 5-year-old mattress
A TikTok video shows a couple attempting to return a half-decade-old mattress to Costco as social media users react.
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.
Caught on camera: Woman kicks car with kids inside during road rage incident
A woman was caught on camera repeatedly kicking a car with several children inside and trying to open a door at a South Austin stoplight during a reported road rage incident.
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.
Police chase in northeast Austin goes 24 miles, causes two crashes: affidavit
We are learning more about a wild police chase through northeast Austin that was caught on camera and was seen by thousands on TikTok.
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.
‘Fake news’: Prom revenge murder story on TikTok debunked
A TikTok about a revenge murder at a prom was debunked by Michigan police, showing how easily fake news can be created and spread on social media. Here are some tips for spotting AI and disinformation.