TikTok, social media trends push performance crimes into US spotlight
A rise in thefts of Hyundais and Kias is linked to viral videos posted to TikTok and other social media platforms that teach people how to exploit a security weakness to steal the cars.
Texas TikTok ban remains limited to government-issued devices
A TikTok ban in Texas remains limited to government-issued devices.
Montana becomes 1st state to ban TikTok
Montana has become the first state to completely ban TikTok.
Texas parents charge 19-year-old daughter rent; reveal criticism and support
People are sounding off on TikTok as parents charging their children rent has become a topic of discussion. Check out how one family navigated their adult daughter living at home.
Viral video shows dozens of live fish thrown away in dumpster outside Idaho PetSmart
A viral video on TikTok shows dumpster divers discovering a box of live betta fish in the trash outside an Idaho PetSmart. Here's how the company responded.
TikTok user's 'unethical' plane 'life hack' to punish reclined seat passengers goes viral: 'Full blast'
TikTok user suggests strategy for dealing with airplane passengers who recline seats during flight
Social media app Clapper touted as an adult version of TikTok
The video platform allows users worldwide to connect and share unique content in their communities.
Tow truck driving TikToker shows how thieves steal car parts
A tow truck driver turned TikToker is warning people across the D.C. region about car thieves.
Ohio boy, 13, overdoses on Benadryl in deadly TikTok challenge: family
"Our world has absolutely got out of control," Jacob Steven's grandmother said,.
Montana lawmakers pass bill to ban TikTok statewide
Montana lawmakers have given final passage to a bill banning the social media app TikTok in the state.
Washington woman makes 'shocking' discovery after purchasing $3.99 urn at Goodwill
A thrifter in Seattle appears to have made an unexpected find while shopping at Goodwill, and a video of her discovery now has more than 12 million views on TikTok.
'Vodka butter' recipe on TikTok could become the app's new viral food trend: 'Boozy buttercream'
Recipe developer Carolina Gelen introduced TikTok to vodka butter, a spread that is said to pair well with fish.
10 kids hospitalized from spicy gum used in TikTok challenge
In the TikTok challenge, people chew the gum and try to blow a bubble despite how hot the gum is. Officials say the gum is equivalent to pepper spray.
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.
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.
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.
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.
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul on China, Border, Ukraine and Afghanistan
Texas Congressman and Chairman Michael McCaul shared his thoughts on the Biden administration's pulling out of Afghanistan, as well as his take on immigration, and the continued aid and support to Ukraine in this edition of Texas: The Issue Is.
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.
Jarrell PD investigating threat made on social media involving JISD students
Police are investigating a threat to Jarrell schools after a TikTok surfaced of a girl threatening to shoot up Jarrell Middle School.


















