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.

SpaceX asks FAA to return Falcon 9 rocket to launching after mishap

The Falcon 9 had a near flawless record until last week, when SpaceX suffered a rare failure after launching from California. With 364 successful Falcon 9 launches, SpaceX hasn’t suffered a mission failure since a cargo resupply mission in 2015 exploded after liftoff from Florida.

Elon Musk moving X HQ to Austin, SpaceX HQ to Texas

Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that X, formerly known as Twitter, is moving to Austin, and SpaceX headquarters will also move to Texas.  

Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California

Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.

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.

SpaceX Starship survives "toasty" fourth test flight – barely

SpaceX engineers and fans watched live as the blistering heat of reentry nearly ate through the Starship spacecraft before it splashed down as planned in the Indian Ocean, completing a successful test flight.

‘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.

SpaceX says it's ready for Starship's fourth test flight from Texas

If the FAA grants SpaceX its modified launch license, the company said it could attempt the fourth test flight of Starship and the Super Heavy booster as soon as June 5 from its launch site in Boca Chica, Texas.

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.

‘Get Ready With Me’ TikTok star announces own death in final video

Popular TikTok creator Dr. Kimberley Nix announced her own death in a heartfelt final video titled "Get Ready with Me, One Last Time," where she shared her journey with metastatic sarcoma and encouraged new followers to learn from her experiences.

TikTok files lawsuit over law that would force sale, ban in US

TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the U.S. federal government over the recently-passed law that could ban the social media platform.