TikTok ban bill faces Senate hurdles amid data privacy concerns
In Congress, the fate of a bill potentially banning TikTok on U.S. phones remains uncertain. While the House has passed such a bill, it faces hurdles in the Senate due to differing opinions on safeguarding user data from China's influence.
TikTok ban raises concerns, tech expert warns of conceivable monopoly
TikTok is at risk of becoming banned in the U.S. after the House passed a bill threatening to ban the app. The bill still has to face Senate assessment, but a technology expert explains what this could mean.
TikTok ban bill passes in the House: Here’s what happens next
A TikTok ban is closer to reality after the U.S. House passed a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban. The bill heads to the Senate next.
TikTok ban: House Republicans to vote Wednesday on app's future
House Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States even as former President Donald Trump is voicing opposition to the effort. House leadership has scheduled a vote on the measure for Wednesday.
Congress to vote on a bill that may lead to a TikTok ban
House lawmakers this week introduced a new bipartisan bill that would ban TikTok if its China-based parent company ByteDance doesn't divest its stake in the social media platform.
'Who TF Did I Marry?': Viral 50-part TikTok series explained
The series has flooded many TikTok users' feeds and has amassed nearly 200 million views. Here's everything you need to know.
Kyte Baby Controversy: North Texas company faces backlash for denying remote work for mom of premature newborn
The CEO of North Texas-based baby clothing company Kyte Baby has released two apology videos after not allowing an employee to work remotely while her premature newborn son was in the hospital.
Virginia officials inspect TikTok tunnel girl's viral project
A Virginia woman is gaining notoriety online after documenting a home project of digging a tunnel underneath her suburban home.
Montana's first-in-the-nation law banning TikTok blocked by judge who calls it unconstitutional
The ban was scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1. and was based on some Montana lawmakers arguing that the Chinese government could access user information from TikTok.
More TikTok users turn to app for their news, Pew research says
The survey found that in the past three years, the amount of Americans who say they get their news from TikTok has more than quadrupled.
TikTok is shutting down its $2 billion Creator Fund
Here's how to make money on TikTok using the platform's newer Creativity Program.
No Cheesecake, please! TikTok reveals the first date spots to avoid
It all started with a TikTok video that ignited a firestorm online with women and men weighing in on where not the take them on their first date.
Content creators challenging Montana's ban on TikTok to appear in court
Montana was the first state to pass a complete ban on TikTok, based on the argument that the Chinese government could gain access to user information.
Utah sues TikTok, claiming platform harms kids, downplays China ties
Most U.S. states already prohibit the use of TikTok on government-owned devices, and Montana has issued a statewide ban that's being challenged in court.
TikTok testing paid, ad-free version on app: report
The social media giant is considering charging a fee for an ad-free subscription.
TikTok and Billboard team up to launch new Top 50 songs chart
Fans can see where their favorite songs are ranked every week on the new list.
TikTok sensation 'Judge Heela' offers expert conflict resolution advice
It was during the pandemic that the idea to connect with the public in a unique way came about.
Florida sheriff clarifies after woman claims arrest for paying flower vendor on TikTok
A Florida sheriff is clarifying an incident where a woman claimed to be arrested for paying a flower vendor in a TikTok video. Annika Olson was arrested for refusing to comply with police orders and interfering with an investigation into a vendor violating a county ordinance.
Two US tech groups side with TikTok in lawsuit against Montana's ban
Two U.S. tech groups backed TikTok on Monday in the social media platform's lawsuit seeking to stop Montana from enforcing a statewide ban on the video-sharing app before the law takes effect on Jan. 1.
Bed rotting: TikTok's latest trend comes with health warning
Advocates say it's a form of self-care, but some doctors say it could be a sign of depression.