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.
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.
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.
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.
First Amendment group sues Texas Governor and others over the state’s TikTok ban on official devices
The lawsuit said the state’s decision to restrict access to TikTok on official devices, as well as on personal devices used to conduct state business, is comprising teaching and research.
What is 'chroming'? The deadly social media trend on TikTok
Several people have lost their lives due to “chroming," but yet it is becoming more popular on social media.
TikTok files lawsuit against Montana's statewide ban of the video sharing app
Social media company TikTok has filed a lawsuit to overturn Montana’s first-in-the-nation ban on the video sharing app.
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.
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
Ohio boy, 13, overdoses on Benadryl in deadly TikTok challenge: family
"Our world has absolutely got out of control," Jacob Steven's grandmother said,.
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.
Biden's TikTok moves testing young voters
Recent moves by Biden, including pressuring TikTok over its Chinese ownership, are testing the loyalty of young voters, a group that’s largely been in his corner.
Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety concerns
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
How TikTok collects your data, even if you don’t use TikTok
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.