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3 hours ago

Holocaust survivor shares on TikTok to educate young people

Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman is a TikTok star at age 85, thanks to her 17-year-old grandson.

9 hours ago

TikTok's US future at stake as boss faces Congress showdown

The video-sharing app's chief executive will testify to US lawmakers in a much-anticipated grilling.

bbc.co.uk
10 hours ago

TikTok CEO faces off with Congress over security fears

The CEO of TikTok will make a high-profile appearance Thursday before a U.S. Congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.

11 hours ago

The TikTok fight is a generational fight

It's a reminder that policy is still being made by older Americans.

washingtonpost.com
15 hours ago

Why TikTok's security risks keep raising fears

The battle between the U.S. and China over TikTok will come into full view when the social media platform’s CEO testifies before Congressional lawmakers.

21 hours ago

TikTok sends influencers to Washington as its troubles grow

TikTok is ramping up a public relations campaign to fend off the possibility of a nationwide ban by the Biden administration.

1 day ago

TikTok CEO to lawmakers: Americans' data not at risk of 'authorized foreign access'

The boss of the hit video-sharing app will deliver remarks to lawmakers in Washington on Thursday in an attempt to assuage growing fears about the app's connections to China.

npr.org
1 day ago

Shou Zi Chew’s ‘death wish’ mission: Defend TikTok on Capitol Hill

The app’s chief executive helped invest in the Chinese engineers who founded its parent company. Now, he’s a lonely defender of one of Washington’s most pummeled punching bags.

washingtonpost.com
1 day ago

Google suspends Chinese app Pinduoduo from Play store after malware is found

Suspension of Pinduoduo comes amid U.S. concerns that Chinese-owned apps like TikTok pose national security threat.

cbsnews.com
1 day ago

As Senate pushes a ban, what will happen to TikTok?

The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.

cbsnews.com
1 day ago

TikTok updates rules; CEO on charm offensive for US hearing

TikTok has rolled out updated rules and standards for content and its CEO warned against a possible U.S. ban on the video sharing app as he prepares to face Congress.

1 day ago

Miami's Cavinder twins ink NIL deal with controversial AI company, help team to March Madness upset

The Miami Hurricanes pulled off a massive upset of Indiana on Monday night, marking a big day for the Cavinder twins as they announced a new NIL deal.

foxnews.com
1 day ago

LSU's Olivia Dunne 'living the dream' as Tigers clinch berth in NCAA Regional

LSU's Olivia Dunne was "living the dream" in her latest TikTok video as she and her teammates finished in third place in the SEC Championships and earned spot in the regional.

foxnews.com
2 days ago

BBC advises staff to delete TikTok from work phones

The corporation is taking the decision over privacy and security concerns about the popular app.

bbc.co.uk
2 days ago

John Mulaney’s Ex-Wife Anna Marie Tendler Responded To Backlash After Jokingly Accusing Taylor Swift Of Copying Her In A Now-Deleted TikTok

Anna clarified that she “didn’t mean offense” when she suggested that Taylor had ripped off one of her $5,000 portraits for her Eras tour.View Entire Post ›

news.yahoo.com
3 days ago

Attorney details challenges in California school board's legal battle with Big Tech: 'Difficult to prove'

Psychotherapist Thomas Kersting and public safety policy attorney Donte Mills joined 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to weigh in on the Silicon Valley school district's lawsuit.

foxnews.com
3 days ago

Don’t use TikTok? The China-owned social network may still have your data.

TikTok has more access to your phone than you think, Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson explains what this means for you and how to keep your information safe.

foxnews.com

7 dangerous TikTok challenges for kids that parents must know about: 'Extreme and risky'

These events are part of a TikTok challenge known as "Devious Lick" that has grabbed hundreds of thousands of views online. GEN Z'S HANGOVER PROOF TIKTOK TREND BECOMES A STAPLE FOR WARDING OFF DRINKING DANGERSThe purpose of the drink, apparently? TikTok users believe the menthol or peppermint balm enhance alertness or heightens one’s buzz. What draws TikTok users to risky challenges? CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERSaid Dr. Rutledge, "Challenges are a dare.

foxnews.com

TikTok, Twitter fare only slightly better than fringe platforms favored by far right in Wiesenthal Center study of social media

A report scoring social media platforms based on the proliferation of hate speech found mainstream sites like TikTok and Twitter fared only slightly better than much smaller platforms like Telegram favored by far-right groups.

chicagotribune.com

YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat sued by Silicon Valley school board for 'monetizing misery'

The San Mateo County superintendent and school board filed a lawsuit against YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok, alleging that they created a mental health crisis.

foxnews.com

Trump Jr. accuses Biden of using TiKTok as scapegoat to distract from family's ties to China

Donald Trump Jr. accused President Biden of using TikTok as a scapegoat to distract from the Biden family’s financial ties to Chinese companies that have been exposed this week.

foxnews.com

What is an "almond mom"? Gwyneth Paltrow interview draws use of the term on social media

When an interview clip of Gwyneth Paltrow​ talking about her wellness routine was shared on TikTok, the comments were peppered with one phrase: "almond mom."

cbsnews.com

China appeals for fair treatment after latest TikTok bans

China is appealing to other governments to treat its companies fairly after Britain and New Zealand joined the United States in restricting use of TikTok due to fears the Chinese-owned short video service might be a security risk.

New Zealand lawmakers banned from TikTok amid data use fears

New Zealand lawmakers and other workers inside the nation's Parliament will be banned from having the TikTok app on their government phones, officials said Friday.

npr.org

New Zealand lawmakers banned from TikTok amid data use fears

New Zealand lawmakers and other workers inside the nation’s Parliament will be banned from having the TikTok app on their government phones.

China accuses US of suppressing TikTok, spreading disinformation

China accused the U.S. of suppressing TikTok and spreading disinformation following reports that the White House had called on TikTok's owner to sell its stakes in the popular platform.

foxnews.com

The U.K. is the latest to ban TikTok on government phones because of security concerns

British authorities said they are banning the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from government mobile phones following similar moves by the U.S. and European Union.

npr.org

Loyola professor claims organized pantries are rooted in ‘racist and sexist’ social structures

A Loyola University professor claims that videos of predominantly White women showing off their pantries is rooted in a history of classism, racism and sexism.

foxnews.com

UK bans TikTok on government phones on security grounds

British authorities say they're banning the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from government mobile phones on security grounds, following similar moves by the U.S. and European Union.

China says US spreading disinformation, suppressing TikTok

China is accusing the United States of spreading disinformation and suppressing TikTok following reports that the Biden administration was calling for its Chinese owners to sell their stakes in the popular video-sharing app.

Biden admin mulling nationwide TikTok ban if Chinese parent company doesn't divest

"If protecting national security is the objective, divestment doesn't solve the problem," a TikTok spokesperson told CBS News in a statement.

cbsnews.com

TikTok dismisses calls for Chinese owners to sell stakes

TikTok is dismissing calls for its Chinese owners to sell their stakes in the popular video-sharing app, saying such a move wouldn’t help protect national security.

Drag queen book event in New York City now has competition: Libs of TikTok creator will host one for families

Writing on Twitter, Libs of TikTok creator Chaya Raichik has announced a children's book event this weekend in New York City, as an alternative to a drag queen story hour.

foxnews.com

The Biden administration demands that TikTok be sold, or risk a nationwide ban

TikTok officials say they are "disappointed in the outcome," but will remain focused on implementing a plan to keep the data of Americans safe.

npr.org

A 17-year-old transformed a thrifted wedding dress into a princess prom look — and millions of TikTok likes

"You're literally a Disney princess," one viewer commented on the reveal, in which Johnson runs through a field to the song "Ceilings."

news.yahoo.com

Mom goes viral on TikTok for revealing she named her baby after deceased family dog

A mother of four has gone viral on TikTok for sharing how she named her baby after her pet dog who died two days before the child was born. Many TikTok users chimed in.

foxnews.com

Does TikTok's Bold Glamour filter harm users' mental health?

Millions of social media users are experimenting with hyperrealistic AI-powered filters to enhance their looks.

cbsnews.com

Drew Barrymore roasted for kneeling before trans woman Dylan Mulvaney: 'Such an insult'

Actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore was attacked on social media after literally kneeling to TikTok trans star Dylan Mulvaney during their interview.

foxnews.com

Woman videoed spewing anti-Asian, anti-lesbian rant at Miami Starbucks

A woman was kicked out of a Starbucks in Miami after going on an anti-Asian and anti-lesbian rant against other customers. The incident, which was partly caught in a now-viral video, reportedly occurred at the Starbucks on Coral Way and 27th Avenue on March 6. Cassie Urry and Lorrin Skrbec, a queer couple from Ohio, said they were getting coffee ahead of their cruise vacation when they first noticed the woman making racist comments toward people of color, calling them a “product of the devil.”

news.yahoo.com

Britain's National Cyber Security Center reviews whether TikTok should be banned from government phones

Britain's security minister said the country is looking into whether TikTok should be allowed on government devices. Many countries have already banned the social media app.

foxnews.com

TikTok Just Taught Me That You Can Sometimes Feel When Your Body Releases An Egg During Ovulation, And I Am Once Again Asking Schools To Start Teaching This Kind Of Stuff In Health Class

"Are you kidding me?! I can physically feel when an egg is being released from my ovary?!"

news.yahoo.com

TikTok rushes to support Kate Hudson in defending the Oscars dress she got 'trashed' for in 2001: 'We were way ahead of our time'

Just hours before the 2023 Oscars, actor Kate Hudson posted a TikTok to discuss the gown that landed her on "all the worst dressed lists" 22 years ago.

news.yahoo.com

China can use TikTok as ‘propaganda’ tool, ‘absolutely’ should be banned, Sen. Warner says

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., on Sunday said that the U.S. and China are engaged in "enormous competition," and that technology competition is a rising national security issue.

foxnews.com

National security at center of bill that would allow ban on TikTok

TikTok is under fire as the Biden Administration pushes to ban the app nationwide. The app’s parent company Bytedance is Chinese-owned, and lawmakers fear the company could turn over users' data to the Chinese government.

Jason Derulo tips Nebraska restaurant waiter $5,000, enough to cover a semester at college

A restaurant waiter at an Omaha restaurant made a TikTok thanking Jason Derulo for giving him a $5,000 tip.

cbsnews.com

Belgium latest to ban TikTok on government devices

Belgium is banning TikTok from government-issued phones, making it the latest European nation to crack down on the app amid growing cybersecurity concerns.

foxnews.com

Democrats come around on TikTok ban, reflecting willingness to challenge China

The growing number of Democrats backing a ban on the massively popular video app reflects an increased willingness to confront Beijing, experts say.

cbsnews.com

Belgium bans TikTok from government phones after US, EU

Belgium's prime minister says TikTok is being banned from government phones over worries about cybersecurity, privacy and misinformation.

TikTok user shares 'hack' for obtaining a whole row of airplane seats to himself: 'Poor man's first class'

A TikTok influencer from the U.K. has revealed his "hack" for getting an empty row of seats on an airplane to himself – and sparked a heated debate online as a result.

foxnews.com

College kids are defending drinking 'borgs,' saying warnings against them are overblown and miss the point

Insider spoke to college students about how they want to keep drinking borgs. They say the "black out rage gallon" has benefits that are being ignored.

news.yahoo.com

We tested five TikTok cleaning hacks. Here’s what worked.

We dove down the rabbit hole of #CleanTok videos on TikTok and found some tricks (like for dusting and picking up pet hair) that worked great. Others fell flat.

washingtonpost.com

TikTok, facing scrutiny, launches "critical" new data security measures in Europe

"Project Clover" is intended to strengthen existing protections for user data in Europe.

cbsnews.com

NSA director concerned over TikTok's influence, worried about 'data that they have'

U.S. National Security Agency Director Paul Nakasone warned senators Tuesday about the influence of TikTok and voiced his concerns about the platform's reach.

foxnews.com

TikTok launches project to convince West it's not spying for China

Chinese social media app TikTok is continuing its campaign to ease regulators' concerns about data collection, expanding its offensive to Europe.

foxnews.com

TikTok renews push to ease fears over European data security

TikTok has unveiled new measures to protect European user data as it takes steps to head off further government bans on employees using the Chinese-owned video-sharing app on their work phones.

Paige Spiranac believes 'boobs' shouldn't be something that bothers or offends her followers

Paige Spiranac told her followers on Monday there are plenty of things in the world to worry about and that her chest should not be one of those.

foxnews.com

TikTok can become an enormous propaganda machine for communist China, Democrat lawmaker reveals

Virginia Democrat Sen. Mark Warner explains why social media app TikTok poses a national security threat to Americans on Tuesday's "Special Report."

foxnews.com

Dozens of UMass students hospitalized after consuming "borgs"

The trend of making and consuming "borgs," or "blackout rage gallons," became popular on TikTok.

cbsnews.com

New Senate bill would give Commerce a more direct route to ban TikTok

The bill marks the federal government’s latest attempt to resolve a standoff with TikTok, the wildly popular short-video app owned by the Chinese company ByteDance.

washingtonpost.com

Andrew Tate Is Haunting YouTube

Many months after a misogynist influencer was banned from social media, his face is still everywhere. Will it ever go away?

theatlantic.com

New bipartisan Senate TikTok bill will be unveiled Tuesday

Democratic Sen. Mark Warner and Republican John Thune will unveil a highly anticipated bill to give the president broad power to address threats from TikTok.

cnbc.com

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Snap, Apple, Boeing and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading.

cnbc.com

Senators to launch bill that will help ban or prohibit foreign technology like TikTok

Sen. Mark Warner said he is launching a broad bipartisan bill that will outline an approach to banning or prohibiting foreign technology like TikTok.

cnbc.com

Betting on social media as a news destination for the young

A new company, the News Movement, is betting on social media as a way to get young people interested in the news.

TikTok sets new default time limits for minors

TikTok says every account held by a user under the age of 18 will have a default 60-minute daily screen time limit in the coming weeks.

Here are the countries that have bans on TikTok

The U.S. and Canada have banned the use of TikTok on government-issued mobile devices as privacy and cybersecurity concerns grow in the West.

China says EU TikTok ban will harm business confidence

China says a ban on the use of TikTok by official European Union institutions will harm business confidence in Europe.

Why TikTok is being banned on gov’t phones in US and beyond

The United States is ratcheting up national security concerns about TikTok, mandating that all federal employees delete the Chinese-owned social media app from government-issued mobile phones.

China says TikTok ban reflects US insecurities

China says U.S. government bans on Chinese-owned video sharing app TikTok reflect Washington's own insecurities and are an abuse of state power.

Danish parliament urges to remove TikTok over cybersecurity

Denmark's parliament has urged lawmakers and employees with the 179-member assembly against having TikTok on phones as a cybersecurity measure.

White House: No more TikTok on gov't devices within 30 days

The White House is giving all federal agencies 30 days to wipe TikTok off all government devices, as the Chinese-owned social media app comes under increasing scrutiny in Washington over security concerns.

TikTok banned from EU Commission phones over cybersecurity

The European Union’s executive branch has temporarily banned TikTok from phones used by employees as a cybersecurity measure.

TikTok plans 2 more European data centers amid privacy fears

TikTok is planning two more European data centers, as the popular Chinese-owned video sharing app seeks to allay growing concerns about data privacy for its users in the West.

Amid US TikTok bans, a few balk at writing its name into law

Banning TikTok from government devices enjoys bipartsan support across the U.S. But a few Democratic legislators in Kansas object to expanding a ban imposed by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly because they don’t want a state law to target a company by name.

A TikTok is going viral of a Michigan State Student who also survived Sandy Hook shooting

It’s one thing to be a survivor of one mass shooting, but ever since the shooting at Michigan State University’s campus on Monday, there are students who have now survived two mass shootings.

Ohio proposal: Get parents' OK for kids to use social media

Ohio’s governor wants to require parental consent for kids under 16 to get new accounts on TikTok, Snapchat and other social media and gaming platforms.

EU calls out Twitter for incomplete disinformation report

Twitter has failed to provide a full report to the European Union on its efforts to combat online disinformation, drawing a rebuke from top officials of the 27-nation bloc.

‘Digital fentanyl’: CFO Jimmy Patronis calls for TikTok ban at Florida universities

The battle against TikTok continues as federal lawmakers introduce legislation that would ban the social media app in the United States.

UW System bans TikTok use on system devices

University of Wisconsin System officials say they will prohibit the use of TikTok on system devices.

EU's Breton warns TikTok CEO: Comply with new digital rules

The European Union’s digital policy chief has warned TikTok’s boss that the social media app will have to fall in line with tough new rules for online platforms set to take effect later this year.

EXPLAINER: University of Wisconsin latest to ban TikTok

The University of Wisconsin System has joined a number of universities across the country in banning the popular social media app TikTok on school devicies.

Wisconsin governor bans popular TikTok app on state phones

Wisconsin has become the latest state to ban the use of TikTok on state phones and other devices.

Mississippi governor bans TikTok from government devices

TikTok will be banned from all Mississippi-issued government devices and the state’s network.

School lawsuits over social media harm face tough legal road

Like the tobacco, oil, gun, opioid and vaping industries before them, the big U.S. social media companies are now facing lawsuits brought by public entities that seek to hold them accountable for a huge societal problem in the mental health crisis among youth.

TikTok boss meets European officials as scrutiny intensifies

TikTok’s CEO has met with European Union officials about strict new digital regulations in the 27-nation bloc as the Chinese-owned social media app faces growing scrutiny from Western authorities over data privacy, cybersecurity and misinformation.

Seattle schools sue tech giants over social media harm

The public school district in Seattle is suing the tech giants behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable for the mental health crisis among youth.

EXPLAINER: Kansas' Democratic governor imposes TikTok ban

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has become one of the first Democratic governors to ban the use of TikTok on state-issued devices.

How scammers are stealing money from gift cards

The Better Business Bureau is warning people — before you buy, check the gift card in the store.

Georgia public colleges ban TikTok on school-owned devices

The University System of Georgia is banning the use of TikTok, WeChat and Telegram on computers and phones owned by any of its 26 universities and colleges.

Congress moves to ban TikTok from US government devices

TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday.

Social media expert breaks down national security concerns surrounding TikTok

Increasing concerns are being raised over the video-sharing social media app TikTok, now among the most-downloaded and used apps of its kind in the United States.

TELL US: What do you think about the proposed bans and restrictions on social media app TikTok?

The U.S. Senate has approved legislation to to ban the use of TikTok on government devices. Georgia and other states are either blocking or proposing to block TikTok on state devices, including college campuses.

Youngkin executive order bans TikTok from state computers

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has banned the use of several Chinese-owned apps including TikTok and WeChat on state government devices and wireless networks.

Georgia, NH latest states to ban TikTok from state computers

Govs. Brian Kemp of Georgia and Chris Sununu of New Hampshire on Thursday immediately banned the use of TikTok and popular messaging applications from all computer devices controlled by their state governments, saying the Chinese government may be able to access users’ personal information.

Georgia, NH latest states to ban TikTok from state computers

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Report: TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide

New research finds that TikTok's powerful algorithms are promoting videos about self-harm and eating disorders to teens.

TikTok influencer among 3 killed in Volusia County hit-and-run, wrong-way crash

Alexandra Dulin, known by her fans and on social media as Ali Spice, was among those killed in a wrong-way crash in Volusia County early Sunday morning, WKMG reports.

Maryland bans TikTok in state agencies, latest state to act

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced a ban on the use of TikTok and certain China and Russia-based platforms in the state’s executive branch of government.

Create Your Dream Home on a Budget

Seasoned home-renovation experts and TikTok stars Noell and Daniel Jett (@JettSetFarmhouse) know a thing or two about building gorgeous homes with cost-effective tips and tricks. With no formal training or experience, Noell and Daniel built their dream home from the ground up – using grit, determination, & primarily their own hands! Their new book CREATE YOUR DREAM HOME ON A BUDGET will equip you with the motivation and how-to you need to create living spaces you love on a budget you can afford. With inspiration from beautiful photos, DIY projects, and foundational building and renovation concepts, you’ll learn how to add functionality, beauty, and charm to each room of your home--including ideas for outdoor spaces--whether you’re renovating or building from the ground up! www.jettsetfarmhouse.com

Clarification: Media-BBC's Fake Americans story

In a story published November 1, 2022, The Associated Press reported that the BBC worked with the Pew Research Center in coming up with fake profiles of Americans that the BBC used in its examination of social media disinformation.

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