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TikTok creators warn of economic impact if app sees ban, call it a vital space for the marginalized
To date, the U.S. government hasn’t provided any evidence showing TikTok shared U.S. user data with Chinese authorities
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Former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin is putting together an investor group to buy TikTok
Mnuchin did not specify who the other investors would be in such a deal or the potential valuation for the social media site.
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TikTok could soon be banned in US, but many businesses rely on it
The U.S. House of Representatives has taken a significant step against TikTok, one of the most popular social media apps in the world. Legislators voted 352-65 Wednesday to pass a bill that would give TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, six months to divest the app or face a ban, which could have widespread ramifications across millions of its users. The...
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If Tiktok gets banned, what happens to those who rely on it?
The House passed legislation that would ban TikTok if its parent company doesn’t sell its stakes in the social media platform within six months of the bill’s enactment
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A bill that could ban TikTok passed in the House. Here's what to know
The House passed legislation that would ban TikTok if its China-based owner ByteDance doesn’t sell its stakes in the social media platform within six months of the bill’s enactment.
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Analysis: Why TikTok is like a road that needs repair to Biden's campaign
President Joe Biden says he’s in favor of signing the TikTok ban passed Wednesday the House of Representatives. What’s the significance of his reelection campaign using the app? NBC10 Boston political commentator Sue O’Connell explains....
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House passes bill to force sale of TikTok or face nationwide ban
The House overwhelmingly voted in favor of a bill that would ban TikTok in the U.S. unless its Chinese owner agrees to divest their interest in the app.
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U.S. House passes bill that could ban TikTok
President Joe Biden has said he would sign the measure if it reaches his desk.
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U.S. House to vote Wednesday on possible ban of TikTok
There are 170 million American who use TikTok but U.S. lawmakers are making another serious push to ban the Chinese-owned social media app over concerns that the Chinese Communist Party is using it to collect data.
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House passes bill that would lead to TikTok ban in the US if Chinese owner doesn't sell
The bill would require the Chinese firm ByteDance to divest from TikTok and other applications it owns within six months of the bill’s enactment or those apps will be prohibited.
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TikTok creators look for other places to make money as threat of U.S. ban gains steam
Charli D’Amelio, the second-most followed creator on TikTok, is looking to diversify her business as political tension builds.
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TikTok creators are urging users to help #KeepTikTok
Thousands of TikTok users, many of whom say they’ve built entire livelihoods and communities on the app, are responding to the company’s plea to #KeepTikTok by urging against its potential ban.
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A bill that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban is gaining momentum. Here's what to know
Here’s what you need to know about TikTok’s latest political troubles in the U.S.
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Bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. gains momentum in Congress
Legislation that would force China-based ByteDance to divest TikTok or risk a ban in the U.S. is expected to clear a key committee this week, setting up a future House floor vote.
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Why are teens ‘mewing' and what is the trend all about?
Mewing is the freshest teen trend driving parents up the wall.
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Singer who went viral for dedicating last song to young son amid cancer battle dies at 31
“Dance You Outta My Head” singer Cat Janice died at age 31 following a battle with sarcoma, a rare type of cancer. The TikToker is survived by her 7-year-old son Loren.
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Woman orders a $275 ashtray, receives a can of tuna instead
In a now-viral TikTok video, Cormier, a Nashville-area resident, recounted her experience ordering a Dolce & Gabbana ashtray from luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue and receiving something that caught her by surprise — a can of tuna.
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35-year-old California man goes viral on TikTok after teaching himself how to read
Oliver James began receiving support from thousands of strangers after sharing his story on TikTok and letting everyone know it’s never too late to start anything.
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TikTok restricts hashtag search tool used by researchers to assess content on its platform
TikTok’s Creative Center – which is available for anyone to use but is geared towards helping brands and advertisers see what’s trending on the app – no longer allows users to search for specific hashtags, including innocuous ones.
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The kids are saying ‘GYAT': What does it mean?
Teens use “GYAT” verbally and on social media and messaging platforms like TikTok, Twitch, Discord and YouTube.