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.
Burn-away cakes: What are they and how do they work?
The mesmerizing trend seen on social media showcases what appears to be a regular cake with an image as the central design on top.
Oklahoma superintendent faces criticism for appointing Libs of TikTok creator to library panel
Oklahoma's new Republican superintendent of public schools is facing bipartisan criticism for appointing a right-wing social media influencer from New York to a state library advisory committee.
The tween skincare market is booming, thanks to social media
America’s youngest generation, Gen Alpha, are the most plugged-in consumers, and skincare companies have taken notice.
Bride-to-be asked to tip after buying wedding dress: ‘Can we talk about tipping culture?’
Ina Josipović, 30, posted a video about the ordeal on her TikTok and thousands flocked to the comments section to give their two cents.
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.
Former McDonald's chef says Walmart sells 'dupe' of fast food chain's breakfast sausage
A chef announced on TikTok that he's found a product that is "pretty darn close" to one of McDonald's most iconic breakfast items.
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.
Nurse's viral plea on living paycheck to paycheck highlights struggles in today's economy
Pennsylvania mom and registered nurse Mackenzie Moan discussed her viral TikTok video on her family's financial struggles.
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.