White House says deal to put TikTok under US ownership could be finalized in South Korea
Read full article: White House says deal to put TikTok under US ownership could be finalized in South KoreaThe Trump administration has been signaling that it may have finally reached a deal with China to keep TikTok running in the U.S., with the two countries finalizing the details as soon as Thursday.
Are they โchoppedโ or did the game โslapโ? These hosts try to decode Gen-Z slang
Read full article: Are they โchoppedโ or did the game โslapโ? These hosts try to decode Gen-Z slangHave you ever listened to your kids or grandkids and think "What in the world are they saying??" Grab a pen and paper because we quizzed each other on the latest slang to see if we're fluent in Gen-Z. The results might make you feel... A little older than you'd like.
Chair of a House committee on China demands urgent White House briefing on TikTok deal
Read full article: Chair of a House committee on China demands urgent White House briefing on TikTok dealRep. John Moolenaar has requested an urgent briefing from the White House after Trump supported a deal giving Americans a majority stake in TikTok.
Trump signs executive order supporting proposed deal to put TikTok under US ownership
Read full article: Trump signs executive order supporting proposed deal to put TikTok under US ownershipPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring that a proposed deal allowing TikTok to continue operating in the United States will be a qualified sale that meets national security concerns laid out by the law.
Canadian privacy watchdogs call for TikTok to enhance protection for children on platform
Read full article: Canadian privacy watchdogs call for TikTok to enhance protection for children on platformCanadian privacy authorities say TikTokโs efforts to keep children off the platform and prevent the collection and use of their sensitive personal information are โinadequateโ but the company is taking steps to address concerns.
TikTok's algorithm to be licensed to US joint venture led by Oracle and Silver Lake
Read full article: TikTok's algorithm to be licensed to US joint venture led by Oracle and Silver LakeTech giant Oracle will spearhead a new joint venture being cobbled together to take over the U.S. oversight of the algorithm and security underlying TikTokโs taste-making video platform under the terms of a deal laid out Monday by President Donald Trumpโs administration.
Emerging TikTok deal with China ensures US control of board and crucial algorithm, White House says
Read full article: Emerging TikTok deal with China ensures US control of board and crucial algorithm, White House saysAn emerging TikTok deal with China will ensure that U.S. companies control the algorithm that powers the app's video feed and Americans will hold a majority of seats on a board overseeing U.S. operations.
Trump extends TikTok shutdown deadline for fourth time after reaching framework deal with China
Read full article: Trump extends TikTok shutdown deadline for fourth time after reaching framework deal with ChinaPresident Donald Trump formally extended the deadline to keep the social media app TikTok available in the United States until Dec. 16.
Australia warns social media platforms against age verification for all ahead of a ban on children
Read full article: Australia warns social media platforms against age verification for all ahead of a ban on childrenAuthorities say that social media platforms should not require age verification for all users when a ban on children under 16 having accounts goes into effect in December in Australia.
ChatGPT Hannah Nicole Maehrerโs romโfantasy phenomenon grows with Accomplice to the Villain
Read full article: ChatGPT Hannah Nicole Maehrerโs romโfantasy phenomenon grows with Accomplice to the VillainTikTok sensationโturnedโNew York Times bestselling author Hannah Nicole Maehrer has released Accomplice to the Villain, the latest installment in her wildly popular Assistant to the Villain series.
Nepal internet crackdown part of global trend toward suppressing online freedom
Read full article: Nepal internet crackdown part of global trend toward suppressing online freedomNepalโs crackdown on social media companies, which led to protests and police killing at least 19 people Monday, is part of a yearslong decline of internet freedoms around the world as even democracies seek to curtail online speech.
โBlessing in disguiseโ: TikTok video showing outburst at Spring restaurant draws community support
Read full article: โBlessing in disguiseโ: TikTok video showing outburst at Spring restaurant draws community supportA TikTok video appearing to show an unruly man at a Spring restaurant has gone viral online.
Minnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithms
Read full article: Minnesota sues TikTok, alleging it preys on young people with addictive algorithmsMinnesota has joined a wave of states suing TikTok, claiming the app uses addictive algorithms that harm young people's mental health.
Internetโs Pasta King, QCP, partners with JINYA Ramen Bar to present an innovative love letter to Italian, Asian cuisine
Read full article: Internetโs Pasta King, QCP, partners with JINYA Ramen Bar to present an innovative love letter to Italian, Asian cuisineFinally, lovers of Italian and Asian cuisine can enjoy a matrimonial creation created by popular food creator, QCP. If you've spent countless hours scrolling food videos on Instagram or TikTok, chances are, youโve come across his content.
โDoor kick challengeโ: Teen caught on surveillance camera kicking Katy homeownerโs door open
Read full article: โDoor kick challengeโ: Teen caught on surveillance camera kicking Katy homeownerโs door openRecently, a Katy family was startled when a teenager kicked open their front door late at night.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham fined $500 for a TikTok post criticizing referees
Read full article: Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham fined $500 for a TikTok post criticizing refereesIndiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham says she has been fined $500 for a TikTok post criticizing the leagueโs referees.
Man seen in wild viral TikTok video ramming truck into parked cars in north Houston facing felony charges
Read full article: Man seen in wild viral TikTok video ramming truck into parked cars in north Houston facing felony chargesA man who was seen in a now-viral TikTok video slamming his truck into several parked vehicles outside a club in a north Houston parking lot is now facing five felony charges.
Family of murdered nursing student demands justice, sues Houston landlord and background check firm for negligence
Read full article: Family of murdered nursing student demands justice, sues Houston landlord and background check firm for negligenceThe family of a Houston nursing student and social media influencer who was allegedly murdered by her roommate is suing the landlord and background check firm who allowed her to live with a man with a violent past.
What to know about a potential deal to keep TikTok running in US
Read full article: What to know about a potential deal to keep TikTok running in USLess than a month after extending a deadline to ban TikTok for the third time, President Donald Trump told reporters late Friday night that, โWe pretty much have a deal,โ on TikTok.
Former Houston Food Insecurity board member calls camp where girls went missing after flood a โwhite-only girls campโ
Read full article: Former Houston Food Insecurity board member calls camp where girls went missing after flood a โwhite-only girls campโIn a TikTok video, Sade Perkins labeled the camp as "a white-only girls' Christian camp," sparking backlash.
8-year-old fights to save familyโs Richmond restaurant amid county construction project
Read full article: 8-year-old fights to save familyโs Richmond restaurant amid county construction projectIn a heartfelt TikTok video that has garnered over 3,800 views, 8-year-old Aiden Vachiratevanurak expresses his urgent plea to save his familyโs restaurant, Mama Le, located in Richmond.
Trump delays the TikTok ban once again in signed executive order
Read full article: Trump delays the TikTok ban once again in signed executive orderPresident Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 90 days to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.
Dutch government recommends children under 15 stay off TikTok and Instagram
Read full article: Dutch government recommends children under 15 stay off TikTok and InstagramThe Dutch government is advising parents that children under 15 should not use TikTok and Instagram, citing physical and psychological problems including panic attacks, depression and sleeping problems.
Trump will sign an order extending deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to sell app
Read full article: Trump will sign an order extending deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to sell appPresident Donald Trump will sign an executive order this week to extend a deadline for TikTokโs Chinese owner to divest the popular video sharing app.
Teen arrested for stealing Kias, driving to Montgomery County with plans to steal more cars
Read full article: Teen arrested for stealing Kias, driving to Montgomery County with plans to steal more carsA teen was arrested in Montgomery County after evading arrest in a stolen car. After his arrest, authorities learned that he planned to steal more.
Walmart's army of bakery decorators take the cake when it comes to hourly store pay
Read full article: Walmart's army of bakery decorators take the cake when it comes to hourly store payThe school graduation season is the busiest time of year for the Walmart workers who hand-decorate cakes per customersโ orders.
Part toy, part fashion, the arrival of the viral Labubu was a long time in the making
Read full article: Part toy, part fashion, the arrival of the viral Labubu was a long time in the makingLabubu, the plush toy from Chinaโs Pop Mart is a social media darling, but the toothy little monsters are not an overnight success.
European Union accuses TikTok of breaching digital rules because its ad database falls short
Read full article: European Union accuses TikTok of breaching digital rules because its ad database falls shortEuropean Union regulators are accusing TikTok of breaching digital safety rules because of shortcomings in the video sharing appโs online ad database.
Houston roommate charged in stabbing death of UK TikTok influencer
Read full article: Houston roommate charged in stabbing death of UK TikTok influencerA nursing student and TikTok influencer from the United Kingdom (UK) was stabbed to death in a Houston apartment just days before her college graduation.
Funeral held in Kenya for TikTok content moderator following death in unclear circumstances
Read full article: Funeral held in Kenya for TikTok content moderator following death in unclear circumstancesA Kenya-based Nigerian content moderator for TikTok, who died in unclear circumstances last month, has been buried in a public cemetery as colleagues eulogized her as โselfless.โ.
China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs, AP source says
Read full article: China hit brakes on TikTok deal after Trump announced wide-ranging tariffs, AP source saysPresident Donald Trump says he is signing an executive order to keep TikTok running in the U.S. for another 75 days.
Why no one is challenging Trump's executive order that keeps TikTok running
Read full article: Why no one is challenging Trump's executive order that keeps TikTok runningPresident Donald Trumpโs executive orders have spurred more than 130 lawsuits, but one related to TikTok barely generates a peep.
Trump to hold a meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stake
Read full article: Trump to hold a meeting on possible investors to buy TikTok with possible ban at stakePresident Donald Trump will hold a Wednesday meeting with aides about possible investors who could buy a stake in TikTok.
TikTok becomes a tool of choice in cat-and-mouse game between migrant smugglers and authorities
Read full article: TikTok becomes a tool of choice in cat-and-mouse game between migrant smugglers and authoritiesSocial media apps like TikTok have become an essential tool for smugglers and migrants alike.
Vance hopeful 'high-level' TikTok deal will be completed by early April
Read full article: Vance hopeful 'high-level' TikTok deal will be completed by early AprilVice President JD Vance said Friday that he was hopeful a deal to keep TikTok operating in the U.S. will be wrapped up by the early April deadline.
West Virginia's Rodriguez bans TikTok dancing. He says videos erase 'hard edge' team should portray
Read full article: West Virginia's Rodriguez bans TikTok dancing. He says videos erase 'hard edge' team should portrayWest Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez, like all football coaches, wants his players to show up on time, work hard and play their best.
Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here's where things stand with the company
Read full article: Trump says TikTok deal is in the works. Here's where things stand with the companyIn less than a month, TikTok could have one or a few new owners, be banned again, or simply receive another reprieve to continue operating in the U.S. Questions about the fate of the popular app has continued to linger since a law requiring its China-based parent company to divest or face a ban took effect on Jan. 19.
Albania shuts down TikTok for a year amid concerns over violence among children
Read full article: Albania shuts down TikTok for a year amid concerns over violence among childrenThe Albanian Cabinet has decided to shut down TikTok for 12 months, blaming the video-sharing platform for inciting violence and bullying, especially among children.
UK data protection watchdog investigating how TikTok uses children's personal data
Read full article: UK data protection watchdog investigating how TikTok uses children's personal dataThe U.K.โs data protection watchdog says that it's investigating how TikTok uses the personal information of teenagers to deliver content recommendations to them when they use the social media platform.
Texas knife shop owner goes viral after rejecting customerโs request: โNo Nazi bulls--tโ
Read full article: Texas knife shop owner goes viral after rejecting customerโs request: โNo Nazi bulls--tโAn East Texas knife shop owner is going viral on TikTok after refusing to transfer an emblem onto Hitler Youth knives, sparking widespread support online.
Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could own part of TikTok
Read full article: Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could own part of TikTokPresident Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the U.S. to take steps to start developing a government-owned investment fund that he said could be used to profit off of TikTok if heโs successful at finding the company an American buyer.
Worldโs most popular TikTok personality Khaby Lame joins UNICEF as goodwill ambassador
Read full article: Worldโs most popular TikTok personality Khaby Lame joins UNICEF as goodwill ambassadorKhaby Lame, the Senegalese-Italian influencer who ranks as worldโs most popular TikTok personality, has been named as a goodwill ambassador by the U.N.'s childrenโs agency.
Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTok
Read full article: Trump says Microsoft is one of the companies eyeing TikTokPresident Donald Trump says Microsoft is among the U.S. companies looking to take control of TikTok to help the popular app avert an effective ban that could kick-in in April.
New bid for TikTok from Perplexity AI could give US government 50% stake
Read full article: New bid for TikTok from Perplexity AI could give US government 50% stakePerplexity AI has presented a new proposal to TikTokโs parent company that would allow the U.S. government to own up to 50% of a new entity that merges Perplexity with TikTokโs U.S. business, according to a person familiar with the matter.
People are hawking TikTok-loaded phones for thousands on eBay, Facebook
Read full article: People are hawking TikTok-loaded phones for thousands on eBay, FacebookPeople are listing phones preloaded with TikTok for tens of thousands of dollars on eBay, Facebook marketplace and other online storefronts.
Wisconsin man accused of setting fire to congressman's office over TikTok ban charged with arson
Read full article: Wisconsin man accused of setting fire to congressman's office over TikTok ban charged with arsonProsecutors have charged a Wisconsin man who allegedly told police he tried to burn down a congressman's office because he was upset over the federal TikTok ban with felony arson.
MrBeast not quite in the bidding race for TikTok just yet, rep says
Read full article: MrBeast not quite in the bidding race for TikTok just yet, rep saysJimmy Donaldson โ better known online as MrBeast โ isnโt in the TikTok bidding race just yet, according to a representative for the YouTube star.
On "Farmtok," agriculture gets its moment in the spotlight. What would it mean if that disappeared?
Read full article: On "Farmtok," agriculture gets its moment in the spotlight. What would it mean if that disappeared?As the future of social media platforms such as TikTok remains unknown, a younger generation of farmers is relying on social media to connect with audiences outside agriculture.
From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shift
Read full article: From backing a ban to being hailed as a savior: Inside Trump's TikTok shiftDuring his first term as president, Donald Trump led the effort to ban TikTok, the hugely popular video-sharing site he said posed threats to U.S. national security.
Content creators respond to TikTok's uncertain future in the US
Read full article: Content creators respond to TikTok's uncertain future in the USTikTok content creators who make a living promoting their businesses and personal brands on the app were afraid that they would have to find new ways to engage consumers and make money as the appโs future in the United States remained uncertain.
How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
Read full article: How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threatIf it feels like TikTok has been around forever, thatโs probably because it has, at least if youโre measuring via internet time.
TikTok restores service for US users based on Trump's promised executive order
Read full article: TikTok restores service for US users based on Trump's promised executive orderTikTok says itโs restoring service to users in the United States just hours after the popular video-sharing platform went dark in response to a federal ban.
With a US ban on TikTok hours away, Trump says he 'most likely' will grant an extension
Read full article: With a US ban on TikTok hours away, Trump says he 'most likely' will grant an extensionPresident-elect Donald Trump says he โmost likelyโ will give TikTok 90 more days to work out a deal that would allow the popular video-sharing platform to avoid a U.S. ban.
What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?
Read full article: What will happen to TikTok on Apple and Google's app store on Sunday?With President-elect Trump adding uncertainty around whether a TikTok ban will go into effect, the focus is now turning to companies like Google and Apple.
TikTok refugees are pouring to Xiaohongshu. Here's what you need to know about the RedNote app
Read full article: TikTok refugees are pouring to Xiaohongshu. Here's what you need to know about the RedNote appA rare wave of U.S.-China camaraderie broke out online in recent days as โrefugeesโ from the popular short video platform TikTok poured onto a Chinese social media platform to protest a now-delayed ban on the service.
For TikTok users, mourning, frustration and clinging to hope as TikTok ban looms
Read full article: For TikTok users, mourning, frustration and clinging to hope as TikTok ban loomsThe U.S. is inching closer and closer to a potential TikTok ban โ with the nationโs highest court upholding a law thatโs set to officially cut the cord and halt new downloads off the app starting Sunday.
How will Houston influencers, companies manage marketing without TikTok?
Read full article: How will Houston influencers, companies manage marketing without TikTok?The Supreme Court will uphold a law banning TikTok, which many Houston-based influencers and companies rely on as a vital, innovative marketing tool. Without it, how will they stay afloat? An expert shares his thoughts.
TikTok ban looms: Influencer rallies her โchismosasโ to stay positive amid uncertainty
Read full article: TikTok ban looms: Influencer rallies her โchismosasโ to stay positive amid uncertaintyWith a potential TikTok ban set for January 19th, creators like Chicago influencer Jacky Vera face uncertainty, as they rely on the platform for income and community.
TikTok says it will 'go dark' unless it gets clarity from Biden following Supreme Court ruling
Read full article: TikTok says it will 'go dark' unless it gets clarity from Biden following Supreme Court rulingTikTok says it will have to โgo darkโ this weekend unless the outgoing Biden administration assures the company it wonโt enforce a shutdown of the popular app after the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the federal law banning the app unless itโs sold by its China-based parent company.
Trump and Chinese leader Xi talk about trade, fentanyl and TikTok
Read full article: Trump and Chinese leader Xi talk about trade, fentanyl and TikTokPresident-elect Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have discussed trade, fentanyl and TikTok in a phone call Friday, just days before Trump heads back to the White House.
Supreme Court's decision on a looming TikTok ban could come Friday
Read full article: Supreme Court's decision on a looming TikTok ban could come FridayThe U.S. Supreme Courtโs decision could come Friday in the case about whether TikTok must shut down in a few days under a federal law that seeks to force its sale by the Chinese company that owns the social media platform.
Whatโs RedNote? American TikTok users fleeing to another Chinese app amid ban
Read full article: Whatโs RedNote? American TikTok users fleeing to another Chinese app amid banRedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu or โLittle Red Bookโ in English, is a Chinese social app that combines e-commerce, short videos, and social media posting functions. The app has become a trending alternative for Americans amid the looming TikTok ban in the United States.
Biden won't enforce TikTok ban, official says, leaving fate of app to Trump
Read full article: Biden won't enforce TikTok ban, official says, leaving fate of app to TrumpPresident Joe Biden wonโt enforce a ban on the social media app TikTok that is set to take effect a day before he leaves office, a U.S. official says.
Who could buy TikTok? Only a few parties are serious about offering
Read full article: Who could buy TikTok? Only a few parties are serious about offeringThe supremely popular TikTok could be banned on Jan. 19 under a federal law that forces the video sharing platform to divest itself from its China-based parent company, ByteDance, or shut down its U.S. operations.
US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban looming
Read full article: US TikTok users flock to Chinese app Xiaohongshu in protest with TikTok ban loomingAs the threat of a TikTok ban looms, some U.S. TikTok users are flocking to Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu โ making it the top downloaded app in the U.S. The self-described โTikTok refugeesโ landed on Xiaohongshu as an alternative to TikTok.
Supreme Court to weigh reinstating Obamacare care requirements struck down by lower court
Read full article: Supreme Court to weigh reinstating Obamacare care requirements struck down by lower courtThe Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider some reinstating preventative care coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act that were struck down by a lower court.
Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a federal law that could force TikTok to shut down on Jan. 19
Read full article: Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a federal law that could force TikTok to shut down on Jan. 19The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a law that would ban TikTok in the United States beginning Jan. 19 unless the popular social media program is sold by its China-based parent company.
How to prepare for a TikTok ban, including how to save your content
Read full article: How to prepare for a TikTok ban, including how to save your contentTikTok has cemented itself as the quintessential entertainment app, offering everything from funny skits and makeup tutorials to social commentary and news.
The Latest: Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a law that could ban TikTok in the US on Jan. 19
Read full article: The Latest: Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a law that could ban TikTok in the US on Jan. 19The Supreme Court seemed likely to uphold a law that would ban TikTok in the United States beginning Jan. 19 unless the popular social media program is sold by its China-based parent company.
The Supreme Court might let the U.S. ban TikTok unless it's sold. Here's what to know.
Read full article: The Supreme Court might let the U.S. ban TikTok unless it's sold. Here's what to know.The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold the law that could ban TikTok, with most of the justices appearing concerned about the national security risks posed by the wildly popular app whose parent company is based in China.
Texas AG Ken Paxtonโs suing TikTok AGAIN -- but for this reason
Read full article: Texas AG Ken Paxtonโs suing TikTok AGAIN -- but for this reasonTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing TikTok, accusing the social media platforms of regularly showing inappropriate and explicit material to children.
TikTok's fate arrives at Supreme Court in collision of free speech and national security
Read full article: TikTok's fate arrives at Supreme Court in collision of free speech and national securityIn a collision between free speech and national security, the Supreme Court will hear arguments over the fate of TikTok, a digital age cultural phenomenon that roughly half the U.S. population uses for entertainment and information.