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TikTok files lawsuit to overturn Montana's 1st-in-nation ban on the video sharing app

Social media company TikTok has filed a lawsuit to overturn Montanaโ€™s first-in-the-nation ban on the video sharing app.

TikTok files lawsuit against Montana over download ban

The state's ban is a violation of the First Amendment, the social media app says.

TikTok and other social media trends are thrusting performance crimes into the US spotlight

A sharp uptick in thefts of Hyundais and Kias over the past two years has been linked to viral videos posted to TikTok and other social media platforms that teach people how to exploit a security vulnerability to steal the cars.

TikTok users file lawsuit against Montana over first-in-nation law banning app

Five TikTok creators have filed a lawsuit to overturn a planned ban on the video sharing app in Montana.

Montana becomes 1st state to ban TikTok; law likely to be challenged

Montana has become the first state to completely ban TikTok.

Hyundai and Kia thefts keep rising despite security fix

Nearly three months ago, Hyundai and Kia unveiled software that was designed to thwart an epidemic of thefts of their vehicles, caused by a security flaw that was exposed on TikTok and other social media sites.

Congress eyes new rules for tech: What's under consideration

Most Democrats and Republicans agree that the federal government should better regulate the biggest technology companies, particularly social media platforms.

Owen Conflentiโ€™s 12 finest TikTok videos

KPRC 2โ€ฒs Owen Conflenti is the king of TikTok at KPRC 2. He embraced the social media platform in its early days and has gone viral more than a time or two as he has unleashed his quirky, fun side in the mornings.

TikTok ban gets final approval by Montana's GOP legislature

Montana lawmakers have given final passage to a bill banning the social media app TikTok in the state.

Montana close to becoming 1st state to completely ban TikTok

Montana moved one step closer to passing a bill to ban TikTok from operating in the state.

Ariana Grande speaks out about โ€˜concernsโ€™ surrounding her weight

โ€œI think we should be gentler and less comfortable commenting on peopleโ€™s bodies, no matter what,โ€ the musician said in a TikTok video.

TikTok's parent has a new app: What to know about Lemon8

As lawmakers debate whether to ban TikTok nationwide, its Chinese parent company has stealthily introduced a new app thatโ€™s already getting some traction.

TikTok fined $15.9M by UK watchdog over misuse of kidsโ€™ data

Britainโ€™s privacy watchdog has hit TikTok with a multimillion-dollar penalty for misusing childrenโ€™s data and violating other protections for usersโ€™ personal information.

Members of Congress on TikTok defend app's reach to voters

More than two dozen Democratic members of Congress who are active on TikTok are now facing questions about whether theyโ€™ll continue to use it.

TikTok attorney: China can't get U.S. data under plan

Under intense scrutiny from Washington that could lead to a potential ban on TikTok, the top attorney for the social media platform and its Chinese parent company ByteDance defended TikTokโ€™s plan to safeguard U.S. user data from China and said it will continue to develop its new app called Lemon8.

TikTok propaganda labels fall flat in 'huge win' for Russia

Social media platforms often rely on labels to let users know an account is operated by a Russian state propaganda agency.

TikTok ban pushed by Missouri's Hawley blocked in Senate

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley has tried to force a Senate vote on legislation that would ban TikTok from operating in the United States.

Texas woman turns $1,200 stimulus check into nearly million-dollar โ€˜cash stuffingโ€™ business

A woman who lost her full-time job during the pandemic used her $1,200 stimulus check to start a โ€œcash stuffingโ€ business, which is now on track to bring in $1 million this year, MSNBC reports.

Biden's moves on Alaska drilling, TikTok test young voters

Recent moves by President Joe Biden to pressure TikTok and approve oil drilling in an untapped area of Alaska are testing the loyalty of a young voters.

Gap grows between TikTok users, lawmakers on potential ban

On the one side are dozens of lawmakers on Capitol Hill issuing dire warnings about security breaches and possible Chinese surveillance.

France bans TikTok, Twitter from government staff phones

France says it's banning the โ€œrecreationalโ€ณ use of TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and other apps on government employees' phones.

Fruit Roll-Ups brand tells TikTok users: Donโ€™t eat the plastic

The brand's TikTok account responded to several viral videos that suggest people can eat the treat with plastic on if it is frozen.

Things to know about TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew

TikTok's CEO was relatively unknown to the U.S. public before Thursday, when he testified before a congressional committee concerned about data protections on the popular video-sharing app.

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.

Why TikTok's security risks keep raising fears

The battle between the U.S. and China over TikTok came into full view when the social media platformโ€™s CEO testified before Congressional lawmakers.

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.

TikTok updates content rulebook as pressure from West builds

TikTok has rolled out updated rules and standards for content and users as it faces increasing pressure from Western authorities over concerns that material on the popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app could be used to push false information.

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 nationโ€™s Parliament will be banned from having the TikTok app on their government phones.

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.

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 wouldnโ€™t help protect national security.

Mental health apps in trouble for giving away personal information after promising to keep it secret

Mental health apps Betterhelp and Cerebral are facing big penalties after private information was given to companies like Tiktok, Facebook (Meta) and Snapchat.

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.

Texas country singer Don Louis is a star on the rise

He's performing in town tonight!

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.

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 govโ€™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 parliament has urged lawmakers and employees with the 179-member assembly to 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 on all Canadian government mobile devices

Canada is banning TikTok from all government-issued mobile devices, reflecting widening worries from Western officials over the Chinese-owned video sharing app.

TikTok banned from EU Commission phones over cybersecurity

The European Unionโ€™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.

TikTok challenge shows users how to easily steal cars using USB cord; HPD says trend has made its way to the Houston area

TikTok is a popular platform for sharing recipes and showing off dance moves but we want to warn you about a car theft challenge circulating that Houston police say has made its way to our area.

Amid U.S. TikTok bans, a few balk at writing its name in 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 donโ€™t want a state law to target a company by name.

TikTok Kia Challenge? Hyundai, Kia update security after TikTok challenge thefts

Hyundai and Kia are rolling out software updates to stem a raft of auto thefts related to a TikTok challenge that authorities believe has led to at least 14 reported crashes and eight fatalities.

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

Itโ€™s one thing to be a survivor of one mass shooting, but ever since the shooting at Michigan State Universityโ€™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

Ohioโ€™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.

Banning TikTok: Gov. Abbott announces official plan to nix use of social media platform for Texas state agencies

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that thereโ€™s a โ€œstatewide model security planโ€ for Texas state agencies to โ€œaddress vulnerabilities presented by the use of TikTok and other software on personal and state-issued devices.โ€

TikTok creator arrested after waving stolen gun in grocery store, authorities say

A man is accused of waving a gun inside a grocery store in

Family of social media star Randy Gonzalez of father-son duo โ€˜Enkyboysโ€™ speaks out after he died following battle with colon cancer

A beloved father, TikTok sensation, and Houston native has reportedly passed away after his battle with colon cancer.

University of Wisconsin System bans TikTok use

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

TikTok sensation Pink Sauce now available at Walmart

From TikTok to the table, the sensation Pink Sauce is now available in over 4,300 Walmart store locations and online.

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

The European Unionโ€™s digital policy chief has warned TikTokโ€™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.

Texas universities block access to TikTok on campus Wi-Fi networks

Students and faculty will not be able to access the popular social media app while connected to university internet servers. Itโ€™s the latest step to limit access to the service after Gov. Greg Abbott directed state agencies to ban the app on government-issued devices citing cybersecurity risks.

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 stateโ€™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.

Harris County prosecutor who moonlights as popular TikTok chef taking heat for tweets about Black women

A popular Houston-based TikTok chef is under fire, accused of harassing and attacking Black women in a series of newly resurfaced tweets.

TikTok boss meets European officials as scrutiny intensifies

TikTokโ€™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.

Congress moves to ban TikTok from US government devices

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

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

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State lawmaker files bill that would ban minors from social media

TikTok, Instagram, and other social media sites could lose many of their teenage users in Texas. Thatโ€™s if a North Texas lawmaker gets his wish.

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.

Gov. Greg Abbott bans TikTok on state phones and computers, citing cybersecurity risks

Following the lead of several other GOP governors, Abbott said banning the social media platform, which is run by the Chinese company ByteDance, would protect state information from the Chinese Communist Party.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott bans TikTok on government-owned devices, citing concern about potential Chinese threat

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said on Wednesday that he's banned the use of the social media platform TikTok on any government-issued devices as he claims the "threat of the Chinese Communist Party gaining access to critical U.S. information and infrastructure continues to grow."

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 stateโ€™s executive branch of government.

Local photographer uses a Game Boy to capture retro-like images across the city

When thinking about taking photos, the average person uses the lens on their iPhone, or maybe a personal camera. But one local photographer used a GAME BOY to capture a photo of Downtown Houston that went VIRAL! Michael Costilla sat down with Courtney and Katherine to give them the story behind this iconic gadget from the 90s and how he captures such special images with it.

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.

Elon Musk might bring back Vine, a predecessor of TikTok shut down by Twitter

Twitterโ€™s newย owner and CEO, Elon Musk, is thinking about bringing back Vine,ย the short-form video appย that Twitter bought andย abandonedย long before TikTok made the format popular.

Facebook parent Meta's revenue, profit decline amid ad slump

Facebook parent Meta has reported that its revenue declined for a second consecutive quarter.

Gross or great? Fancy butter boards soar as shortage looms

Legit gross or crazy delicious.

Social media platforms brace for midterm elections mayhem

Social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Twitter say they're taking steps to prevent the spread of misinformation about voting and elections ahead of next month's midterms.

Report: TikTok bad at culling US election misinformation ads

TikTokโ€™s algorithms are very good at finding videos to keep people glued to their phone screens for hours on end.

TikTok going big on US e-commerce? Job listings offer clues

TikTok appears to be deepening its foray into e-commerce.

Russian court fines TikTok for not deleting LGBT content

A Russian court has fined TikTok for failing to delete LGBT material in what is the countryโ€™s latest crackdown on Big Tech companies.

TikTok politics: Candidates turn to it 'for better or worse'

As TikTok's popularity has exploded, it's become more than just a place for viral dance challenges.

UK: TikTok may face big fine over childrenโ€™s data protection

British authorities say TikTok could face a 27 million-pound ($29 million) fine over a possible breach of U.K. data protection law by failing to protect childrenโ€™s privacy when they are using the video-sharing platform.

Cooking chicken in NyQuil is dangerous, FDA says, citing TikTok video

The Food and Drug Administration has issued an update advising consumers that cooking chicken in NyQuil is dangerous.

TikTok search results riddled with misinformation: Report

A U.S. firm that monitors false online claims reports that searches for information about prominent news topics on TikTok are likely to turn up results riddled with misinformation.

The internet (and myself) cannot get enough of little kid obsessed with corn

Every once and a while something goes viral on the internet that you truly cannot stop thinking about, and for me, itโ€™s this video of a little boy describing the joys of eating corn on the cob.

Meet Corporal Chuck: The Houston-area cop getting millions of views on TikTok

Houston Life chats with a Houston-area police officer thatโ€™s become a TikTok star thanks to his funny videos about police life.

Popular coffee shop La La Land Kind Cafรฉ opens second Houston location in Montrose

La La Land Kind Cafรฉ believes in kindness first, coffee second!

Houston-area cop and Tik Tok star!

Monday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, weโ€™re introducing you to a Houston-area police officer thatโ€™s viral on TikTok. Heโ€™s known as @texascop2.0 on TikTok, with 1.6ย million followers and 32.4 million likes. He created his TikTok account last year and his funny videos are a hit! Heโ€™ll join us in studio, Monday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.

Amazon testing TikTok-style feed on its app, AI firm says

Amazon appears to be getting the TikTok bug, joining other companies seeking to hold consumersโ€™ attention by introducing replicas of the popular social platform.

U.S. midterms bring few changes from social media companies

Social media companies are sharing their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections, although they have offered scant details.

TV anchor couple spoof their babyโ€™s behavior in viral โ€˜newsโ€™ video

In a video that went viral on Twitter and TikTok, a morning television news anchor couple hilariously reported on their baby's behavior in a spoof of a serious TV news segment.

Social media offers parents more controls. But do they help?

As concerns about social mediaโ€™s harmful effects on teens continue to rise, platforms from Snapchat to TikTok to Instagram are bolting on new features designed to make their services safer and more age appropriate.

Meet the TikTok famous chemistry teacher making STEM concepts fun

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education is an area of increasing importance for students. Competency in these areas is a strong indicator of future career success. STEM education encourages critical thinking skills, innovation and creative problem-solving.

โ€˜THE QUEEN HAS ARRIVEDโ€™: Houstonโ€™s Beyoncรฉ joins TikTok, brings full music catalog to social media platform

Houstonโ€™s own Beyoncรฉ became the latest artist to join TikTok this week, and sheโ€™s bringing her music along.

LGBTQ harassment, slurs abound on social media, report says

A new report says social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok are failing to stop hate and threats against LGBTQ users.

This local grandmother is a TikTok star thanks to her dance moves

Trisha Marroquin is a Houston grandmother who has become a Tiktok sensation thanks to her funny videos and sassy dance challenges.

VIDEO: Woman spots rodents running around kitchen floors at Taco Cabana in San Antonio

A viral video being shared on social media is enough to make you cringe.

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