TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to 3 investors, including this Bay Area company
The deal is expected to close on Jan. 22.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Wisconsin dad's TikTok antics go viral, racking up millions of views
A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.
Starbucks 'Bearista' frenzy: Some leave empty-handed, others declare ‘the war is over’
Starbucks fans are losing it over the sold-out Bearista cup and Hello Kitty plush, camping out, calling stores nonstop, and reselling the $44 cup for over $1,000 on eBay.
Meta?s platform overrun by deepfake scams?
A new Tech Transparency Project report reveals that scammers who use deepfake videos of lawmakers to promote fictitious government benefits are among the top political ad spenders on Meta platforms. Katie Paul, director of the Tech Transparency Project, explains findings of report.
Trump signs order allowing proposed TikTok deal to move forward
Chinese President Xi Jinping “gave us the go-ahead" to proceed with the deal, President Donald Trump said on Thursday.
Trump reveals which US billionaires and execs could take part in TikTok deal
Congress has passed legislation for a TikTok ban, but President Donald Trump has signed orders allowing the social media platform to operate while negotiations continue.
TikTok deal approved, Trump says after call with China’s Xi
TikTok will be saved by a new deal with China, President Trump announced Friday. Here’s what we know.
Deal reached to "save" TikTok, Trump suggests
The president said a meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials went well and that a TikTok deal was reached regarding “a ‘certain’ company" young people in the U.S. "very much wanted to save."
California healthcare workers fired after TikTok video mocking patients goes viral
Healthcare workers at Sansum Clinic in Santa Barbara were terminated after a viral TikTok video showed them mocking bodily fluids left by patients on exam chairs.
Political trolling: Newsom vs. Trump
Kevin Wallsten, political science professor, at California State University, Long Beach, explains impact of Governor Newsom's move by using social media to take jabs at President Trump.
Georgia teen charged in parents' deaths sought help from TikTok influencers
Sarah Grace Patrick, 17, is accused of killing her parents, months after allegedly urging TikTok creators to raise awareness about the case.
Trump delays TikTok ban again: What to know
It is the third time Trump has extended the deadline.
President Trump throws TikTok a lifeline as ban deadline approaches
The president plans to sign an order this week to "keep TikTok up and running."
Khaby Lame, most-followed TikToker, headed home after ICE detainment: Reports
Khaby Lame was detained at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada, last week.
Trump reportedly to extend TikTok ban deadline for third time
The president announced a second extension on a TikTok ban in April as several U.S. companies have shown interest in acquiring the popular social media platform's U.S. operations.
Is TikTok down? Tens of thousands report glitch with popular app
Over 30,000 users reported outages on TikTok, according to Downdetector.
Is 'office air' to blame for your bad skin and hair?
A conversation trending on TikTok is about “office air” ruining hair and makeup looks. Here’s what’s likely going on.
Trump Extends Deadline for a TikTok Deal
Ahmed Banafa, Engineering Professor at San Jose State University explains what President Trump?s deadline extension means for TikTok.
China backed out of TikTok deal after Trump tariffs announcement
China reportedly backed out of a deal to sell TikTok to U.S. investors a day after President Donald Trump announced wide-ranging global tariffs.