Beloved Bay Area WWII veteran and TikTok star "Papa Jake" turns 102
He’s a Bay Area treasure. World War II veteran Jake Larson will mark his 102nd birthday this week. The war hero, and now TikTok star is known across the country and around the globe as “Papa Jake."
He’s a Bay Area treasure. World War II veteran Jake Larson will mark his 102nd birthday this week. The war hero, and now TikTok star is known across the country and around the globe as “Papa Jake."
TikTok asks SCOTUS to block potential US ban
TikTok has asked the Supreme Court to block a federal law that would ban the popular platform in the United States unless its China-based parent company agrees to sell it.
TikTok has asked the Supreme Court to block a federal law that would ban the popular platform in the United States unless its China-based parent company agrees to sell it.
TikTok denied request to halt potential US ban
If the app is not sold to an approved buyer by mid-January, it will be shut down.
If the app is not sold to an approved buyer by mid-January, it will be shut down.
DOJ asks court to reject TikTok's bid to delay law that would ban app
The law would require TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to sell the company or face a ban in the U.S.
The law would require TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to sell the company or face a ban in the U.S.
Is TikTok getting banned in the US? What to know
TikTok’s future in the U.S. is uncertain.
TikTok’s future in the U.S. is uncertain.
TikTok ban: Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale of app in the U.S.
A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S. by Jan. 19.
A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S. by Jan. 19.
Florida TikTok influencer arrested for stealing $500 worth of items at Target: police
A TikTok influencer was arrested Wednesday for stealing around $500 from a Florida Target last month, police said.
A TikTok influencer was arrested Wednesday for stealing around $500 from a Florida Target last month, police said.
Travelers at airports are playing 'check-in chicken' in latest flight-booking trend
"Check-in chicken" consists of flyers waiting until check-in is almost closed until booking a seat.
"Check-in chicken" consists of flyers waiting until check-in is almost closed until booking a seat.
Very demure: Dictionary.com chooses 2024 Word of the Year
Dictionary.com has chosen its 2024 Word of the Year – and it’s from that massive TikTok trend this summer.
Dictionary.com has chosen its 2024 Word of the Year – and it’s from that massive TikTok trend this summer.
Musk's SpaceX sues California panel over alleged political bias in rocket launch decision
The Air Force has proposed increasing the number of launches SpaceX can perform at the base from 36 to 50.
The Air Force has proposed increasing the number of launches SpaceX can perform at the base from 36 to 50.
Significant legal hurdles seen for California's lawsuit against TikTok
California and 13 other states sue TikTok over alleged harm to teens.
California and 13 other states sue TikTok over alleged harm to teens.
States sue TikTok over claims it's addictive, harmful to children
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
101-year-old East Bay TikTok star shares his WWII stories
In his 101 years of life, Jake Larson has gained recognition for a number of remarkable feats, the most notable, his heroic acts as a World War II soldier. And now, the Martinez man is known as a TikTok star, as he’s used his huge following to tell his war stories and keep history alive.
In his 101 years of life, Jake Larson has gained recognition for a number of remarkable feats, the most notable, his heroic acts as a World War II soldier. And now, the Martinez man is known as a TikTok star, as he’s used his huge following to tell his war stories and keep history alive.
More Americans are regularly getting news on TikTok, Pew Research finds
TikTok users are now more likely to get news from TikTok than Facebook users are to get news from Facebook, the survey found.
TikTok users are now more likely to get news from TikTok than Facebook users are to get news from Facebook, the survey found.
Cards Against Humanity sues Elon Musk’s SpaceX over alleged trespassing in Texas
The makers of Cards Against Humanity allege SpaceX has essentially treated the game company’s property as its own for at least the past six months.
The makers of Cards Against Humanity allege SpaceX has essentially treated the game company’s property as its own for at least the past six months.
WATCH: SpaceX's Polaris Dawn crew completes first private spacewalk
Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4 integrated payment processing solutions, participated in the first ever private spacewalk by a group of astronauts who left a SpaceX capsule after a delay of a few hours, testing a new line of spacesuits in the company's riskiest mission yet.
Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4 integrated payment processing solutions, participated in the first ever private spacewalk by a group of astronauts who left a SpaceX capsule after a delay of a few hours, testing a new line of spacesuits in the company's riskiest mission yet.
VIDEO: SpaceX Falcon 9 booster catches fire after landing mishap following launch from Florida
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket's stage booster toppled over and caught fire while landing on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean after a launch from Florida early Wednesday.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket's stage booster toppled over and caught fire while landing on a droneship in the Atlantic Ocean after a launch from Florida early Wednesday.
Young Indiana mom of 3 allegedly killed by ex-boyfriend while filming TikTok with friend: report
A young mother of three was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend in Indiana while filming a TikTok video, according to reports.
A young mother of three was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend in Indiana while filming a TikTok video, according to reports.
Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of violating a children's online privacy law
TikTok is accused in a lawsuit of violating a federal law requiring kid-oriented apps and websites to get parental consent before collecting personal information of children under 13 years old.
TikTok is accused in a lawsuit of violating a federal law requiring kid-oriented apps and websites to get parental consent before collecting personal information of children under 13 years old.
Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.