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TikTok returns to U.S. app stores after ban delay
TikTok is once again available on Apple and Google app stores in the U.S. after President Donald Trump postponed enforcement of a ban requiring its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to divest the app. The platform, ... more
TikTok vanishes in the U.S. amid legal battle
TikTok disappeared from app stores nationwide Saturday after a federal ban targeting its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, took effect. The law required ByteDance to sell the app's U.S. operations or face shutdown. Attempts to use ... more
Schumer urges extension of TikTok ban deadline to protect jobs and security
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) took to the Senate floor this week, calling for an extension of the looming TikTok ban deadline to allow time for a resolution that safeguards both national security and the livelihoods ... more
Supreme Court debates TikTok ban over national security
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Friday on a law requiring TikTok to cut ties with its China-based parent, ByteDance, by January 19 or face a U.S. ban. The case centers on national security versus ... more
TikTok ban passes Congress: Lawmakers give ByteDance an option to sell the app
TikTok's Fate in the U.S. Hangs on Potential Sale, Lawmakers Say A Glimpse of Hope for TikTok Fans U.S. lawmakers have introduced a twist in the ongoing saga surrounding TikTok's potential ban in the United ... more
Will the U.S. government ban TikTok? Here’s where it stands
TikTok, the widely-used social media platform under the ownership of China-based ByteDance, faces mounting pressure from U.S. lawmakers over concerns regarding data security and foreign influence. The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is set to vote ... more
TikTok ban would have real impact on local, regional businesses
TikTok, the social media platform that has taken the world by storm, is facing scrutiny in the United States due to alleged concerns over national security. The app, which boasts more than 150 million active ... more
Do you know the company that owns TikTok?
ByteDance Ltd. is a Chinese internet technology company that has attracted attention worldwide, primarily for its video-sharing social networking service and app, TikTok. The company was founded in 2012 by Zhang Yiming and Liang Rubo, ... more
Is TikTok getting banned in the United States?
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew faced a high-stakes hearing with the House Energy and Commerce Committee on Thursday, where concerns about data privacy, misinformation, and China's relationship with the company were raised. Will TikTok be ... more
FCC commissioner wants TikTok banned for data concerns
Out of the five commissioners working for the Federal Communications Commission, one wants Congress to ban TikTok. The concern stems from their worry the user data may end up with the Chinese government. FCC commissioner ... more
Savings tip: How one mom cut her grocery bill by $800 with this meal prep method
Making a grocery shopping budget can be daunting. Luckily, one TikTok influencer has shared how she cut her grocery bill by $800 a month by food prepping. What are food stamps? Food insecurity, SNAP payment ... more
Facebook and TikTok under fire as mother sues Meta over daughter’s self harm and dangerous trends aren’t monitored on TikTok
Social media like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok have been questioned for years as teens grow depressed over the use, and in some cases have died from doing trends. It was in recent years when one ... more
Walmart exposed by its own employees
Walmart employee exposes store in viral video You may not have noticed every price increase at Walmart. But the employees have. This employee gave us all the details in this viral video. Grocery shopping: How ... more
Are you entitled to a settlement from TikTok and its $92 million dollar lawsuit?
TikTok, formerly known as Musical.ly, has agreed to pay out a $92 million dollar settlement as part of a lawsuit brought against the app. If you used either app before Oct. 1 you may be ... more
Are social media platforms like YouTube or Snapchat safe for kids? Senators want to know
Senators are asking executives with YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat about their companies and how exactly their platforms are safe for kids. This line of questioning comes on the heels of the Facebook whistleblower who shows ... more
Monthly TikTok challenges create disruption for schools
School districts across the United States are discovering that monthly TikTok challenges are causing disruption, destruction of property and offensive conduct from students who use the popular social media platform. These monthly TikTok challenges encourage ... more
