TikTok US ban: Supreme Court hears arguments over whether popular app stays or goes
In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.
Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok decision until he takes office
What to know about Trump's request to pause TikTok restrictions as he claims he should handle the platform's fate after taking office in 2025.
Bay Area WWII veteran and TikTok star 'Papa Jake' celebrates 102nd birthday
A beloved Bay Area WWII veteran who has captivated hearts all over social media and much of the world turned 102 on Friday.
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."
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 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.
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.
Is TikTok getting banned in the US? What to know
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.
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.
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.
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.
Significant legal hurdles seen for California's lawsuit against TikTok
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 glossary: From Barbiecore to WaterTok
Will your summer look be more coastal grandma or cottagecore? If you’re not sure, this TikTok glossary is here to help.
‘Get Ready With Me’ TikTok star announces own death in final video
Popular TikTok creator Dr. Kimberley Nix announced her own death in a heartfelt final video titled "Get Ready with Me, One Last Time," where she shared her journey with metastatic sarcoma and encouraged new followers to learn from her experiences.