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May 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM

Schools, authorities sound alarm over 'Chromebook Challenge' TikTok trend

A TikTok trend challenging students to insert objects into laptops has school districts and fire departments sounding the alarm to parents and students
May 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
At Belleville High School in New Jersey, a student tried the "Chromebook Challenge,” leading to a Chromebook lithium-ion battery to swell up and start smoking in a classroom.
May 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM

Major social media platforms fail to protect LGBTQ users, advocacy group GLAAD says

Major social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and X have failed to protect LGBTQ+ users from hate and harassment, in part, because they intentionally rolled back previous safety practices, the advocacy group GLAAD said Tuesday in its annual So...
May 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
FILE - GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis arrives at the 36th annual GLAAD Media Awards on March 27, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
May 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM

Why Type C parenting is taking over TikTok and what it says about parenting today

Type C parents? They're a mashup of both Type A and B personalities, often juggling the intensity of Type A energy with the messy realities of everyday life.
May 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
A mother of three little children preparing breakfast in kitchen at home.
May 5, 2025 at 12:26 AM

TikTok star is breaking societal norms

Ike Ejiochi talks to Khadim Thiam about what inspires him and his friends.
May 5, 2025 at 12:26 AM
VIDEO: TikTok star is breaking societal norms
April 25, 2025 at 4:02 AM

Tik Toker Tori Dunlap talks how to build wealth

From negotiating salaries to paying off debt, TikToker and author Tori Dunlap says she has you covered. Dunlap told ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos how she hopes to reshape financial education.
April 25, 2025 at 4:02 AM
VIDEO: TikToker Tori Dunlap talks how to build wealth
1 month ago

Viral 'I'm so hungry I could eat a kid' trend takes over TikTok

A new trend on TikTok has racked up tens of millions of views with parents saying "I'm so hungry I could eat a kid" and capturing their children's reactions.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Viral 'I'm so hungry I could eat a kid' trend takes over TikTok
1 month ago

TikTalk: 'King of Sandwiches' @owen.han discusses debut cookbook, 'Stacked'

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with TikTok sensation and "King of Sandwiches" Owen Han as he takes his recipes from the screen to the page with his cookbook, "Stacked: The Art of the Perfect Sandwich."
1 month ago
VIDEO: TikTalk: 'King of Sandwiches' @owen.han discusses debut cookbook, 'Stacked'
1 month ago

China stalls deal to sell TikTok

After President Donald Trump made his tariff announcement on Wednesday, ByteDance informed the White House that China would not approve a TikTok deal until tariff negotiations could be held.
1 month ago
VIDEO: China stalls deal to sell TikTok
1 month ago

What does Trump’s deadline extension mean for TikTok?

Chief correspondent for Business Insider Peter Kafka discusses why President Donald Trump extended the deadline for TikTok to be banned or sold by Chinese-owned parent company ByteDance.
1 month ago
VIDEO: What does Trump’s deadline extension mean for TikTok?
1 month ago

A deal for TikTok seemingly falls hostage to the US-China trade war 

A deal for TikTok seemingly falls hostage to the US-China trade war, sources told ABC News.
1 month ago
TikTok app logo, Aug. 22, 2022.
1 month ago

Trump to delay TikTok ban

President Donald Trump is pushing the deadline for TikTok to be banned or sold off by its Chinese-owned parent company.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump to delay TikTok ban
1 month ago

TikTok ban set to go into effect on Saturday

ABC News’ Phil Lipoff reports on the looming ban as the Trump administration considers a deal that could let China keep control of the app.
1 month ago
VIDEO: TikTok ban set to go into effect on Saturday
1 month ago

Last-minute scramble ahead of new US TikTok ban set to go into effect Saturday

Sources tell ABC News the Trump administration will likely pursue another executive order that would avoid a ban and extend the deadline to reach an agreement.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Last-minute scramble ahead of new US TikTok ban set to go into effect Saturday
1 month ago

Trump eyeing plan to avoid TikTok ban as deadline looms: Source

The Trump administration is considering a deal to save TikTok, a source close to the deal said Wednesday.
1 month ago
A TikTok logo is shown on a phone in San Francisco, Jan. 17, 2025.
2 months ago

Clock ticks down on new US TikTok ban deadline

As the April 4 deadline nears for TikTok to sell or face a ban in the U.S., the battle to buy the massively popular app is intensifying.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Clock ticks down on new US TikTok ban deadline
2 months ago

Amazon joins bidding war for TikTok as deadline for sale approaches: Sources

ABC News contributor Mike Muse discusses the potential buyers for the Chinese-ownedapp from its parent company, ByteDance.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Amazon joins bidding war for TikTok as deadline for sale approaches: Sources
2 months ago

QVC debuts 1st 24/7 TikTok shopping experience

"GMA" explores a new way to shop on TikTok as sponsor QVC Group partners with the app to launch a unique shopping experience.
2 months ago
VIDEO: QVC debuts 1st 24/7 TikTok shopping experience
2 months ago

TikTok creator on capturing hearts with neighborhood squirrels

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with content creator Derrick Downey Jr. about rescuing baby squirrels, his bond with their mother Maxine, and his new book “Hand and Paw: Maxine's Tale of Compassion.”
2 months ago
VIDEO: TikTok creator on capturing hearts with neighborhood squirrels
2 months ago

Utah joins California, Illinois in establishing safeguards for child influencers

California joins Illinois in requiring compensation for kids on social media.
2 months ago
Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City.
2 months ago

Testing our knowledge on viral cleaning hacks from TikTok

Our weekend “GMA” co-anchors were put to the test on whether some viral cleaning hacks truly work or not.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Testing our knowledge on viral cleaning hacks from TikTok
2 months ago

Trump says TikTok deal could be reached by lowering China tariffs

ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports on the comments from President Donald Trump as his announcement of new tariffs on imported cars and auto parts is impacting global stock markets.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump says TikTok deal could be reached by lowering China tariffs
2 months ago

16-year-old TikTok influencer with over 1 million followers dies

Joshua Blackledge, a teenage TikTok influencer, has died at the age of 16.
2 months ago
TikTok influencer Joshua Blackledge, 16, died on March 18, according to an obituary from Noe-Brooks Funeral Home of Morehead City, North Carolina.
2 months ago

TikTalk: @mollyburke driving change to make disability part of the conversation

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with TikTok sensation Molly Burke, a blind social media influencer on a mission to shatter misconceptions and make disability part of the conversation.
2 months ago
VIDEO: TikTalk: @mollyburke driving change to make disability part of the conversation
2 months ago

TikTok is full of ADHD advice, but nearly half of it is misleading, study finds

The study explored TikTok's role as an educational tool for ADHD.
2 months ago
In this photo illustration the TikTok app is displayed on a smartphone screen, on Jan. 25, 2025.
2 months ago

College football coach bans players from dancing on TikTok

He said the ban is meant to help the team stay focused on success.
2 months ago
West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez walks the sideline late in the second half during a 13-9 loss to Pittsburgh in a college football game, Dec. 1, 2007, in Morgantown, W.Va.
2 months ago

Black women are showing off their creative Lego sets with this new TikTok trend

The hashtag #BlackGirlsDoLego has gained popularity and created a community for black women to show off their fantastic Lego builds.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Black women are showing off their creative Lego sets with this new TikTok trend
2 months ago

TikTok expands Family Pairing feature with new parental controls

The new tools are meant to ensure a safer experience for teens on the platform.
2 months ago
TikTok is enhancing its Family Pairing suite with new tools aimed at giving parents greater control.
2 months ago

TikTok rolls out new safeguarding features to protect teens

The popular social media platform is expanding its Family Pairing feature to give parents even more control over their kids’ access to TikTok.
2 months ago
VIDEO: TikTok rolls out new safeguarding features to protect teens
2 months ago

'How much do you pay for rent?' The question TikToker Caleb Simpson is asking

ABC News' Ashan Singh talks to the social media influencer about his road to success, his now-viral home tour series and just how much Caleb is paying for rent.
2 months ago
VIDEO:  'How much do you pay for rent?' The question TikToker Caleb Simpson is asking
2 months ago

Fashion TikToker re-creates red carpet looks on a budget

Content creator Angelica Hicks discusses re-creating the hottest, most recent red carpet looks, as well as the unconventional fabrics in her "sewing box" that make for her viral fashion adaptations.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Fashion TikToker re-creates red carpet looks on a budget
2 months ago

From tour bus to TikTok: your all-access pass to 'DWTS Live'

For the first time ever, "Dancing With The Stars" is allowing cameras on the tour buses, backstage and beyond! ABC News' Will Ganssthe cast of "DWTS Live" to see how their tour comes to life.
2 months ago
VIDEO: From tour bus to TikTok: your all-access pass to 'DWTS Live!'
2 months ago

TikTok lawsuit sheds light on social media giant’s finances

With its future in the U.S. hanging in the balance , we're getting a new glimpse into how much money TikTok is generating.
2 months ago
With its future in the U.S. hanging in the balance , we're getting a new glimpse into how much money TikTok is generating.
3 months ago

Behind TikTok star Devon Rodriguez’s famous portraits

ABC News’ Phil Lipof sat down with the most followed visual artist on TikTok, Devon Rodriguez. With over 34 million followers, he turns everyday subway commuters into masterpieces.
3 months ago
Behind TikTok star Devon Rodriguez’s famous portraits
3 months ago

How Paloma Diamond is striking gold on TikTok and beyond

ABC News’ Will Ganss sat down with the 29-year-old Julian Sewell whose character has become a TikTok sensation.
3 months ago
VIDEO: How Paloma Diamond is striking gold on TikTok and beyond
3 months ago

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores.
3 months ago
TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, Aug. 22, 2022.
3 months ago

TikTok returns to app stores

The popular video app has returned to Apple and Google’s app stores for the first time since the federal law banning TikTok took effect on Jan. 19.
3 months ago
VIDEO: TikTok returns to app stores
3 months ago

TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores

The Chinese-owned app was removed from the stores on Jan. 18 after a ban in the United States went into effect.
3 months ago
The Chinese-owned app was removed from the stores on Jan. 18 after a ban in the United States went into effect.
3 months ago

Chinese tech giant quietly unveils advanced AI model amid battle over TikTok

The Chinese tech giant behind TikTok has quietly unveiled an advanced AI model for generating video that raises new concerns about the threat of deepfake content.
3 months ago
TikTok app logo is seen in this illustration taken, Aug. 22, 2022.
3 months ago

TikToker speaks about having ALS and finding an online community

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to content creator Brooke Eby, a social media personality who was diagnosed with ALS and has found her witty TikTok to be a way to spread awareness about the disease.
3 months ago
TikToker speaks about having ALS and finding an online community
4 months ago

Woman's wedding hot take goes viral and TikTok agrees

Kelsey's take on wedding guest exits may not be so hot after all.
4 months ago
Kelsey's take on wedding guest exits may not be so hot after all.
4 months ago

Gabbard is questioned about TikTok in confirmation hearing

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand questions Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, about China and TikTok.
4 months ago
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand questions Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, about China and TikTok.
4 months ago

Trump administration negotiates future of TikTok 

President Donald Trump has pivoted from calling for TikTok to be banned, during his previous term, to now working on a deal to keep the social media app staying in business in the U.S. 
4 months ago
VIDEO: Trump administration negotiates future of TikTok 
4 months ago

Trump questions if concerns over TikTok are 'that important.' Some aides say they are

Donald Trump is downplaying the potential threat that TikTok poses to national security -- but numerous aides and allies are squarely at odds with the president.
4 months ago
A notification apprearing in the TikTok app as it returns online in the U.S., Jan. 19, 2025.
4 months ago

TikTok's future uncertain after Trump's executive order, experts say

The executive order attempts to delay enforcement of the TikTok ban.
4 months ago
 President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the WHite House in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.
4 months ago

TikTok back up and running for its 170 million users

After shutting down in the U.S., TikTok is back for many users, crediting its return to a decision by Donald Trump to save the app days before taking office for his second presidential term.
4 months ago
VIDEO: TikTok back up and running for its 170 million users
4 months ago

Trump brushes off TikTok national security concerns while calling for a 50% deal

President Donald Trump notably called for a ban of TikTok during his first term due to national security concerns.
4 months ago
President Donald Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.
4 months ago

TikTok returns to life in US after Trump vows to take action

The app turned itself back on following a 14-hour shutdown after President-elect Donald Trump promised he would sign an executive order delaying a nationwide ban.
4 months ago
VIDEO: TikTok returns to life in US after Trump vows to take action
4 months ago

TikTok thanks Trump after it begins restoring service to US users

A ban in the United States initially began to take effect earlier Sunday.
4 months ago
The TikTok app logo is shown on an iPhone on Jan. 17, 2025, in Houston.
4 months ago

TikTok back for some users after Trump vows to delay ban 

Hours after a nationwide TikTok ban took effect on Sunday, the app is back up and running after President-elect Donald Trump promises to delay enforcement of the ban. 
4 months ago
VIDEO: TikTok back for some users after Trump vows to delay ban 
4 months ago

TikTok says it's restoring service for US users

Cybersecurity and Data Protection expert Caitlin Sarian joins ABC News Live to discuss TikTok.
4 months ago
VIDEO: TikTok says it's restoring service for US users