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Aug 15, 2024, 10:00 PM
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TikTok compares itself to foreign-owned American news outlets as it fights forced sale or ban
TikTok has pushed back on arguments that the popular social media platform is not shielded by the First AmendmentAug 15, 2024, 10:00 PM
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Aug 5, 2024, 8:07 AM
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TikTok agrees to withdraw rewards feature after EU raised concerns about potential online addiction
Officials from the European Union’s executive commission said Monday that TikTok has agreed to end a rewards feature that raised concerns about encouraging excessive screen time and its effects on childrenAug 5, 2024, 8:07 AM
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Aug 5, 2024, 8:07 AM
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TikTok agrees to withdraw rewards feature after EU raised concerns about potential online addiction
Officials from the European Union’s executive commission said Monday that TikTok has agreed to end a rewards feature that raised concerns about encouraging excessive screen time and its effects on childrenAug 5, 2024, 8:07 AM
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Aug 2, 2024, 1:28 PM
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Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children's data
The Justice Department sued TikTok on Friday, accusing the company of violating children’s online privacy law and running afoul of a settlement it had reached with another federal agencyAug 2, 2024, 1:28 PM
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Aug 2, 2024, 3:16 PM
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DOJ suing TikTok over alleged 'widespread' child privacy violations
The Justice Department accused TikTok and its parent company of unlawfully collecting and retaining data from children in violation of U.S. privacy laws.Aug 2, 2024, 3:16 PM
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Jul 3, 2024, 4:08 AM
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Husband speaks out after late wife's goodbye video goes viral
Derek Rodenhausen, the husband of the late author Sarah Mandel, opens up about his wife's final TikTok video.Jul 3, 2024, 4:08 AM
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Jul 3, 2024, 4:03 AM
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Parenting influencers speak out as new law designed to protect kids featured on social media goes into effect
Illinois' new law requires compensation for kids under 16 shown on social media.Jul 3, 2024, 4:03 AM
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Jun 27, 2024, 2:00 PM
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Racial justice, civil rights groups join to fight potential TikTok ban
Supporters of the lawsuit argue the legislation threatens the First Amendment rights of 170 million U.S. users and would effectively ban the app.Jun 27, 2024, 2:00 PM
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May 9, 2024, 8:14 AM
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TikTok sues to block potential ban. Can it win?
The social platform has a viable case but faces challenges, experts said.May 9, 2024, 8:14 AM
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May 9, 2024, 7:16 AM
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TikTok to automatically label AI-generated content
In a move to help combat online misinformation, the social media giant says it will identify some ai-generated content.May 9, 2024, 7:16 AM
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May 7, 2024, 12:47 PM
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TikTok sues federal government over potential US ban
TikTok and its owners ByteDance filed a lawsuit against the federal government Tuesday over its potential ban of the app in the United States.May 7, 2024, 12:47 PM
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Apr 22, 2024, 12:17 PM
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Congress seems poised to pass potential TikTok ban in US. How would it work?
The measure sailed through the House as part of a foreign aid package.Apr 22, 2024, 12:17 PM
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Apr 21, 2024, 2:59 PM
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Congress gets closer to forcing TikTok to be sold or face US ban: What's next
What's next after the foreign aid package that passed the House on Saturday included legislation to force a sale of TikTok by its Chinese parent company, ByteDanceApr 21, 2024, 2:59 PM
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Apr 18, 2024, 3:20 PM
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A TikTok ban is wrapped in Speaker Johnson's foreign aid package: What happens next?
A ban on the popular social media app TikTok in the United States is lumped in with Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans' $95 billion foreign aid package.Apr 18, 2024, 3:20 PM
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Jan 31, 2024, 6:01 PM
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4 takeaways for parents from the Senate grilling of social media CEOs
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to families in dramatic testimony on Capitol Hill.Jan 31, 2024, 6:01 PM
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Mar 29, 2024, 3:25 PM
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7 TikTok users punched in New York within 2 weeks, police say
The NYPD has identified seven women who were punched in New York City in the last two weeks who posted about their experiences on TikTok.Mar 29, 2024, 3:25 PM
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Mar 24, 2024, 11:06 AM
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Harris won't say why Biden campaign is on TikTok despite security concerns
Vice President Kamala Harris is deflecting on why Biden's campaign has a TikTok account amid potential ban legislationMar 24, 2024, 11:06 AM
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Mar 20, 2024, 6:02 PM
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Senate mulls TikTok ban amid US national security concerns
Congress weighs TikTok ban amid growing concern the Chinese social media giant is a communist propaganda tool that could impact the results of the upcoming U.S. election.Mar 20, 2024, 6:02 PM
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Mar 20, 2024, 8:26 AM
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$12 dinner box McDonald's order goes viral on TikTok
Leiela Kapewa-Latu shared a video of her ordering a $12 dinner box at a local Texas McDonald's that's racked up more than 12 million views on TikTok.Mar 20, 2024, 8:26 AM
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Mar 19, 2024, 8:53 AM
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Is TikTok different in China? Here's what to know
Critics of TikTok have pointed to an allegedly tamer version in China.Mar 19, 2024, 8:53 AM
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Mar 17, 2024, 12:25 PM
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White House wants TikTok's parent company to divest: 'We don't want to see a ban'
The White House on Sunday reiterated support for a TikTok bill meant to force ByteDance to sell it -- or face an outright ban in the U.SMar 17, 2024, 12:25 PM
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Mar 17, 2024, 12:10 PM
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Rep. Khanna says potential TikTok ban won't solve the problem, calls for 'narrowly tailored law'
Ro Khanna said on Sunday that the potential TikTok ban the House of Representatives passed last week wouldn't actually protect AmericansMar 17, 2024, 12:10 PM
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Feb 12, 2024, 2:58 PM
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Biden campaign joins TikTok despite administration's past security concerns: 'lol hey guys'
The Biden-Harris campaign joined TikTok on Sunday, releasing its first video featuring President Joe Biden during the Super Bowl despite security concerns.Feb 12, 2024, 2:58 PM
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Mar 13, 2024, 4:16 PM
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TikTok could avoid potential ban with sale. Who would buy it?
Tech giants could make a bid but face obstacles, experts said.Mar 13, 2024, 4:16 PM
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Mar 15, 2024, 5:02 AM
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Debunking 4 myths about TikTok
The political fight over TikTok has resurfaced some misconceptions.Mar 15, 2024, 5:02 AM
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Mar 13, 2024, 5:02 AM
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Possible TikTok ban in US: What's at stake and what comes next
Influencers may suffer and legal challenge could reach the Supreme Court, experts said.Mar 13, 2024, 5:02 AM
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Mar 13, 2024, 6:52 PM
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Experts say banning TikTok won't solve security concerns: ANALYSIS
"It doesn’t actually make us safer,” one expert said.Mar 13, 2024, 6:52 PM
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Mar 13, 2024, 5:42 PM
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TikTok influencers say ban would be 'devastating'
TikTok influencers are used to their voices being heard on the wildly popular social media app -- and now they are speaking out.Mar 13, 2024, 5:42 PM
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Mar 13, 2024, 12:02 PM
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House passes bill that would ban TikTok if its Chinese owners don't sell the popular app
The House on Wednesday passed bipartisan legislation to force TikTok's Chinese parent company to sell the platform or face a ban in the U.S.Mar 13, 2024, 12:02 PM
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Mar 13, 2024, 10:59 AM
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How a possible TikTok ban could play out in Congress
The House is set to vote Wednesday on a bipartisan bill that would ban the wildly popular social media app TikTok in the U.S. if its Chinese owners don't sell it.Mar 13, 2024, 10:59 AM
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Mar 11, 2024, 3:42 PM
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Trump's TikTok ban reversal comes after meeting megadonor who has stake in TikTok
Trump reversed his position on potentially banning TikTok ahead of an expected House vote this week on legislation that could lead to it being blocked in the U.SMar 11, 2024, 3:42 PM
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Feb 2, 2024, 2:00 PM
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What are 'legging legs?' What to know about the banned viral TikTok trend
Here's what to know about the viral "leggings legs" social media trend that's now been banned.Feb 2, 2024, 2:00 PM
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Jan 24, 2024, 3:48 PM
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New York City mayor declares social media an 'environmental toxin'
New York City is classifying social media as a "public health hazard," Mayor Eric Adams announced on Wednesday during his State of the City address.Jan 24, 2024, 3:48 PM
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Dec 21, 2023, 6:26 PM
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Mom shares message for dads after receiving empty Christmas stocking
A Utah mother, who posted a viral video about her empty Christmas stocking, shares what she wants others to know.Dec 21, 2023, 6:26 PM
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Dec 19, 2023, 5:28 PM
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Teacher's viral TikTok helps fulfill Christmas wishes of over 900 students
For many of the students, the wish may be their only Christmas gift.Dec 19, 2023, 5:28 PM
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Nov 24, 2023, 5:10 AM
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Amid Israel-Hamas conflict, 'information war' plays out on social media, experts say
As Israel and Hamas wage war on the streets of Gaza with guns and tanks, at the same time, another clash is taking place -- one using tweets and shares.Nov 24, 2023, 5:10 AM
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Nov 16, 2023, 7:26 PM
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Woman finds kidney donor through TikTok
Katie Hallum said Savannah Stallbaumer's decision to help her -- a complete stranger -- by giving Hallum a kidney was an "incredibly humbling" gesture.Nov 16, 2023, 7:26 PM
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Sep 29, 2023, 5:24 PM
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Vivek Ramaswamy’s TikTok presence draws young voters' attention -- and GOP rivals' attacks
Nikky Haley lit into him at this week's second Republican primary debsate.Sep 29, 2023, 5:24 PM
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Sep 28, 2023, 2:50 PM
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'Tube Girl' Sabrina Bahsoon takes confidence to the next level
Sabrina Bahsoon, aka Tube Girl, has taken her social media presence from London trains to the catwalks of Paris Fashion Week.Sep 28, 2023, 2:50 PM
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Sep 20, 2023, 2:25 PM
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Mom's viral TikTok about plane seats sparks debate about parents' labor divide
Kristine Sostar McLellan shared a TikTok video about switching seats on a plane that has gone viral and triggered a debate online about parents' labor divide.Sep 20, 2023, 2:25 PM
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