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Houston florist worries potential TikTok ban could stunt small business growth
Read full article: Houston florist worries potential TikTok ban could stunt small business growthElisa Monreal, owner of Angelic Elegance by Alyssa in Houston, has successfully utilized TikTok to grow her floral business by sharing creative content and benefiting from the platform's financial incentives.
‘In God’s hands,’ Texans’ Tank Dell not sweating the small stuff after dislocating knee
Read full article: ‘In God’s hands,’ Texans’ Tank Dell not sweating the small stuff after dislocating kneeThe wide receiver for the Houston Texans shared a short video on TikTok with his voiceover from a previous conversation, where he starts off saying “Just let it go.”
Albanian prime minister says TikTok ban was not a 'rushed reaction to a single incident'
Read full article: Albanian prime minister says TikTok ban was not a 'rushed reaction to a single incident'Albania’s prime minister says the ban on TikTok his government announced was “not a rushed reaction to a single incident.”.
TikTok being investigated after suspected meddling in Romania's presidential election
Read full article: TikTok being investigated after suspected meddling in Romania's presidential electionEuropean Union regulators are investigating whether TikTok breached the bloc’s digital rulebook by failing to deal with risks to Romania’s presidential election.
TikTok asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to block a US ban unless it's sold
Read full article: TikTok asks the Supreme Court for an emergency order to block a US ban unless it's soldTikTok is asking the Supreme Court to step in on an emergency basis to block the federal law that would ban the popular platform in the United States unless its China-based parent company agrees to sell it.
Court denies TikTok's request to halt enforcement of potential US ban until Supreme Court review
Read full article: Court denies TikTok's request to halt enforcement of potential US ban until Supreme Court reviewA federal appeals court has left in place a mid-January deadline in a federal law requiring TikTok to be sold or face a ban in the United States.
Nearly half of US teens are online 'constantly,' Pew report finds
Read full article: Nearly half of US teens are online 'constantly,' Pew report findsNearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly,” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health.
TikTok files challenge against Canadian government order to dissolve its business in the country
Read full article: TikTok files challenge against Canadian government order to dissolve its business in the countryTikTok has challenged a Canadian government order to shut down the Chinese video-sharing app’s business operations in the country that was imposed over national security concerns.
Police arrest unlicensed injector, find fake Botox after Houston woman gets unregulated lip filler
Read full article: Police arrest unlicensed injector, find fake Botox after Houston woman gets unregulated lip fillerAlegna Delgado James, 31, is charged with felony practicing medicine without a license or permit causing harm.
TikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of potential ban until Supreme Court review
Read full article: TikTok asks federal appeals court to bar enforcement of potential ban until Supreme Court reviewTikTok on Monday asked a federal appeals court to bar the Biden administration from enforcing a law that could lead to a ban on the popular platform until the Supreme Court reviews the case.
TikTok is inching closer to a potential ban in the US. So what's next?
Read full article: TikTok is inching closer to a potential ban in the US. So what's next?TikTok’s future in the U.S. appeared uncertain on Friday after a federal appeals court rejected a legal challenge the company brought against a law that requires it to cut ties with its China-based parent company or be banned by mid-January.
Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the US
Read full article: Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the USA federal appeals court panel on Friday unanimously upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled that the law - which requires TikTok to break ties with its China-based parent company ByteDance or be banned by mid-January — is constitutional, rebuffing TikTok’s challenge that the statute ran...
EU's makes urgent TikTok inquiry on Russia's role in Romanian election turmoil
Read full article: EU's makes urgent TikTok inquiry on Russia's role in Romanian election turmoilThe European Union has sent TikTok an urgent request for more information about Romanian intelligence files suggesting that Moscow coordinated influencers on its platform to promote an election candidate who became the surprise front-runner in the nation’s presidential election.
Chambers County authorities issue warning after getting reports of dangerous ‘door-kicking’ TikTok challenge
Read full article: Chambers County authorities issue warning after getting reports of dangerous ‘door-kicking’ TikTok challengeThe “door-kicking challenge” has people kick doors as a prank while recording for social media.
TikTok defends handling of Romania election content in grilling by EU lawmakers
Read full article: TikTok defends handling of Romania election content in grilling by EU lawmakersTikTok took down several networks allegedly trying to meddle in Romania’s elections, executives said Tuesday as they defended the company’s election integrity measures to European Union lawmakers.
Daughter’s viral TikTok video helps Houston jeweler in Rice Village keep business afloat
Read full article: Daughter’s viral TikTok video helps Houston jeweler in Rice Village keep business afloatJackie Tien shared a video of her dad repairing jewelry at Village Jewelers and his plans to soon retire. The video has received over 700,000 views, with one commenter saying they were willing to drive 3 hours to make a purchase.
Romanian court orders recount of the 1st round of the presidential vote, won by a far-right outsider
Read full article: Romanian court orders recount of the 1st round of the presidential vote, won by a far-right outsiderA top Romanian court has asked the official electoral authority to recount and verify all of the ballots cast in the first round of the presidential election.
About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says
Read full article: About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report saysA report released Monday by Pew Research Center says about one in five Americans regularly get their news from so-called news influencers on social media.
Trump has promised to 'save TikTok'. What happens next is less clear
Read full article: Trump has promised to 'save TikTok'. What happens next is less clearAfter a tumultuous year filled with anxiety and a legal fight about its future in the U.S., TikTok may have just been thrown a lifeline by the man who was once its biggest foe.
Canada orders TikTok's Canadian business to be dissolved but won't block app
Read full article: Canada orders TikTok's Canadian business to be dissolved but won't block appThe Canadian government is ordering the dissolution of TikTok’s Canadian business after a national security review of the Chinese company behind the social media app but said it won’t block access.
Viral TikTok shows over 150 drivers ticketed by same officer in Katy all lined up for court
Read full article: Viral TikTok shows over 150 drivers ticketed by same officer in Katy all lined up for courtA TikTok video by Keara Kenise Anderson has gone viral, showing over 150 people lined up outside a Katy courthouse, all claiming they received traffic tickets for "improper stop" at a traffic light from Harris County Deputy R. Hubbard near Fry Road and Interstate 10.
TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness finds
Read full article: TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness findsJust weeks before the U.S. presidential election, TikTok still approved advertisements that contained election disinformation even though it has a ban on political ads.
Tech firms remove social media accounts of a Russian drone factory after an AP investigation
Read full article: Tech firms remove social media accounts of a Russian drone factory after an AP investigationGoogle, Meta and TikTok have removed social media accounts belonging to an industrial plant in Russia’s Tatarstan region aimed at recruiting young foreign women to make drones for Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
TikTok was aware of risks kids and teens face on its platform, legal document alleges
Read full article: TikTok was aware of risks kids and teens face on its platform, legal document allegesTikTok has been aware that its design features are detrimental to its young users and that publicly touted tools aimed at limiting kids’ time on the site were largely ineffective.
Who is ‘Lieutenant Dan’? The man who captured millions attention on TikTok during Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Who is ‘Lieutenant Dan’? The man who captured millions attention on TikTok during Hurricane MiltonAs millions of eyes were focused on Florida as residents braced for Hurricane Milton -- one Tampa man and his small sailboat captured the hearts and attention of many on social media.
Pumpkin hummus and espresso cheese. Are these food and drink pairings worth trying this fall?
Read full article: Pumpkin hummus and espresso cheese. Are these food and drink pairings worth trying this fall?It may not feel like it, but fall officially starts on Sunday, Sept. 22! Now is a great time to start thinking about festive food and drink pairings for the holiday season. Entertaining expert Paul Zahn is teaching us how to make simple and delicious sips and bites perfect for the fall season.
TikTok creator who popularized ‘very demure’ trend didn’t trademark her catchphrase
Read full article: TikTok creator who popularized ‘very demure’ trend didn’t trademark her catchphraseTikTok sensation Jools Lebron, with 2 million followers, has sparked a frenzy with her viral "very demure" trend. Despite her popularity, two others have filed for trademarks of the phrase before she could. Over 173,000 TikTok posts have embraced the term in the past week, with brands and celebrities joining the craze. Discover more about this surprising legal twist and its impact on social media trends.
Live from the DNC, it could be one of your favorite online influencers
Read full article: Live from the DNC, it could be one of your favorite online influencersAcross this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago, more than 200 online influencers, streamers and other social media personalities have been capturing and livestreaming their impressions of what’s happening.
Nepal lifts its ban on TikTok imposed for disrupting social harmony
Read full article: Nepal lifts its ban on TikTok imposed for disrupting social harmonyNepal’s new government has lifted restrictions on the video-sharing app TikTok, nine months after imposing a ban because it was disrupting “social harmony."
Edible or not? Alicia Silverstone's misstep shows how toxic lookalikes can fool you
Read full article: Edible or not? Alicia Silverstone's misstep shows how toxic lookalikes can fool youAlicia Silverstone worried fans this week when she posted a TikTok clip of herself nibbling a poisonous berry she found while walking on a sidewalk.
TikTok agrees to withdraw rewards feature after EU raised concerns about potential online addiction
Read full article: TikTok agrees to withdraw rewards feature after EU raised concerns about potential online addictionOfficials 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 children.
IBS and digestive trouble are in the spotlight on social media. Here's what you should know
Read full article: IBS and digestive trouble are in the spotlight on social media. Here's what you should knowSpend some time on TikTok and you'll see loads of people talking about digestive troubles like irritable bowel syndrome.
Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children's data
Read full article: Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children's dataThe 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 agency.
Justice Department says TikTok collected US user views on issues like abortion and gun control
Read full article: Justice Department says TikTok collected US user views on issues like abortion and gun controlIn a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department has accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion.
European Union court says TikTok owner can't avoid bloc's law cracking down on digital giants
Read full article: European Union court says TikTok owner can't avoid bloc's law cracking down on digital giantsTikTok owner ByteDance can’t avoid the bloc’s crackdown on digital giants, a European Union court says.
Barstool owner rescued by Coast Guard after losing control of boat off Nantucket
Read full article: Barstool owner rescued by Coast Guard after losing control of boat off NantucketThe owner and founder of the website Barstool Sports lost control of a boat off Nantucket before being rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Houston influencer Jasmine Nguyen is headed to Paris for NBCUniversal Olympics gig
Read full article: Houston influencer Jasmine Nguyen is headed to Paris for NBCUniversal Olympics gigLocal influencer Jasmine Nguyen has joined NBC Universal’s Paris Creative Collective – a group of engaging creators who will have unprecedented access to tell stories of the games through their own eyes. Check out Jasmine's interview with Houston Life's Derrick Shore and KPRC 2 news anchor Daniella Guzman.
From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?
Read full article: From 'latte makeup' to 'girl dinners,' TikTok has launched tons of trends. Will its influence last?TikTok and its bite-sized videos arrived in the United States as a global version of the Chinese app Douyin.
Racial justice, free speech groups join fight against potential TikTok ban
Read full article: Racial justice, free speech groups join fight against potential TikTok banA dozen social and racial justice groups said Thursday that the federal law requiring TikTok’s parent company to sell the platform, or face a ban, would disrupt a vehicle that many minority communities use to form connections online and advocate for causes.
TikTok accuses federal agency of 'political demagoguery' in legal challenge against potential US ban
Read full article: TikTok accuses federal agency of 'political demagoguery' in legal challenge against potential US banTikTok on Thursday disclosed a letter the company sent to the government in April accusing the federal agency that once held the platform’s future in its hands of “political demagoguery.”.
Federal Trade Commission refers complaint about TikTok's adherence to child privacy law to the DOJ
Read full article: Federal Trade Commission refers complaint about TikTok's adherence to child privacy law to the DOJThe Federal Trade Commission has referred a complaint against TikTok and its Beijing-based parent company to the Department of Justice.
How this Texas law was used to charge a Fort Bend Co. Commissioner candidate with faking social media attacks
Read full article: How this Texas law was used to charge a Fort Bend Co. Commissioner candidate with faking social media attacksA law that was passed by the Texas Legislature in 2009 has helped play a roll in the arrest of Democrat Taral Patel, who is accused of portraying himself as someone he is not over the internet.
Spain proposes law to improve online safety for children, including virtual restraining orders
Read full article: Spain proposes law to improve online safety for children, including virtual restraining ordersSpain’s government has proposed a law to protect children from online threats that includes virtual restraining orders for felons and a higher age for opening social media accounts.
Frank McCourt, the billionaire bidding to buy U.S. part of TikTok, wants users to control their data
Read full article: Frank McCourt, the billionaire bidding to buy U.S. part of TikTok, wants users to control their dataMcCourt said tech companies have to become more democratic in a conversation with The Texas Tribune’s CEO.
TikTok rolls out new rules to limit the reach of state-affiliated media accounts on its platform
Read full article: TikTok rolls out new rules to limit the reach of state-affiliated media accounts on its platformTikTok said Thursday its putting in place new rules to limit the reach of state-affiliated media accounts.
Billionaire Frank McCourt says he's putting together a consortium to buy TikTok
Read full article: Billionaire Frank McCourt says he's putting together a consortium to buy TikTokBillionaire businessman and real estate mogul Frank McCourt says he’s putting together a consortium to purchase TikTok’s U.S. business.
TikTok content creators sue the US government over law that could ban the popular platform
Read full article: TikTok content creators sue the US government over law that could ban the popular platformEight TikTok content creators have sued the U.S. over the new federal law that would could ban the social media platform nationwide.
TikTok to start labeling AI-generated content as technology becomes more universal
Read full article: TikTok to start labeling AI-generated content as technology becomes more universalTikTok says it’s going to start automatically labeling content that’s made by artificial intelligence when it’s uploaded from certain platforms.
TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platform
Read full article: TikTok sues US to block law that could ban the social media platformTikTok and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, are suing the U.S. government over a law that would ban the popular video-sharing app unless it’s sold to an approved buyer.
Russian state media is posting more on TikTok ahead of the U.S. presidential election, study says
Read full article: Russian state media is posting more on TikTok ahead of the U.S. presidential election, study saysA study by the nonprofit Brookings Institution says Russian state-affiliated accounts have boosted their use of TikTok and are getting more engagement on the short-form video platform ahead of the U.S. presidential election.
Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok as new licensing deal reached
Read full article: Artists from Universal Music Group are heading back to TikTok as new licensing deal reachedArtists from Universal Music Group, which include Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, will be returning to TikTok as the two parties have struck a new licensing agreement following an approximately three-month long dispute.
How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threat
Read full article: How TikTok grew from a fun app for teens into a potential national security threatIf it feels like TikTok has been around forever, that’s probably because it has, at least if you’re measuring via internet time.
Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could rise too
Read full article: Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could rise tooWhile a bill to ban TikTok if it doesn't change owners has received President Joe Biden's signature, it could still be years before the popular video-sharing app is actually blocked from U.S. app stores — if it is blocked at all.
The TikTok law kicks off a new showdown between Beijing and Washington. What's coming next?
Read full article: The TikTok law kicks off a new showdown between Beijing and Washington. What's coming next?TikTok is gearing up for a legal fight against a U.S. law that would force the social media platform to break ties with its China-based parent company or face a ban.
How a viral TikTok trend fueled business for Houston’s Bread Zeppelin: ‘Once you have it, you crave it!’
Read full article: How a viral TikTok trend fueled business for Houston’s Bread Zeppelin: ‘Once you have it, you crave it!’TikTok has gotten a bad reputation over the years since its boost in users since the COVID-19 pandemic.
TikTok has sued the US over a law that could ban its app. What's the legal outlook?
Read full article: TikTok has sued the US over a law that could ban its app. What's the legal outlook?Legislation forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. has received President Joe Biden’s official signoff.
Biden just signed a bill that could ban TikTok. His campaign plans to stay on the app anyway
Read full article: Biden just signed a bill that could ban TikTok. His campaign plans to stay on the app anywayPresident Joe Biden’s signing of legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. runs counter to his campaign’s embrace of the platform and outreach to influencers.
TikTok bows to European pressure and halts reward feature on new app in France and Spain
Read full article: TikTok bows to European pressure and halts reward feature on new app in France and SpainTikTok is halting a feature on its new app rewarding users in Europe for watching videos, after facing pressure from regulators worried about its addictive features.
Revisiting TikTok’s potential ban, how it will impact influencers
Read full article: Revisiting TikTok’s potential ban, how it will impact influencers“TikTok isn’t just a place for silly dance challenges and, funny content," Dr. Trevor Boffone, an influencer who traveled to Washington D.C. to protest the potential ban said. "There’s actually really important education and world building happening here.”
What a TikTok ban in the US could mean for you
Read full article: What a TikTok ban in the US could mean for youAfter years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app, including by former President Donald Trump, a measure to outlaw the popular video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signature.
The EU ratchets up pressure on TikTok's new rewards app over risks to kids, warns of suspension
Read full article: The EU ratchets up pressure on TikTok's new rewards app over risks to kids, warns of suspensionThe European Union is demanding TikTok provide more information about a new app that pays users to watch videos and warned that it could order the video sharing platform to suspend addictive features that pose a risk to kids.
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred voted for TikTok ban despite continuing to use the app
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Colin Allred voted for TikTok ban despite continuing to use the appAllred is the delegation’s most prolific user of the app. He said he voted for the legislation because of national security concerns.
Georgia joins states seeking parental permission before children join social media
Read full article: Georgia joins states seeking parental permission before children join social mediaGeorgia could join other states in requiring children younger than 16 to have their parents’ explicit permission to create social media accounts.
TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit
Read full article: TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuitA person familiar with the matter says the Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security practices.
‘Koda the Fluff’🐶✨ Therapy dog turned viral sensation puts smiles on faces around the world through social media
Read full article: ‘Koda the Fluff’🐶✨ Therapy dog turned viral sensation puts smiles on faces around the world through social mediaCheck out Koda the Fluff, the therapy dog turned viral sensation! 🐕🌟 Bringing smiles to faces all around the world through heartwarming videos and personal visits. For more on Koda and more videos, visit Click2Houston.com. #TherapyDog #KodaTheFluff #SpreadJoy
TikTok influencer discusses impact behind potential ban, ‘not just a place for silly dance challenges’
Read full article: TikTok influencer discusses impact behind potential ban, ‘not just a place for silly dance challenges’“TikTok isn’t just a place for silly dance challenges and, funny content," Dr. Trevor Boffone, an influencer who traveled to Washington D.C. to protest the potential ban said. "There’s actually really important education and world building happening here.”
‘It’s not worth it’: Fans mourn TikTok fitness influencers reportedly killed in high speed, car crash in Houston
Read full article: ‘It’s not worth it’: Fans mourn TikTok fitness influencers reportedly killed in high speed, car crash in HoustonNumerous reports on social media have confirmed that two TikTok fitness creators were killed in a single-car accident in Houston.
Europe asks Google, Facebook, TikTok and other platforms how they're reducing generative AI risks
Read full article: Europe asks Google, Facebook, TikTok and other platforms how they're reducing generative AI risksEuropean Union regulators are ratcheting up scrutiny of big tech companies including Google, Facebook and TikTok by looking into how they’re dealing with risks from generative artificial intelligence, such as the viral spread of deepfakes.
Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he's putting together investor group to buy TikTok
Read full article: Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he's putting together investor group to buy TikTokFormer Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he’s going to put together an investor group to buy TikTok after the House passed a bill that would ban the popular video app in the U.S. if its China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake.
If Biden signs bill to ban TikTok, how will we go on? Texas small business owners, influencers may lose their livelihood
Read full article: If Biden signs bill to ban TikTok, how will we go on? Texas small business owners, influencers may lose their livelihoodPres. Biden said if Congress passes the measure, he will sign it. But what does that mean for people who make a living off the social media app?
US lawmakers say TikTok won't be banned if it finds a new owner. But that's easier said than done
Read full article: US lawmakers say TikTok won't be banned if it finds a new owner. But that's easier said than doneU.S. lawmakers are threatening to ban TikTok but also say they are giving its Chinese parent company a chance to keep it running.
House Republicans move ahead with TikTok vote even as Trump voices opposition to possible ban
Read full article: House Republicans move ahead with TikTok vote even as Trump voices opposition to possible banHouse Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States even as former President Donald Trump is voicing opposition to the effort.
Biden says he'll sign proposed legislation to ban TikTok if Congress passes it
Read full article: Biden says he'll sign proposed legislation to ban TikTok if Congress passes itPresident Joe Biden has endorsed legislation that could lead to the popular video-sharing app TikTok being banned in the United States, a move that comes amid growing concern in Washington about keeping Americans' private data out of China’s hands.
Bill that could ban TikTok has been attached to the House foreign aid package. What next?
Read full article: Bill that could ban TikTok has been attached to the House foreign aid package. What next?The House has approved legislation that would ban TikTok if its Beijing-based parent company doesn’t divest from the popular social media platform, escalating the fight over the hot-button issue.
Bill that could make TikTok unavailable in the US advances quickly in the House
Read full article: Bill that could make TikTok unavailable in the US advances quickly in the HouseA bill that could lead to the popular video-sharing app TikTok being unavailable in the United States is quickly gaining traction in the House.
TikTok faces European Union scrutiny for possible breaches of strict new digital rulebook
Read full article: TikTok faces European Union scrutiny for possible breaches of strict new digital rulebookThe European Union is looking into whether TikTok has broken the bloc’s strict new digital rules for cleaning up social media and keeping internet users safe.
Americans divided on TikTok ban even as Biden campaign joins the app, AP-NORC poll shows
Read full article: Americans divided on TikTok ban even as Biden campaign joins the app, AP-NORC poll showsPresident Joe Biden’s campaign is embracing TikTok to court younger voters ahead of the presidential elections, but U.S. adults have mixed views about whether the video-sharing app should even operate in the country.
Do Stanley tumblers contain lead? Here’s Consumer Report's test results
Read full article: Do Stanley tumblers contain lead? Here’s Consumer Report's test resultsIn recent months the Stanley Quencher has become a must-have for millions of fans—enjoying a wave of endorsements from TikTok creators to being spoofed on “Saturday Night Live.”
Fans mourn unexpected death of San Jacinto constable deputy known as ‘Texas Cop’ on TikTok
Read full article: Fans mourn unexpected death of San Jacinto constable deputy known as ‘Texas Cop’ on TikTokA San Jacinto County constable deputy who gained more than 80,000 followers on TikTok was found dead in his Conroe home in late January, according to reports.
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and others may vanish from TikTok as licensing dispute boils over
Read full article: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and others may vanish from TikTok as licensing dispute boils overUniversal Music Group, which represents artists including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, says that it will no longer allow its music on TikTok now that a licensing deal between the two parties has expired.
TikTok is laying off dozens of workers as the tech industry continues to shed jobs in the new year
Read full article: TikTok is laying off dozens of workers as the tech industry continues to shed jobs in the new yearTikTok is laying off dozens of workers in its advertising and sales unit, becoming the latest tech company to trim jobs in the new year.
Friendswood PD issues warning after viral, dangerous TikTok challenge startles homeowners
Read full article: Friendswood PD issues warning after viral, dangerous TikTok challenge startles homeownersPolice in Friendswood are warning residents of a viral TikTok challenge that encourages people to kick and bang doors in the middle of the night.
Iowa is the latest state to sue TikTok, claims the social media company misrepresents its content
Read full article: Iowa is the latest state to sue TikTok, claims the social media company misrepresents its contentIowa has become the latest state to sue TikTok over claims that the social media company deceives consumers over the amount of “inappropriate content” that children have access to via the platform.
Woman known as ‘Brick lady’ charged in Houston after being accused of making whole thing up, raising $42K on GoFundMe
Read full article: Woman known as ‘Brick lady’ charged in Houston after being accused of making whole thing up, raising $42K on GoFundMeA woman who went viral on social media after making claims of being assaulted by a man outside a Houston club has now been charged after raising a large amount of money on GoFundMe, according to charging documents.
A judge has temporarily halted enforcement of an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media
Read full article: A judge has temporarily halted enforcement of an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social mediaA federal judge has temporarily halted enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps.