‘Benadryl’ keyword removed from TikTok search after deadly viral challenge
What parents need to know about dangerous TikTok challenges and how to control their children’s access to these terrible trends.
Tow truck driving TikToker shows how thieves steal car parts
A tow truck driver turned TikToker is warning people across the D.C. region about car thieves.
Ohio boy, 13, overdoses on Benadryl in deadly TikTok challenge: family
"Our world has absolutely got out of control," Jacob Steven's grandmother said,.
'TikTok Trickster' wanted for scamming women, stealing thousands of dollars across several states
Several different agencies in states across the south are looking for the man they call the "TikTok Trickster".
10 kids hospitalized from spicy gum used in TikTok challenge
In the TikTok challenge, people chew the gum and try to blow a bubble despite how hot the gum is. Officials say the gum is equivalent to pepper spray.
What is Lemon8?: TikTok parent company introduces new social media app
The app, called Lemon8, is a photo-based app that could be described as a mixture of Instagram and Pinterest with sprinkles of videos that resemble those posted on TikTok.
TikTok fined $15.9M by UK watchdog for misusing children’s data
The watchdog says TikTok allowed as many as 1.4 million kids in the U.K. under 13 to use the app despite the platform's rules prohibiting children that young from setting up accounts.
Members of Congress active on TikTok defend app’s impact to reach voters
Congressional members on TikTok say they use it to connect with voters they wouldn't otherwise reach. But most lawmakers are in favor of limiting the popular social media app or even banning it.
Biden's TikTok moves testing young voters
Recent moves by Biden, including pressuring TikTok over its Chinese ownership, are testing the loyalty of young voters, a group that’s largely been in his corner.
TikTok CEO faces tough questions from Congress
TikTok's CEO faced tough questions from lawmakers during a hearing before Congress the CEO attempted to defend the popular social media app and insisted it protects user data from foreign interference. FOX's Aishah Hasnie reports more on the hearing.
Skeptical US lawmakers grill TikTok CEO over safety concerns
The CEO of TikTok has been grilled by a U.S. congressional committee to make the case for why the hugely popular video-sharing app shouldn’t be banned.
Grandma Great becomes TikTok star at 79-years-old
Usually, the stars on TikTok are teens and young adults, but 79-year-old Sharon Barber is sharing her wisdom with a massive audience. She now has 2.3 million followers and 29.2 million likes. She's known as Grandma Great on the app and says she loves inspiring younger and older generations online.
How TikTok collects your data, even if you don’t use TikTok
Questions over how ByteDance collects and shares information – and who the company shares it with – have been plaguing the social media giant for months.
TikTok CEO to tell Congress video-sharing app is safe, urge against ban
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is due to answer questions Thursday from U.S. lawmakers concerned about the social media platform's effects on its young user base and possible national security risks.
TikTok will add specific STEM feed with math, engineering content, amid recent restrictions
The news follows China appealing Friday to other governments to treat its companies fairly after Britain and New Zealand joined the United States in restricting use of TikTok due to fears the Chinese-owned short video service might be a security risk.
Why is the White House considering banning TikTok, how would they do it
As to how TikTok might be banned, tech experts believe the apps could be turned off, while servers connected to TikTok could be blocked. A larger argument is whether it's right.
Nearly half of Americans would support a ban on TikTok, poll finds
Support for a ban on TikTok is split among people based on a new poll, but some states and federal agencies have placed restrictions on the use of the app.
University of Massachusetts sounds alarm on TikTok drinking trend after nearly 30 students taken to hospital
The borg — or "blackout rage gallon" — is an apparent TikTok trend that has been seen on college campuses across the country.
Latest TikTok challenge: The Kool-Aid Man becomes trend on social media platform
The challenge, inspired by the iconic Kool-Aid Man TV commercials from the 1970s, involves people smashing through fences and yelling, “oh yeah!”
TikTok to limit screen time for teens to 60 minutes per day
TikTok said when the 60-minute limit is reached, minors will be prompted to enter a passcode and make an “active decision” to keep watching.