Texas to ban TikTok on all devices used to conduct state business
Governor Greg Abbott is stepping up his fight against the video-sharing app TikTok, calling for state agencies to ban the app from all personal and state-issued devices used to conduct state businesses.
TikTok CEO to testify before Congress on app's privacy, data security
The head of TikTok was called to testify on Capitol Hill in a surprise announcement on Monday amid serious allegations about data mining by the Chinese social media app.
TikTok ban could get House committee vote in February
Congress banned TikTok from government-issued devices, and almost half of U.S. states have implemented similar actions.
You can now buy TikTok's viral Pink Sauce at Walmart
The bubble-gum-colored sauce is now available at Walmart stores and sells for under $10.
TikTok blocked on University of Texas Wi-Fi and wired networks, devices
In a letter to students UT said, “The University of Texas at Austin is taking steps to comply with Governor Greg Abbott's Dec. 7 directive to all state agencies to eliminate the cybersecurity risks posed by TikTok.”
82-year-old Walmart employee retires after viral TikTok leads to $100,000 GoFundMe
Wednesday was the first day of the rest of Butch Marion’s life.
New TikTok craze the ‘Lion Diet’ has TikTokers eating salt, meat, water and nothing else
Users claim the diet leads to 'miraculous health benefits.'
FCC chairman: TikTok ban is not if but when
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warns of TikTok dangers while pressing for action from Biden Administration to ban the social media platform from conducting business transactions.
TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide, report says
The findings come from the Center for Countering Digital Hate, which created TikTok accounts for fictitious young people living in the U.S., Britain, Canada and Australia.
Emory Healthcare responds to 'disrespectful' TikTok about maternity patients
The health system said in a statement it took "appropriate actions" against the "former employees" after an investigation.
FBI director raises national security concerns about TikTok
FBI Director Chris Wray warned Friday that control of the popular video sharing app is in the hands of a Chinese government “that doesn’t share our values.”
South Dakota governor bans TikTok for state agencies, warning of security threat
Accessing the app will be a criminal offense, she said, adding TikTok poses a threat to the Mount Rushmore State and the personal data of all South Dakotans.
Flambo the Talking Dog: Catching up with social media sensation
What if your dog could literally talk to you, with the push of a button? That's exactly how one Houston dog has taken social media by storm amassing more than 1 million followers on TikTok and more than 200,000 on Instagram.
FCC commissioner urges US government to ban TikTok
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."