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TikTok creators warn of economic impact if app sees ban, call it a vital space for the marginalized
To date, the U.S. government hasn’t provided any evidence showing TikTok shared U.S. user data with Chinese authorities
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Former Treasury Secretary Mnuchin is putting together an investor group to buy TikTok
Mnuchin did not specify who the other investors would be in such a deal or the potential valuation for the social media site.
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Burlingame woman says TikTok ban would cut her income in half
Sell or face a ban — that’s what the House of Representatives is signaling to the owners of the popular app TikTok after overwhelmingly passing a bill Wednesday to do just that. But a Bay Area woman says a ban could cut her income in half.
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Burlingame woman says TikTok ban would cut her income in half
Sell or face a ban — that’s what the House of Representatives is signaling to the owners of the popular app TikTok after overwhelmingly passing a bill Wednesday to do just that. But Gia Vang spoke to a Bay Area woman who said a ban could cut her income in half.
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What's behind the TikTok bill?
From Beijing, to the Bay Area, to Washington D.C. — lawmakers in the House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would either force TikTok’s owner to sell, or face a total ban in the U.S. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke to Eric Goldman of Santa Clara University School of Law for some insight.
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Congress supports TikTok ban: What to know
NBC Bay Area’s Ian Cull examines the possible impact of a TikTok ban in the United States.
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A bill that could ban TikTok passed in the House. Here's what to know
The House passed legislation that would ban TikTok if its China-based owner ByteDance doesn’t sell its stakes in the social media platform within six months of the bill’s enactment.
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House passes bill to force sale of TikTok or face nationwide ban
The House overwhelmingly voted in favor of a bill that would ban TikTok in the U.S. unless its Chinese owner agrees to divest their interest in the app.
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House passes bill that would lead to TikTok ban in the US if Chinese owner doesn't sell
The bill would require the Chinese firm ByteDance to divest from TikTok and other applications it owns within six months of the bill’s enactment or those apps will be prohibited.
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TikTok creators look for other places to make money as threat of U.S. ban gains steam
Charli D’Amelio, the second-most followed creator on TikTok, is looking to diversify her business as political tension builds.
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TikTok creators are urging users to help #KeepTikTok
Thousands of TikTok users, many of whom say they’ve built entire livelihoods and communities on the app, are responding to the company’s plea to #KeepTikTok by urging against its potential ban.
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TikTok ‘assassins' game may put teens in danger, San Mateo police say
Teens playing a trending TikTok game called “Senior Assassins” are drawing police attention and could be at risk if the modified water guns they use are mistaken for real weapons, San Mateo police say.
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TikTok ‘assassins' game may put teens in danger, San Mateo police say
Teens playing a trending TikTok game called “Senior Assassins” are drawing police attention and could be at risk if the modified water guns they use are mistaken for real weapons, San Mateo police say.
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A bill that could lead to a nationwide TikTok ban is gaining momentum. Here's what to know
Here’s what you need to know about TikTok’s latest political troubles in the U.S.
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Bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S. gains momentum in Congress
Legislation that would force China-based ByteDance to divest TikTok or risk a ban in the U.S. is expected to clear a key committee this week, setting up a future House floor vote.
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Why are teens ‘mewing' and what is the trend all about?
Mewing is the freshest teen trend driving parents up the wall.
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Singer who went viral for dedicating last song to young son amid cancer battle dies at 31
“Dance You Outta My Head” singer Cat Janice died at age 31 following a battle with sarcoma, a rare type of cancer. The TikToker is survived by her 7-year-old son Loren.
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Woman orders a $275 ashtray, receives a can of tuna instead
In a now-viral TikTok video, Cormier, a Nashville-area resident, recounted her experience ordering a Dolce & Gabbana ashtray from luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue and receiving something that caught her by surprise — a can of tuna.
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35-year-old California man goes viral on TikTok after teaching himself how to read
Oliver James began receiving support from thousands of strangers after sharing his story on TikTok and letting everyone know it’s never too late to start anything.