TikTok influencer Valeria Marquez gunned down during livestream
The 23-year-old was killed while interacting with her followers during a livestream in a beauty salon.
TikTok releases new AI-powered image-to-video feature
TikTok has launched AI Alive, an in-app tool that uses artificial intelligence to animate photos into immersive short-form videos within Stories.
TikTok Chromebook challenge sparks Florida school warnings
Lake County Schools issued warnings to parents about the TikTok Challenge Wednesday. The district advised students and parents they could face severe consequences - including expulsion or criminal charges - if a student is caught doing the challenge on a district device.
Barnes & Noble opening dozens of new stores in 2025 thanks to BookTok: Here's what's already opened
The book retailer is opening additional locations, and these are some of the news stores that have opened so far.
Is 'office air' to blame for your bad skin and hair?
A conversation trending on TikTok is about “office air” ruining hair and makeup looks. Here’s what’s likely going on.
China backed out of TikTok deal after Trump tariffs announcement
China reportedly backed out of a deal to sell TikTok to U.S. investors a day after President Donald Trump announced wide-ranging global tariffs.
Trump extends deadline for TikTok deal
President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for a new TikTok deal to prevent the app from going dark Saturday.
QVC partners with TikTok for 24/7 live shopping amid uncertain future for app
QVC announced it will offer 24/7 live shopping streams on TikTok, even as the app faces a looming deadline to sell its U.S. operations due to national security concerns.
TikTok bidding war: Amazon reportedly casts last-minute offer
Amazon has reportedly entered the race to buy TikTok, joining a group of potential bidders.
Trump to review potential deals for TikTok on Wednesday
President Trump is meeting with top officials to explore potential buyers for TikTok, with a national ban at stake. Here's what's at risk.
Another TikTok ban looms as Trump says a deal is coming—here’s what could happen next
With an April 5 deadline looming, TikTok could be sold, banned again, or given another extension. Here’s what’s at stake.
TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores after temporary removal
The popular social media app is available for download again after a temporary shutdown amid national security concerns.
New trial sought for driver involved in TikTok influencer Ali Spice's death: Florida court records
Court documents show that a new trial is being sought for one of the drivers involved in TikTok influencer Ali Spice's death in Florida.
Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok, Trump says
President Trump reveals Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok after the app briefly went offline amid a looming ban over data concerns.
AI startup's plan would include 50% U.S. government ownership of TikTok
Perplexity AI has presented the new proposal to Byte Dance, TikTok’s parent company, as the organization searches for a U.S. buyer.
Phones with TikTok listed for big bucks on eBay
Some cellphone users didn’t delete the TikTok app from their devices during its short ban in the U.S. Now, it appears they may be hoping to cash in by selling their phones.
Who would miss TikTok more? See the most obsessed states
A new study shows which states are the most TikTok-obsessed amid uncertainty about the social media platform’s future in the U.S.
Why isn't TikTok appearing in app stores despite Trump's halt on the ban?
TikTok remains unavailable on Apple and Google app stores despite President Trump’s executive order temporarily pausing the federal ban. Here's what it means for users and the app's future.
Trump signs order to keep TikTok open for 75 days
President Donald Trump signed an executive order granting TikTok a 75-day reprieve to find a U.S. buyer, suggesting the U.S. should own 50% of the platform.