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.

TikTok banned on all Canadian government phones

TikTok has been targeted by critics who say the Chinese government could access user data, such as browsing history and location.

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.

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.”

Gov. Evers to ban TikTok from state devices

Governor Tony Evers intends to issue an executive order banning TikTok from state devices.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin bans TikTok, WeChat on state devices

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is following in the footsteps of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan and banning TikTok for some government officials. 

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.

TikTok influencer 'Ali Spice' killed in wrong-way, hit-and-run crash in Florida

James Dulin confirmed to FOX 35 News on Tuesday that his daughter, Alexandra, was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Sunday. The 21-year-old woman was a popular influencer across social media known as “Ali Spice.” 

Maryland prohibits TikTok for executive branch of state government

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has announced that the state has issued an emergency directive to prohibit the use of TikTok for the executive branch of the state government.

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.

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."

Georgia woman who told story of family's surprise outside school now says she made it up

A Georgia TikTok user who claimed two men discovered they were both fathers to a young girl when they came to pick her up from the school where she works now says she made up the story.