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Sen. Josh Hawley Says He'll Introduce Legislation to Ban TikTok Nationwide
A similar bill was unveiled by other lawmakers in the House and Senate in the last Congress, but it was not considered in either chamber.
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2 Minnesota Brothers Investigated for Running Remote TikTok Gambling Business
The state’s Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division is investigating allegations that an Edina man and his younger brother have been collecting fees for playing slots on behalf of others watching on TikTok.
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Jennifer Coolidge Makes Her TikTok Debut With Help From Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Coolidge shared her first TikTok video, which showcases her poetry reading skills from the “White Lotus” and also features a special guest—Jennifer Lopez.
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UT Austin Blocks Access to TikTok on School Wi-Fi
The move comes after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered in December that the app be removed from any government-issued devices.
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Selena Gomez Appears to Respond to Body-Shaming Comments
The “Only Murders in the Building” star, a longtime advocate for body positivity, drew several body-shaming comments on social media after she walked the red carpet at the 2023 Golden Globes on Jan. 10.
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Ailing Athletes Connect With Fans Through TikTok Storytelling
Athletes facing adversity use the app TikTok as a vessel for relatability and inspire their audience by telling stories of overcoming hardships.
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DIY Dental ‘Hacks' Keep Going Viral on TikTok. But Dentists Say They Can Be Dangerous and Painful.
“In real life and in social media I have been told that I was gorgeous until I smiled,” Geiger, who has 28,500 followers, said. She “hated” her smile because she frequently compared it to what she saw online.
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TikTok Banned on Government Devices Under Spending Bill Passed by Congress
Congress passed a large spending package that includes a bill banning TikTok from being used on government devices and new filing fees for mergers.
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TikTok Boosts Posts About Eating Disorders and Suicide to Vulnerable Teens, New Research Shows
“It’s like being stuck in a hall of distorted mirrors where you’re constantly being told you’re ugly, you’re not good enough, maybe you should kill yourself.”
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Lawmakers Unveil Bipartisan Bill That Aims to Ban TikTok in the U.S.
The bill comes after years of broad concern across the Trump and Biden administrations about potential Chinese government influence on the company.
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Florida Teacher Fired After Allegedly Disrupting Muslim Students as They Prayed, Video Shows
A South Florida teacher is out of a job after a video posted on social media appeared to show her interrupting Muslim students as they were praying.
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Popular TikToker Megha Thakur Dead at Age 21
Social media personality Megha Thakur died at age 21 on Thanksgiving, per a message from Thakur’s parents shared to her Instagram page.
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Is ‘Mouth Taping' the Secret to a Good Night's Sleep?
Is ‘mouth taping’ the secret to a good night’s sleep? Some wellness influencers on TikTok are claiming it helps with snoring and dry mouth.
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BBB Shares Advice for Buying Items Off TikTok
Nearly half of people on TikTok say they’ve purchased something off the platform, so before you hit “submit payment” listen to these tips from the Better Business Bureau about how to protect yourself from fraud.
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What Is an ‘Almond Mom'? And How to Recover If You Had One
The term comes from a controversial comment made by “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum Yolanda Hadid.
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‘Kia Challenge' Eyed in NY Crash That Killed 4 Teens
A car crash in New York that left four teenagers dead may have been linked to a TikTok challenge, a police commissioner said.
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Dixie D'Amelio Says She's Been Diagnosed With Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
The 21-year-old TikToker shared her diagnosis with her fans on her social media.
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Emma D'Arcy of ‘House of the Dragon' Reacts to Favorite Drink Becoming a Meme
When “House of the Dragon” star Emma D’Arcy named their favorite cocktail while talking to co-star Olivia Cooke in a behind-the-scenes chat, their TikTok clip went viral.
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Tiktok Star Emmanuel the Emu Has Contracted Avian Influenza, Caretaker Says
Taylor Blake, the bird’s caretaker, shared the news in a series of emotional social media posts.
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Taylor Swift's ‘Midnights' Album Features Lana Del Ray Collab: See the Complete Track List
The full track list for Taylor Swift’s “Midnights” album has been released—and includes a surprise collaboration.