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Here's the latest for Tuesday, September 27th: Florida orders 2.5 million to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Ian; Denmark says Baltic gas pipeline leaks 'deliberate actions'; Major drug bust in Germany; Woman hit by train while in police car out of hospital.

Michael Carneal, who killed three fellow students and wounded five others when he was 14 years old, will have to spend the rest of his life in prison without another opportunity to seek parole, the Kentucky Parole Board voted Monday.

LONDON — (AP) — TikTok could face a 27 million-pound ($29 million) fine in the U.K. over a possible breach of U.K. data protection law by failing to protect children's privacy when they are using the video-sharing platform. The U.K. Information Commissioner's Office said Monday that it has issued the social media company a legal document that precedes a potential fine. It said TikTok may have processed the data of children under 13 without appropriate parental consent, and processed “special category data” without legal grounds to do so. The commissioner said “special category data” included ethnic and racial origin, political opinions, religious beliefs and sexual orientation. Information Commissioner John Edwards said the body's provisional view was that TikTok “fell short” of providing proper data privacy protections.

British authorities say TikTok could face a 27 million-pound ($29 million) fine over a possible breach of U.K. data protection law by failing to protect children’s privacy when they are using the video-sharing platform.

The Information Commissioner's Office said it has provisionally found that TikTok breached U.K. data protection law between May 2018 and July 2020.

The challenge, which originated in part from a 2017 Twitter joke, is the subject of an FDA warning about unhealthy cooking challenges from TikTok.

TikTok, which already bans political advertising, will now also ban campaign fundraising.

A source close to Adam Levine says he did not have a physical relationship with the women coming forward. He is accused of cheating on his pregnant wife, Behati Prinsloo.

A source close to Adam Levine says he did not have a physical relationship with the women coming forward. He is accused of cheating on his pregnant wife, Behati Prinsloo.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning those responding to a TikTok video that encourages people to cook chicken in an over-the-counter cold medicine that they could be risking their lives. >> Read more trending newsThe viral video, which on Tuesday had racked up more than 1.3 million views, shows people sauteing chicken in NyQuil. The FDA issued a post on its website last week addressing not only the “NyQuil Chicken” video, but other challenges seen on the social media site. “The challenge sounds silly and unappetizing — and it is. Even if you don’t eat the chicken, inhaling the medication’s vapors while cooking could cause high levels of the drugs to enter your body.

President Putin has said Western military advisors are actively involved in Ukraine.

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak signed a 1976 Apple I computer he built decades ago. The video captured in 2021 went viral again on TikTok.

The 82-year-old former Beatles drummer recorded two EP's while quarantining and recently released one of them.

Lurie Children’s Hospital increased security after it became the latest children’s hospital to face criticism over its gender program.

#Rawcarrotsalad is trending on TikTok as people talk about its alleged benefits for hormone balance. Nutritionists weigh in on if the trend is a fact or a myth.

Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok are racing to copy key features of BeReal, which prompts users to share a candid photo at a random time each day.

Fox News contributor Douglas Murray weighed in on the non-binary gender identity and China using TikTok to affect young Americans on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

Reality television star Kim Kardashian opened up about being a mom of four and revealed her kids sometimes make cameos during her work Zoom meetings.

TikTok's chief operating officer and other social media executives commented on national security concerns in a Wednesday Congressional hearing.

The amount of misinformation — and the ease with which it can be found — is especially troubling given TikTok's popularity with young people.

TikTok is the second most popular domain in the world, according to online performance and security company Cloudflare, exceeded only by Google. TikTok released a statement in response to NewsGuard's report noting that its community guidelines prohibit harmful misinformation and that it works to promote authoritative content about important topics like COVID-19. “We do not allow harmful misinformation, including medical misinformation, and we will remove it from the platform,” the company said. Researchers found that TikTok's own search tool seems designed to steer users to false claims in some cases. When researchers typed the words “COVID vaccine" into the search tool, for instance, the tool suggested searches on key words including “COVID vaccine exposed" and "COVID vaccine injury."

A U.S. firm that monitors false online claims reports that searches for information about prominent news topics on TikTok are likely to turn up results riddled with misinformation.

TikTok has been under scrutiny since a social media company claimed the app was collection data from Americans and giving China access to U.S. info.

After years of quietly thriving, Snapchat’s stock has crashed and it’s laying off employees amid new threats from Apple and TikTok.

A TikTok video about In-N-Out fries went viral, but employees are begging people to stop ordering them this way. Here's why.

The two streamers, mainstays of Twitch’s ‘Fortnite’ era, announced big moves recently. The two were received very differently.

Martha Stewart talks about her bedtime routine, what keeps her up at night and celebrating Karlie Kloss's 30th birthday with models.

The incident, which was just one of four horrifying incidents involving teen boys that Xeudan “Shirley” Xiong had to endure on the same day, was caught in a viral video posted on TikTok. Xiong, now 50, went out for a stroll along the Royal Canal on the evening of Aug. 14, 2020. A group of two or three boys then laughed, Xiong said.

A dangerous challenge spreading on TikTok has thieves targeting certain makes and models of 2010-2021 Kia and Hyundai vehicles.

Tariq's ode to corn took social media by storm and inspired a viral song. Now, "Corn Boy" has become South Dakota's first "Corn-bassador."

“This is truly a one of a kind opportunity to own a piece of history,” the listing on Realtor.com says.

Apple's digital ad business is gaining momentum, while Facebook and Google appear to be losing steam, according to Appsumer.

Viral videos on TikTok are turning into big hits on streaming services. The industry is getting ready to see how TikTok capitalizes on its influence.

MrBeast fans flock to the grand opening of his first burger restaurant, in the US.

Alpha Xi Delta got millions of views on a video that brought back an internet trend from 2016.

The growing worries about violence have prompted raging debate inside Twitter over whether the Libs of TikTok account should be suspended.

"Whatever that AirDrop thing is — quit sending naked pictures. Let's get yourself to Cabo," the pilot told passengers in a viral TikTok video.

Videos by influencers encouraging their followers to expose their perineal areas to the sun are going viral, but experts warn against it.

ARDEN, N.C. — A North Carolina woman celebrating her first paycheck has stolen the hearts of millions of TikTok users. >> Read more trending newsDale Beck, 28, who has Down syndrome, was videoed by her mother earlier this month proudly displaying the fruits of her labor as a new employee of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream in Arden. The 52-second video garnered several million views before Beck’s mother was forced to remove it from the platform “due to a few issues,” and several subsequent posts have chronicled Beck’s newfound fame. The Texas-based ice cream franchise, with the mission of hiring people with disabilities, opened its doors in Arden in June, WLOS reported. It’s a nice place,” she told WLOS.

The harassment campaigns are organized online, raising questions about what role social media platforms should play in preventing abuse.

The chief executive and general manager at a tiny Japanese security company are among the nation's biggest TikTok stars, drawing 2.7 million followers and 54 million likes.

Every once and a while something goes viral on the internet that you truly cannot stop thinking about, and for me, it’s this video of a little boy describing the joys of eating corn on the cob.

A growing number of Americans say they're done going the extra mile for their employers. Some experts call that progress.

The legs are rubbed with a sweet and spicy paste of oil and honey whisked with Cajun seasoning, sweet paprika, smoked paprika, chili powder and garlic powder.

A growing number of Americans say they're done going the extra mile for their employers. Some experts call that progress.

No calamity is too great or small to be romanticized as an “era” on social media.

The data detectives at Bellingcat showed 60 Minutes how social media is providing evidence of alleged Russian war crimes and other atrocities.

The influencer and former kickboxer was banned from multiple social media platforms after violating their policies. The influencer's misogynistic remarks have reached millions across the internet.

Despite being published more than a decade ago, the book "Attached" is still wildly popular. Here's how to read and get the most out of it.

“Love Hypothesis” author Ali Hazelwood didn’t intend to keep her scientist identity separate from her author identity. She didn’t intend to become an author.

He took the nation by storm with "Dreams" and cranberry juice. Now, this Indigenous TikToker is taking his fame to the TV screen.

PRICHARD, Ala. — An Alabama man surrendered to police Thursday in connection with the fatal shooting of the son of a popular TikTok influencer, authorities said. Gulley is accused of fatally shooting Randon Lee, 18, at a Prichard gas station on June 24. Lee was the son of TikTok star Ophelia Nichols, who goes by the name of shoelover99 on TikTok. Arrest made in killing of local TikTok star’s son https://t.co/gxzZuRpRCy — FOX10News | WALA (@FOX10News) August 19, 2022Lee would have turned 19 on June 25. I think of the person who did this to my son and have empathy for his family once they find out,” Nichols added.

The video, which has gone viral on TikTok, shows two pole dancers — one wearing pink, the other in blue — performing at the gender-reveal party.

Amazon appears to be getting the TikTok bug, joining other companies seeking to hold consumers’ attention by introducing replicas of the popular social platform.

Social media companies are sharing their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections, although they have offered scant details.

As concerns about social media’s harmful effects on teens continue to rise, platforms from Snapchat to TikTok to Instagram are bolting on new features designed to make their services safer and more age appropriate.

A new report says social media platforms including Facebook and TikTok are failing to stop hate and threats against LGBTQ users.

This week on Florida’s Fourth Estate, Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin are speaking with two of Florida’s best known influencers when it comes to viral videos. They each have millions of followers on TikTok alone. Each one has their unique style and brand that their followers cannot get enough of, and they have managed to turned a hobby into big business.

The U.S. Government wants Google and Apple to remove TikTok from their app stores.

People living in parts of southwest Florida are not happy with a new TikTok trend.

State officials across the nation have taken on Big Tech companies in the courts and state legislatures, and federal regulators have nipped at Twitter over alleged violations of users’ data privacy.

It’s crazy what you kind find during a sleepless night of scrolling TikTok.

This will surely put a smile on your face today.

A “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” TV star, a Paralympic swimmer and a self-described “brand king” were among the Instagram and TikTok influencers who were paid by Chinese officials for a discreet campaign that promoted the Beijing Winter Olympics, new Justice Department documents reveal.

Viral videos on the popular app, TikTok, show users how to load toy guns with water beads also known as Orbeez.

Walt Disney World has announced its Minnie Van transportation service will be returning to the resort this summer.

The U.S. has been countering disinformation coming from the Kremlin on the violent conflict in Ukraine.

The British government has unveiled its online safety bill in Parliament, which is aimed at protecting internet users from harm.

A Harvard student has gone viral on TikTok with a Korean folktale-inspired musical she hopes becomes the next big Disney princess film.

We’ve all been there: You’re trying to go to bed, but you can’t stop scrolling past the endless number of videos on TikTok.

State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is forcing big tech companies to decide how to handle Russian state media that spread propaganda and misinformation.

Are you one of those people who enjoy watching videos about cleaning out ears? Believe it or not, videos with the hashtag #earwax have amassed over 5 billion views on TikTok alone. And you may be surprised by the ways many people clean their ears. Consumer Reports’ experts put their ear to the ground to find out what the safest methods are for removing earwax.

Even if you clean your wooden spoon after every use and throw it in the dishwasher, it might be dirtier thank you think.

A mother is talking about a dangerous experience involving Amazon Alexa and her child.

The Orlando-based ghost kitchen franchising company Virtual Dining Concepts is teaming up with TikTok to sell food inspired by recipes that go viral on the social media platform.

Doctors have a warning for parents of teens when it comes to Tik Tok challenges.

A Flagler County middle school student was arrested on Friday in connection to creating a TikTok account threatening a school shooting, according to deputies.

Educators have announced plans to increase security in response to TikTok posts warning of shooting and bomb threats at schools around the country Friday as officials assured parents the viral posts were not considered credible.

Tis’ the season for a lot of gift wrapping.

If you can’t make it to Universal Orlando Resort this holiday season to meet The Grinch, then don’t worry, TikTok has you covered with viral videos.

TikTok was a hit for millions during quarantine times.

Grab your wand, cloak and a Nimbus 2000, because we’re taking off on a broomstick ride to Hogwarts.

Senators have put executives of YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat on the defensive.

The disappearance and death of Gabby Petito and the police hunt for her boyfriend have generated a whirlwind online.

Newly analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Osceola County’s Hispanic community continues to see explosive growth.

A man and woman were shot in an Orange County drive-by, authorities say.

Orlando police investigate a deadly shooting.

A 15-year-old Bartow High School student was charged after a bathroom was vandalized in a "devious licks" TikTok challenge.

The dangerous milk crate challenge has been banned by the app that gave it life.

Dr. Meghan Martin, otherwise known as Beachgem10, never dreamed of becoming a social media influencer. She dreamed of becoming a doctor.

TikTok users will soon be able to buy stuff directly through the short videos on the app.

China appears to be taking greater control of ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns global video app TikTok, and Weibo, China's version of Twitter.

TikTok has launched some measures designed to protect teen users.

The made-for-television Tokyo Games have gone viral as athletes have taken to social media and NBC used streaming to reach the public in record-smashing and trailblazing ways.

The made-to-watch Tokyo Games, where pandemic precautions prevent permitting spectators, have become a digital affair more than ever.

World-class athletes from all over the globe are in Tokyo to win medals, but they’re also there to give us behind-the-scenes peeks at the Olympics, in viral TikTok videos.

The data protection authority in the Netherlands has fined TikTok 750,000 euros for not offering its privacy statement in Dutch.

A citizens advisory committee has recommended changes to the Orange County Sheriff’s social media policy after two deputies were suspended for posting inappropriate TikTok videos of themselves while wearing agency uniforms.

Hours after Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall in Florida, a possible tornado showed up on the National Weather Service’s radar for the Jacksonville area.