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TIKTOK


TikTok files lawsuit to overturn Montana's 1st-in-nation ban on the video sharing app

Social media company TikTok has filed a lawsuit to overturn Montanaโ€™s first-in-the-nation ban on the video sharing app.

TikTok and other social media trends are thrusting performance crimes into the US spotlight

A sharp uptick in thefts of Hyundais and Kias over the past two years has been linked to viral videos posted to TikTok and other social media platforms that teach people how to exploit a security vulnerability to steal the cars.

TikTok users file lawsuit against Montana over first-in-nation law banning app

Five TikTok creators have filed a lawsuit to overturn a planned ban on the video sharing app in Montana.

Montana becomes 1st state to ban TikTok; law likely to be challenged

Montana has become the first state to completely ban TikTok.

Hyundai and Kia thefts keep rising despite security fix

Nearly three months ago, Hyundai and Kia unveiled software that was designed to thwart an epidemic of thefts of their vehicles, caused by a security flaw that was exposed on TikTok and other social media sites.

Congress eyes new rules for tech: What's under consideration

Most Democrats and Republicans agree that the federal government should better regulate the biggest technology companies, particularly social media platforms.

13-year-old dies from โ€˜Benadryl challengeโ€™ on TikTok

A family is pleading with parents to talk to their children about the latest TikTok challenge.

TikTok ban gets final approval by Montana's GOP legislature

Montana lawmakers have given final passage to a bill banning the social media app TikTok in the state.

Montana close to becoming 1st state to completely ban TikTok

Montana moved one step closer to passing a bill to ban TikTok from operating in the state.

Florida teacher accused of using students as โ€˜political propsโ€™ will keep job, school board says

A Central Florida middle school teacher suspended earlier this year, accused by his school district of using students as โ€˜political propsโ€™ in TikTok skits referencing current events, will not be fired after all.

UCF to ban TikTok, other social media from campus amid security concerns

According to the university, the move comes as a result of an emergency regulation issued by the Florida Board of Governors amid security concerns posed by these platforms.

UF banning TikTok on campus, urging students to delete app

The university sent an email to students and faculty outlining five apps, including TikTok, that will no longer be allowed on devices or networks owned by the school.

TikTok's parent has a new app: What to know about Lemon8

As lawmakers debate whether to ban TikTok nationwide, its Chinese parent company has stealthily introduced a new app thatโ€™s already getting some traction.

TikTok fined $15.9M by UK watchdog over misuse of kids' data

Britainโ€™s privacy watchdog has hit TikTok with a multimillion-dollar penalty for misusing childrenโ€™s data and violating other protections for usersโ€™ personal information.

Members of Congress on TikTok defend app's reach to voters

More than two dozen Democratic members of Congress who are active on TikTok are now facing questions about whether theyโ€™ll continue to use it.

TikTok attorney: China can't get U.S. data under plan

Under intense scrutiny from Washington that could lead to a potential ban on TikTok, the top attorney for the social media platform and its Chinese parent company ByteDance defended TikTokโ€™s plan to safeguard U.S. user data from China and said it will continue to develop its new app called Lemon8.

TikTok propaganda labels fall flat in 'huge win' for Russia

Social media platforms often rely on labels to let users know an account is operated by a Russian state propaganda agency.

TikTok ban pushed by Missouri's Hawley blocked in Senate

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley has tried to force a Senate vote on legislation that would ban TikTok from operating in the United States.

Biden's moves on Alaska drilling, TikTok test young voters

Recent moves by President Joe Biden to pressure TikTok and approve oil drilling in an untapped area of Alaska are testing the loyalty of a young voters.

Gap grows between TikTok users, lawmakers on potential ban

On the one side are dozens of lawmakers on Capitol Hill issuing dire warnings about security breaches and possible Chinese surveillance.

France bans TikTok, Twitter from government staff phones

France says it's banning the โ€œrecreationalโ€ณ use of TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and other apps on government employees' phones.

TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew: 3 things to know

TikTok's CEO was relatively unknown to the U.S. public before Thursday, when he testified before a congressional committee concerned about data protections on the popular video-sharing app.

Holocaust survivor shares on TikTok to educate young people

Holocaust survivor Tova Friedman is a TikTok star at age 85, thanks to her 17-year-old grandson.

Why TikTok's security risks keep raising fears

The battle between the U.S. and China over TikTok will come into full view when the social media platformโ€™s CEO testifies before Congressional lawmakers.

TikTok sends influencers to Washington as its troubles grow

TikTok is ramping up a public relations campaign to fend off the possibility of a nationwide ban by the Biden administration.

TikTok updates content rulebook as pressure from West builds

TikTok has rolled out updated rules and standards for content and users as it faces increasing pressure from Western authorities over concerns that material on the popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app could be used to push false information.

China appeals for fair treatment after latest TikTok bans

China is appealing to other governments to treat its companies fairly after Britain and New Zealand joined the United States in restricting use of TikTok due to fears the Chinese-owned short video service might be a security risk.

New Zealand lawmakers banned from TikTok amid data use fears

New Zealand lawmakers and other workers inside the nationโ€™s Parliament will be banned from having the TikTok app on their government phones.

UK bans TikTok on government phones on security grounds

British authorities say they're banning the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok from government mobile phones on security grounds, following similar moves by the U.S. and European Union.

China says US spreading disinformation, suppressing TikTok

China is accusing the United States of spreading disinformation and suppressing TikTok following reports that the Biden administration was calling for its Chinese owners to sell their stakes in the popular video-sharing app.

TikTok dismisses calls for Chinese owners to sell stakes

TikTok is dismissing calls for its Chinese owners to sell their stakes in the popular video-sharing app, saying such a move wouldnโ€™t help protect national security.

Belgium bans TikTok from government phones after US, EU

Belgium's prime minister says TikTok is being banned from government phones over worries about cybersecurity, privacy and misinformation.

TikTok renews push to ease fears over European data security

TikTok has unveiled new measures to protect European user data as it takes steps to head off further government bans on employees using the Chinese-owned video-sharing app on their work phones.

Betting on social media as a news destination for the young

A new company, the News Movement, is betting on social media as a way to get young people interested in the news.

TikTok sets new default time limits for minors

TikTok says every account held by a user under the age of 18 will have a default 60-minute daily screen time limit in the coming weeks.

China says EU TikTok ban will harm business confidence

China says a ban on the use of TikTok by official European Union institutions will harm business confidence in Europe.

Why TikTok is being banned on govโ€™t phones in US and beyond

The United States is ratcheting up national security concerns about TikTok, mandating that all federal employees delete the Chinese-owned social media app from government-issued mobile phones.

China says TikTok ban reflects US insecurities

China says U.S. government bans on Chinese-owned video sharing app TikTok reflect Washington's own insecurities and are an abuse of state power.

Danish parliament urges to remove TikTok over cybersecurity

Denmark's parliament has urged lawmakers and employees with the 179-member assembly against having TikTok on phones as a cybersecurity measure.

White House: No more TikTok on gov't devices within 30 days

The White House is giving all federal agencies 30 days to wipe TikTok off all government devices, as the Chinese-owned social media app comes under increasing scrutiny in Washington over security concerns.

TikTok banned from EU Commission phones over cybersecurity

The European Unionโ€™s executive branch has temporarily banned TikTok from phones used by employees as a cybersecurity measure.

Orange County teacher receives support, backlash over controversial TikTok videos

The videos featured students in a variety of skits, including one satirizing alleged attempts at book bans by the state and another that features several students bowing down a trio of Black students for Black History Month.

TikTok plans 2 more European data centers amid privacy fears

TikTok is planning two more European data centers, as the popular Chinese-owned video sharing app seeks to allay growing concerns about data privacy for its users in the West.

Amid US TikTok bans, a few balk at writing its name into law

Banning TikTok from government devices enjoys bipartsan support across the U.S. But a few Democratic legislators in Kansas object to expanding a ban imposed by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly because they donโ€™t want a state law to target a company by name.

A TikTok is going viral of a Michigan State Student who also survived Sandy Hook shooting

Itโ€™s one thing to be a survivor of one mass shooting, but ever since the shooting at Michigan State Universityโ€™s campus on Monday, there are students who have now survived two mass shootings.

โ€˜Did I just get s*** on?:โ€™ Bird crashes Daytona Beach wedding, poops on bride during vows

A wedding in Daytona Beach had an unfortunate accident after a passing bird pooped on the bride in the middle of her vows.

EU calls out Twitter for incomplete disinformation report

Twitter has failed to provide a full report to the European Union on its efforts to combat online disinformation, drawing a rebuke from top officials of the 27-nation bloc.

University of Wisconsin System bans TikTok use

University of Wisconsin System officials say they will prohibit the use of TikTok on system devices.

EU's Breton warns TikTok CEO: Comply with new digital rules

The European Unionโ€™s digital policy chief has warned TikTokโ€™s boss that the social media app will have to fall in line with tough new rules for online platforms set to take effect later this year.

List of states banning TikTok grows

The University of Wisconsin System has joined a number of universities across the country in banning the popular social media app TikTok on school devicies.

Wisconsin governor bans popular TikTok app on state phones

Wisconsin has become the latest state to ban the use of TikTok on state phones and other devices.

Mississippi governor bans TikTok from government devices

TikTok will be banned from all Mississippi-issued government devices and the stateโ€™s network.

School lawsuits over social media harm face tough legal road

Like the tobacco, oil, gun, opioid and vaping industries before them, the big U.S. social media companies are now facing lawsuits brought by public entities that seek to hold them accountable for a huge societal problem in the mental health crisis among youth.

TikTok boss meets European officials as scrutiny intensifies

TikTokโ€™s CEO has met with European Union officials about strict new digital regulations in the 27-nation bloc as the Chinese-owned social media app faces growing scrutiny from Western authorities over data privacy, cybersecurity and misinformation.

Seattle schools sue tech giants over social media harm

The public school district in Seattle is suing the tech giants behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable for the mental health crisis among youth.

EXPLAINER: Kansas' Democratic governor imposes TikTok ban

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has become one of the first Democratic governors to ban the use of TikTok on state-issued devices.

Congress moves to ban TikTok from US government devices

TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday.

Youngkin executive order bans TikTok from state computers

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has banned the use of several Chinese-owned apps including TikTok and WeChat on state government devices and wireless networks.

Georgia, NH latest states to ban TikTok from state computers

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Report: TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide

New research finds that TikTok's powerful algorithms are promoting videos about self-harm and eating disorders to teens.

TikTok influencer among 3 killed in Volusia County wrong-way crash

Alexandra Dulin, known by her fans and on social media as Ali Spice, was among those killed in a wrong-way crash in Volusia County early Sunday.

Sen. Marco Rubio moves to ban Tiktok in the US with bipartisan bill

A bill unveiled by Sen. Marco Rubio Tuesday targets Tiktok as it moves to restrict social media companies with ties to China and other foreign countries of concern.

Maryland bans TikTok in state agencies, latest state to act

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has announced a ban on the use of TikTok and certain China and Russia-based platforms in the stateโ€™s executive branch of government.

What does it mean when I fall in my dreams? News 6+ decodes your dreams

Most of us have been there, you have a dream and you wake up struck by how real it all felt. But why did you have that dream?

Floridaโ€™s Fourth Estate: Inside the Lab thatโ€™s helping kids to feel like super heroes

A local mom was stuck between a rock and a hard place. Her 6-year-old son was born without an arm. She said insurance wouldn't cover it and buying one would cost thousands of dollars.

Floridaโ€™s Fourth Estate: Why Ginger says Matt reminds her a lot of her dad

Hear more from Matt & Ginger as they talk about the family photo that went viral and how Matt's reaction is gaining support in Central Florida and around the world in the latest episode of Florida's Fourth Estate

News 6โ€ฒs Matt Austin talks to โ€˜Monsters in the Morningโ€™ about viral video in defense of his daughters

News 6 anchor Matt Austin appeared on the popular Orlando radio show "The Monsters in the Morning" on Wednesday to discuss his viral video in defense of his daughters that has grabbed headlines from across the world.

BBC tries to understand politics by creating fake Americans

In an attempt to see how social media influences American politics, a BBC reporter created some fake Americans.

โ€˜Always gonna have their back:โ€™ News 6โ€ฒs Matt Austin discusses viral video defending daughters on Inside Edition

Monday, News 6 anchor Matt Austin appeared on Inside Edition to discuss his viral video in defense of his daughters that has grabbed headlines from across the U.S. and overseas.

Matt Austinโ€™s online defense of daughters goes viral; sparks international support

News 6's Matt Austin tells the stories of Central Floridians and is rarely the focus of news coverage, but his recent online defense of his daughters has grabbed headlines from across the U.S. and even overseas.

Facebook parent Metaโ€™s revenue, profit decline amid ad slump

Facebook parent Meta has reported that its revenue declined for a second consecutive quarter.

Gross or great? Fancy butter boards soar as shortage looms

Legit gross or crazy delicious.

Social media platforms brace for midterm elections mayhem

Social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Twitter say they're taking steps to prevent the spread of misinformation about voting and elections ahead of next month's midterms.

Report: TikTok bad at culling US election misinformation ads

TikTokโ€™s algorithms are very good at finding videos to keep people glued to their phone screens for hours on end.

Central Florida woman joins national lawsuit against Hyundai and Kia

A Polk County woman has joined a national class action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America and Kia America Inc. alleging โ€œblatant breach of public trustโ€ led to a surge in thefts of certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles sold without an engine immobilizer.

Viral TikTok emu fights to survive avian flu that struck its entire South Florida farm

You might know of Emmanuel the Emu, the viral TikTok sensation, from hilarious videos taken at a farm in South Florida. But what you might not know is that the animal has been fighting for its life this past week after being sickened with the avian flu.

TikTok going big on US e-commerce? Job listings offer clues

TikTok appears to be deepening its foray into e-commerce.

Russian court fines TikTok for not deleting LGBT content

A Russian court has fined TikTok for failing to delete LGBT material in what is the countryโ€™s latest crackdown on Big Tech companies.

TikTok politics: Candidates turn to it 'for better or worse'

As TikTok's popularity has exploded, it's become more than just a place for viral dance challenges.

UK: TikTok may face big fine over children's data protection

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 childrenโ€™s privacy when they are using the video-sharing platform.

TikTok search results riddled with misinformation: Report

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.

The internet (and myself) cannot get enough of little kid obsessed with corn

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

Amazon testing TikTok-style feed on its app, AI firm says

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

U.S. midterms bring few changes from social media companies

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

Social media offers parents more controls. But do they help?

As concerns about social mediaโ€™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.

LGBTQ harassment, slurs abound on social media, report says

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

Florida social media influencers entertain millions by observing the weird, wacky things in the Sunshine State

This week on Floridaโ€™s Fourth Estate, Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin are speaking with two of Floridaโ€™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.

FCC asks Apple, Google to block TikTok from their app stores

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

โ€˜How deep can you dig?โ€™ TikTok trend leaves giant holes on Florida beaches

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

Texas AG strides into Twitter takeover drama to bolster Musk

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 usersโ€™ data privacy.

Are you living the van life? We want to talk to you!

Itโ€™s crazy what you kind find during a sleepless night of scrolling TikTok.

Videos of micโ€™d up 4-year-old snowboarder will seriously make your day

This will surely put a smile on your face today.

China used TV, TikTok stars in discreet Olympics campaign

A โ€œReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsโ€ TV star, a Paralympic swimmer and a self-described โ€œbrand kingโ€ 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.

โ€˜Weโ€™ll arrest youโ€™: Orange County Sheriff warns teens against Orbeez Challenge

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

Disneyโ€™s Minnie Van transportation service returning soon

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

US, Ukraine quietly try to pierce Putin's propaganda bubble

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

Tech leaders face threat of prison under new UK online bill

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

Harvard senior's Disney-inspired Korean musical a hit online

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

5 TikTok accounts you should follow if you love cooking and food

Weโ€™ve all been there: Youโ€™re trying to go to bed, but you canโ€™t stop scrolling past the endless number of videos on TikTok.

States launch probe into TikTok's effect on kids' health

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

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