Texas governor bans TikTok, Indiana launches investigations into Chinese-owned app
Texas banned the use of TikTok by state agencies over cyber security concerns and Indiana launched an investigation into the platform for exposing minors to adult material.
Biden admin drags its feet on TikTok security deal as Republicans sound alarms
President Biden's administration is dragging its feet on negotiations with TikTok to let the Chinese-owned company operate in the U.S. long-term amid concerns of data security.
Maryland governor bans use of TikTok by state agencies
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued a ban on Chinese and Russian-influenced platforms like TikTok, that could open the state up to cybersecurity risks.
‘Chinese propaganda arm’ stealthily using TikTok to bash ‘mostly Republicans’: report
According to Forbes, a media account run by China's communist government has been attempting to influence American politics, mostly by bashing Republican politicians.
TikTok poses 'legitimate national security concerns': Treasury Secretary Yellen
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok poses “legitimate national security concerns” to the United States.
New ‘frightening’ threat emerging from hybrid of state, private powers, ‘Woke, Inc.’ author warns
Striver founder Vivek Ramaswamy discussed the nation's growing security concerns involving TikTok and Apple's alignment with China's government during protests.
South Dakota Gov. Noem bans TikTok for state agencies, says app 'intelligence gathering' operation
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has banned the social media app TikTok for all state agencies so that the Chinese Communist Party cannot gather data.
Pressure mounts on TikTok amid probe into national security, privacy threats
Bipartisan pressure is mounting on the video-sharing app TikTok over its ties to the Chinese government amid an ongoing probe into potential threats it poses to national security.
Security expert reveals the TikTok setting that exposes your data – and how to turn it off
Ex-Department of Defense cyber security leader Brian Haugli says TikTok users can limit the app's access to your personal data through Apple or Android phone settings.
Senate Republicans call for TikTok ban: 'Major threat to U.S. national security'
Two Republican senators called for a national ban on TikTok in an op-ed on Thursday, calling the Chinese-owned app "a major threat to U.S. national security."
TikTok hires former Biden campaign press secretary, Pentagon spokesman for top gig at Chinese-owned video app
The Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok recently hired Jamal Brown, who worked at the Pentagon, as President Biden's former campaign press secretary and for the Obama White House.
FCC commissioner escalates TikTok concerns, says China uses data to maintain ‘authoritarian grip on power’
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr warns China uses TikTok for espionage and blackmail towards its goal of improving artificial intelligence to "maintain their authoritarian grip on power."
FCC commissioner urges US government to ban TikTok
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr called on the U.S. government to ban TikTok outright on Tuesday. The Chinese-owned app is a national security threat exposing Americans' data.
TikTok not liable for Philadelphia girl, 10, who died trying viral ‘blackout challenge,’ court finds
U.S. District Judge Paul Diamond in Philadelphia ruled that TikTok is immune from a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that it caused the death of a 10-year-old girl.
Study finds 10% of US adults use TikTok to get their news regularly, up from 3% in 2020
A Pew Research Center survey found roughly 10% of US adults get their news from TikTok, one of two platforms seeing an increase in users looking for news.
Kendra Scott reveals how Dolly Parton inspired her to become one of the richest self-made women in America
The 1980 film "9 to 5," which starred Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin, inspired Kendra Scott of Kendra Scott Jewlery to launch a multimillion-dollar business.
Help wanted with TikTok: This job will pay you $50 an hour to scroll the app
Influencer marketing company Ubiquitous is hiring a professional TikTok watcher to scroll the app for 12 hours total over the span of three days. Here's what the job entails.
TikTok looking to challenge Amazon with global warehouse network
The Chinese-owned company operates a TikTok Shop for sellers in the U.K. and Southeast Asia. It has also been piloting an in-app shopping feature in the U.S., U.K. and Canada.
TikTok parent ByteDance sees losses swell in push for growth
TikTok's parent company ByteDane Ltd suffered company losses over $7 billion spending toward growth as a private company valued as one of the most valuable startups.
Tesla owner says he’s locked out after battery died, replacement costs $26K
A Canadian Tesla owner claimed his electric vehicle died and that a new battery would cost $26,000. He said the vehicle was locked and he could not access ownership papers.













