TikTok releases new AI-powered image-to-video feature

TikTok has launched AI Alive, an in-app tool that uses artificial intelligence to animate photos into immersive short-form videos within Stories.

Teen shot, killed by Virginia homeowner was reportedly doing TikTok challenge

A northern Virginia man is now facing multiple charges after investigators say he shot and killed a high school student who he believed was trying to break into his house. A friend of the teen claims it was all part of a TikTok challenge that turned tragic.

Is 'office air' to blame for your bad skin and hair?

A conversation trending on TikTok is about “office air” ruining hair and makeup looks. Here’s what’s likely going on.

China backed out of TikTok deal after Trump tariffs announcement

China reportedly backed out of a deal to sell TikTok to U.S. investors a day after President Donald Trump announced wide-ranging global tariffs.

Trump extends deadline for TikTok deal

President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for a new TikTok deal to prevent the app from going dark Saturday.

QVC partners with TikTok for 24/7 live shopping amid uncertain future for app

QVC announced it will offer 24/7 live shopping streams on TikTok, even as the app faces a looming deadline to sell its U.S. operations due to national security concerns.

Trump to review potential deals for TikTok on Wednesday

President Trump is meeting with top officials to explore potential buyers for TikTok, with a national ban at stake. Here's what's at risk.

'Airport theory' trend has travelers arriving at gate 15 minutes before takeoff

Passengers are participating in the new viral trend, "airport theory," with flyers arriving at their gates 15 minutes before their flights depart. A travel expert weighs in.

Florida woman anoints JetBlue planes with oil after recent flight incidents

A Florida woman took it upon herself to bless two planes she recently traveled on, and the decision is getting mixed reviews from viewers of her viral video.

TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores after temporary removal

The popular social media app is available for download again after a temporary shutdown amid national security concerns.

Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok, Trump says

President Trump reveals Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok after the app briefly went offline amid a looming ban over data concerns.

AI startup's plan would include 50% U.S. government ownership of TikTok

Perplexity AI has presented the new proposal to Byte Dance, TikTok’s parent company, as the organization searches for a U.S. buyer.

Phones with TikTok listed for big bucks on eBay

Some cellphone users didn’t delete the TikTok app from their devices during its short ban in the U.S. Now, it appears they may be hoping to cash in by selling their phones.

Who would miss TikTok more? See the most obsessed states

A new study shows which states are the most TikTok-obsessed amid uncertainty about the social media platform’s future in the U.S.

Why isn't TikTok appearing in app stores despite Trump's halt on the ban?

TikTok remains unavailable on Apple and Google app stores despite President Trump’s executive order temporarily pausing the federal ban. Here's what it means for users and the app's future.