Content creators challenging Montana's ban on TikTok to appear in court

Montana was the first state to pass a complete ban on TikTok, based on the argument that the Chinese government could gain access to user information.

Utah sues TikTok, claiming platform harms kids, downplays China ties

Most U.S. states already prohibit the use of TikTok on government-owned devices, and Montana has issued a statewide ban that's being challenged in court.

Dog resembles the Hulk after dipping head into lake

A dog owner in Nottingham, England, was startled on Oct. 1, when her boxer dunked her head into an algae-covered lake and came out resembling the Hulk.

Florida sheriff clarifies after woman claims arrest for paying flower vendor on TikTok

A Florida sheriff is clarifying an incident where a woman claimed to be arrested for paying a flower vendor in a TikTok video. Annika Olson was arrested for refusing to comply with police orders and interfering with an investigation into a vendor violating a county ordinance.

Two US tech groups side with TikTok in lawsuit against Montana's ban

Two U.S. tech groups backed TikTok on Monday in the social media platform's lawsuit seeking to stop Montana from enforcing a statewide ban on the video-sharing app before the law takes effect on Jan. 1.

Florida man's hilarious reaction to poolside iguana sneaking up on him goes viral

A Florida man's high-pitched squeal to an unexpected visitor swimming in a pool with him has become a viral sensation on TikTok, capturing the attention of millions who thoroughly enjoyed his candid reaction.

Austin ISD teacher fired over viral TikTok video

Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy was a third grade teacher at Becker Elementary School in Austin until she posted a TikTok that went viral overnight.

What is 'chroming'? The deadly social media trend on TikTok

Several people have lost their lives due to “chroming," but yet it is becoming more popular on social media.

TikTok, social media trends push performance crimes into US spotlight

A rise in thefts of Hyundais and Kias is linked to viral videos posted to TikTok and other social media platforms that teach people how to exploit a security weakness to steal the cars.

TikTok user calls out Phoenix man accused of assault, police respond with clarification

Phoenix Police are clearing up what they're calling "misinformation" after a popular TikTok user called on the department to take further action against an Arizona man caught on video committing an alleged assault.