TikTok

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TikTok is a Chinese video-sharing social networking service owned by ByteDance, a Beijing-based Internet technology company founded in 2012 by Zhang Yiming. It is used to create short music, lip-sync, dance, comedy and talent videos of 3 to 15 seconds, and short looping videos of 3 to 60 seconds. ByteDance first launched Douyin for the Chinese market in September 2016. Later, TikTok was launched in 2017 for iOS and Android in most markets outside of mainland China; however, it only became available worldwide, including the United States, after merging with Musical.ly on August 2, 2018.

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TikTok’s journey from social star to Trump target [NFA] Microsoft’s potential acquisition of TikTok's U.S. operations is the latest twist in a rollercoaster few years for the short video app, Rosanna Philpott reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:42Published 4 hours ago

Microsoft faces tech challenges in TikTok move Microsoft Corp's bid to carve out parts of TikTok from its Chinese owner ByteDance will be a technically complex endeavor that could test the patience of President Donald Trump's administration,.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:34Published 6 hours ago

Trump Signs Executive Order That Will Effectively Ban TikTok in the US China-based company ByteDance is the parent company of TikTok. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:11Published 10 hours ago

US Stocks Close Mixed Reuters US equities closed mixed on Friday as traders weighed escalating US-China tensions against rosy labor-market data. President Donald Trump issued executive orders Thursday afternoon targeting.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:33Published 3 days ago

President Trump Issues Executive Order Barring Transactions With ByteDance \| THR News President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Thursday evening barring transactions with ByteDance, forcing the Chinese tech firm to divest itself of its U.S. TikTok operations. Credit: The Hollywood Reporter Duration: 01:28Published 3 days ago

Trump orders bans on China's TikTok, WeChat U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled sweeping bans on Chinese-owned apps TikTok and WeChat in a major escalation of tensions with Beijing. Gloria Tso reports.N Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:06Published 3 days ago

World stocks end four-day winning streak World stocks ended four days of gains on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump cranked up simmering tensions with China by banning U.S. transactions with two popular Chinese apps, Tencent's WeChat.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:25Published 3 days ago

Amid China tension, India & Japan talk business as Delhi seeks investments Union minister Piyush Goyal spoke at the Invest India Exclusive Investment Forum - Japan Edition on Thursday, seeking to boost trade ties between Delhi and Tokyo. He said that together, the two nations.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:30Published 4 days ago

Instagram Launches TikTok Competitor Reels With TikTok’s potential ban in the United States, Instagram is the latest company to hop on the competitor bandwagon. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:54Published 4 days ago

Facebook launches TikTok rival inside Instagram Facebook rolled out a new short-form video service called Reels within its popular Instagram app in an apparent attempt to steal some of rival TikTok's teen users. Lisa Bernhard produced this report. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:50Published 5 days ago

U.S. to act on TikTok, other Chinese apps 'in coming days' -WH The United States will take action in coming days on the popular short-video app TikTok and other Chinese apps, White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany told reporters at a briefing on Tuesday, but.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:46Published 6 days ago

Trump flips on TikTok, urges big U.S. sales cut [NFA] Just a few days after President Donald Trump said he was considering banning China's TikTok in the United States, Trump reversed course on Monday, saying the U.S. should receive a "substantial.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:38Published 1 week ago

Snapchat Targets TikTok With Music On Snaps Snapchat Targets TikTok With Music On Snaps Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:26Published 1 week ago

Tie-dye Is The New Cool Quarantine Craft A colorful fashion trend seen in the '60s and '70s is making a big comeback. Tie-Dying fabric is gaining popularity amid the coronavirus pandemic. With more people spending more time at home, the fun.. Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:30Published 1 week ago

TikTok and The Weeknd team up for virtual concert The show is on August 7 at 8:30 PM ET with a digital avatar representing the singer. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:58Published 1 week ago

TikTok and The Weeknd team up for virtual concert The show is on August 7 at 8:30 PM ET with a digital avatar representing the singer. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:58Published 1 week ago

TikTok: ‘We’re Not Going Anywhere’ TikTok: ‘We’re Not Going Anywhere’ Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:24Published 1 week ago

TikTok's owner offers to forego stake - sources China's ByteDance has agreed to divest the U.S. operations of TikTok completely in a bid to save a deal with the White House, after President Donald Trump said on Friday he had decided to ban the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:21Published 1 week ago

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Twitter and TikTok reportedly had talks about a potential combination of the social media services Could a Twitter and TikTok merger be in the works? The Wall Street Journal reported Twitter had talks about a potential combination with TikTok. USATODAY.com - Published 2 days ago
TikTok is planning to sue the Trump administration as early as Tuesday, according to a report TikTok will file a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California early next week, according to NPR. USATODAY.com - Published 2 days ago
Yes, but how do kids feel about a TikTok ban? The proposed ban on TikTok and WeChat are set to take place on September 20, if the bans hold up to court challenges USATODAY.com - Published 2 days ago

Is TikTok More of a Parenting Problem Than a Security Threat? Even as the White House moves against the Chinese social media app, the intelligence agencies do not see it as a major issue along the lines of Huawei. NYTimes.com - Published 3 days ago
TikTok threatens legal action after President Trump issues executive order to block app President Donald Trump issued executive orders to ban TikTok and WeChat in 45 days citing national security fears. TikTok threatens a lawsuit. USATODAY.com - Published 3 days ago
TikTok and privacy: What's the problem? Perhaps the video-sharing app gathers too much data TikTok says it keeps users data in the United States and Singapore and won't hand it over to the Chinese government. USATODAY.com - Published 4 days ago

Trump signs order to bar transactions with TikTok's parent company It is not clear if the ban will affect the millions of U.S. users who are avid fans of the app. CBS News - Published 4 days agoAlso reported by •USATODAY.com
What's the difference between TikTok and Instagram's "Reels"? Facebook, which owns Instagram, announced this week that it's launching a new short-form video feature called Instagram "Reels" as a direct competitor to the popular TikTok app. CNET senior producer.. CBS News - Published 4 days ago
Mariah Carey's Son Tries Putting Her on TikTok, Hilariously Fails Mariah Carey's son clearly knows the rules about Mom being "camera-ready" ... as evidenced by this hilarious video of him trying to get her to appear on his TikTok video!!! Mariah and Nick Cannon's.. TMZ.com - Published 4 days ago
TikTok Stars Believe Trump Wants to Ban App as Revenge for Trolling Him President Trump says his threat to ban TikTok is about China stealing data, but that's just a cover story ... at least according to TikTokers who think he can't take a joke, and simply wants revenge... TMZ.com - Published 5 days ago

TikTok, WeChat and 'untrusted' Chinese apps should be removed from U.S. app stores, Pompeo says The U.S. wants "untrusted" Chinese apps removed from U.S. app stores, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday, calling out TikTok and WeChat. USATODAY.com - Published 5 days ago
Facebook launches Instagram Reels to lure TikTok users New Instagram option will let users record and edit 15-second multi-clip videos with audio and visual effects. CBS News - Published 5 days ago
Facebook launches TikTok rival Reels for Instagram The app works almost identically to TikTok and comes as the Trump administration moves to ban TikTok in the U.S. USATODAY.com - Published 5 days ago	Apple denies interest in acquiring TikTok, report says Apple might not want the ByteDance-owned company, but Microsoft might. And Facebook has previously expressed interest. USATODAY.com - Published 6 days ago
Microsoft sees $95 billion boost on possible TikTok deal Wall Street loves the software giant's "big bet" as a way to attract consumers and take on Facebook. CBS News - Published 1 week ago	President Trump Says TikTok Will Shut Down by Sept. 15 Unless Deal's Made President Trump's set a deadline for Microsoft -- or any other tech giant for that matter -- to buy TikTok's U.S. operations or he'll shut the app down for good. The Prez spoke to reporters Monday at.. TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago
After threatening quick action, Trump says he'll hold off on 'banning' TikTok for now Trump threatened to "ban" TikTok in the United States last week but his position softened over the weekend amid negotiations with Microsoft. USATODAY.com - Published 1 week ago	Microsoft trying to buy TikTok's U.S. arm after talking with Trump The president had said he was going to ban the popular video app from the U.S. CBS News - Published 1 week ago
Microsoft confirms it's exploring purchase of TikTok after CEO's conversation with President Trump Microsoft confirmed it is prepared to continue discussions on purchasing TikTok after a conversation between CEO Satya Nadella and President Trump. USATODAY.com - Published 1 week ago	Trump says he plans to ban TikTok from U.S. "We're banning them from the United States," the president said. CBS News - Published 1 week ago
TikTok responds to Trump's proposed ban: 'We're not planning on going anywhere' Is Microsoft buying TikTok? Will TikTok be banned? The video app said that it's here for the long run while President Trump has threatened a ban. USATODAY.com - Published 1 week ago	What’s Going On With TikTok? Here’s What We Know President Trump is talking about banning the app. TikTok may also sell its U.S. operations. Let’s sort through it all here. NYTimes.com - Published 1 week ago
Trump's TikTok ban, Hurricane Isaias, NHL's return: 5 things to know this weekend Trump may sign an order to ban TikTok from operating in the U.S., Isaias heads toward Florida and more news to get your weekend started. USATODAY.com - Published 1 week ago	Trump threatens to ban TikTok from operating in the U.S. Trump's threat to bar TikTok comes as the administration investigates whether the app's parent company, ByteDance, is harvesting data from Americans. USATODAY.com - Published 1 week ago
Sassy grandma has more than 1 million fans online Matthew Stewart has been recording his 87-year-old grandma for years. Together, they have more than 1 million fans on TikTok. USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago	Ban TikTok? Trump campaign pushes Facebook ads asking if he should block the music app The advertisements warn that "TikTok is spying on you," hinting toward long-held theories about the ByteDance-owned app sharing user data. USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago
Watch out, TikTok: Facebook launching rival video editing app called Instagram Reels The Instagram Reels app, meant to be a TikTok competitor, is currently testing in other countries but will hit U.S. smartphones in early August. USATODAY.com - Published 3 weeks ago	TikTok Users Respond to Potential Ban Gen Z and millennial users have found community on the app, particularly during the last few isolating months. And for some of them, it’s their livelihood. NYTimes.com - Published on July 11, 2020
Amazon requiring employees to remove TikTok app from their devices Amazon is reportedly requiring its employees delete the social media app TikTok due to a potential security risk. USATODAY.com - Published on July 10, 2020	Spotify, Pinterest and TikTok not working for thousands of iPhone users Spotify and Pinterest are among a long list of apps acting glitchy for thousands of iPhone users on Friday. USATODAY.com - Published on July 10, 2020
Seattle authorities say 2 people found in suitcases by teens filming TikTok video died from gunshot wounds Jessica Lewis, 35, and Austin Wenner, 27, both died from gunshot wounds, according to the King County Medical Examiner's Office. USATODAY.com - Published on July 10, 2020	Dentist's clever hack for making face masks fit better goes viral on TikTok Olivia Cui demonstrates how to make a loose-fitting surgical mask tighter and more snug in a now-viral TikTok. USATODAY.com - Published on July 9, 2020
Pompeo talks Tik Toc, Chinese aggression and more U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo rebuffed the Chinese social networking service Tik Tok Wednesday when asked about comments he made earlier in the week of banning Chinese social media apps,.. USATODAY.com - Published on July 8, 2020	AP Top Stories July 7 A Here's the latest for Tuesday July 7th: Georgia activates National Guard; Coronavirus closes California capitol; Protests in Indiana over alleged assault of Black man; TikTok to stop operating in Hong.. USATODAY.com - Published on July 7, 2020
Kellyanne Conway's teen daughter hopes to help 'educate' with TikToks opposing Trump, supporting Black Lives Matter White House counselor Kellyanne Conway's 15-year-old daughter is making waves with anti-Trump TikTok videos. USATODAY.com - Published on July 1, 2020	‘PizzaGate’ Conspiracy Theory Thrives Anew in the TikTok Era The false theory targeting Democrats, now fueled by QAnon and teenagers on TikTok, is entangling new targets like Justin Bieber. NYTimes.com - Published on June 27, 2020
‘TikTok Grandma’ Who Helped Tank Trump Rally Now Works for Biden Mary Jo Laupp, who made a viral TikTok video that disrupted a Trump campaign event, plans to create a “political hype house” to support Joe Biden. NYTimes.com - Published on June 26, 2020	Breland wants to change perceptions about country music Atlanta-based country rapper Breland wanted to send a message about stereotypes in country music when he put out his music video for the TikTok-fueled hit "My Truck." (June 26) USATODAY.com - Published on June 26, 2020
K-pop stans, teens on TikTok may have inflated expected turnout to Trump's Tulsa rally Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez praised the collective, telling Trump campaign manager Brad Parscale "you just got ROCKED by teens on TikTok." USATODAY.com - Published on June 21, 2020	TikTok's Mayer pledges fake news fight in call with EU's Breton Chinese video app TikTok's new Chief Executive Kevin Mayer has told EU digital chief Thierry Breton he intends to play an active role fighting disinformation, an EU official said on Tuesday, as Breton.. Reuters - Published on June 9, 2020
TikTok has its Arab Spring moment as teen activism overtakes dance moves Just a few months ago, 17-year-old Taylor Cassidy was spending hours flailing her arms in an attempt to pick up the latest dance move the "Renegade." Reuters - Published on June 2, 2020	TikTok apologizes after claims it blocked #BlackLivesMatter, George Floyd posts TikTok apologized after claims the social media service blocked posts featuring hashtags related to the death of George Floyd. USATODAY.com - Published on June 2, 2020
Bugs and maggots may crawl out of strawberries washed in salt water. Stay calm, experts say. A TikTok phenomenon has exposed a pest known as the spotted wing drosophila that crawl out of strawberries when washed in salt water. USATODAY.com - Published on May 22, 2020	TikTok Broke Privacy Promises, Children’s Groups Say Twenty consumer groups said the video app had failed to make some changes it agreed to carry out last year to settle federal charges. NYTimes.com - Published on May 14, 2020
Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion break the internet for charity with 'Savage' remix Beyoncé teamed up with fellow Houston native Megan Thee Stallion for a remix of "Savage," a viral single that gained popularity on TikTok. USATODAY.com - Published on April 29, 2020	TikTok, Gates pledge $20 million to help Africa tackle COVID-19 The social media platform TikTok and the philanthropic Gates Foundation donated $10 million each on Wednesday to the vaccine alliance GAVI to help fund efforts to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic in.. Reuters - Published on April 29, 2020
This woman's trick to cutting dog nails? Peanut butter and plastic wrap on her forehead. "I look like a dork," Lindsey Shelton of Oklahoma said in the TikTok video while laughing. "I'm about to look like a genius!" She may have been right. USATODAY.com - Published on April 22, 2020	Fun and easy TikTok dances to learn with your family while you're quarantined at home Dance like it's going to go viral on TikTok. Even celebrities are taking to the platform to show off their family's dance skills. You can, too! USATODAY.com - Published on April 21, 2020
2 Georgia High Schoolers Posted Racist Video, Officials Say The two are “no longer students” in the Carrollton, Ga., district, the superintendent said. Their video, posted on TikTok on Thursday, has been viewed millions of times across social media.. NYTimes.com - Published on April 19, 2020

TikTok

Video-sharing application

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TikTok threatens legal action after President Trump issues executive order to block app

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Trump signs order to bar transactions with TikTok's parent company

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Bugs and maggots may crawl out of strawberries washed in salt water. Stay calm, experts say.

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Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion break the internet for charity with 'Savage' remix

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2 Georgia High Schoolers Posted Racist Video, Officials Say