DeSantis floats national TikTok ban but opposes bipartisan Restrict Act
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, a candidate for president, said he would be open to a national ban on TikTok if he wins the White House.
Popeyes responds to viral TikTok trend by adding 'Girl Dinner' meal to its menu
Popeyes has joined in on the viral "girl dinner" TikTok trend by adding a new offering to the fast food chain's menu — with viewers rallying in support of the new menu item.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sued over TikTok ban by group representing professors
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott is being sued over the state's ban on TikTok from being used on devices or networks that are state-owned.
McDonald's new Cookies and Crème Pie appears to be taste-tested by TikTok users before actual 'launch date'
McDonald's is launching a Cookies & Crème Pie in select markets on Friday, July 14, but some customers appear to have gotten their hands on the exclusive dessert in advance.
Dollar Tree shoppers reveal on TikTok top name-brand product finds: '10 dollars at most stores'
Dollar Tree customers debate whether the discount chain is stocking a better selection of name brand inventory after the company raised its baseline price from $1 to $1.25.
TikTok's China-linked parent ByteDance to let US staff cash out stock: report
TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, is planning to allow the company's U.S. employees to cash out their stock through a buyback program as the company faces a potential ban.
Costco now selling viral Blackstone Griddle, shoppers weigh in: 'Not worth the hassle'
Costco Wholesale is now selling the Blackstone Griddle that went viral on TikTok and shoppers are sharing their excitement as well as disapproval on the warehouse's newest item.
Gen Zers report highest negative impact from social media, nonprofits working to change that
A new study found higher use of social media is associated with poorer well-being and Gen Z – who reports the most negative impact from social media – uses it the most.
Costco's sleeper sofa goes viral, igniting debate among shoppers: 'Such a bummer'
A Costco Wholesale sleeper couch has gone viral on TikTok and Instagram as shoppers share their opinions on the new sleeper sofa — both positive and negative.
Former ByteDance exec counters TikTok CEO's testimony, CCP has 'backdoor' access to user data stored in US
An ex-ByteDance executive accused TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew of "misdirection," arguing in a recent court filing that the Chinese Communist Party accesses user data through a "backdoor."
Rubio says TikTok CEO may have committed perjury, calls for DOJ investigation
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is calling on the Department of Justice to open a probe into whether TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew committed perjury, claiming the executive lied under oath.
Costco's 4-pound lemon meringue cheesecake goes viral as TikTok users review the 'tangy' treat
Food bloggers and social media users have made Costco Wholesale's near-four-pound lemon meringue cheesecake go viral on TikTok and other platforms ahead of the retailer's earnings call.
Fast food, retail workers on TikTok claim they collect rewards points from customers' leftover receipts
Fast food and retail workers have recorded videos of themselves on TikTok claiming they are redeeming reward points with receipts that have been left behind by customers.
US surgeon general issues major advisory warning social media feeding 'national youth mental health crisis'
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a major advisory warning of the "profound risk" of social media platforms like Instagram on young people.
TikTok, social media fuel ‘performance crime’
An uptick in "performance crime" has been attributed to the depiction of crimes like the so-called "Kia challenge" in videos on TikTok and other social media platforms.
Costco gift card hack reportedly allows non-members to shop at wholesale club: 'Know this secret'
Social media users have tested a Costco gift card hack that promises to give non-members an opportunity to make purchases, but customers and employees say there are some limits.
TikTok sues Montana for outright ban of the app in-state
The popular social media app TikTok has sued Montana after the state banned the platform due to concerns over its parent company ByteDance's ties to China.
TikTok claims Montana ban violates First Amendment, encourages users to 'continue using' app despite ban
TikTok claimed the move by Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte to ban the app in his state violates the First Amendment rights of hundreds of thousands of users.
Walmart shopper urges TikTok users to 'check your receipts' after she was charged $150 for bananas
A woman took to TikTok claiming she was charged $150 for bananas she purchased at a Walmart Supercenter in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Chick-fil-A 'budget' combo hack goes viral on TikTok: 'You're getting ripped off'
A TikTok user and YouTube vlogger shares two Chick-fil-A menu hacks that will get you a discounted chicken sandwich and a DIY frosted lemonade.