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Researchers say no evidence of TikTok censorship, but they remain wary
Posts have been going viral on social media accusing TikTok's new owners of suppressing content, but eight academics examined the issue and found no evidence to support the claims.
U.S. life expectancy is going up. Think how many more news quizzes you can do!
When the news gets too heavy, the quiz is forced to turn to pop culture questions — so there are a lot this week. Let's see how you do!
TikTok finalizes deal to form new American entity
TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years.
TikTok signs deal to give U.S. operations to Oracle-led investor group
The agreement aims to resolve a yearslong standoff between the popular social media platform and the U.S. government over national security concerns tied to China's parent company, ByteDance.
Trump’s TikTok deal payment criticized as ‘shake-down scheme’ by experts
The U.S. government will collect a multibillion-dollar fee from the American investors who will take over TikTok. Some experts call the fee and other deals like it "extortion."
Trump advances TikTok deal with new executive order
The new order says that the deal to turn over a majority stake in TikTok to a group of U.S. investors meets the terms ordered by Congress, and will allow it to stay online in the U.S.
Deal for TikTok creates U.S. joint venture, and government won’t have a stake
The U.S. will get a copy of TikTok's prized content recommendation algorithm, and that the tech company Oracle will provide security.
Trump says talk with China’s Xi yielded progress, including on TikTok
Officials have been working on a deal to bring popular video app TikTok under U.S. ownership to avoid shutting it down in the United States.
Trump extends TikTok reprieve as deal nears
While legally questionable, the extension comes just as it appears China and the U.S. may finally have a deal on TikTok's fate.
Officials announce a ‘framework’ for keeping TikTok online in the U.S.
U.S. officials have announced a "framework" that would let Chinese-owned short video platform TikTok continue operations in the United States, although the two countries are still working out the details.
Democrats will ‘either adapt or die’ as strategists push them onto new platforms
Prominent Democratic lawmakers and influencers are encouraging their fellow Democrats to embrace social media and online video to reach voters or risk being left behind.
‘AI slop’ videos may be annoying, but they’re racking up views — and ad money
Critics say that "slop" videos made with generative AI are often repetitive or useless. But they get millions of views — and platforms are grappling with what to do about them.
Recession-era recipes flourish on TikTok
Influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms are going back to recession-era recipes for nutritious and filling food — and building new communities online.
This TikTok video is fake, but every word was taken from a real creator
TikTok researchers and users say there is yet another type of deception to look out for on the hit video app: Deepfake videos that copy the exact words of a real creator but in a different voice.
TikTok bans #SkinnyTok. But content promoting unhealthy eating persists
The social media platform TikTok recently banned a hashtag called #SkinnyTok after European regulators warned it was promoting extreme weight loss. But eliminating this kind of content is not easy.
Which organization snubbed Trump this week? Find out in the quiz
This week's installment features weird dolls, presidential decrees and even a sports question! Best of luck.
Trump will toss TikTok another lifeline, pushing back its sell-by date for a third time
Last year, Congress banned the app in the U.S., citing national security concerns and demanding it spin off from its Chinese owner, ByteDance. Trump said he'll once again pause enforcement of the ban.
What if being Mr. 305 was a state of mind?
Pitbull fans are honoring him the only way they know how: partying till dawn in bald caps and fake goatees.
Did Trump get cheers or jeers at ‘Les Mis’? Find out in the quiz
This week brought the celebrity-starved quiz a cornucopia of fun. Were you paying attention?
TikTok superstar Khaby Lame was detained by ICE before being allowed to leave the U.S.
Lame, 25, produces nearly silent videos that have made him the most-followed personality on TikTok. But U.S. officials say Lame, an Italian citizen, overstayed his visa earlier this month.
Button-sized eggs and teapot cities: A peek into the big, wide world of miniatures
The pandemic helped supercharge a niche craft into a fine arts movement. Now the scene is more detailed and thoughtful than ever before.
Chinese manufacturers on TikTok claim they make the world’s luxury goods. Is that true?
Amid tariff confusion, online vendors are looking to recruit new customers.
Move over Paleo diet, it’s Dinosaur Time, a TikTok trend all about devouring veggies
On social media, people are gobbling up greens like they are giant primeval beasts. Nutritionists say it's not a bad way to get more fiber and micronutrients in.
A story about a deadly TikTok boat-jumping challenge went viral. Then it fell apart
National and international news outlets in recent days have cited a local news report in Alabama claiming four people drowned attempting the stunt. But the state’s public safety agency says the claim is false.
How TikTok and the South’s urban legends opened new doors for Alabama’s Joshua Dairen
The local content creator turned his love of the paranormal into a promising side gig thanks to TikTok. Now, he wants to make space for others like himself.
Ban social media for kids? Fed-up parents in Senate say yes
Sen. Katie Britt says she hears about it constantly when she is at home in Alabama. “Parent after parent” come up to her wanting to discuss the way social media was harming their kids.
Barlow & Bear bring musical theater into the TikTok era
Birmingham's Abigail Barlow is up for a Grammy this year with her writing partner Emily Bear for their work on the 'Bridgerton Musical'.
