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Federal appeals court rejects TikToks bid to overturn US ban

Friday, December 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal appeals court on Friday rejected TikTok's bid to overturn a law banning the platform unless the company finds a new owner. The defeat moves the app closer to a U.S. ban, which is set to take effect on Jan. 19,...

White House wants TikToks parent company to divest: We dont want to see a ban

Sunday, March 17 by ABC News

The White House on Sunday reiterated support for a controversial bill meant to cut China's ties to TikTok by forcing the popular app's Chinese parent company to sell it -- or face a ban in the U.S.At the same time, White House national security...

TikTok’s niche communities face an uncertain future from a potential ban

Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- What happens when a social media company succeeds at building a community, then threatens to destroy what its users spent years building?Devoted users of TikTok face that very question, as the app faces bipartisan criticism and a potential ban stemming from...

Biden admin demands TikTok’s Chinese owner sell stakes or risk being banned: Official

Thursday, March 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Biden administration is demanding TikTok's Chinese owner sell its stake in the app or risk getting banned, the company and a U.S. official told ABC News.TikTok confirmed to ABC News on Wednesday that it was recently contacted by the Committee on...

‘Jello skin’: Dermatologists break down TikTok’s latest beauty trend

Sunday, June 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- TikTok videos offer advice on everything from viral makeup launches to healthier Coca-Cola alternatives. Now, one of the latest health and beauty crazes to capture the attention of millions is "jello skin."The term caught the attention of many after TikTok creator,...

Investigation into TikTok’s impact on young people

Saturday, March 5 by wcednews

Takes Action With Coalition of Attorneys General Concerned for Safety and Well-Being of Children Harrisburg, PA - Attorney General Josh Shapiro launched an investigation into TikTok for providing and promoting its social media platform to children and young adults while use is associated...

Paris Hilton, Marlon Wayans & more sign on for Tubi and TikTok’s nostalgia reunion

Friday, June 25 by ABC News

Fox's streaming service Tubi is partnering with TikTok to travel back to the 90s and early 2000s with an event that reunites some of the era's beloved film and TV stars. Fran Drescher (The Nanny), Paris Hilton (The Simple Life), Lacey Chabert (Party of Five), Marlon Wayans (The Wayans Brothers), and Joey Lawrence (Blossom) have signed on...

What’s gua sha? Chinese medicine experts explain TikTok’s viral skin care technique

Friday, May 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Many beauty trends are born on social media platforms such as TikTok, and if you've scrolled lately, you've probably noticed some form of gua sha.While it may be new to many, gua sha is actually an ancient therapeutic healing technique that's...

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