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Pilot reveals what overhead chimes mean on flights
In a viral TikTok video, “Captain Steve” explains the three dings he uses onboard to communicate to flight attendants.
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TikTok says ban would cost U.S. small businesses, creators $1.3 billion in first month
TikTok says the economic harm from a law signed by President Joe Biden would grow if the Supreme Court does not overturn it.
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Analysis: Appeals court upholds TikTok ban
A panel of three federal appeals court judges ruled unanimously Friday to uphold a law that could potentially ban TikTok in the United States. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke with Business and Tech Reporter Scott Budman to understand the ruling.
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Federal judges uphold law that could ban TikTok
A panel of three federal appeals court judges ruled unanimously Friday to uphold a law that could potentially ban TikTok in the United States. Scott Budman reports.
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5 things to know about TikTok
Since its launch, TikTok has become one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, using recommendation algorithms to connect content creators and influencers with new audiences.
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Federal judges uphold law that could ban TikTok, say platform could be unavailable in US
The D.C. Circuit voted to uphold the ban, citing national security threats and the collection of data from TikTok users.
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TikTok influencer arrested for second alleged shoplifting at same Target store
A TikTok influencer has been arrested for a second time after police said she shoplifted hundreds of dollars worth of items from a Florida Target store where she was accused of a similar crime.
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TikTok influencer arrested after posting videos with allegedly shoplifted Target haul
Marlena Velez, 22, is alleged to have stolen items from a Target in Cape Coral, Florida, by scanning false bar codes with cheaper prices, police said.
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Trump victory may provide TikTok a lifeline to remain in the U.S.
Donald Trump’s election victory may provide a lifeline for TikTok, which faces a potential U.S. ban in January if not divested from parent company ByteDance.
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Kia TikTok Challenge costly for San Diego driver who couldn't get insurance and crashed
Mike Spragley couldn’t find full coverage insurance for his Kia Soul because it’s considered high-risk.
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A closer look: States sue TikTok over app's effects on children's mental health
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, alleging the popular short-form video app is harming youth mental health by designing its platform to be addictive to kids. Raj Mathai speaks with Scott Budman on this,
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TikTok is designed to be addictive to kids and causes them harm, US states' lawsuits say
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday, saying that the popular short-form video app is designed to be addictive to kids and harms their mental health. Ian Cull reports.
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Here's what ‘No Spend September' is and how to know if you should participate
‘No Spend September’ is a social media trend that involves a full month of cutting non-essential purchases. Here’s how you may benefit.
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TikTok says it's not spreading Chinese propaganda. The US says there's a real risk. What's the truth?
Two academic studies argue that TikTok favors Chinese government views, and a new analysis says TikTok’s parent firm is entangled with government propaganda organs.
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TikTok heads to court over US law that could lead to a ban on the popular platform
The U.S. government and TikTok will go head-to-head in federal court on Monday as oral arguments begin in a consequential legal case that will determine the future of TikTok in the country.
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TikTok must face lawsuit over 10-year-old's ‘blackout challenge' death, appeals court rules
A U.S. appeals court revived on Tuesday a lawsuit filed by the mother of a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl who died attempting a viral challenge she allegedly saw on TikTok that dared people to choke themselves until they lost consciousness.
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Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of illegally collecting children's data
The Justice Department sued TikTok on Friday, accusing the company of violating children’s online privacy law and running afoul of a settlement it had reached with another federal agency.
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A look at the Olympic memes that are taking over TikTok by storm
A new Olympic trend is taking TikTok by storm with kids and adults posting clips of themselves competing in a sport but completely failing.