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Whether it’s viral dances that launch music careers or recipe videos that rack up millions of views, TikTok has changed the social media landscape since its 2017 international launch—and if the ...

MrBeast is serious about buying TikTok. With the TikTok ban coming up soon, the ultra-popular YouTuber aka Jimmy Donaldson, took to X earlier this week to post, “Okay, fine, I’ll buy Tik Tok so it ...

The seams were showing at times at the first TikTok Awards held Thursday night the Hollywood Palladium and live streaming on TikTok and Tubi. But producers, presenters and winners soldiered on with ...

Ocean Spray said it is investigating viral videos that purportedly show cans of its cranberry sauce filled with water. “We’re aware of a few reports about cans containing water instead of cranberry ...

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Experts weigh in on whether those viral TikTok tests are a real litmus for a couple’s connection. By Catherine Pearson Layne Berthoud, an occupational therapist who lives in Los Angeles, did not ...

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Get ready to dive into a hilarious mash-up inspired by TikTok videos that blend the thrilling world of Geometry Dash with memes and gaming moments. In this video, we explore the quirky side of the ...

The Granville County Sheriff’s Office and Granville County Public Schools are warning parents about a dangerous TikTok challenge after a high schooler in the district took part in it. The “Benadryl ...

Fall is a lovely time in Portland, and this year, a whole lot more people are finding out why. Ever since President Donald Trump called the city “war-ravaged Portland,” social media has been awash ...