14 states sue TikTok, claiming American teens are addicted to scrolling endlessly
More than a dozen U.S. attorneys general are suing TikTok in their respective jurisdictions. The new lawsuit primarily criticizes the platform's algorithms for being addictive to children. One of the litigants, Letitia James of New York, said TikTok challenges that indirectly encourage users to follow trends have killed and injured American teens. According to BBCJames […]
States sue TikTok, alleging platform is addictive, harms kids' mental health
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia sued TikTok on Tuesday, accusing it of “deceiving” the public about the dangers and abusing and harming young users. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 14 attorneys general, each filing a lawsuit in state court […]
TikTok sued by 13 states — including NY — over harmful, addictive features
TikTok faces a new lawsuit filed Tuesday by 13 states and the District of Columbia, accusing the popular social media platform of harming young people and failing to protect them. Separate lawsuits filed in New York, California, the District of Columbia and 11 other states extend Chinese-owned TikTok's legal battle with regulators and seek new […]
Banned TikTok influencer brags about being skinny enough to wear children’s clothing
The influencer who was banned from TikTok for promoting an unhealthy “lean” lifestyle is facing new backlash — this time over her favorite money-saving hack: shopping in the kids' section. is. Liv Schmidt, 22, was banned from social media platforms in late September for glorifying dangerous weight loss advice and poor eating habits. Schmidt has […]
TikTok Star Taylor Rousseau Grigg Dead At 25, ‘Sudden and Unexpected’
Taylor Rousseau and Cameron Grigg attend the Maven's List Country Influencers event with singer/songwriter Caroline Jones at the BOA Steakhouse Event in West Hollywood, California on November 4, 2022 Attend a VIP night. (Photo Credit: Amy Graves/Maven Getty Images for listing) OAN Staff Avril Elfie11:49am – Saturday, October 6, 2024 TikTok star Taylor Rousseau Grigg […]
TikTok star Taylor Rousseau Grigg dead at 25
TikTok star Taylor Rousseau Grigg has died, her husband Cameron Grigg announced. She was 25 years old. “Nobody expects to have to deal with this kind of pain and heartache, especially at our age,” he said. wrote on Instagram Along with the merry-go-round of photos we took together over the years. “Over the past year, […]
TikTok video shows new robotic machine make salad bowl at fast-food restaurant
Sweetgreen's new technology allows customers to order and take away food in less than four minutes. TikTok users have their say on this. The Los Angeles-based fast food chain implemented a new process in 2016. north carolina The Charlotte store officially opened last week, but with a twist. Sweetgreen communications specialist Jamie Schechter told Fox […]
Port strikes lead to fear of food shortages and panic buying, TikTok shows
US port strike triggered panic buying of food More items will go on sale across the country this week, according to social media trends. Longshoremen who formed a union The International Longshoremen's Association went on strike They are fighting for higher wages after their contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance expired Monday night. The strike […]
True Crime X TikTok: Katie Santry’s Haunted House Investigation Takes The Internet By Storm
An interesting true crime-like story unfolded on TikTok this week. Katie Santry of Columbus, Ohio, shared a post that took the internet by storm. video Earlier this week, she explained why she believes her house is “haunted.” She noticed that her laptop screen was broken and her belongings on the desk in the sunroom were […]
Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues TikTok For Allegedly Sharing Children’s Personal Data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued TikTok on Thursday, accusing the company of violating the state's parental rights law by sharing personal data of minors. In one report, the attorney general's office claimed that social media giants are putting online privacy and children's safety at risk. press release. TikTok also has a parental authorization that […]