Trump Says That Microsoft Is in Contention to Buy TikTok, but Is That True?
Trump suggested that many companies might bid for the platform.
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“Throw Her out Yesterday” — Adult Daughter Refuses to Pay Mom Rent, Internet’s Got No Sympathy
"Entitled, disgusting."
The TikTok Acronym "LOML" Might Just Be the Cutest Thing You'll See on Social Media
"LOML" might just be one of the cutest acronyms out there!
What Does "Lockjaw" Mean on TikTok? The Song Behind the Unrecognizable Makeup Trend
Just shy of 150,000 videos have been uploaded using the "LOCKJAW" sound clip on TikTok as of January 2025.
A Woman’s House Mysteriously Turned Green and It Led Her to Discover Her Husband’s Affair
She was just looking for cleaning advice.
TikTok's "Cute Winter Boots" Phrase Has a Meaning That Not Everyone Understands Right Away
Cute winter boots is a code phrase for important topics on TikTok.
Four Suspects Were Detained in Connection to TikTok Influencer Siyah’s Death
Siyah was 17 years old at the time of her January 2025 death.
The Spagetti Method Is Super NSFW, but It's Also Trending All Over TikTok
The method is definitely kinky, but not necessarily dangerous.
TikTok Users Who Deleted the App Might Be Able To Get It Back for a Hefty Price
Some eBay listings have starting prices in the thousands.
Baby Shower Guest Sparks Debate After Criticizing Mom Who Asked for Registry Gifts Only
"Surprised you get invited to anything."
Here's How To Block Facebook on TikTok and Why Some Users Believe It’s Important To Do
"Using my last breath on TikTok to block Facebook."
The TikTok Algorithm Feels Different to U.S. Users After They Returned to the App
TikTok went down for more than 12 hours for users based in the U.S.
Instagram Has Implemented New Post Sizes in the Grid in 2025 – A Rundown of the Changes
You're not going crazy, Instagram did, indeed, change post sizes.
“$800 for Three Bedrooms” — People Share First Rent Payments to Show How Bad Inflation’s Gotten
"This is making me so sad."
TikTok Is Back, but Not on Apple’s App Store or Google Play — Here’s Why
Many users who deleted the app on their phones can no longer access it after a 14-hour shutdown.
TikTok's Down Time Swept up a Number of Other Apps, Including Marvel Snap
The app was one of several that got caught up in the ban.
Can You Go Live on Lemon8? Here's How to Navigate the TikTok-Like Social Media App
On TikTok, "live" streams might feature disco shrimp, people cosplaying NPCs, or more. Does Lemon8 have the grit to inherit the weirdness?
A VPN Might Help Bypass the TikTok Ban, but Additional Steps Are Required
"A law banning TikTok has been enacted in the U.S. Unfortunately, that means you can't use TikTok for now."
Here's How You Can Change the Language on RedNote, If You're a New User
Unless you want to learn Mandarin...
Rednote Is Even More Popular Amid Tiktok’s Ban, but Its Terms and Conditons Are Tricky
RedNote quickly surpassed Meta in app downloads in the week leading to the Supreme Court upholding a new law for TikTok's ban.
Wait, Is Lemon8 the Next TikTok Replacement for Creators To Continue To Make Money?
Lemon8 could replace TikTok for some users after TikTok is banned.
Can a VPN Be Used to Get Around the TikTok Ban? It's Possible, but There Are Risks
VPNs provide additional layers of protection when browsing the web, so it's possible. But there are risks.
What Does “Fine Shyt” Mean on TikTok? The Slang Everyone’s Talking About
What does “fine shyt” mean on TikTok? Here’s the meaning behind the trending phrase that’s all over captions, memes, and videos.
TikTok Users Warn That RedNote Could Be Banned in the United States Next
RedNote is a China-based app similar to TikTok.
TikTok Star DKane Arrested in Shocking Incident Under Unsettling Circumstances
Onlookers described the scene as something "straight out of a movie."
“Just Think About That” — Woman Claims Male Meta Employees Don’t Wash Hands
"Men, are you good?"
Duolingo Hilariously TikTok Responds to RedNote Migration: "Raw, Next Question!"
"Mandarin phrases for beginners. Welcome TikTok refugee!"
Realtor Lisa DuBois Tells TikTok Where To Play Hide and Seek in Her House Listings
Lisa DuBois sells real estate in Virginia and D.C.
Dax Is Claiming That He Bought TikTok, but Is There Any Truth to the Story?
The rapper has claimed that he reached a deal to buy the app.
“I’ll Let the Emergency Know” — Woman Left Baffled by Manager’s Two-Hour Shift Call Out Policy
"I'll let the emergency to let me know two hours in advance before it happens to me too."
American Users on RedNote Are Now Helping Chinese Users With Their English Homework
"This is how we build relations with China if our government's not going to."
Elon Musk Is Being Accused of Cheating in Video Games After 'Diablo' "Top Player" Brag
"His entire life is pay to play."
New RedNote Users From the U.S. Are Having a Hard Time Going Live on the App
RedNote is a potential TikTok alternative.
“12 Days at a Time” — Man Blasts FB User for Complaining About Flight Attendant’s Onboard Luggage
"I think it's just you."
“Can’t Have No Baby Shower” — Pastor Makes Unmarried Pregnant Woman Apologize to Church
"We don't condone sin."
RedNote Might Be Some TikTok Creators' Best Shot at Keeping Their Content Going
RedNote is based in China with Mandarin as the primary language on the app.
RedNote Users in China Welcome "TikTok Refugees" in the Form of American Users
RedNote is a short form video app based in China.
TikTok Creators Are Jumping Ship to RedNote — But Can You Make Money on There?
Like other social media platforms, RedNote does have some monetization options.
Elon Musk Is the Latest Potential U.S.-Based Buyer for TikTok Before the Ban
Reporting suggests that China is interested in Elon as a buyer.
MrBeast's Claim of Buying TikTok Sparks Strong Reactions on Social Media
"OK fine, I'll buy TikTok so it doesn't get banned," MrBeast wrote via X.
Is RedNote Safe for TikTok Users? Some of Them Are Jumping Ship Now in Case of a Ban
Some TikTok users have moved to RedNote already.
“It’s Trolling Me” — Man Gets Trapped in House by Rare Crab Stuck in His Gate
"How'd you get him out?"
Airline Passenger Refuses to Switch Seat So Dad Could Sit Next to His Son — Were They Wrong?
"Should've booked in advance."
“Nastiest” Bloomingdale’s Worker Won’t Validate Parking, So Shopper Buys Item Then Returns It
"You should have made her ring it up."
Did Dolly Parton Swoop in For the Save and Buy TikTok?
"This is the best thing I've ever heard on this app."
David Muir Prompts Strong Reactions After Wearing Clothespins on His Jacket Amid Fire Coverage
"Someone risking their lives to reports news... 'Let's call him names and talk about his clothes.'"
“This Can Save Your Child’s Life” — Parents Drive 600 Miles to Comfort “Anxious” Daughter
"Woman on a mission to hug her baby."
“Insurance Is out of Control” — Doctor Gets Pulled out of Surgery After UnitedHealthcare Calls Her
"This should be a lawsuit."
People Are Leaving Facebook in Following the Company's Content Moderation News
Facebook's policy changes might have been the last straw for some.
“You Hating So Hard” — Pregnant Mom Calls out of Dad Who Napped Watching Toddler
"Is Daddy kidding?"