Appeals court rules Meta and other tech firms must face thousands of social media addiction lawsuits
A US appeals court rejected tech companies' bid to dismiss mass lawsuits alleging their platforms deliberately addict children, clearing the way for thousands o
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France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s
France's highest court struck down a law that would have required parental consent for social media use by those under 15, citing constitutional concerns.
Reuters · +14 outlets
Disney and TikTok launch global deal to bring creator-made short-form content to Disney+
The partnership brings TikTok creator content to Disney's streaming service, signaling deeper integration between short-form platforms and traditional entertain
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TikTok Shop overtakes Target and Costco online in US e-commerce sales
TikTok's in-app marketplace has surpassed major US retailers in online sales volume, driven by impulse buying and creator-led commerce.
International Supermarket News · +2 outlets
Social media giants seek more time on Australia's under-16 ban
Platforms are urging Australian regulators to delay enforcement of the world's strictest social media age ban, citing data concerns and implementation challenge
Indian Television Dot Com · +14 outlets
TikTok to close Nashville office, cutting 250 jobs
TikTok is shutting its Nashville office and laying off 250 employees as part of restructuring, though the company said it will maintain a presence in the city.
Rutherford Source · +14 outlets
Instagram unveils new wordmark in first major brand refresh in a decade
Instagram updated its wordmark and logo for the first time in 10 years, introducing a new custom typeface while keeping the familiar app icon unchanged.
Newstrack English · +14 outlets
North Dakota governor lifts ban on TikTok from state devices
North Dakota's governor reversed a previous executive order banning TikTok from state-owned devices, citing changed circumstances.
KPVI · +14 outlets
Taylor Swift song removed from White House TikTok after Trump campaign used it
Taylor Swift's music was removed from a White House TikTok video after Donald Trump's campaign used her song without permission, prompting a takedown.
Law Commentary · +14 outlets
YouTube Shorts exec on the future of short-form video
YouTube's head of Shorts discussed the platform's strategy to compete with TikTok and Instagram Reels as short-form video continues to dominate.
Fortune · +14 outlets
TikTok launches #ThinkTwice family safety guide
TikTok introduced a new educational guide aimed at helping families build safer digital habits and navigate the app responsibly.
Daily Tribune · +13 outlets
Teen pleads guilty to kicking protected sea lion at La Jolla Cove in viral video
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty to animal cruelty after a TikTok-viral video showed him repeatedly kicking a sea lion, sparking widespread outrage.
NewsBreak · +14 outlets
Twitch confirms Amazon trains AI on streamers, triggering creator backlash
Twitch confirmed that Amazon is using streamer data to train AI models, drawing criticism from creators over consent and compensation.
Net Influencer · +6 outlets
TikTok Shop helps sellers make millions on other platforms like Amazon
Forbes reports that successful TikTok Shop sellers are using the platform's discovery engine to drive sales across multiple e-commerce marketplaces.
Forbes · +14 outlets
California teen faces prison after viral sea lion kicking video
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty to animal cruelty after a TikTok-viral video showed him repeatedly kicking a sea lion, sparking widespread outrage.
Fox News · +14 outlets
TikTok's 'Music on Stage' emerging artist discovery program returns for 2026
TikTok is bringing back its music talent discovery initiative to spotlight emerging artists through the platform.
Digital Music News · +14 outlets
TikTok correspondents selected to capture FIFA World Cup content
TikTok has chosen creators to produce official World Cup content, further embedding the platform in major live sports coverage.
MediaPost · +14 outlets
UK Prime Minister's office advertises for TikTok team
Downing Street is hiring social media staff focused on TikTok, highlighting the platform's growing importance in political communication.
The Guardian · +6 outlets