Tag: TikTok (ByteDance)

Poll Finds Wide Disapproval of Biden on Gaza, and Little Room to Shift Gears

Opinion is split between those wanting the war to end and those pressing for a definitive Israeli victory, and the divide is starkest among older and younger generations.

December 19, 2023
TikTok Quietly Changes User Terms Amid Growing Legal Scrutiny

Some lawyers say the changes could make it more difficult to bring legal action against the company.

December 14, 2023
Hair-Loss TikTok Offers Community, and Dubious Recommendations

Hair-loss influencers on TikTok say they are destigmatizing a common insecurity. Critics say they are cashing in on a vulnerable audience.

December 13, 2023
Political Debate Is Rife on TikTok. Politicians? Not So Much.

Very few politicians, including the top candidates for president, are on the hugely popular video app — perhaps ceding much of the political discussion to others.

December 13, 2023
Are Fake Christmas Trees the New Normal?

The popularity of faux firs is soaring as the look becomes more convincing. But it isn’t necessarily good news for the environment.

December 2, 2023