The Latest Breaking News from TikTok

Friend Of TikTok Influencer Murdered While Livestreaming Accused Online of Playing a Role In The Crime

Vivian de la Torre, a friend of slain TikTok influencer Valeria Marquez, is being accused of playing a role in her murder while streaming live

Latin Times · May 16, 2025

‘Apple really ruined my day’: Woman finds out you can see iMessage chat history of any person—with only their number. Here’s how

A viral rumor has people rethinking choosing iPhone over Android.

The Mary Sue · May 16, 2025

Jack Skipper at Leicester Square Theatre:

4/5 TikTok has brought him fame but his show is classic stand-up

Evening Standard · May 16, 2025

Corporate manager quits job to go sailing across the world with his cat

Being diagnosed with a syndrome that carries a risk of paralysis made him realize he hated his job as a manager at a tire company

The Independent UK · May 16, 2025

TikTok down: Users complain of app not working

Huge spike in reports of video-sharing social media app being offline in U.S.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

US Rests Case In Landmark Meta Antitrust Trial

The US government rested its case against Facebook-owner Meta on Thursday, as it tries to persuade a US judge that the tech giant bought Instagram and WhatsApp to neutralize them as rivals.

International Business Times · May 15, 2025

Banning young people from social media sounds like a silver bullet. Global evidence suggests otherwise

Around 98% of Australian 15-year-olds use social media. Platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram are where young people connect with friends and online communities, explore and express their identities, seek information, and find support for mental health struggles.

The Conversation · May 15, 2025

Viral ‘Hongdae boy’ videos expose the fringe group of South Korean men trying to sleep with foreign women

If you’re on TikTok, you may have come across “Hongdae boys” or “Hongdae guys” recently. In a social media context, the term refers to a group of young South Korean men who prey on foreign women (particularly white women) visiting the Hongdae area in Seoul’s Mapo district.

The Conversation · May 15, 2025

What is Money Stuffing? The Viral Trick One Woman Used to Crush £55k of Debt—And You Can Too

Jasmine Taylor cleared £55k of debt using a simple cash stuffing method—physically budgeting cash into envelopes. Her journey went viral on TikTok and inspired a successful business.

International Business Times UK · May 15, 2025

TikToker claims this hack on meat will slash your grocery bill: ‘I don’t have to pay for my chicken anymore’

The TikToker urged viewers to weigh their meat, claiming companies often mislabel how much is in each package.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025