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Security minister raises concerns over TikTok as news source

Tom Tugendhat said ‘challenges’ could be created if Beijing declares the platform’s algorithms a national security asset.

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2022

TikTok user shares 'game-changing' hack to de-ice car windscreens

The 'correct' way to scrape ice from car windscreens was shared by a woman which has been praise by many

Nottingham Post · Dec 15, 2022

Woman shares simple two-minute method for defrosting a car windscreen

Millions of people have watched Amy's video explaining the solution

Wales Online · Dec 15, 2022

TikTok’s ‘thermonuclear’ algorithm showed self-harm and eating disorder content to vulnerable users, report claims

A test group of users were recommended harmful content within seconds of logging into the platform

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

TikTok ‘pushing harmful content into teenagers’ feeds’, study says

A new study from the Center for Countering Digital Hate says it saw harmful content being recommended to accounts within minutes of joining TikTok.

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

Report: TikTok boosts posts about eating disorders, suicide

New research finds that TikTok's powerful algorithms are promoting videos about self-harm and eating disorders to teens

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

To lie about Santa or not to lie — that is a question on a lot of parents’ minds

A furious debate on TikTok has generated millions of views in recent days.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2022

Man shares 'two second' de-icing trick and people can't believe they didn't think of it

The car owner shared the clever tip on TikTok, where he demonstrated how drivers can make the most of the easy-to-use tip and save time during cold winter mornings

Irish Mirror · Dec 14, 2022

Funding for Red Line extension approved, straw purchaser of gun used to kill Officer Ella French sentenced and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2022

North Dakota governor bans TikTok in executive agencies

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has banned the popular social media app TikTok from devices owned by the state government’s executive branch, joining several other Republican governors who have done so citing the platform’s Chinese ownership and growing national security worries

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022