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TikTok star Tucker Genal dies at 31, family and LA County medical examiner confirm

Social media influencer Tucker Genal has died, according to a joint Instagram post from his brothers Carson Genal and Connor Genal.

No, TikTok will not be banned on Dec. 16. Here's what we know.

In September, President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending the TikTok ban through Jan. 23, 2026.

Social Media Giants Subject to Malaysian Laws From Next Year

TikTok, Instagram and other major social media platforms will automatically come under Malaysia’s laws starting Jan. 1, part of a government push to shield children from online harms and strengthen platform accountability.

TikTok's 'The Singing Barber' Reveals How a DM to a Country Music Legend Led to a Viral Social Media Moment (Exclusive)

Meet Noah Peters, known to over 2 million followers on TikTok as 'The Singing Barber' for his videos where he cuts hair as his clients sing their hearts out.

Here's how to stream the inaugural 2025 TikTok Awards

The inaugural TikTok Awards will be livestreamed on TikTok and Tubi at 6 p.m. PT on Thursday, Dec. 18. Viewers should RSVP for the livestream on the TikTok website.

Fact Check Team: Australia age ban on social media sparks debate over child safety

Australia just made a global first: banning everyone under 16 from having a social media account, from TikTok to Instagram to YouTube.

What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16

Kids in Australia will no longer be able to have accounts on social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat as Australia’s under-16 social media ban kicks in Wednesday.
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