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Since being pulled from Apple and Google stores last month, TikTok had remained operational for those in the U.S. who had already downloaded the app, though updates were unavailable.
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Since being pulled from Apple and Google stores last month, TikTok had remained operational for those in the U.S. who had already downloaded the app, though updates were unavailable.
Lawmakers and experts say China's DeepSeek AI app could expose U.S. users to risks and promote censorship.
The order directs the Justice Department not to take action or impose penalties against "any entity for any noncompliance" with the law.
Yetunde is a Bay Area social media influencer who makes a side living giving quick, largely positive tours of local restaurants and businesses for her TikTok followers.
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to issue an executive order on Monday to postpone the ban on TikTok from going into effect.
U.S. officials have long feared that the widely popular short-form video app could be used as a vehicle for espionage.
With the U.S. ban on TikTok looming, many Americans are opting for another Chinese app known as RedNote. It could be short-lived.
In just a few days, the popular and controversial social media app TikTok could vanish from U.S. phones. CNET Tech Reporter Abrar Al-Heeti joins us for this week's Wired Wednesday to break down the important deadline that could impact hundreds of millions.
With just days left before the Supreme Court decides the fate of TikTok nationwide, Bay Area content creators are anxiously waiting for the ruling.
A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Friday morning on whether to overturn or delay a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Jan. 10 in TikTok's challenge of a law that could lead to a ban of the widely popular platform.
Trump had warm words about TikTok and its near-term future earlier Monday, as the app faces a U.S. ban that's set to go into effect next month unless its Chinese-owned parent company cuts ties with it.
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance have asked the Supreme Court to temporarily pause a law that would ban the app in the U.S.
TikTok is now expected to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in.
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.
The attorneys general of more than a dozen states and Washington D.C. claim TikTok falsely claims its platform is safe for children.
President Biden signed legislation that could ban TikTok into law in April, teeing up a countdown for the video-sharing app's sale.
TikTok is facing a lawsuit over a 10-year-old girl's death after she took part in a viral challenge on the social media app. This lawsuit centers around TikTok's algorithm and what it promotes to users. An appeals court judge ruled that "TikTok makes choices about the content recommended and promoted to specific users, and by doing so, is engaged in its own first-party speech."
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The DOJ alleged TikTok knowingly allowed children to interact with adults on the platform and collected and retained their personal information.
TikTok is asking the courts to overturn a new law that could lead to a ban if its Chinese owners don't sell the platform.
Young men are chomping on "mastic" gum in hopes of getting a chiseled jawline. Here's what dentists have to say.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Vallejo officers arrested two juveniles accused of armed carjacking in the city on Monday, according to police.
A person who police say was stabbing a family member in Concord early Tuesday morning was shot to death by at least one officer, the department said.
New videos show the moment a flight from Minneapolis crash-landed, flipped and caught fire in Toronto.
Senior officials from the U.S. and Russia meet in Saudi Arabia on improving ties and ending the war in Ukraine - but Ukraine isn't invited.
San Francisco officials and residents went into NBA All-Star Weekend hoping to show the world their city is something to be proud of.
Vallejo officers arrested two juveniles accused of armed carjacking in the city on Monday, according to police.
A person who police say was stabbing a family member in Concord early Tuesday morning was shot to death by at least one officer, the department said.
New videos show the moment a flight from Minneapolis crash-landed, flipped and caught fire in Toronto.
San Francisco officials and residents went into NBA All-Star Weekend hoping to show the world their city is something to be proud of.
"No Kings on Presidents Day" rallies in cities nationwide, many in bitter cold, protested against President Trump, adviser Elon Musk, DOGE, the administration's immigration policies and more.
San Francisco officials and residents went into NBA All-Star Weekend hoping to show the world their city is something to be proud of.
Rescue boats from both the San Francisco Fire Department and San Francisco Police Department responded Monday morning to a surfer in distress off Fort Point, officials said.
It may have been NBA All-Star Weekend, but the Bay Area still took center stage.
One of the most influential noise/blues-punk figures to make a mark on the New York scene in the '80s and '90s, charismatic bandleader Jon Spencer brings his current trio to the Bottom of the Hill Sunday.
It's estimated that the All-Star Game will deliver up to $350 million in economic benefits to the Bay Area.
A person who police say was stabbing a family member in Concord early Tuesday morning was shot to death by at least one officer, the department said.
Oakland is cutting $2.6 million in funding for 13 community organizations that provide housing, health and other social services as officials attempt to balance the city's budget.
The Hayward Police Department was seeking the public's help in identifying a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash earlier this month.
Rallies and protests in Oakland and San Francisco mirrored other nationwide Presidents Day protests against the Trump administration, the mass deportations underway, and the moves by billionaire Elon Musk to gut federal agencies.
Police are investigating a robbery near the University of California, Berkeley on Sunday night.
A brawl and stabbing at two popular San Jose shopping and dining districts prompted a large police response over the weekend.
A 15-year-old died of his injuries Saturday morning after being stabbed in San Jose's Santana Row Friday evening, police said.
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has ruled that a Campbell police officer lawfully shot and killed a man who fired at officers while wrestling with another officer.
A San Jose high school teacher and coach was arrested this week and accused of having sex with a student, police said.
A man who was critically injured after being shot in a San Jose neighborhood Wednesday afternoon has died, police announced Thursday.
Vallejo officers arrested two juveniles accused of armed carjacking in the city on Monday, according to police.
Memphis Grizzlies rookie and NBA All-Star Game participant Jaylen Wells visited his alma mater Sonoma State University to add his voice to the calls to save the school's athletic programs.
A 19-year-old Oakland man was arrested in San Francisco on Friday for allegedly robbing a Rohnert Park store employee returning from a bank.
Police in Santa Rosa announced Thursday that they are searching for a man suspected of sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a movie theater last year.
A rockslide blocked several lanes of U.S. Highway 101 just north of the Golden Gate Bridge Friday morning.
San Francisco officials and residents went into NBA All-Star Weekend hoping to show the world their city is something to be proud of.
Memphis Grizzlies rookie and NBA All-Star Game participant Jaylen Wells visited his alma mater Sonoma State University to add his voice to the calls to save the school's athletic programs.
The study analyzed search queries mentioning gambling, addiction, addict, anonymous or hotline — such as gambling addiction hotline — from January 2016 through June 2024.
Manager Mark Kotsay has agreed to a contract extension with the Athletics through the 2028 season that includes a club option for 2029.
Stephen Curry has captured MVP honors at the All-Star Game in front of his home fans, in his arena.
Vallejo officers arrested two juveniles accused of armed carjacking in the city on Monday, according to police.
A person who police say was stabbing a family member in Concord early Tuesday morning was shot to death by at least one officer, the department said.
A brawl and stabbing at two popular San Jose shopping and dining districts prompted a large police response over the weekend.
Jack Lasota, 34, was arrested Sunday along with Michelle Zajko, 33, of Media, Pennsylvania.
The Hayward Police Department was seeking the public's help in identifying a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash earlier this month.
Meta appears unable to keep up with the spread of sexualized, deepfake images of stars including Miranda Cosgrove and Scarlett Johansson on Facebook.
Since being pulled from Apple and Google stores last month, TikTok had remained operational for those in the U.S. who had already downloaded the app, though updates were unavailable.
Also omitted is Indigenous Peoples Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to social media users and product experts.
Billionaire Elon Musk is leading a group of investors in a $97.4 billion bid to take control of artificial intelligence pioneer OpenAI.
There are a lot of lessons the late Roy Clay Sr., "the Godfather of Silicon Valley," taught his children, and one of them is being turned into a children's book
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
Officials with the Bay Area Air District said began getting complaints about odor coming from Martinez Refinery Company hours before the fire that injured six people started earlier this month.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Recalled rolling coolers were sold for a six-year period by retailers nationwide including Amazon, Costco and Target.
San Francisco is ramping up its efforts to battle a deadly fentanyl crisis with the city's new mayor declaring a state of emergency because of the drug's impact.
Senior officials from the U.S. and Russia meet in Saudi Arabia on improving ties and ending the war in Ukraine - but Ukraine isn't invited.
"No Kings on Presidents Day" rallies in cities nationwide, many in bitter cold, protested against President Trump, adviser Elon Musk, DOGE, the administration's immigration policies and more.
Kara St. Cyr reports on protests held in San Francisco against the Trump agenda and Elon Musk's involvement with the new administration.
Oakland is cutting $2.6 million in funding for 13 community organizations that provide housing, health and other social services as officials attempt to balance the city's budget.
Rallies and protests in Oakland and San Francisco mirrored other nationwide Presidents Day protests against the Trump administration, the mass deportations underway, and the moves by billionaire Elon Musk to gut federal agencies.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
John Ramos reports on how transgender advocates reacted to President Trump's announcement the government would only recognize two genders.
Famed Mexican singer and songwriter Paquita la del Barrio has died.
Meta appears unable to keep up with the spread of sexualized, deepfake images of stars including Miranda Cosgrove and Scarlett Johansson on Facebook.
One of the most influential noise/blues-punk figures to make a mark on the New York scene in the '80s and '90s, charismatic bandleader Jon Spencer brings his current trio to the Bottom of the Hill Sunday.
The brainchild of noted hip-hop and soul producers Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Adrian Younge, Jazz Is Dead presents a special tribute to spiritual jazz giant Alice Coltrane featuring her son Ravi Coltrane at the UC Theatre Saturday night.
Celebrating its 32nd year, the annual Noise Pop Festival kicks off Thursday with a packed schedule of local and national indie-rock acts that runs through March 2.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is set to propose cutting the city's school crossing guard program during a budget hearting Tuesday. Veronica Macias reports.
Meteorologist Jessica Burch says there will be a brief cold front and some wet weather before the Bay Area sees clear skies and much warmer temperatures later this week.
Tuesday 7 a.m. news update from KPIX
For Black History Month, we're taking you to Napa to explore African American travel experiences right here in the Bay Area. Travel expert and creator of the ABC Travel Greenbook, Martinique Lewis, joined Gianna Franco this morning to share how her app has become the top digital resource for connecting Black travelers to destinations across the globe!
Kelsi Thorud reports on the impact of NBA All-Star weekend in the Bay Area. Website: http://kpix.com/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kpixtv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KPIXtv
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.