What is the Roman Empire trend on TikTok?

If you have scrolled through TikTok recently, you might have seen the same question posed in videos over and over again: How often do you think about the Roman Empire? But why is this a TikTok trend?

• Sep 22, 2023

Indonesian woman imprisoned for saying Muslim prayer then eating pork

Lina Lutfiawati apologized and said she "did not expect" prison for a TikTok video showing her reciting part of a Muslim prayer before eating pork.

• Sep 21, 2023

TikTok officially debuts TikTok Shop to U.S. consumers

The in-app marketplace allows TikTok users to purchase beauty items, clothes and other goods featured in videos.

• Sep 12, 2023

TikTok star Tanara Mallory on viral success

TikTok star Tanara Mallory joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the success of her food commentary videos, which have been described as some of the funniest on TikTok.

• Aug 28, 2023

TikTok chef prepares favorite meals

Yiming Lin combs the streets of New York City looking for someone who will share the memory of a favorite childhood meal. Lin then researches the recipe, cooks the meal and shares it with that person. It's his TikTok project called "Literally Starving," and it has launched him to TikTok fame.

• Aug 18, 2023

A viral video captured a swarm of sharks. Here's what an expert says

The video of the sharks received millions of views on TikTok, raising questions about this behavior and how common it is.

• Aug 16, 2023

TikTok famous: Shani Tran

TikTok influencer Shani Tran, who is a licensed therapist and the founder of "The Shani Project," a mental health service provider, joins "CBS Mornings" to share her journey as a full-time influencer and provides valuable insights on selecting the right therapist.

• Aug 10, 2023

U.S. social media influencer leaves Dubai after arrest for "shouting"

The social media influencer had been arrested in May by police authorities following a confrontation with a male employee of a car rental company in Dubai.

• Aug 8, 2023

Stylist on vintage and second-hand fashion

Second-hand clothing stylist Brandii Stuart joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her own vintage fashion journey and easy and affordable tips for how we can all define our personal style.

• Aug 3, 2023

TikTok launches new shopping feature

TikTok is launching a new feature allowing people to shop directly from the app. Approved retailers can list their products for sale on the app and TikTok influencers can then promote them and earn a small fee for each purchase. But not all users are happy about the new content flooding their feeds. Caroline Mimbs Nyce, staff writer and senior associate editor for the Atlantic, joined CBS News with more.

• Jul 31, 2023

In latest TikTok fad, creators make big bucks off "NPC streaming"

Content creators like PinkyDoll make thousands of dollars per day reacting to virtual gifts from users during livestreams.

• Jul 27, 2023

TikTok Famous: Caroline Crawford Patterson

For our series "TikTok Famous" we are highlighting influential content creators who turned internet fame into a career. TikTok Influencer Caroline Crawford Patterson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her journey as a wedding stylist and designer. She also shares her top wedding planning tips.

• Jul 26, 2023

Hollywood strikes could fuel creator economy

The simultaneous writers' and actors' strikes have left Hollywood at a standstill, and that could reshape the entertainment industry as we know it. Some well-established actors and writers had been making a living off social media content -- even before SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild started picketing. Washington Post reporter Drew Harwell joins CBS News to discuss "the creator economy" and how it could affect the future of entertainment.

• Jul 24, 2023

Organist winning over fans on TikTok

Anna Lapwood is the youngest director of music at Pembroke College in Cambridge, England. She's also an accomplished organist who has made quite a splash on TikTok. Ian Lee has the story.

• Jul 2, 2023

Truck driver was on TikTok during crash that killed 5, officials say

The 36-year-old driver of the semi-truck was driving 68 mph in a 55 mph zone and was "actively using" TikTok when he hit two cars, wedging them between him and another commercial truck.

• Jun 30, 2023

TikTok planning to launch online retail store

TikTok is planning to launch a new store that will compete with Amazon and will be different from the app's current "shop" feature, according to news site Semafor. Louise Matsakis, technology and China reporter for Semafor, joined CBS News to talk about the development.

• Jun 29, 2023

Dylan Mulvaney addresses backlash from Bud Light partnership in new video

"For a company to hire a trans person and then not publicly stand by them is worse, in my opinion, than not hiring a trans person at all," Mulvaney said.

• Jun 29, 2023

TikTok forming a "Youth Council" to make the platform safer for teens

An executive said the global Youth Council will be launched later this year, but an exact timeline has not been provided.

• Jun 27, 2023

Bengals punter picks up side gig as DoorDash delivery driver

The 25-year-old says he uses the money he makes from deliveries to support local restaurants and feed his community.

• Jun 22, 2023

All major social media platforms fail LGBTQ+ people, says GLAAD

In particular, transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming users are subject to hate speech and harassment on social media, the report found.

• Jun 15, 2023

Organist wows with midnight performances

Organist Anna Lapwood has been playing music at the Royal Albert Hall in London for some time, usually late at night. She's garnered a large following on TikTok, and even attracted the attention of other artists. Ian Lee has more from London.

• Jun 10, 2023

Families suing social media companies

More than 350 lawsuits against social media giants TikTok, Meta and others are expected to proceed this year. Sharyn Alfonsi spoke with some of the families suing social media.

• Jun 4, 2023

Surgeon General: Social media may pose risk to teen mental health

Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.

• May 23, 2023

TikTok files lawsuit challenging Montana's ban of the app

Social media app calls the state's ban "unconstitutional," arguing that it violates the First Amendment.

• May 22, 2023

Heather DiRocco on lawsuit over Montana ban

A group of TikTok creators in Montana are suing the state for banning the social media app, arguing the new law passed last week violates free speech. App stores are prohibited from allowing downloads of TikTok inside Montana. Heather DiRocco, a TikTok creator in Montana and one of the plaintiffs in this case, joined CBS News to talk about the suit.

• May 22, 2023

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