10-year-old dies attempting TikTok challenge
A mother is suing TikTok after her 10-year-old daughter died while attempting the "blackout challenge," which encourages users to choke themselves until they pass out.
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A mother is suing TikTok after her 10-year-old daughter died while attempting the "blackout challenge," which encourages users to choke themselves until they pass out.
"Technology is baked into the DNA of our generation," one teen activist said — but they don't always like it.
A California woman raised thousands of dollars online for an Uber driver who helped her after her belongings were stolen at Coachella.
Kid influencers with hundreds of thousand of TikTok followers reveal what attracts them most to creating social content on the platform.
The process uses high-voltage electricity to create designs in wood and has gained popularity on social media sites.
Some of the biggest stars of the year were ordinary teens who seemingly became famous overnight on TikTok — but social media fame can come with a price. The story is explored in the new CBS Reports documentary, "Are the Kids All Right?: Chasing Fame." 16-year-old Jiggy Tuner is featured in the episode and shares his experiences as a teen influencer with Nikki Battiste on "CBS News Mornings."
"Every kid wants to be famous," said 16-year-old Jiggy Turner. "Who wants to work a 9-to-5?"
Kiara Brokenbrough, a Los Angeles bride, went viral on TikTok for spending just $500 on her entire wedding – including her gown, which was $47.
Government filings show China paid a company in New Jersey to recruit a "Real Housewives" star, a TikTok "brand king" and others to promote its Winter Games.
Some are referring to the conflict in Ukraine as TikTok's first war. Witnesses have been regularly posting videos to the platform, giving people around the world an inside look at what's happening on the ground. But, there are also consequences to having this information on social media. Gideon Lichfield, WIRED's global editorial director, joined CBS News to discuss.
Viral social media challenges on apps like TikTok are sparking controversy. Jamie Yuccas has the latest.
The federal duck stamp competition has raised more than $1 billion for wildlife conservation since it began in 1949. One young artist is shaking up the competition, and documenting their progress on TikTok. Nancy Chen reports.
In wake of a Facebook whistleblower raising concerns about social media's impact on children, lawmakers hammered executives from Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube during a hearing about protecting kids online. Kris Van Cleave reports.
TikTok's head of policy for North America, Michael Beckerman, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss teen mental health and what the company is doing to protect its users.
Security will be ramped up at many schools across the country today following reports of warnings in TikTok videos. Educators and law enforcement officials say they haven’t seen credible threats but would increase their presence around schools "out of an abundance of caution."
A TikTok challenge helped 19-year-old Sadie Jean's first song, "WYD Now?" become a viral sensation. The song's popularity on social media has since led to a record deal. Jamie Yuccas reports.
Clarissa Rankin is a wife, mother of two and a truck driver who has 1.5 million followers on TikTok. Now she wants to use that fan base to encourage more women to pursue trucking as a career. CBS News' Errol Barnett took to the road with her.
At least eight state attorneys general want to know if the design and promotion of TikTok is negatively impacting the mental and physical health of young people. Lilia Luciano has the details.
Government officials and child-safety advocates worry about TikTok's practices and computer-driven promotion of content they say can endanger the physical and mental health of young users.
Joanne Lee Molinaro was a high-profile trial lawyer until she transitioned to cooking videos on YouTube and TikTok. The popular videos blend deeply personal observations with stunning food preparation, inspired by her parents' struggles growing up in North Korea, and her own move to a plant-based diet. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Jeff Glor sat down with Molinaro, who has released her first cookbook, "The Korean Vegan."
Sam Previte, a registered dietician and certified intuitive eating counselor, runs the popular TikTok account, Find Food Freedom, where she teaches her followers about intuitive eating. Previte joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the practice and how to relearn what we consider healthy.
Social media platform's explosive growth vaults it past the search giant and Facebook as most trafficked site.
An alarming trend of "smash and grab" thefts, where organized groups ambush stores and steal merchandise in large quantities, is on the rise in cities nationwide. Stores in California are being hit especially hard. Lilia Luciano has more.
A 16-year-old girl has been found in Alabama days after she vanished from a Georgia campsite while on a school field trip. Authorities have detained a male suspect in connection with Mia Brailford's disappearance. CBS affiliate WPEC-TV's Lena Salzbank reports.
Half the world's population is under stay-at-home orders and for many its a hardship. But some took the opportunity to show off their talents to a global audience. Jim Axelrod shows us the videos.
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was seen with a large box as she left the White House Monday after her meeting with President Trump.
The secretary of state said progress has been made in the Iran-Oman talks but that no final agreement has been reached, adding, "We're hoping that will happen very shortly."
The deadly encounter between an ICE officer and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero on July 13 in Biddeford, Maine, is the latest in a growing string of clashes between civilians and ICE agents.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday in five states: Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Washington.
More than 700 buildings in the Spokane area have been destroyed and 400 more haven't been assessed, officials said as three fires burned in the area and an arrest was made in connection with one of them.
Restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed for a sixth day Tuesday with more testimony from prosecution witnesses and a focus on prescription pills.
Mike Lindell is stepping down as CEO of MyPillow to focus on his campaign for governor of Minnesota, the company announced Tuesday.
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
The restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
The deadly encounter between an ICE officer and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero on July 13 in Biddeford, Maine, is the latest in a growing string of clashes between civilians and ICE agents.
The House Ethics Committee announced that it is opening a probe into allegations that Rep. Max Miller may have engaged in domestic violence or drug use.
Stocks notched new record highs on Tuesday as oil prices dipped and companies reported healthy profits.
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
The restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe.
Stocks notched new record highs on Tuesday as oil prices dipped and companies reported healthy profits.
One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home.
Here's what employees can expect for a raise in 2027 as companies move away from broad-based pay increases.
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
Mike Lindell is stepping down as CEO of MyPillow to focus on his campaign for governor of Minnesota, the company announced Tuesday.
The deadly encounter between an ICE officer and Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero on July 13 in Biddeford, Maine, is the latest in a growing string of clashes between civilians and ICE agents.
The House Ethics Committee announced that it is opening a probe into allegations that Rep. Max Miller may have engaged in domestic violence or drug use.
Some White House officials hope embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller exits his congressional race immediately, and President Trump has expressed a similar sentiment, multiple sources say.
Two people have died of cyclosporiasis in Michigan, officials said Monday, as the state battles the worst outbreak of the disease in the country. Carter Evans has the details.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Rising premiums forced many people in Affordable Care Act plans to give up their coverage. But the Trump administration claims a huge drop in enrollment is almost entirely due to its fraud crackdown.
Megan Kaverman's weight gain, fatigue, high blood pressure and other symptoms were dismissed for years before she was diagnosed with a rare heart disease.
A federal judge sentenced the owner of a peptide company to nearly 6 years in prison for deceiving customers and selling products adulterated with steroids, citing a "trail of harm." Adam Yamaguchi reports.
CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.
Water levels on the Danube River have dropped so low that dozens of World War II German battleships – and even the remains of an ancient woolly mammoth — are emerging into view.
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
Authorities described this as the Gaza Strip's biggest mass funeral since the war began, mourning dozens of people, including women and children, recently recovered from the rubble.
A serviceman in Russian-held Crimea opened fire on fellow soldiers and civilians, killing four people and wounding four, officials said.
One day after announcing she'll step back from the spotlight after her tour ends, Ariana Grande spoke directly to fans at Monday night's show in Chicago. The singer said the decision was her own and "was made from a thoughtful and empowered place."
Tony Award-winning producer Jordan Roth talks about starring in the "The Shards" and describes what it was like to go from behind the scenes on Broadway to making his major on-screen acting debut.
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" leapt straight to the top of the box office this weekend. Its $360 million opening weekend debut is the biggest in U.S. history. Marlow Stern, chief correspondent at Variety, joins CBS News to discuss all the latest movie news.
A social media trend encouraging users to share what they love about their favorite person is bringing light to TikTok and other platforms.
A representative for pop star Ariana Grande says the singer is planning to step out of the public eye after wrapping her ongoing Eternal Sunshine Tour amid "endless, ongoing public scrutiny." Grande has also dropped out of the London-based musical "Sunday in the Park with George," which is set to open next year.
Elon Musk's rocket, satellite and AI provider reported quarterly revenue of $7.8 billion, topping Wall Street forecasts.
Top executives from leading artificial intelligence companies are set to meet with White House officials, according to media reports. Ian Krietzberg, an AI correspondent for Puck News, has more.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The order asks AI companies to share previews of powerful new models with the government before they are released to the public.
Lauryn Williams, the deputy director and senior fellow of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins to discuss the U.S. probe into Iran possibly targeting water systems in Michigan and Minnesota.
Guatemalan officials on Monday began evacuating two villages near the Fuego volcano due to the ongoing eruption.
The footage is believed to be only the fourth complete humpback whale birth ever recorded on film anywhere in the world and the first-ever captured by drone.
A photographer operating a drone off the coast of Australia captured a humpback whale giving birth. It's believed to be the first time such a birth has been recorded by a drone.
Science shows us that, even though plants don't have brains, they seem to have a nervous system that responds to touch in remarkable ways. Robert Krulwich and puppeteer Barnaby Dixon explore the science of thigmomorphogenesis (the phenomenon of plants reacting to outside stimulae), a discussion that plants the seeds for a song.
Nearly 30 beluga whales were sent to aquariums across the U.S. in a multinational emergency operation after their home aquarium in Canada shuttered. Jared Ochacher reports.
The Wall Street Journal's Valerie Bauerlein joins CBS News to discuss her reporting on crucial missteps made by authorities in the days following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie.
A man is under arrest for allegedly setting one of three major wildfires in the Spokane, Washington, area. Meanwhile, thousands have been evacuated from the area as fires rage. KREM reporter Regan Gallo has more.
Law enforcement officials and medical personnel continued testimony on Day 6 of Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has the latest.
Officials arrested a man on suspicion of arson as the Spokane, Washington, area battles multiple fires. Fire crews are working around the clock to contain the massive blazes. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Police arrested a man in connection with one of three devastating wildfires charring homes, businesses and nature in Washington State. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more.
The impact will not be visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time.
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
An upgraded version of the world's most powerful rocket is key to landing NASA astronauts on the moon in the agency's Artemis program.
When scientists examined the preserved fragments of a meteorite that crashed in 2024, they found brine-like fluids and key molecules.
The new crew will replace three other Soyuz fliers wrapping up a 240-day stay aboard the International Space Station.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio says he won't resign despite domestic abuse allegations, which he denies. In a CNN appearance on Tuesday, Miller compared his situation to past allegations against President Trump when he first ran for office in 2016. Political strategists Adam Brandon and Tricia McLaughlin join with analysis.
Michigan health officials say cases of the intestinal infection cyclosporiasis are still climbing. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder joins "The Takeout" with the latest on the parasitic outbreak.
This week, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he is freezing data center construction across the state until a comprehensive audit is completed. Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz joins "The Takeout" to discuss the pause and much more.
The U.S. has used nearly all its stockpile of long-range missiles amid the Iran war, sources tell CBS News. Matthew Kroenig, nonresident senior fellow at the Atlantic Council, joins with analysis.
Democratic voters in Michigan are casting ballots Tuesday in a hotly-contested Senate primary between progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed and moderate candidate Rep. Haley Stevens. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Aaron Navarro and Anthony Salvanto have the latest on the race.