6 families are suing TikTok after kids die doing the 'blackout challenge'

A Delaware judge is currently deciding if the lawsuit can proceed. Six families are suing TikTok after their children died emulating the so-called “blackout challenge” they had seen on the social media platform.

Six families sue TikTok after kids die in viral 'choking challenge'

Six families sue TikTok after their kids die trying viral ‘choking challenge’ - The families’ lawyer has accused TikTok of exposing children to ‘material they can't turn away from’

'Encourages users to choke themselves': Mom suing TikTok after son strangled himself trying to 'master the Blackout Challenge'

A Delaware mom is suing TikTok after her son died trying to "master" a viral and deadly social media trend known as the "Blackout Challenge," which allegedly "encourages users to choke themselves." The post 'Encourages users to choke themselves': Mom suing TikTok after son strangled himself with jiu-jitsu belt tied to bunk bed while trying to 'master the Blackout Challenge' first appeared on Law & Crime.
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Mum of 14-year-old boy who died after participating in viral 'blackout' challenge is suing TikTok

Julian 'Jools' Sweeney tragically died at his home in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK after taking part in a social media stunt
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No more political content on TikTok? New US owners face early service turmoil

TikTok’s new U.S. owners are off to a shaky start as outages and user concerns raise fresh questions about the app’s future.

Walmart TikTok challenge lands Florida teen in jail. See what he did

A Florida teenager was arrested after attempting a TikTok challenge inside a closed Walmart. The 18-year-old was live-streaming from the store after hours, hoping to gain views and money. Authorities were alerted to the incident by a viewer watching the live stream.

6 families sue TikTok over deaths of their children after apparent 'choking challenge'

Six families are suing TikTok, claiming the company's algorithm has a defect, is addictive, and targets minors with disturbing and troubling content.

Dog dies after owner’s door allegedly kicked in by teens trying TikTok challenge

Authorities plan to make an arrest after teenagers allegedly kicked a woman's door in, leading to the death of her dog.

Charlize Theron, 50, Goes Nearly Makeup-Free While Attempting Viral TikTok Chair Challenge

Charlize Theron is embracing her natural beauty for a viral TikTok challenge. On Friday, the 50-year-old actress showed off her glowing complexion with barely-there glam while challenging legendary professional rock climber Alex Honnold to take part in a surprisingly difficult chair climbing trend.