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The latest TikTok news and updates. TikTok is a video and picture social media platform owned by the Chinese company ByteDance. Originally released in a limited capacity in 2016, the app received a worldwide release in 2018 when the company acquired the app Musical.ly. It was the most downloaded app on the Apple App Store in 2018 and 2019.
Dog found paralyzed in trash with 6 broken bones looking for new home
"He is so eager to work and gain strength and all the doctors and physios are amazed by his fast improvement and good spirits," a shelter said of the pup.
Laughter as owner gets dog talking buttons—has instant regret
Social media users were in stitches over the "clever" pup's hilarious antics in the viral clip.
Woman reveals the heartbreaking question owner asked when surrendering dog
April the dog, aged 6, previously enjoyed a quiet life with her elderly owner. Soon everything would change, apart from one important thing.
Tears as grandma with alzheimer's remembers her best friend
"I took this video to show that all you can do is enjoy the good moments," Paige Woodford told Newsweek.
Hearts break as toddler comforts grieving older brother: "Lost for words"
"He'd look up to the moon and say goodnight to his nana every day religiously for the first six months or so," Nickie Hendry told Newsweek.
Woman's way of looking through boyfriend's phone has internet in hysterics
The poster was waiting on her partner to land on a 'hot girl,' but he was interested in other things.
Couple try to guess rescue dog's breed—unprepared for what DNA test reveals
Michaela Hyle decided to have her dog Zira tested after people kept suggesting he was part coyote.
Woman "wasn't ready" for a baby so gets a dog—it ends as expected
"I didn't want screaming children so now I have two toy breed dogs that scream when they hear the wind," one user commented.
Friends thrift perfect vintage mantel—then realize they have to get it home
Maddie Morris felt that the hard-carved mantel "was a steal" and couldn't leave the thrift shop without it, however getting it home wasn't without challenges.
Woman pays extra for video of her on zipline, hysterics at result—"Humbled"
Social media users were in stitches over the video blunder in the viral clip, with one saying "this would have never left my photo library."
Hysterics as cat attempts to get comfy in a shoe box but there's a problem
A third user related to the clip, saying, "Me trying to fit into jeans I've kept since high school."
Woman thinks she's getting romantic surprise, not ready for the truth
"How romantic of him to do that for you," one user said, while another added: "I HAD THIS HAPPEN. Was like the worst proposal."
Tears at how giant dog's yearslong tradition with baby girl ends up
"These simple moments remind us how much things change—and how much they stay the same," said the owner.
Hysterics at dog's unexpected reaction to video game version of himself
"He seemed to feel threatened by his doppelgänger!" Bonzai's owner told Newsweek.
Mom designs son's dream birthday party, internet obsessed with the theme
The 3-year-old had "the best time" during his themed birthday party, which his mom spent six months putting together.
Millennial with 83-year-old dad shows reality of having an older parent
Having older parents is "a different lifestyle" for Yasmeen Messrie, but she told Newsweek there is much that she is grateful for.
Woman asks other moms to stop judging parenting based on her appearance
Emma Hutton, 35, told Newsweek: "I would never judge a mom who doesn't wear makeup, so I don't see why the moms who do wear it are being judged."
Five kitchen design choices from 1958 that resident kept untouched
The throwback features have a "cozy retro vibe" with lots of character, the home resident notes in the viral clip.
Dog owner's trick to keep dog off public restroom floor goes viral
"I do the same thing. I feel absolutely Looney Tunes because she goes potty outside on the grass dirt and sidewalk where people walk," one user said.
Woman assumes boyfriend closes blind before bed—shock as she learns truth
"It is his one house chore and he is doing great," one viewer said, after the owner shared her cat was to blame.
What arguing in front of your pets does to their mental health-vets explain
Science has found that pets can tell the difference between a happy and an angry face, but what does that mean for them?
Cancer survivor explains why she has a tattoo from her arm on her tongue
Jennifer Alexander gets asked about her tattooed tongue every day, but she "couldn't be happier" with how it turned out and loves raising awareness.
Rescue cat adopted by frat boys living best life as "official house mom"
The shelter volunteer told Newsweek she was originally hesitant about the fraternity adopting the cat.
Mom's blood test as teen had "deadly" prediction. Then at 34 it came true
At 16 years old, Tia Bee Stokes opened a letter that would change her future, telling her that in 10 to 15 years, she would have leukemia.
Woman thrifts vintage Jean Paul Gaultier bag for under $5: "Must be a joke"
Alex Bailey spotted the bag lying on the floor at first, and when she looked at it properly and saw the logo, she "almost fell over."
Hysterics at dog trying to play fetch with baby for 1 hour: "Not impressed"
The owner said he tries playing with the baby at least five times a day.
Man with kidney failure shares common symptoms he ignored for years
"Youth was on my side,"Justin Pham, 32, told Newsweek: "I thought the way I felt was just my normal."
What woman's dying "soul dog" does at the end has her—and internet—sobbing
Nicole said Barkley was a very "emotionally aware" dog who helped her through very difficult times—including his own illness.
Gen Z man's theory on why his generation is so "depressed" goes viral
The theory sparked a range of responses on TikTok after gaining viral attention.
Golden retriever pup mysteriously escapes crate—pet cam does not disappoint
The puppy used his paws to climb the crate to freedom.
