European Union accuses TikTok of having an addictive design that harms children

The European Commission has formally charged TikTok with violating the bloc's digital rules. The EU's executive body says the app's design is addictive and can have harmful effects on children.

TikTok has been told to change its interface or face potentially massive fines. The EU's action is part of a broader investigation into whether the platform's business model is illegal under the Digital Services Act.

Separately, some headlines discuss a shift in TikTok's U.S. ownership and ongoing concerns about privacy and censorship from American users. Other reports mention a dangerous trend on the platform that left a boy badly burned.