Deal reached to "save" TikTok, Trump suggests

The president said a meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials went well and that a TikTok deal was reached regarding “a ‘certain’ company" young people in the U.S. "very much wanted to save."

Chicago architecture, dirty sodas & gamifying the CTA | ChicagoNOW

What's trending in Chicago? We are taking you on an art deco architecture tour to see some of the city?s coolest buildings. Next, The Goddess and Grocer joins us to explain the sweet trend taking over TikTok: dirty sodas. Plus, we introduce you to an app called Transit Stats that has gamified riding the CTA, and a travel expert talks about overtourism. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

?RushTok? goes viral, but some sororities ban recruits from posting

The viral ?RushTok? trend has taken TikTok by storm, racking up millions of views as sorority hopefuls document their recruitment journeys. But some chapters are now pushing back, banning prospects from posting in an effort to protect tradition?and control the narrative.

John Stamos Pizza, quiet firing & no makeup dates | ChicagoNOW

What?s trending in Chicago? We are talking about a new TikTok dating trend which involves women going to first dates makeup-free, a new phrase called ?quiet firing,? and John Stamos? Riot Fest request to have a Greek-style pizza named after him. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Are you being quiet fired? Local expert weighs in

You?ve probably heard of ?quiet quitting? ? but what about ?quiet firing?? It?s when a company pushes someone out without ever officially firing them ? things like being passed up for projects, left out of meetings, or given zero feedback. It?s subtle, but it can leave people feeling powerless, confused, and stuck.

New TikTok dating trend: Skipping makeup on first dates

There?s a new trend on TikTok where women are showing up makeup-free on first dates ? not just to embrace natural beauty, but to see if a potential partner will accept them as they really are. It?s about flipping old dating norms and putting authenticity front and center.

?Black Cat Boyfriend Summer?: Expert explains the viral trend and what it says about relationships

It?s not just Hot Girl Summer anymore ? this season belongs to the ?Black Cat Boyfriend.? The viral TikTok trend describes a certain mysterious, independent type of partner, and it?s sparking plenty of conversation about modern relationships. Psychotherapist and author Amy Morin joins us to break down what?s behind the buzz, why it resonates, and what it reveals about the way we connect.

Local parenting expert talks 'F--- around and find out'

You?ve probably heard the phrase ?FAFO? and maybe you?ve even seen it making the rounds on parenting TikTok. But in this case, we?re not talking about internet drama, we?re talking about a parenting style that?s all about letting kids learn through experience. It?s called FAFO parenting, short for ?F? AROUND and Find Out,? and it?s sparking a big conversation about how much parents should step in versus step back. Is this just another fleeting social media trend, or is there real developmental science behind it? We?ve got PCI Certified Parent Coach Dana Hirt to break down what FAFO parenting really means, how it stacks up against traditional approaches, and when it might actually be the smartest move you can make as a parent.