TikTok is investigating why some users can’t send messages containing the word “Epstein.” The issue, which surfaced after TikTok’s sale to a consortium of mostly American investors, has sparked concerns about censorship. While TikTok denies any rule changes, the problem persists, affecting some users inconsistently. https://www.npr.org/2026/01/27/nx-s1-5689104/tiktok-epstein-direct-messages?eicker.news #tech #media #news