South Dakota governor bans TikTok for state agencies, warning of security threat
Accessing the app will be a criminal offense, she said, adding TikTok poses a threat to the Mount Rushmore State and the personal data of all South Dakotans.
Accessing the app will be a criminal offense, she said, adding TikTok poses a threat to the Mount Rushmore State and the personal data of all South Dakotans.
Kanye West suspended from Twitter after swastika post, Elon Musk says
“I tried my best. Despite that, (Kanye West) again violated our rule against incitement to violence. Account will be suspended,” Elon Musk tweeted.
“I tried my best. Despite that, (Kanye West) again violated our rule against incitement to violence. Account will be suspended,” Elon Musk tweeted.
European Union to Musk: Beef up hate speech controls on Twitter or face fines, ban
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said an investigation into Musk's $44 billion Twitter purchase is not off the table.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said an investigation into Musk's $44 billion Twitter purchase is not off the table.
Musk reinstates Trump's Twitter account after holding online vote
Musk made the announcement in the evening after holding a poll that asked Twitter users to click “yes” or “no” on whether Trump's account should be restored.
Musk made the announcement in the evening after holding a poll that asked Twitter users to click “yes” or “no” on whether Trump's account should be restored.
A chili controversy? Neighbor's good deed draws online outrage
A food fight started on Twitter after one woman said she wanted to gift her new neighbors with a batch of homemade chili.
A food fight started on Twitter after one woman said she wanted to gift her new neighbors with a batch of homemade chili.
Wanted man captured after trolling Mississippi authorities on Facebook
Authorities in said Jenise Bolin asked to be tagged on Facebook while he was being arrested.
Authorities in said Jenise Bolin asked to be tagged on Facebook while he was being arrested.
More Twitter workers resign after Elon Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum
The newest round of departures means the platform is continuing to lose workers ahead of the World Cup, one of the busiest events on Twitter.
The newest round of departures means the platform is continuing to lose workers ahead of the World Cup, one of the busiest events on Twitter.
Rainn Wilson changes name to Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson to raise climate change awareness
Wilson announced he will be changing his name on social media platforms but noted he cannot change it on Twitter due to Elon Musk’s policies.
Wilson announced he will be changing his name on social media platforms but noted he cannot change it on Twitter due to Elon Musk’s policies.
Twitter Blue signups unavailable after raft of fake accounts
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.
Instagram influencer 'Ray Hushpuppi' gets 11 years in prison for money laundering
Prosecutors called Ramon Abbas, known online as Ray Hushpuppi, "one of the most prolific money launderers in the world."
Prosecutors called Ramon Abbas, known online as Ray Hushpuppi, "one of the most prolific money launderers in the world."
Elon Musk warns Twitter employees of ‘difficult times ahead,' ends remote work: report
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
How to read your social media feeds on Election Day 2022
Voters are likely to encounter rumors, hearsay, and misinformation. Here are some tips for navigating social media on Election Day, and in the days or weeks that follow.
Voters are likely to encounter rumors, hearsay, and misinformation. Here are some tips for navigating social media on Election Day, and in the days or weeks that follow.
University of Kentucky student accused of using racial slurs during assault
A white University of Kentucky student is accused of physically assaulting a Black student worker while repeatedly using racial slurs.
A white University of Kentucky student is accused of physically assaulting a Black student worker while repeatedly using racial slurs.
Twitter's blue check: A history of the platform's verification system
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
FCC commissioner urges US government to ban TikTok
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."
Twitter verification could cost $8 a month, Elon Musk says
On Tuesday, Musk outlined the Twitter verification plan in a series of tweets, following pushback over reports that Twitter would start charging a fee of $20 a month.
On Tuesday, Musk outlined the Twitter verification plan in a series of tweets, following pushback over reports that Twitter would start charging a fee of $20 a month.
Instagram claims issue that left many users locked out of accounts has been fixed
Some Instagram users reported seeing a message that they were locked out but were still able to scroll through their feeds. Others said they were completely shut out.
Some Instagram users reported seeing a message that they were locked out but were still able to scroll through their feeds. Others said they were completely shut out.
Twitter is reportedly planning to charge $20 a month for verification
That blue checkmark on Twitter accounts could start costing hundreds of dollars a year for users to keep.
That blue checkmark on Twitter accounts could start costing hundreds of dollars a year for users to keep.
TikTok lawsuit settlement: Some users receiving payments up to $167
A federal lawsuit alleged TikTok collected and shared the personal data of TikTok and Musical.ly users without notice or consent.
A federal lawsuit alleged TikTok collected and shared the personal data of TikTok and Musical.ly users without notice or consent.
Elon Musk: Won't let Twitter become 'free-for-all hellscape'
The message Musk sent to advertisers comes a day before his deadline to close his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter.
The message Musk sent to advertisers comes a day before his deadline to close his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter.