States launch probe into TikTok’s effect on kids’ health
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
Truth Social, Trump's social media app, launches a year after Twitter ban
Former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social app was offered Monday on the Apple App store to a limited number of subscribers who preordered.
Former President Donald Trump’s Truth Social app was offered Monday on the Apple App store to a limited number of subscribers who preordered.
Tik Tok Star and singer Kelianne talks about new single "Boys"
Tik Tok star Kelianne joined Alex Holley and Thomas Drayton to talk about her popularity on the social media app and the release of her first single "Boys."
Tik Tok star Kelianne joined Alex Holley and Thomas Drayton to talk about her popularity on the social media app and the release of her first single "Boys."
Local authorities warn of social media scam that attempts to blackmail teen boys, men
Authorities in Pennsylvania believe online scammers are posing as attractive women to coax teens and men into sending explicit pictures, then using the photos as blackmail to extort money.
Authorities in Pennsylvania believe online scammers are posing as attractive women to coax teens and men into sending explicit pictures, then using the photos as blackmail to extort money.
Skateboarder Josh Neuman among 4 killed in Iceland plane crash
The Cessna 172 plane didn't send a distress signal after disappearing from radar on Thursday.
The Cessna 172 plane didn't send a distress signal after disappearing from radar on Thursday.
Facebook's daily active users fall for 1st time in its history
Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings report shared this week revealed a drop in its daily active users, a first in its history.
Facebook’s fourth-quarter earnings report shared this week revealed a drop in its daily active users, a first in its history.
Twitter expands feature allowing users to flag misinformation
An experimental feature launched in the U.S., South Korea and Australia last August will now be expanded to Brazil, Spain and the Philippines.
An experimental feature launched in the U.S., South Korea and Australia last August will now be expanded to Brazil, Spain and the Philippines.
Rescued driver appears to take selfie while car sinks in icy river in Canada
Authorities said local residents used a kayak to rescue a driver after a car started to sink in an icy river.
Authorities said local residents used a kayak to rescue a driver after a car started to sink in an icy river.
Instagram testing chronological feed, other features
Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, announced the company is testing out new ways for users to control what they see on their feed and hopes to launch the “full experience” during the first half of 2022.
Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, announced the company is testing out new ways for users to control what they see on their feed and hopes to launch the “full experience” during the first half of 2022.
Marjorie Taylor Greene suspended temporarily by Facebook one day after Twitter banned her personal account
Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has been temporarily suspended from Facebook one day after her personal Twitter account was permanently suspended.
Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has been temporarily suspended from Facebook one day after her personal Twitter account was permanently suspended.
Twitter suspends verified account belonging to Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene
Twitter said the Georgia congresswoman's verified account @mtgreenee is suspended for violating Twitter's rules.
Twitter said the Georgia congresswoman's verified account @mtgreenee is suspended for violating Twitter's rules.
The most memorable memes of 2021 explained
Remember Bernie Sanders’ mittens? Here are some of the most memorable internet memes of 2021 and a look at where they originated.
Remember Bernie Sanders’ mittens? Here are some of the most memorable internet memes of 2021 and a look at where they originated.
Arrests made amid TikTok challenge on Dec. 17
Amid the viral, nationwide TikTok challenge, arrests at schools in several states were made Friday, Dec. 17.
Amid the viral, nationwide TikTok challenge, arrests at schools in several states were made Friday, Dec. 17.
Security heightened at area schools Friday following apparent rumors of violence on social media
Police were waiting outside schools across the Delaware Valley as students were dismissed Friday. The increased presence came in response to apparent rumors of violence circulating on social media.
Police were waiting outside schools across the Delaware Valley as students were dismissed Friday. The increased presence came in response to apparent rumors of violence circulating on social media.
Nationwide TikTok challenge causes several school districts to take heightened precautions
The TikTok trend is causing several school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide to take action.
The TikTok trend is causing several school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide to take action.
Local school districts react to TikTok threat that suggests violence at schools
Local school districts are reacting to a viral TikTok threat that suggests that numerous school shootings will take place on Friday.
Local school districts are reacting to a viral TikTok threat that suggests that numerous school shootings will take place on Friday.
'A cry for help': Public safety officials, mental health experts weigh in on school threats
Mental health experts argue while threats against schools are not new, recent cases are likely a result of mental health issues, made worse by the pandemic.
Mental health experts argue while threats against schools are not new, recent cases are likely a result of mental health issues, made worse by the pandemic.
Senators question Instagram CEO about app's potential harm to young users
Adam Mosseri is testifying Wednesday at a Senate hearing as Facebook, whose parent now is named Meta Platforms, has been roiled by public and political outrage over the disclosures by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen.
Adam Mosseri is testifying Wednesday at a Senate hearing as Facebook, whose parent now is named Meta Platforms, has been roiled by public and political outrage over the disclosures by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen.
Instagram unveils new teen safety tools ahead of congressional hearing
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Nearly 1,000 Facebook, Instagram accounts deactivated over COVID-19 misinformation
In total, Meta deleted 979 accounts, groups and pages across its platforms last month, most of which were found to belong to a sprawling network from China trying to spread COVID-19 misinformation.
In total, Meta deleted 979 accounts, groups and pages across its platforms last month, most of which were found to belong to a sprawling network from China trying to spread COVID-19 misinformation.