TikTok shuts down in US before ban deadline: What you can do next
TikTok has halted operations in the U.S. ahead of the January 19 deadline after the Supreme Court upheld a nationwide ban on the platform.
TikTok has halted operations in the U.S. ahead of the January 19 deadline after the Supreme Court upheld a nationwide ban on the platform.
TikTok ban: Apps to try if the platform shuts down
As the U.S. considers banning TikTok, here are the social media alternatives users can explore for short videos and trends.
As the U.S. considers banning TikTok, here are the social media alternatives users can explore for short videos and trends.
Was Instagram down? Outage reports surged Wednesday morning
Instagram appeared to be down for some users Wednesday morning.
Instagram appeared to be down for some users Wednesday morning.
Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok
With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.
With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.
Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."
Meta apologizes for Facebook, Instagram outages
Meta issued an apology after a widespread outage affected Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger on Wednesday.
Meta issued an apology after a widespread outage affected Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger on Wednesday.
Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
Is TikTok getting banned in the US? What to know
TikTok’s future in the U.S. is uncertain.
TikTok’s future in the U.S. is uncertain.
Australia is about to ban social media for anyone under 16; how it will work
The law would fine social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram for failing to stop children younger than 16 years old from having accounts.
The law would fine social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram for failing to stop children younger than 16 years old from having accounts.
Why are people 'holding space' for 'Defying Gravity’, and what does that even mean?
As if “Wicked” hasn’t already taken over the internet enough, a moment from one of the stars’ press interviews has turned into the latest meme. Here’s an explainer.
As if “Wicked” hasn’t already taken over the internet enough, a moment from one of the stars’ press interviews has turned into the latest meme. Here’s an explainer.
Very demure: Dictionary.com chooses 2024 Word of the Year
Dictionary.com has chosen its 2024 Word of the Year – and it’s from that massive TikTok trend this summer.
Dictionary.com has chosen its 2024 Word of the Year – and it’s from that massive TikTok trend this summer.
What is Bluesky? Social network sees user surge post-election
Bluesky, a social media platform similar to X, gained over 1 million users in the week following the U.S. election as former X users look for alternative online spaces.
Bluesky, a social media platform similar to X, gained over 1 million users in the week following the U.S. election as former X users look for alternative online spaces.
Bluesky users grow by 1 million since US election as people seek alternatives to X
Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their thoughts and engage with others online.
Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their thoughts and engage with others online.
Georgia residents reporting disturbing racist messages before, after election
Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.
Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.
When is Spotify Wrapped? Streamer chimes in about counting rumor
The streaming giant clarified recently a much-debated element about its beloved Spotify Wrapped.
The streaming giant clarified recently a much-debated element about its beloved Spotify Wrapped.
Eagles fan goes viral after rescuing injured bald eagle from Florida highway
An Eagles fan in Florida is going viral, even getting a shout-out from the team, for rescuing a bald eagle he found injured on the side of the road. And, millions of people have been following the saga.
An Eagles fan in Florida is going viral, even getting a shout-out from the team, for rescuing a bald eagle he found injured on the side of the road. And, millions of people have been following the saga.
Eagles fan goes viral after rescuing injured eagle
A Florida Eagles fan was surprised by the sight of an injured bald eagle on the side of the road and took measures to rescue the injured bird, posting the effort to social media.
A Florida Eagles fan was surprised by the sight of an injured bald eagle on the side of the road and took measures to rescue the injured bird, posting the effort to social media.
TikTok sensation Jake West announces his next move live
He?s TikTok famous and really good at basketball. Social media sensation Jake West is a student at Penn Charter, with 1.5 million followers. Tuesday night, he shared a major life update with his followers ? where he?s off to college.
He?s TikTok famous and really good at basketball. Social media sensation Jake West is a student at Penn Charter, with 1.5 million followers. Tuesday night, he shared a major life update with his followers ? where he?s off to college.
TikTok star, basketball player Jake West heading to Northwestern
He’s TikTok famous and really good at basketball. Social media sensation Jake West is a student at Penn Charter, with 1.5 million followers. Tuesday night, he shared a major life update with his followers – where he’s off to college.
He’s TikTok famous and really good at basketball. Social media sensation Jake West is a student at Penn Charter, with 1.5 million followers. Tuesday night, he shared a major life update with his followers – where he’s off to college.