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."
Luigi Mangione: Societal support for alleged criminals isn't unprecedented
Experts said on Wednesday that social media attention and support for accused UHC shooter Luigi Mangione is not a new phenomenon. Americans were similarly fascinated by mobster Al Capone and bank robbers "Bonnie & Clyde."
Meta apologizes for Facebook, Instagram outages
Meta issued an apology after a widespread outage affected Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger on Wednesday.
List: New California laws going into effect in 2025
A new year means new laws in California. Here's a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
New California laws going into effect in 2025
New California laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, including one on overdraft fees and several to combat retail theft.
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.
Is TikTok getting banned in the US? What to know
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Blocked accounts can now see your posts on X, with some conditions
In a decision that's ruffled feathers for some users, accounts you've blocked on X, formerly Twitter, can now view your posts despite being blocked.
Famous streamer Kai Cenat says he's the victim of yet another swatting call
Kai Cenat, a famous social media personality from New York who built his career through live streaming on Twitch, claims he has fallen victim to yet another swatting scheme.
When is Spotify Wrapped? Streamer chimes in about counting rumor
The streaming giant clarified recently a much-debated element about its beloved Spotify Wrapped.
Half of US teens spend over 4 hours daily on screens, CDC study finds
A new CDC study reveals that half of American teens spend four or more hours each day on screens, with links to increased rates of anxiety and depression.
Ex-coach at San Jose's Valley Christian High School charged with selling child porn
San Jose police have been investigating the case since August 2023 but turned it over to the FBI.
Doomscrolling costs us 3 days a month, survey finds
The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.
X returns to Brazil after monthlong shutdown — what’s next for the platform?
After a monthlong suspension, X (formerly Twitter) has resumed operations in Brazil. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, complied with local laws and court orders to restore service in one of its biggest markets.
States sue TikTok over claims it's addictive, harmful to children
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.