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.
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.
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.
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
NBA fans debate whether Kevin Porter Jr. deserves another chance in league
Kevin Porter Jr. signed a two-year deal with the LA Clippers over the summer. After agreeing to a plea deal following an alleged domestic violence incident, he continues to undergo counseling.
Kevin Porter Jr. signed a two-year deal with the LA Clippers over the summer. After agreeing to a plea deal following an alleged domestic violence incident, he continues to undergo counseling.
Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
More Americans are regularly getting news on TikTok, Pew Research finds
TikTok users are now more likely to get news from TikTok than Facebook users are to get news from Facebook, the survey found.
TikTok users are now more likely to get news from TikTok than Facebook users are to get news from Facebook, the survey found.
Newsom signs law to try and stop kids' social media addiction
The bill will prevent social media from giving kids addictive feeds without parental consent, beginning in 2027.
The bill will prevent social media from giving kids addictive feeds without parental consent, beginning in 2027.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Bay Area internet CEO sentenced to prison for fraud
The chief executive officer of three internet companies was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for lying about their profitability and defrauding investors, prosecutors said Friday.
The chief executive officer of three internet companies was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for lying about their profitability and defrauding investors, prosecutors said Friday.
Threats of violence made to California schools in social media trend
Several school districts in Northern California fell victim to a nationwide social media trend threatening schools Friday.
Several school districts in Northern California fell victim to a nationwide social media trend threatening schools Friday.
Discord in Dublin: Fatal shooting stemmed from gaming platform dispute
Discord among users on the Discord social media platform turned deadly after authorities said an argument led to Dublin's deadly shooting.
Discord among users on the Discord social media platform turned deadly after authorities said an argument led to Dublin's deadly shooting.
X to leave San Francisco on Friday the 13th: report
An ominous date has been announced for the official shut down of X’s San Francisco headquarters.
An ominous date has been announced for the official shut down of X’s San Francisco headquarters.
Alameda County firefighter accused of offensive remarks against driver in viral video
A video making the rounds on social media allegedly shows an Alameda County firefighter making offensive remarks to a driver following a traffic dispute in Lodi.
A video making the rounds on social media allegedly shows an Alameda County firefighter making offensive remarks to a driver following a traffic dispute in Lodi.
Young Indiana mom of 3 allegedly killed by ex-boyfriend while filming TikTok with friend: report
A young mother of three was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend in Indiana while filming a TikTok video, according to reports.
A young mother of three was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend in Indiana while filming a TikTok video, according to reports.
Trump’s interview with Musk on X platform hamstrung by tech issues
Donald Trump’s big return to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter did not begin as planned.
Donald Trump’s big return to the social media platform formerly known as Twitter did not begin as planned.
Elon Musk, Donald Trump talk about assassination attempt, immigration during X interview
Elon Musk posted on X that the platform was under a “massive" DDOS, or denial-of-service attack, which is a federal criminal act that involves flooding a site with data in order to overwhelm it and knock it offline.
Elon Musk posted on X that the platform was under a “massive" DDOS, or denial-of-service attack, which is a federal criminal act that involves flooding a site with data in order to overwhelm it and knock it offline.
Susan Wojcicki, former YouTube CEO and longtime Google exec, dies at 56
Susan Wojcicki played a key role in Google's creation and served as YouTube's CEO for nine years.
Susan Wojcicki played a key role in Google's creation and served as YouTube's CEO for nine years.
The best 'big dad energy' jokes about Gov. Tim Walz: List
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz continues to garner attention on social media, with many posting about how the Democratic governor has “big dad energy" and making wholesome jokes about him.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz continues to garner attention on social media, with many posting about how the Democratic governor has “big dad energy" and making wholesome jokes about him.
Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of violating a children's online privacy law
TikTok is accused in a lawsuit of violating a federal law requiring kid-oriented apps and websites to get parental consent before collecting personal information of children under 13 years old.
TikTok is accused in a lawsuit of violating a federal law requiring kid-oriented apps and websites to get parental consent before collecting personal information of children under 13 years old.
What does 'brat' mean, why are people calling VP Kamala Harris one?
The “brat summer" movement pretty much rejects the norm and embraces the unapologetic. Think edgy, imperfect, and confident, as opposed to polished, poised, and politically correct.
The “brat summer" movement pretty much rejects the norm and embraces the unapologetic. Think edgy, imperfect, and confident, as opposed to polished, poised, and politically correct.