Network of online predators convince young victims to harm themselves, animals

Network of online predators convince young victims to harm themselves, animals

The FBI says a network of online predators has been using common social media and gaming sites to find young victims, with the goal of grooming, and then manipulating the victims to share violent images of themselves self-mutilating, killing pets, or sharing sexual images. 

The FBI says a network of online predators has been using common social media and gaming sites to find young victims, with the goal of grooming, and then manipulating the victims to share violent images of themselves self-mutilating, killing pets, or sharing sexual images. 

Some teen girls using smartphone up to 6 hours per day, study finds

Some teen girls using smartphone up to 6 hours per day, study finds

Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.

Researchers found that 17% of the teen girls surveyed are potentially addicted to social media, and more than a third have potential anxiety disorders.

'One chip challenge' caused teen's death, autopsy concludes

'One chip challenge' caused teen's death, autopsy concludes

The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.

The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.

‘Get Ready With Me’ TikTok star announces own death in final video

‘Get Ready With Me’ TikTok star announces own death in final video

Popular TikTok creator Dr. Kimberley Nix announced her own death in a heartfelt final video titled "Get Ready with Me, One Last Time," where she shared her journey with metastatic sarcoma and encouraged new followers to learn from her experiences.

Popular TikTok creator Dr. Kimberley Nix announced her own death in a heartfelt final video titled "Get Ready with Me, One Last Time," where she shared her journey with metastatic sarcoma and encouraged new followers to learn from her experiences.

Will TikTok leave San Jose if ban takes hold?

Will TikTok leave San Jose if ban takes hold?

The U.S. TikTok ban is raising questions about the app's future in San Jose, where its Chinese parent company, Bytedance, is expanding its office space.   

The U.S. TikTok ban is raising questions about the app's future in San Jose, where its Chinese parent company, Bytedance, is expanding its office space.   

Bill with possible TikTok ban signed by Biden

Bill with possible TikTok ban signed by Biden

The parent company of TikTok now has up to one year to sell the popular social media platform in the United States or risk facing a ban, following President Biden's signing of a bill into law this morning due to national security concerns.

The parent company of TikTok now has up to one year to sell the popular social media platform in the United States or risk facing a ban, following President Biden's signing of a bill into law this morning due to national security concerns.

TikTok: What to know about the app's possible ban in the U.S.

TikTok: What to know about the app's possible ban in the U.S.

A bill that could ultimately force TikTok out of the U.S. has been signed into law by the President. Here's what to know about TikTok, as well as concerns that surround the social media platform.

A bill that could ultimately force TikTok out of the U.S. has been signed into law by the President. Here's what to know about TikTok, as well as concerns that surround the social media platform.

Study: Internet companies ill-prepared for 2024 election misinformation

Study: Internet companies ill-prepared for 2024 election misinformation

Ad transparency is crucial for revealing who funds and targets political advertisements, ensuring voters have clear, accurate information during U.S. presidential elections, which is essential for making informed decisions and safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.

Ad transparency is crucial for revealing who funds and targets political advertisements, ensuring voters have clear, accurate information during U.S. presidential elections, which is essential for making informed decisions and safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.

Fort Worth dad uses TikTok to lead police to son's suspected killer

Fort Worth dad uses TikTok to lead police to son's suspected killer

For months, Luis Laguna Sr. went on TikTok, searching for his son’s killer. Carlos was murdered inside his truck after a November ranch concert in Fort Worth. Now, thanks to the dad's pursuit for justice, his son's suspected killer is behind bars.

For months, Luis Laguna Sr. went on TikTok, searching for his son’s killer. Carlos was murdered inside his truck after a November ranch concert in Fort Worth. Now, thanks to the dad's pursuit for justice, his son's suspected killer is behind bars.

TikTok planning Instagram rival – Here’s what to know

TikTok planning Instagram rival – Here’s what to know

A notification was sent to some TikTok users saying that it was launching “TikTok Notes" – new app for photo posts.

A notification was sent to some TikTok users saying that it was launching “TikTok Notes" – new app for photo posts.

Instagram down? Users report not being able to comment on own posts

Instagram down? Users report not being able to comment on own posts

Several users reported getting the same "try again later" message, which stated "We restrict certain activity to protect our community," adding to the confusion among users.

Several users reported getting the same "try again later" message, which stated "We restrict certain activity to protect our community," adding to the confusion among users.

TikTok ban bill favored by slim majority of Americans, poll finds

TikTok ban bill favored by slim majority of Americans, poll finds

The House passed a bill earlier this month requiring Chinese company ByteDance to sell the social media platform or face a ban.

The House passed a bill earlier this month requiring Chinese company ByteDance to sell the social media platform or face a ban.

TikTok ban bill faces Senate hurdles amid data privacy concerns

TikTok ban bill faces Senate hurdles amid data privacy concerns

In Congress, the fate of a bill potentially banning TikTok on U.S. phones remains uncertain. While the House has passed such a bill, it faces hurdles in the Senate due to differing opinions on safeguarding user data from China's influence.

In Congress, the fate of a bill potentially banning TikTok on U.S. phones remains uncertain. While the House has passed such a bill, it faces hurdles in the Senate due to differing opinions on safeguarding user data from China's influence.

Supreme Court to decide if Biden administration went too far on social media misinformation

Supreme Court to decide if Biden administration went too far on social media misinformation

In Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court will decide how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security.

In Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court will decide how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security.