Supreme Court blocks Texas law on social media censorship
A divided Supreme Court has blocked a Texas law, championed by conservatives, that aimed to keep social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
A divided Supreme Court has blocked a Texas law, championed by conservatives, that aimed to keep social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
U.S. Supreme Court blocks Texas law limiting content moderation by social media companies
The 2021 law sought to prohibit social media companies from banning users based on their viewpoints.
The 2021 law sought to prohibit social media companies from banning users based on their viewpoints.
Twitter to pay $150M in data privacy settlement
Twitter has agreed to pay a civil fine of $150 million in a settlement with the federal government that requires the social media giant to do more than just claim to protect the private data of users.
Twitter has agreed to pay a civil fine of $150 million in a settlement with the federal government that requires the social media giant to do more than just claim to protect the private data of users.
Texas gunman warned online he was going to shoot up school
The gunman who massacred 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Texas had warned on social media minutes before the attack that he had shot his grandmother and going to shoot up a school, the governor said Wednesday.
The gunman who massacred 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Texas had warned on social media minutes before the attack that he had shot his grandmother and going to shoot up a school, the governor said Wednesday.
Arizona congressman blasts Ted Cruz’s comments against gun control following Texas elementary school shooting
Moments after the deadly Uvalde school shooting, Texas Senator Ted Cruz said he doesn’t believe gun control is a solution to combating mass shootings in the U.S.
Moments after the deadly Uvalde school shooting, Texas Senator Ted Cruz said he doesn’t believe gun control is a solution to combating mass shootings in the U.S.
#RideLikeMo: Cycling community honors Moriah Wilson following tragic death
The athlete was shot and killed inside a friend's home in East Austin ahead of a race in Texas. The cycling community is honoring the 25-year-old elite athlete with the hashtag #RideLikeMo.
The athlete was shot and killed inside a friend's home in East Austin ahead of a race in Texas. The cycling community is honoring the 25-year-old elite athlete with the hashtag #RideLikeMo.
Facebook, Instagram to reveal details on how ads target users
Meta will publicly share information about demographics and money spent on ads created to target people in states posted on their social media platforms.
Meta will publicly share information about demographics and money spent on ads created to target people in states posted on their social media platforms.
California parents could soon sue for social media addiction
Business groups have warned that if the bill passes, social media companies would most likely cease operations for children in California rather than face the legal risk.
Business groups have warned that if the bill passes, social media companies would most likely cease operations for children in California rather than face the legal risk.
Elon Musk: Twitter deal 'can't move forward' until company proves spam numbers
The Tesla CEO said his deal to buy Twitter can't move forward unless the company shows public proof that less than 5% of the accounts on the platform are fake or spam.
The Tesla CEO said his deal to buy Twitter can't move forward unless the company shows public proof that less than 5% of the accounts on the platform are fake or spam.
Buffalo shooting livestream yanked in under 2 minutes, Twitch says - but critics say not fast enough
Even though Twitch said it pulled the Buffalo shooting video in under two minutes, other versions still spread quickly to other platforms - and they don't always disappear quickly.
Even though Twitch said it pulled the Buffalo shooting video in under two minutes, other versions still spread quickly to other platforms - and they don't always disappear quickly.
Police: Man stabbed Tinder date, 2nd woman before Good Samaritan intervened
Police said the 18-year-old lured his victim to a park where he stabbed her multiple times — then took off and also stabbed a second woman at a nearby gas station.
Police said the 18-year-old lured his victim to a park where he stabbed her multiple times — then took off and also stabbed a second woman at a nearby gas station.
Texas law prohibiting social media companies from banning users over their viewpoints reinstated
The court did not evaluate the law on its constitutionality but will allow it to go back into effect while a legal case plays out. Texas lawmakers passed the law, saying social media platforms have an anti-conservative bias.
The court did not evaluate the law on its constitutionality but will allow it to go back into effect while a legal case plays out. Texas lawmakers passed the law, saying social media platforms have an anti-conservative bias.
NFL expansion team in Austin? Mayor Adler responds to Dallas mayor's tweets
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he thinks Dallas should have a second NFL team if the league were to expand but Austin Mayor Steve Adler says, "wouldn't Austin be a lot cooler if it happened?"
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he thinks Dallas should have a second NFL team if the league were to expand but Austin Mayor Steve Adler says, "wouldn't Austin be a lot cooler if it happened?"
San Antonio Spurs owner Peter J. Holt responds to growing worries of Austin relocation
Holt decided to speak out and ease worries for those in San Antonio after the Spurs asked for permission last week to play four home games outside of San Antonio.
Holt decided to speak out and ease worries for those in San Antonio after the Spurs asked for permission last week to play four home games outside of San Antonio.
Meow Wolf announces permanent exhibitions in Texas
The arts and entertainment company, known for its immersive and interactive experiences, will open exhibitions in Grapevine and Houston.
The arts and entertainment company, known for its immersive and interactive experiences, will open exhibitions in Grapevine and Houston.
Elon Musk would reverse Trump Twitter ban, calling it morally wrong
Elon Musk said he would overturn former President Donald Trump's ban from Twitter if his purchase of the company is successful.
Elon Musk said he would overturn former President Donald Trump's ban from Twitter if his purchase of the company is successful.
Elon Musk sets internet on fire with cryptic tweet about dying 'under mysterious circumstances'
"If I die under mysterious circumstances, it’s been nice knowin ya," Musk, who is also the CEO of SpaceX and who recently acquired Twitter, posted on the social media platform.
"If I die under mysterious circumstances, it’s been nice knowin ya," Musk, who is also the CEO of SpaceX and who recently acquired Twitter, posted on the social media platform.
Judge rejects Trump lawsuit challenging ban from Twitter
U.S. District Judge James Donato said Friday that Donald Trump failed to show Twitter violated his First Amendment right to free speech.
U.S. District Judge James Donato said Friday that Donald Trump failed to show Twitter violated his First Amendment right to free speech.
Texas DPS warns of human smugglers targeting kids on social media
Law enforcement say human smuggling operations are using juveniles to help bring migrants over from Mexico.
Law enforcement say human smuggling operations are using juveniles to help bring migrants over from Mexico.
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell makes brief return to Twitter before being banned again
Mike Lindell, who was already permanently suspended from Twitter for making false claims about the 2020 election, created a new account and was banned again just hours later.
Mike Lindell, who was already permanently suspended from Twitter for making false claims about the 2020 election, created a new account and was banned again just hours later.