Emoji drug code decoded: Parents, do you know what that text really means?

They look innocent, but the combination of cookie, snowman, box, and parachute emojis can be code for "a large batch of cocaine has arrived." A school bus is code for Xanax. The DEA has released an "emoji drug decoder" in an effort to educate parents about the new ways drugs are being bought and sold.

Doja Cat says she's quitting music

Singer, 26, feuded with fans online over canceled show in Paraguay.

Foo Fighters, fellow musicians mourn death of drummer Taylor Hawkins

Tributes poured out on social media for Taylor Hawkins on Friday night after the Foo Fighters announced the drummer had unexpectedly passed away.

TikTok Orbeez Challenge causes panic at Royse City High School

A group of students prompted a lockdown Friday morning at Royse City High School. It was apparently all part of the trendy Orbeez Challenge on TikTok but will get them in serious trouble.

Sen. Mitt Romney meets artist Ritt Momney

Sen. Mitt Romney had the pleasure of meeting Utah-based artist Ritt Momney. Yes, you read that name correctly.

Orbeez Challenge: Police warn about the dangers of the trend involving gel pellets, air guns

Police across the country are warning about the dangers of the Orbeez Challenge as children fire gel pellets at innocent bystanders, resulting in criminal charges for some.

Kanye West suspended from Instagram for 24 hours

Kanye West was placed on a 24-hour suspension by Instagram on March 16 for violating its policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying, a Meta spokesperson said.

Instagram rolls out new parental supervision tools

Parents will be able to view how much time their teens spend on Instagram and set time limits.

Gender pay-gap bot calls out companies on Twitter paying men more than women

The Twitter account @PayGapApp uses government data in the U.K. to call out companies tweeting for International Women’s Day while having some stark gender pay disparities.

Elon Musk challenges Vladimir Putin to "single combat" over Ukraine

Tesla founder Elon Musk has fighting words for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The world's wealthiest man challenged Putin to "single combat" due to his nation's invasion of Ukraine.

Tinder now offering low-cost background checks for potential dates

Tinder’s parent company will now offer background searches for app users and the general public through its partnership with Garbo, a first-of-its-kind, non-profit background-check platform.

Russia blocks Twitter, Facebook access, expanding media crackdown

Russian President Vladimir Putin has intensified a crackdown on media outlets and individuals who fail to hew to the Kremlin line on the war in Ukraine.

States' TikTok investigation widens scrutiny of popular social media app

A TikTok investigation by several state attorneys general is underway to determine if the popular app is harmful to the young people who use it.