Watch: Online challenge reportedly leaves woman’s head trapped in metal railing
A woman in China’s Shandong province was rescued by firefighters on July 15 after getting her head stuck in a metal railing.
A woman in China’s Shandong province was rescued by firefighters on July 15 after getting her head stuck in a metal railing.
‘Papa Jake’ Larson, D-Day veteran and TikTok star, dies at 102
D-Day survivor "Papa Jake" Larson shared his World War II memories with millions online.
D-Day survivor "Papa Jake" Larson shared his World War II memories with millions online.
X CEO, Linda Yaccarino, steps down from social media platform
Linda Yaccarino was with the company for two years.
Linda Yaccarino was with the company for two years.
Tinder launches new biometric face scan verification
Tinder rolled out the new security measure in California on Monday.
Tinder rolled out the new security measure in California on Monday.
'Liver King' says he 'will never stop' after arrest over alleged threat against Joe Rogan
Social media influencer Brian Johnson, better known as the “Liver King,” bonded out of jail after allegedly making a terroristic threat against Austin-based podcaster Joe Rogan.
Social media influencer Brian Johnson, better known as the “Liver King,” bonded out of jail after allegedly making a terroristic threat against Austin-based podcaster Joe Rogan.
YouTube raising minimum age for live streaming to 16
Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.
Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.
Trump delays TikTok ban again: What to know
It is the third time Trump has extended the deadline.
It is the third time Trump has extended the deadline.
President Trump throws TikTok a lifeline as ban deadline approaches
The president plans to sign an order this week to "keep TikTok up and running."
The president plans to sign an order this week to "keep TikTok up and running."
WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know
WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.
WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.
Elon Musk backs off feud with Trump, says he regrets social media posts
The billionaire posted on social media “I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too far."
The billionaire posted on social media “I regret some of my posts about President Donald Trump last week. They went too far."
Trump reportedly to extend TikTok ban deadline for third time
The president announced a second extension on a TikTok ban in April as several U.S. companies have shown interest in acquiring the popular social media platform's U.S. operations.
The president announced a second extension on a TikTok ban in April as several U.S. companies have shown interest in acquiring the popular social media platform's U.S. operations.
Is X down? Thousands report issues on social platform
Thousands of users were reporting issues with X on Tuesday.
Thousands of users were reporting issues with X on Tuesday.
US to revoke some Chinese student visas, expand social media vetting for Communist Party ties
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking some visas for Chinese students with ties to the Communist Party or sensitive research fields, amid heightened scrutiny from the Trump administration.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking some visas for Chinese students with ties to the Communist Party or sensitive research fields, amid heightened scrutiny from the Trump administration.
Texas law will require age verification, parental consent for app store downloads
The App Store Accountability Act requires age verification from all users and will prevent minors from downloading apps or making in-app purchases without parental consent from a connected account that has been verified.
The App Store Accountability Act requires age verification from all users and will prevent minors from downloading apps or making in-app purchases without parental consent from a connected account that has been verified.
Is X down? Several users report issues Saturday morning
Several users of the social media platform X reported issues getting onto the platform on Saturday morning.
Several users of the social media platform X reported issues getting onto the platform on Saturday morning.
Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
James Comey calls Secret Service probe over beach photo ‘a distraction’
Former FBI director James Comey says he’s baffled that a beach photo he posted led to accusations of threatening Donald Trump—and an in-person interview with the Secret Service.
Former FBI director James Comey says he’s baffled that a beach photo he posted led to accusations of threatening Donald Trump—and an in-person interview with the Secret Service.
Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn
President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.
President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.
Ex-FBI Chief James Comey being investigated over Trump social media post
The former FBI chief deleted the Instagram post explaining that there were no bad intentions.
The former FBI chief deleted the Instagram post explaining that there were no bad intentions.
Is TikTok down? Tens of thousands report glitch with popular app
Over 30,000 users reported outages on TikTok, according to Downdetector.
Over 30,000 users reported outages on TikTok, according to Downdetector.