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.
TikTok releases new AI-powered image-to-video feature
TikTok has launched AI Alive, an in-app tool that uses artificial intelligence to animate photos into immersive short-form videos within Stories.
TikTok has launched AI Alive, an in-app tool that uses artificial intelligence to animate photos into immersive short-form videos within Stories.
Bill to add social media warning labels advances to Texas Senate
A Texas House bill that's gaining bipartisan support would require social media platforms to have warning labels as a tool to address the youth mental health crisis.
A Texas House bill that's gaining bipartisan support would require social media platforms to have warning labels as a tool to address the youth mental health crisis.
Viral 'Chromebook challenge' prompts warnings from school districts
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
Texas House passes bill banning minors from social media
House Bill 186 would require social media companies to verify a user's age when they sign up for an account.
House Bill 186 would require social media companies to verify a user's age when they sign up for an account.
Is 4chan gone? What happened to the notorious message board
The controversial online message board 4chan has remained offline for nearly a week following a reported hack that exposed moderators and backend systems.
The controversial online message board 4chan has remained offline for nearly a week following a reported hack that exposed moderators and backend systems.
Reddit issue resolved following outage, social media platform says
Thousands of social media users reported issues accessing Reddit on Monday. Here's what we know.
Thousands of social media users reported issues accessing Reddit on Monday. Here's what we know.
Wendy’s refuses to apologize for taking brutal dig at Katy Perry’s space voyage
The drama kicked off Monday, when Perry landed back on Earth after an 11-minute journey to the stars aboard a Blue Origin flight.
The drama kicked off Monday, when Perry landed back on Earth after an 11-minute journey to the stars aboard a Blue Origin flight.
Lost stuffed otter at Atlanta airport sparks nationwide search for owner
Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are hoping someone knows the owner of this plush otter found over the weekend.
Officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are hoping someone knows the owner of this plush otter found over the weekend.
Barnes & Noble opening dozens of new stores in 2025 thanks to BookTok: Here's what's already opened
The book retailer is opening additional locations, and these are some of the news stores that have opened so far.
The book retailer is opening additional locations, and these are some of the news stores that have opened so far.
The TGI Fridays comeback: From a menu revamp to new social media strategy
TGI Fridays is launching a new food and cocktail menu May 13.
TGI Fridays is launching a new food and cocktail menu May 13.
Minecraft 'Chicken Jockey' outbursts prompt theaters to issue warnings
A scene in the new Minecraft movie has some patrons so excited that theaters are enforcing new rules to keep them from getting out of control.
A scene in the new Minecraft movie has some patrons so excited that theaters are enforcing new rules to keep them from getting out of control.
Meta to stop fact-checking in the US on April 7 — Community Notes to take over
Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.
Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.
TikTok bidding war: Amazon reportedly casts last-minute offer
Amazon has reportedly entered the race to buy TikTok, joining a group of potential bidders.
Amazon has reportedly entered the race to buy TikTok, joining a group of potential bidders.
Trump to review potential deals for TikTok on Wednesday
President Trump is meeting with top officials to explore potential buyers for TikTok, with a national ban at stake. Here's what's at risk.
President Trump is meeting with top officials to explore potential buyers for TikTok, with a national ban at stake. Here's what's at risk.
X and Reddit appear restored after tens of thousands report outage, glitches
Users reported glitches or outages on both X and Reddit on Thursday.
Users reported glitches or outages on both X and Reddit on Thursday.
Marvin Sapp told ushers 'close the doors' in resurfaced video, asked for $40K in donations
Pastor and gospel singer Marvin Sapp is being criticized after a video resurfaced from 2024 shows him telling ushers to close the church doors and challenging the church members to donate $40,000.
Pastor and gospel singer Marvin Sapp is being criticized after a video resurfaced from 2024 shows him telling ushers to close the church doors and challenging the church members to donate $40,000.
Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
Was Instagram down? Users reported outage issues on Thursday
Instagram appeared to be down for many users on Thursday. Here's what we know.
Instagram appeared to be down for many users on Thursday. Here's what we know.
Texas lawmakers want to add warning label to social media platforms
Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.
Texas House Bill 499 would require platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok to show a warning that there is a link between a teen's social media usage and significant mental health issues. A similar bill was introduced in Congress, but it never made it out of committee.