Mark Zuckerberg letter: White House pressured Facebook over some COVID content during pandemic
CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter that Meta made some choices that, “with the benefit of hindsight and new information," the tech giant would not make again. Here's how the White House responded.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter that Meta made some choices that, “with the benefit of hindsight and new information," the tech giant would not make again. Here's how the White House responded.
Teen charged with terroristic threat for allegedly making 'concerning' Instagram posts
A teen has been charged with terroristic threat after she allegedly made some 'concerning' statements on social media regarding an Austin ISD elementary school.
A teen has been charged with terroristic threat after she allegedly made some 'concerning' statements on social media regarding an Austin ISD elementary school.
The role of influencers, content creators at this year's DNC
Influencers and content creators are taking part in the DNC in Chicago this year, posting images and videos on social media to reach out to a younger audience.
Influencers and content creators are taking part in the DNC in Chicago this year, posting images and videos on social media to reach out to a younger audience.
'Demure:' What does it mean and why is it trending on TikTok?
TikTok users have recently used the word in videos to describe daily situations, and here’s why.
TikTok users have recently used the word in videos to describe daily situations, and here’s why.
The best 'big dad energy' jokes about Gov. Tim Walz: List
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz continues to garner attention on social media, with many posting about how the Democratic governor has “big dad energy" and making wholesome jokes about him.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz continues to garner attention on social media, with many posting about how the Democratic governor has “big dad energy" and making wholesome jokes about him.
Costco's return policy put to the test after couple brings back 5-year-old mattress
A TikTok video shows a couple attempting to return a half-decade-old mattress to Costco as social media users react.
A TikTok video shows a couple attempting to return a half-decade-old mattress to Costco as social media users react.
Justice Department sues TikTok, accusing the company of violating a children's online privacy law
TikTok is accused in a lawsuit of violating a federal law requiring kid-oriented apps and websites to get parental consent before collecting personal information of children under 13 years old.
TikTok is accused in a lawsuit of violating a federal law requiring kid-oriented apps and websites to get parental consent before collecting personal information of children under 13 years old.
Simone Biles takes apparent swipe at Donald Trump: ‘I love my black job’
The Olympic gold medalist responded to a “Black jobs" comment the Republican presidential candidate made during a heated panel discussion with Black journalists this week.
The Olympic gold medalist responded to a “Black jobs" comment the Republican presidential candidate made during a heated panel discussion with Black journalists this week.
Lululemon removes new clothing item after social media users sound off
A Lululemon spokesperson says the company is a 'test and learn organization.'
A Lululemon spokesperson says the company is a 'test and learn organization.'
MrBeast acknowledges past ‘inappropriate language’ amid controversy
MrBeast, one of YouTube’s biggest stars and a philanthropist, acknowledged Wednesday that he used inappropriate language in his early online days, as numerous controversies bubbled up around him and a former collaborator.
MrBeast, one of YouTube’s biggest stars and a philanthropist, acknowledged Wednesday that he used inappropriate language in his early online days, as numerous controversies bubbled up around him and a former collaborator.
Senate passes Kids Online Safety Act, aims to protect children from social media harms
The Kids Online Safety Act passed the Senate in a bipartisan 91-3 vote on Tuesday.
The Kids Online Safety Act passed the Senate in a bipartisan 91-3 vote on Tuesday.
Justice Department claims TikTok collected user data on abortion, gun control, and more
In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department has accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion.
In a fresh broadside against one of the world’s most popular technology companies, the Justice Department has accused TikTok of harnessing the capability to gather bulk information on users based on views on divisive social issues like gun control, abortion and religion.
Kids Online Safety Act: What to know about the bill and its chances of passing
The Kids Online Safety Act, also known as KOSA, is a bill that sets out requirements to protect minors from online harms.
The Kids Online Safety Act, also known as KOSA, is a bill that sets out requirements to protect minors from online harms.
Fake Jimmy Carter death announcement spreads like wildfire on X
News that former President Jimmy Carter died on Tuesday does not appear to be true.
News that former President Jimmy Carter died on Tuesday does not appear to be true.
Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.
Trump reinstated by Meta on Facebook, Instagram in effort to 'allow political expression'
Meta announced it will lift the longstanding bans on former President Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts, citing their responsibility to allow political expression, with heightened penalties for repeat offenses.
Meta announced it will lift the longstanding bans on former President Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts, citing their responsibility to allow political expression, with heightened penalties for repeat offenses.
DOJ seizes social media ‘bot farm’ operated by Russian government
The DOJ said more than 900 fake social media accounts were seized in a scheme used to promote Russian government agendas by spreading misinformation online.
The DOJ said more than 900 fake social media accounts were seized in a scheme used to promote Russian government agendas by spreading misinformation online.
What is Gen Alpha slang? The meaning behind words like ‘skibidi,’ ‘sigma’
If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024:
If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024:
TikTok glossary: From Barbiecore to WaterTok
Will your summer look be more coastal grandma or cottagecore? If you’re not sure, this TikTok glossary is here to help.
Will your summer look be more coastal grandma or cottagecore? If you’re not sure, this TikTok glossary is here to help.
Data finds Instagram may be the best platform to get a response from airlines
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.