Elon Musk calls off $44-billion deal to buy Twitter, says fake users 'wildly higher' than 5%
Elon Musk is calling off the $44-billion Twitter deal, accusing the company of "false and misleading representations" regarding fake accounts on the platform. But Twitter has vowed to fight.
Elon Musk is calling off the $44-billion Twitter deal, accusing the company of "false and misleading representations" regarding fake accounts on the platform. But Twitter has vowed to fight.
Facebook users can receive settlement money from new lawsuit
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? Facebook users can receive a payment — once again — after a settlement was reached in a new class action lawsuit.
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? Facebook users can receive a payment — once again — after a settlement was reached in a new class action lawsuit.
TikTok Dad with laid back parenting style is getting all the praise
Billy VSCO is a TikTok dad with more than 10 million followers and nearly 500 million likes. People have taken a liking to him for his relaxed style of parenting.
Billy VSCO is a TikTok dad with more than 10 million followers and nearly 500 million likes. People have taken a liking to him for his relaxed style of parenting.
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.
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.
How is social media contributing to violent extremism?
The deadly mass shooting in Buffalo, which was live-streamed for two minutes before it was taken down, has many people calling for social media sites to crack down on violence and hate. So we’re taking a closer look at what role social media plays in violent extremism.
The deadly mass shooting in Buffalo, which was live-streamed for two minutes before it was taken down, has many people calling for social media sites to crack down on violence and hate. So we’re taking a closer look at what role social media plays in violent extremism.
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.
Angela After Dark: Does engagement ring size matter?
In tonight?s ?Angela After Dark,? we discuss one woman?s viral video where she essentially criticized a ring given to her by her partner, saying it was too small. While it may have been a joke and her fianc? may have been a good sport about it, Dr. Angela Jones says comments like this can often hide subliminal messages of dissatisfaction and a need to help any more materialistically. If that?s the case, that?s a serious discussion that couples need to have sooner rather than later.
In tonight?s ?Angela After Dark,? we discuss one woman?s viral video where she essentially criticized a ring given to her by her partner, saying it was too small. While it may have been a joke and her fianc? may have been a good sport about it, Dr. Angela Jones says comments like this can often hide subliminal messages of dissatisfaction and a need to help any more materialistically. If that?s the case, that?s a serious discussion that couples need to have sooner rather than later.
Are encryption apps sinking open government in Harris County?
"The people, in delegating authority, do not give their public servants the right to decide what is good for the people to know and what is not good for them to know."
"The people, in delegating authority, do not give their public servants the right to decide what is good for the people to know and what is not good for them to know."
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.
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.
How social media is being used to recruit teens to help migrants illegally cross into Texas
There are more than 100 million monthly active users on TikTok in the U.S. and human smugglers are cashing in on that. Officials with the Texas DPS say children are being targeted to drive migrants across the state after leaving Mexico.
There are more than 100 million monthly active users on TikTok in the U.S. and human smugglers are cashing in on that. Officials with the Texas DPS say children are being targeted to drive migrants across the state after leaving Mexico.
Lawmakers, experts react to Elon Musk purchasing Twitter for $44 billion
In tweets on Monday, Musk listed several possible changes to Twitter making algorithms open source, defeating spambots, and authenticating all humans.
In tweets on Monday, Musk listed several possible changes to Twitter making algorithms open source, defeating spambots, and authenticating all humans.
Everything Elon Musk wants to change about Twitter
As Twitter’s newest owner, Elon Musk has already been floating suggestions for changes he’d like to see on the social media platform.
As Twitter’s newest owner, Elon Musk has already been floating suggestions for changes he’d like to see on the social media platform.
Instagram testing new feature that lets users copy templates from other reels: report
Instagram users may have a new feature soon that lets them make reels from other users’ posts.
Instagram users may have a new feature soon that lets them make reels from other users’ posts.
Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change
Twitter is banning ads that deny climate change, but there's no indication the change will impact what users can post on the site.
Twitter is banning ads that deny climate change, but there's no indication the change will impact what users can post on the site.
BeReal app: What it is, why it’s attracting Gen Z
The social media platform BeReal claims to encourage users to be, well, that of its name — real — and is advertised as a genuine way to share daily life with friends.
The social media platform BeReal claims to encourage users to be, well, that of its name — real — and is advertised as a genuine way to share daily life with friends.
Woman murdered during Facebook Live video
Janice David, 34, was choked, beaten, and stabbed in what police called a "very gruesome, very evil act" that was streamed live on social media.
Janice David, 34, was choked, beaten, and stabbed in what police called a "very gruesome, very evil act" that was streamed live on social media.
LinkedIn adds ‘Stay-at-Home Parent’ to list of job titles
The professional networking site said it wanted to “allow full-time parents and caretakers to more accurately display their roles."
The professional networking site said it wanted to “allow full-time parents and caretakers to more accurately display their roles."