YouTube reversing bans on creators flagged for COVID and election misinformation
YouTube will allow creators banned under its old COVID-19 and election misinformation policies to return, Alphabet said in a letter to Congress.
YouTube will allow creators banned under its old COVID-19 and election misinformation policies to return, Alphabet said in a letter to Congress.
Gen Alpha slang in 2025: The meaning behind words like 'clanker,' '67,' 'crashout'
Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.
Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.
Is the federal government shutting down? | The D.C. Daily
Lawmakers are running out of time to keep the federal government running as a shutdown is expected at the end of this month. Plus, President Trump will be speaking with China's president to finalize a deal to keep TikTok up in the United States.
Lawmakers are running out of time to keep the federal government running as a shutdown is expected at the end of this month. Plus, President Trump will be speaking with China's president to finalize a deal to keep TikTok up in the United States.
Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
From DMs to Drugs: How social media fuels teen addiction
The Drug Enforcement Administration says criminal drug networks are abusing social media to expand their reach, create new markets, and target new clientele.
The Drug Enforcement Administration says criminal drug networks are abusing social media to expand their reach, create new markets, and target new clientele.
Frank Caprio, judge who went viral for compassion in courtroom, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
Bipartisan pair of senators demand Instagram shut down new map feature
"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.
"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.
Instagram rolls out maps, repost features to boost user experience
Instagram is rolling out new features. Here's what they are.
Instagram is rolling out new features. Here's what they are.
WhatsApp removes millions of scam-linked accounts
WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.
WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.
Legal expert explains why companies need 'love contracts' after viral CEO-HR romance scandal
Experts recommend 'love contracts' and clear disclosure policies to manage potential conflicts of interest.
Experts recommend 'love contracts' and clear disclosure policies to manage potential conflicts of interest.
Tea app fallout worsens as leaked selfies used in rating site, online map
The Tea app data breach has spiraled into online harassment, with leaked user photos reportedly used in a rating site and an unverified map. Experts say this wasn’t a hack—but a major security failure.
The Tea app data breach has spiraled into online harassment, with leaked user photos reportedly used in a rating site and an unverified map. Experts say this wasn’t a hack—but a major security failure.
Tea app, built for women's safety, suffers major data breach
Tea, an app designed to help women safely share information about men they date, has suffered a data breach.
Tea, an app designed to help women safely share information about men they date, has suffered a data breach.
‘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.
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.
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.
Gen Z sees Blackberry phone revival
In the modern era of smartphones and tablets, young people are starting to wonder if the advanced tech is becoming overbearing. In an attempt to combat smartphone and social media addiction, some Gen Zers are reverting back to the classic Blackberry.
In the modern era of smartphones and tablets, young people are starting to wonder if the advanced tech is becoming overbearing. In an attempt to combat smartphone and social media addiction, some Gen Zers are reverting back to the classic Blackberry.
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.
Texas teen victim of deepfake AI nudes
Girls are being victimized by deepfake nudes. FOX's Bryan Polcyn tells us how a simple image can turn into a fake piece of pornography.
Girls are being victimized by deepfake nudes. FOX's Bryan Polcyn tells us how a simple image can turn into a fake piece of pornography.
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.