Why is X being blocked in Brazil?

On Friday, a Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media giant X in Brazil.

Harris County sheriff shares very 'demure' message
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Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez shared a message on social media reminding drivers to be very considerate and very mindful on the roads.

TikTok influencer discovers someone else copyrighted her viral phrase

A TikTok influencer who popularized a viral phrase is facing legal challenges after a Washington-state man copyrighted the term, potentially preventing her from profiting off its success.

New social media trend called 'sadfishing' gaining attention

'Sadfishing' is a new social media trend term to describe someone who constantly posts sad stories in hopes of gaining attention and comfort online.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Snapchat boosts teen safety with new features

Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.

Congress works to crack down on 'deepfake porn'
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Advancements in AI has made it alarmingly easy for sexually explicit photos and videos to be faked and spread across social media with everyone from politicians, celebrities, and teens being at risk. FOX's Rebekah Castor reports on lawmakers trying to pass a bill to force tech companies to crack down on "deepfake porn."

Social media post appears to show 12-year-old with cancer being bullied

The video that has been posted online showed Devarjaye Daniel, who is known for being an honorary peace officer at 800 agencies, being bullied in a gas station parking lot.

US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms

Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.

Atlanta mom lobbying for cyberbullying legislation
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Nearly seven years after losing her 17-year-old son to suicide, an Atlanta woman has lobbied Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act, or "KOSA". It would force social media companies to do more to protect minors on their platforms. The FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin spoke with this mother who says cyberbullying played a role in her son's death.

'Bridesmaid burnout' and Spam at TSA
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'Bridesmaid burnout' is becoming a trending topic due to the increased cost of being a bridesmaid in a wedding. FOX 26 anchors discuss the trend along with one man who got stopped at TSA with cans of Spam!

Most and least dangerous states for online dating: study

Privacy Journal researchers ranked the 50 states by using data from the FBI, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Trade Commission and the Internet Crime Complaint Center to analyze where dating app users may be most likely to find danger.

Kabosu, Shiba Inu behind 'doge' meme and face of Dogecoin, has died

Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.

'One chip challenge' caused teen's death, autopsy concludes

The "one chip challenge" tested one’s ability to eat the spicy chip without drinking any liquids to relieve the burning sensation.