TikTok ban: VP JD Vance appointed to handle negotiations
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The app's U.S. ban has been paused until April. VP Vance has been assigned to sell TikTok to a U.S. company.

Is Flickr down? Photo site confirms 'issues'

Flickr, the SmugMug-owned photo-sharing and distribution platform, appeared to be down for at least some users on Wednesday.

Were users forced to follow Trump on social media? What we know about claims

Many users found themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media after the inauguration. Here's why this happened and how Meta explains the process.

Future of CHIPS Act under Trump administration in question

President Donald Trump previously criticized the CHIPS and Science Act, leading to speculation over whether the law could be repealed or tweaked under the new administration.

TikTok ban: Apps to try if the platform shuts down

As the U.S. considers banning TikTok, here are the social media alternatives users can explore for short videos and trends.

Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok

With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.

Uber offering free rides to teens who failed their driving exam

Uber is offering free rides to teens who recently failed their driving test, helping parents manage transportation and easing stress for young drivers.

2025's top remote work companies revealed with some paying over $100,000

Some jobseekers in 2025 may be looking for remote positions, and a recently released report from FlexJobs identified the companies that had the most roles offering that arrangement.

Meta moving trust and safety teams to Texas from California

Meta announced it would move its content reviewers and policy writers from California to Texas and other areas.

Texans share cautionary tales on unregulated online consumption of minors: 'I tried to take my life'

“Internet addiction is rapidly becoming more common and more harmful among young people than smoking, drinking and all other substance addictions," one doctor told the Texas Senate committee.

Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes

Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.

Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone.

Drone sightings: No national security or public safety risk, US government agencies say

DHS, FBI, FAA and DoD issued a joint statement saying an investigation into recent reported drone sightings reveals no “national security or public safety risk.” Here's what to know.

Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds

Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."

Meta apologizes for Facebook, Instagram outages

Meta issued an apology after a widespread outage affected Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger on Wednesday.