Social media use linked to small decrease in teens’ life satisfaction 1 year later, study finds
Researchers found “windows of sensitivity” — or the apparent link between social media and life satisfaction — happen more substantially at certain ages.
Texas teen arrested after posing on Instagram with drugs, money, guns
A 17-year-old was arrested in Texas for posting on social media photos of himself in possession of what looked like THC cartridges, weapons and cash.
Attorneys general call for TikTok, Snapchat to give parents more control over apps
Popular social media platforms like TikTok and Snapchat have faced scrutiny over some of the content on their sites deemed harmful to children, and attorneys are calling for the companies to give parents more control.
TikTok reportedly testing ‘watch history’ feature so users can recover lost videos
TikTok users know the pain of watching an amazing video, only to lose it because they accidentally swiped and refreshed their “For You” page. But good news seems to be coming.
Jada Pinkett Smith makes first statement after Oscars slap
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith has made her first public statement since her husband Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars Sunday night.
Comedians react with horror at Will Smith attacking Chris Rock at Oscars
Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars provoked intense opinions online, especially from comedians who felt it was an assault on their art.
Twitter users target wrong Will Smith after actor’s Oscars incident with Chris Rock
Twitter users targeted a man named Will Smith who they mistakenly thought was the actor following a confrontation between the Oscar-winner and comedian Chris Rock Sunday night.
Will Smith's son Jaden responds to his dad's viral Oscars smackdown with Chris Rock
Will Smith's son Jaden had about a handful of choice words in response to his dad's viral smackdown with Chris Rock at Sunday's Oscars.
Real or fake? Video has some debating if Will Smith's viral Chris Rock slap was staged
During Sunday's Oscars, Will Smith walked on stage and appeared to smack Chris Rock after he made a joke about his wife. Rock is not pressing charges, according to Los Angeles police.
Former TikTok moderators sue over mental distress from watching, removing graphic videos
Two former moderators said TikTok did not provide enough mental health resources after having to watch and remove disturbing videos from the social media app.
Emoji drug code decoded: Parents, do you know what that text really means?
They look innocent, but the combination of cookie, snowman, box, and parachute emojis can be code for "a large batch of cocaine has arrived." A school bus is code for Xanax. The DEA has released an "emoji drug decoder" in an effort to educate parents about the new ways drugs are being bought and sold.
Doja Cat says she's quitting music
Singer, 26, feuded with fans online over canceled show in Paraguay.
Foo Fighters, fellow musicians mourn death of drummer Taylor Hawkins
Tributes poured out on social media for Taylor Hawkins on Friday night after the Foo Fighters announced the drummer had unexpectedly passed away.
TikTok Orbeez Challenge causes panic at Royse City High School
A group of students prompted a lockdown Friday morning at Royse City High School. It was apparently all part of the trendy Orbeez Challenge on TikTok but will get them in serious trouble.
The Babylon Bee reacts to losing Twitter appeal: 'Doesn't change our position'
'We will not overturn our decision,' Twitter said
Sen. Mitt Romney meets artist Ritt Momney
Sen. Mitt Romney had the pleasure of meeting Utah-based artist Ritt Momney. Yes, you read that name correctly.
Orbeez Challenge: Police warn about the dangers of the trend involving gel pellets, air guns
Police across the country are warning about the dangers of the Orbeez Challenge as children fire gel pellets at innocent bystanders, resulting in criminal charges for some.
Ukrainian man says he learned on Twitter of wife, children’s deaths from Russian shelling
The man told The New York Times he saw a photo on Twitter and recognized their luggage. “That is how I knew,” he said.
Kanye West suspended from Instagram for 24 hours
Kanye West was placed on a 24-hour suspension by Instagram on March 16 for violating its policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying, a Meta spokesperson said.
Instagram rolls out new parental supervision tools
Parents will be able to view how much time their teens spend on Instagram and set time limits.