High school newspaper sparks police investigation into Instagram sextortion scheme targeting students
A Colorado high school newspaper uncovered a revenge porn scheme involving multiple Instagram accounts that have been asking students for money to view or remove explicit photos of them.
'Loud budgeting' goes viral: What to know about this hot money trend
Members of Gen Z are shocked by high cost of everything — and are making some notable adjustments.
The tween skincare market is booming, thanks to social media
America’s youngest generation, Gen Alpha, are the most plugged-in consumers, and skincare companies have taken notice.
Mom films Panera drive-thru refusing her order due to ‘screaming’ kid: Internet moms side with Panera worker
'Yeah as a mom of 3, I'm with the Panera guy,' one user commented on the video.
Snapchat allows parents to limit their teens from using app’s ‘My AI’ chatbot feature
The new feature lets parents access their kids privacy settings, while protecting them from harmful content.
Mom calls out bullies' parents in viral TikTok after daughter's 'knock-off' Stanley cup was mocked at school
Mom and TikToker Dayna Motycka urged parents to teach kids not to make fun of others who don't own name-brand items.
Coldplay's 'Yellow' soars into the Billion Views Club on YouTube, band's 5th video to make list
British rock band Coldplay achieved another milestone as their iconic 2000 breakthrough hit, "Yellow," entered the Billion Views Club on YouTube
Meta to shield teens on Instagram, Facebook from self-harm, eating disorders content
Meta said Tuesday it will start hiding inappropriate content from teenagers' accounts on Instagram and Facebook, including posts about suicide, self-harm and eating disorders.
Elon Musk lashes out at WSJ report alleging illegal drug use
Elon Musk clapped back at the Wall Street Journal after its report alleging the Tesla and SpaceX CEO had used illegal drugs, triggering concern from some of the leadership of his companies.
93-year-old grandma goes viral for dating life 'more exciting' than most millennials
In 2021, Grandma Droniak responded to a user who asked about her boyfriend status in a viral video with 72 million views.
Dating Sunday 2024: What to know about the busiest swiping day of the year
If you’re looking for love online in 2024, you may have more luck on “Dating Sunday," the busiest day of the year for dating apps.
Britney Spears' Instagram disappears after comments about music industry
Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”
Virginia officials inspect TikTok tunnel girl's viral project
A Virginia woman is gaining notoriety online after documenting a home project of digging a tunnel underneath her suburban home.
X now worth 71% less than when Elon Musk bought it, Fidelity estimates
Fidelity was part of the investment group that helped Elon Musk take over Twitter in late 2022.
Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows
Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.
Instagram influencer murdered by estranged husband after judge grants restraining order against him
Theresa Cachuela was shot and killed in front of her daughter last week in Hawaii.
EU launches probe into Elon Musk's X for alleged failure to counter illegal content, disinformation
The European Union has opened an investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X under its Digital Services Act (DSA).
Federal judge upholds Texas’ TikTok ban on state-owned devices
The judge noted that public university faculty – as well as state employees – maintain the right to use TikTok on their personal devices.
Nearly 1 in 5 teens use TikTok, YouTube 'almost constantly,’ survey finds
Seven in ten teens said they visit YouTube daily, including 16% who reported being on the site almost constantly.
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones returns to X after Elon Musk restores account
Musk had previously said he would not allow Alex Jones back on the platform, citing the death of his first child. "I have no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain, politics or fame," Musk said at the time.