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.
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.
Car crashes into Houston restaurant, narrowly misses influencers filming review
On Saturday afternoon, NinaUnrated and Patrick Blackwood were sitting in a booth reviewing food items inside CuVees Culinary Creations at 2712 Eldridge Parkway when a car crashed into the window, nearly killing the pair.
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.
Instagram rolls out maps, repost features to boost user experience
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.
YouTube to use AI to detect kids lying about their age
YouTube is testing new AI technology to estimate users’ ages and block under-18 viewers from accessing age-restricted content, part of a broader push to improve online safety for kids.
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.
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.
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.
YouTuber Trisha Paytas names newborn Aquaman Moses in recent Instagram post
YouTuber Trisha Paytas has named her newborn Aquaman Moses, adding to a growing list of over-the-top celebrity baby names. From Malibu Barbie to X Æ A-12, here’s a look at some of the boldest picks.
Watch: Online challenge reportedly leaves woman’s head trapped in metal railing
A woman in China’s Shandong province was rescued by firefighters on July 15 after getting her head stuck in a metal railing.
‘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.
Tinder launches new biometric face scan verification
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.
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.
Federal judge halts Florida's social media ban for kids
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against Florida's HB 3, a law regarding youth and social media accounts.
Florida social media law blocked by federal judge
On Tuesday, a Florida federal judge halted enforcement of a law in Florida that would have barred most social media platforms from allowing young children to have accounts, saying it is a violation of the First Amendment?s protections on free speech. The measure was one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S. on social media use by children when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed it into law in 2024.
Is X down? Thousands report issues on social platform
Thousands of users were reporting issues with X on Tuesday.
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.