Musk reinstates Trump's Twitter account after holding online vote

Musk made the announcement in the evening after holding a poll that asked Twitter users to click “yes” or “no” on whether Trump's account should be restored.

More Twitter workers resign after Elon Musk's 'hardcore' ultimatum

The newest round of departures means the platform is continuing to lose workers ahead of the World Cup, one of the busiest events on Twitter.

Twitter Blue signups unavailable after raft of fake accounts

For advertisers, the fake accounts could be the last straw as Musk’s rocky run atop the platform — laying off half the workforce and triggering high-profile departures — raises questions about its survivability.

How to read your social media feeds on Election Day 2022

Voters are likely to encounter rumors, hearsay, and misinformation. Here are some tips for navigating social media on Election Day, and in the days or weeks that follow.

FCC commissioner urges US government to ban TikTok

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."

Twitter verification could cost $8 a month, Elon Musk says

On Tuesday, Musk outlined the Twitter verification plan in a series of tweets, following pushback over reports that Twitter would start charging a fee of $20 a month.

Instagram claims issue that left many users locked out of accounts has been fixed

Some Instagram users reported seeing a message that they were locked out but were still able to scroll through their feeds. Others said they were completely shut out.

TikTok lawsuit settlement: Some users receiving payments up to $167

A federal lawsuit alleged TikTok collected and shared the personal data of TikTok and Musical.ly users without notice or consent.

What is the 'One Chip Challenge' TikTok trend?

The viral ‘One Chip Challenge’ is back and making headlines for more than just social media videos this year. Several schools across the country have banned the chip after health issues caused by the challenge.

Kanye West agrees to buy social media platform Parler, company says

After being kicked off other platforms for antisemitic posts, Kanye West has agreed to buy Parler — a social media network known as a conservative version of Twitter.

Pop star Madonna appears to come out as gay in viral TikTok video

Madonna took part in a TikTok trend called “If I miss, I’m gay” and now social media and multiple reports are now speculating that was her way of officially coming out.