Elon Musk offers to end legal fight, pay $44B to buy Twitter after all
The tumultuous saga of Elon Musk’s on-again off-again purchase of Twitter has taken a turn toward a conclusion.
Apple's VP of procurement exiting after off-color comment in viral TikTok video
The Tiktok video has generated 1.4 million views.
Swipe right on your fur-ever friend: Tinder teams up with shelters for National Dog Week
In honor of National Dog Week, Tinder users are able to upload an adoptable shelter dog as one of their dating profile photos.
Court rules in favor of Texas law on social media regulation
The Texas law has been challenged by tech trade groups that warn that it would prevent platforms from removing extremism and hate speech.
Couple gifted with honeymoon to Italy by Olive Garden following viral engagement photo shoot
“Neither of us have been to Europe but it has always been a dream to go,” the bride-to-be said.
Andrew Tate, controversial social media influencer, banned from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Andrew Tate’s online content, in which he describes using violence against women and refers to them as property, has soared in popularity in recent months.
Facebook owner Meta trims efforts to thwart voting misinformation
The pivot is raising alarm about Meta’s priorities and about how some might exploit the world’s most popular social media platforms to spread misleading claims, launch fake accounts and rile up partisan extremists.
Instagram lawsuits claim platform fuels eating disorders, mental health issues for young users
The lawsuit filed in San Francisco alleges Instagram has fueled eating disorders and other mental health-related issues for its teenage users.
'Wren Eleanor' TikTok movement inspires moms on social media to remove photos of kids: 'Sick people'
Parents on social media have begun deleting photos of their kids after TikTok sleuths noticed a disturbing trend on an account belonging to 3-year-old Wren Eleanor.
Families sue TikTok after 2 girls die attempting controversial ‘blackout challenge,' lawsuit claims
According to SMVLC, Arriani and Lalani participated in TikTok’s "blackout challenge," which encourages users to choke themselves with belts, purse strings or other similar items until passing out.
Social media platforms failing to stop hate, threats against LGBTQ users, report says
The GLAAD report says that instead of protecting LGBTQ users, the companies are safeguarding information about how they respond to those attacks.
Twitter sues to force Elon Musk to complete his $44B acquisition
Twitter said Tuesday it has sued Elon Musk to force him to complete the $44-billion acquisition of the social media company.
Elon Musk calls off $44-billion deal to buy Twitter, says fake users 'wildly higher' than 5%
Elon Musk is calling off the $44-billion Twitter deal, accusing the company of "false and misleading representations" regarding fake accounts on the platform. But Twitter has vowed to fight.
Johnny Depp joins TikTok, thanks 'loyal' fans for support during trial
Johnny Depp has joined TikTok!
TikTok challenge leads to 3 Cleburne teens arrested for kicking in house doors
Three teens were arrested after reportedly kicking in house doors as part of a TikTok challenge.
Supreme Court blocks Texas law on social media censorship
A divided Supreme Court has blocked a Texas law, championed by conservatives, that aimed to keep social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
Judge rejects Trump lawsuit challenging ban from Twitter
U.S. District Judge James Donato said Friday that Donald Trump failed to show Twitter violated his First Amendment right to free speech.
Texas DPS warns of human smugglers targeting kids on social media
Investigators say human smugglers are targeting teens on apps like Tik-Tok and Instagram. They're offering them money to pick up migrants from Mexico.
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell makes brief return to Twitter before being banned again
Mike Lindell, who was already permanently suspended from Twitter for making false claims about the 2020 election, created a new account and was banned again just hours later.
Everything Elon Musk wants to change about Twitter
As Twitter’s newest owner, Elon Musk has already been floating suggestions for changes he’d like to see on the social media platform.