Is YouTube down? Hundreds of thousands report issues with online video-sharing platform
Downdetector reported over 300,000 users were having issues with YouTube.
Downdetector reported over 300,000 users were having issues with YouTube.
New trend has people taping their mouths shut at night: Here's why you shouldn't
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
Trump signs order allowing proposed TikTok deal to move forward
Chinese President Xi Jinping “gave us the go-ahead" to proceed with the deal, President Donald Trump said on Thursday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping “gave us the go-ahead" to proceed with the deal, President Donald Trump said on Thursday.
YouTube reversing bans on creators flagged for COVID and election misinformation
YouTube will allow creators banned under its old COVID-19 and election misinformation policies to return, Alphabet said in a letter to Congress.
YouTube will allow creators banned under its old COVID-19 and election misinformation policies to return, Alphabet said in a letter to Congress.
Gen Alpha slang in 2025: The meaning behind words like 'clanker,' '67,' 'crashout'
Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.
Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.
Trump administration announces TikTok deal details
TikTok lives on as the trump administration says the popular social media platform will remain in business as it announces a deal to transfer the app from Chinese company ByteDance to U.S. ownership.
TikTok lives on as the trump administration says the popular social media platform will remain in business as it announces a deal to transfer the app from Chinese company ByteDance to U.S. ownership.
TEA investigates Texas teachers over Charlie Kirk posts
The Texas Education Agency is investigating more than 180 complaints about social media comments made by educators regarding the killing of Charlie Kirk, drawing criticism from the state's largest teachers' union.
The Texas Education Agency is investigating more than 180 complaints about social media comments made by educators regarding the killing of Charlie Kirk, drawing criticism from the state's largest teachers' union.
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.
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.
Charlie Kirk's death becomes latest example of U.S. political violence
Wednesday's fatal shooting of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk is the latest incident in a recent increase of political violence in the U.S.
Wednesday's fatal shooting of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk is the latest incident in a recent increase of political violence in the U.S.
Special Session may end early, big bills to Gov. desk
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick posted to social media Wednesday saying the Senate will adjourn sine die by the end of the night, despite there being unfinished business.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick posted to social media Wednesday saying the Senate will adjourn sine die by the end of the night, despite there being unfinished business.
2 killed, 17 others injured in church school shooting
A gym filled with families mourning the loss of two children. They were gunned down while sitting in church. 17 other people including 14 children were injured but are expected to survive. Investigators are focusing on the dead shooter and why he chose to fire into the morning mass.
A gym filled with families mourning the loss of two children. They were gunned down while sitting in church. 17 other people including 14 children were injured but are expected to survive. Investigators are focusing on the dead shooter and why he chose to fire into the morning mass.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tea, an app designed to help women safely share information about men they date, has suffered a data breach.
‘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.
D-Day survivor "Papa Jake" Larson shared his World War II memories with millions online.
Uvalde parents sue companies for gun violence promotion
Parents of the victims of the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, are suing major American companies on the allegation that they glorified guns and violence, in part leading to the deaths of 19 children.
Parents of the victims of the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, are suing major American companies on the allegation that they glorified guns and violence, in part leading to the deaths of 19 children.
Research suggest positive effects from social media
In contrast to modern concerns, some new research has found some possible positive effects for teens using social media.
In contrast to modern concerns, some new research has found some possible positive effects for teens using social media.