Dallas influencer sentenced to 10 years in murder-for-hire plot involving social media rival
A Dallas woman who was known for her online courses and business advice was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after being convicted in a murder-for-hire case.
A Dallas woman who was known for her online courses and business advice was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after being convicted in a murder-for-hire case.
Suspect in custody after allegedly kidnapping child he met on social media, police say
The suspect, only identified as a juvenile male, led police on a chase before crashing into the back of a police car.
The suspect, only identified as a juvenile male, led police on a chase before crashing into the back of a police car.
What is Bluesky? Social network sees user surge post-election
Bluesky, a social media platform similar to X, gained over 1 million users in the week following the U.S. election as former X users look for alternative online spaces.
Bluesky, a social media platform similar to X, gained over 1 million users in the week following the U.S. election as former X users look for alternative online spaces.
North Texas lawmaker looks to ban minors from social media platforms
Texas State Rep. Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, filed a bill on Tuesday looking to block minors from using social media platforms.
Texas State Rep. Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, filed a bill on Tuesday looking to block minors from using social media platforms.
Georgia residents reporting disturbing racist messages before, after election
Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.
Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.
When is Spotify Wrapped? Streamer chimes in about counting rumor
The streaming giant clarified recently a much-debated element about its beloved Spotify Wrapped.
The streaming giant clarified recently a much-debated element about its beloved Spotify Wrapped.
Doomscrolling costs us 3 days a month, survey finds
The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.
The average American spends six hours consuming some type of media every day, and there’s a correlation between excessive media scrolling and “very poor” mental health, a new survey reveals.
Sen. John Cornyn pushes for laws to protect kids online
Texas Sen. John Cornyn wants more federal protections for kids on social media – what many parents would consider common sense rules. But getting Congress to agree is another matter.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn wants more federal protections for kids on social media – what many parents would consider common sense rules. But getting Congress to agree is another matter.
83% of Gen Z say they have an unhealthy relationship with their phone, data shows
The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.
The BePresent 2024 report reveals that 83% of Gen Z believe they have an unhealthy relationship with their phones, leading to significant mental health impacts, including sleep loss and anxiety.
States sue TikTok over claims it's addictive, harmful to children
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
Texas sues TikTok over claims app illegally shares minor's data
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against social media platform TikTok for allegedly violating state law.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against social media platform TikTok for allegedly violating state law.
Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
More Americans are regularly getting news on TikTok, Pew Research finds
TikTok users are now more likely to get news from TikTok than Facebook users are to get news from Facebook, the survey found.
TikTok users are now more likely to get news from TikTok than Facebook users are to get news from Facebook, the survey found.
Meet the YouTubers who decided to join the search for the Kentucky gunman -- and found him
Fred and Sheila McCoy helped Kentucky authorities find what they believe are the remains of Joseph Couch, the shooter who fired shots at cars on a highway and wounded five people earlier this month.
Fred and Sheila McCoy helped Kentucky authorities find what they believe are the remains of Joseph Couch, the shooter who fired shots at cars on a highway and wounded five people earlier this month.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Panera Bread employee repeatedly hits violent customer with pan: 'My personal hero'
A Panera Bread employee in Glendale, Colorado, used a pan to defend staff from an unruly customer who became violent, throwing objects and demanding a missing phone.
A Panera Bread employee in Glendale, Colorado, used a pan to defend staff from an unruly customer who became violent, throwing objects and demanding a missing phone.
AI memes of cats, Trump and Harris flood social media during debate
Just ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 presidential debate, former President Donald Trump shared two AI-generated memes on social media.
Just ahead of the highly anticipated 2024 presidential debate, former President Donald Trump shared two AI-generated memes on social media.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre fires 9 dancers over social media video; city council calls for probe
The theater maintains that the dancers were fired for "violating company policies" after posting a video on social media. But the dancers and some councilmembers say this is a classic textbook case of union-busting.
The theater maintains that the dancers were fired for "violating company policies" after posting a video on social media. But the dancers and some councilmembers say this is a classic textbook case of union-busting.
The best 'big dad energy' jokes about Gov. Tim Walz: List
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz continues to garner attention on social media, with many posting about how the Democratic governor has “big dad energy" and making wholesome jokes about him.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz continues to garner attention on social media, with many posting about how the Democratic governor has “big dad energy" and making wholesome jokes about him.
MrBeast acknowledges past ‘inappropriate language’ amid controversy
MrBeast, one of YouTube’s biggest stars and a philanthropist, acknowledged Wednesday that he used inappropriate language in his early online days, as numerous controversies bubbled up around him and a former collaborator.
MrBeast, one of YouTube’s biggest stars and a philanthropist, acknowledged Wednesday that he used inappropriate language in his early online days, as numerous controversies bubbled up around him and a former collaborator.