TikTok ban bill faces Senate hurdles amid data privacy concerns
In Congress, the fate of a bill potentially banning TikTok on U.S. phones remains uncertain. While the House has passed such a bill, it faces hurdles in the Senate due to differing opinions on safeguarding user data from China's influence.
Supreme Court to decide if Biden administration went too far on social media misinformation
In Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court will decide how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security.
Possible TikTok ban, local influencers react
Congress is considering a full ban on the TikTok app in the United States, citing privacy concerns and connections to its Chinese parent company. Local content creators and influencers react to the situation.
Milwaukee TikTok influencers worry about app's fate
A lot of social media influences rely on TikTok for income – as a full-time job. Businesses also use it to highlight what they have to offer. But all of that could soon come to an end.
TikTok ban raises concerns, tech expert warns of conceivable monopoly
TikTok is at risk of becoming banned in the U.S. after the House passed a bill threatening to ban the app. The bill still has to face Senate assessment, but a technology expert explains what this could mean.
TikTok ban bill passes in the House: Here’s what happens next
A TikTok ban is closer to reality after the U.S. House passed a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban. The bill heads to the Senate next.
Texting kids at school: Why teachers say parents should stop
Teachers say you can still reach your child if you have a change in plans or a family emergency: Just contact the front office.
Instagram joins the edit club: Users can now correct DMs
Instagram, owned by Meta, has introduced a new feature allowing users to edit direct messages within 15 minutes of sending.
Facebook, Instagram back online after widespread outages
A technical issue caused widespread login issues for over an hour on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms on Tuesday.
Supreme Court hears major social media cases on content moderation and free speech
The Supreme Court social media cases center on Texas and Florida laws that aim to prevent platforms like Facebook, TikTok and others from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
What is ‘popcorn brain?’: How social media could impact your focus
Social media use may be causing ‘popcorn brain.’ Here’s what you need to know.
Instagram’s latest feature encourages teens to close app at night
The new feature nudges teen users to get downtime off the app when it's late at night. Here’s how it works.
YouTube turns 19: Look back at the first video ever posted
The domain name YouTube.com, which ultimately became the social media platform and website for sharing videos, was registered on February 14, 2005.
Facebook's new 'chirping' sound was a mistake; here's how to turn it off
Want to stop the Facebook “chirping" sound as you scroll through your feed? Here’s how.
Facebook turns 20: Here's what else was happening in 2004
The launch of Facebook was one of the biggest moments in the U.S. in the last 20 years, and here’s a look back at some of the other events in news and pop culture that made headlines in 2004.
Spotify tattoos: What to know about the popular trend on TikTok
While Spotify codes launched in 2017, Spotify tattoos have become a viral trend on social media.
A brief history of Mark Zuckerberg's public apologies
The Meta CEO has found himself mired in controversy with the social media platform and apologizing for mistakes from user data privacy issues to criticism about safety and oversight.
Meta, TikTok, other social media CEOs testify before Senate Judiciary Committee on child exploitation
The CEOs of Meta, TikTok, X and other social media companies have testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about child safety on their platforms.
Videos: Zuckerberg grilled, stands and apologizes during child safety hearing before Senate
The Meta CEO faced scathing questioning regarding Facebook and Instagram oversight and reporting of explicit content involving children
From ‘doxxing trucks’ to Nicki and Megan’s feud, what exactly does it mean to ‘dox’ someone?
“Doxxing” may be a term that’s popped up more frequently in your feeds recently. Here is what it means to “dox” someone, and how it may or may not be considered a crime.