Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
LA Weather: Evacuation orders, warnings lifted after heavy rain across Southern California
Forecasters predict the storm could deliver a month’s worth of rain in just a few days.
Forecasters predict the storm could deliver a month’s worth of rain in just a few days.
Dodgers back in LA with chance to take World Series lead over Blue Jays
The Los Angeles Dodgers have the Toronto Blue Jays right where they want them in the World Series — at home for three games in three days. Tyler Glasnow starts Monday for the Dodgers while three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer starts Game 3 for the Blue Jays.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have the Toronto Blue Jays right where they want them in the World Series — at home for three games in three days. Tyler Glasnow starts Monday for the Dodgers while three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer starts Game 3 for the Blue Jays.
Starbucks closing stores and laying off hundreds of workers
The coffee chain is making staffing cuts and plans to close an unknown number of store locations in the coming days.
The coffee chain is making staffing cuts and plans to close an unknown number of store locations in the coming days.
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.
'Catastrophic flooding event' in Kerr County: 24 dead, several others still missing
The Kerr County Sheriff's Office is calling flooding in Kerr County "catastrophic." Several people are still missing and there are at least 24 deaths.
The Kerr County Sheriff's Office is calling flooding in Kerr County "catastrophic." Several people are still missing and there are at least 24 deaths.
Singer goes viral for singing National Anthem in Spanish at Dodgers game: 'I stand with you'
Singer and social media star, Nezza, went viral after she sang the National Anthem in Spanish ahead of a Dodgers game over the weekend.
Singer and social media star, Nezza, went viral after she sang the National Anthem in Spanish ahead of a Dodgers game over the weekend.
TikTok Chromebook challenge: California schools warn parents of dangerous trend
The viral TikTok trend called the "Chromebook challenge" encourages students to try and make their school-issued Chromebooks explode.
The viral TikTok trend called the "Chromebook challenge" encourages students to try and make their school-issued Chromebooks explode.
Kim Kardashian sued over Instagram mix-up
The suit comes after Kim Kardashian posted a photo of the wrong person.
The suit comes after Kim Kardashian posted a photo of the wrong person.
Australia is banning social media for people under 16. Could this work elsewhere — or even there?
Australia has passed a law to keep children under 16 off social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Australia has passed a law to keep children under 16 off social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Sylmar man admits to selling child porn of local girls on Instagram
Alejandro Garcia Aranda plead guilty to owning an Instagram account offering to sell child porn, with the self-proclaimed goal of targeting girls at schools in the San Fernando Valley.
Alejandro Garcia Aranda plead guilty to owning an Instagram account offering to sell child porn, with the self-proclaimed goal of targeting girls at schools in the San Fernando Valley.
Florida sheriff fed up with prank school threats; vows to 'perp walk' both parents and students
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his agency has spent nearly $21,000 in recent days investigating bogus school threats posted on social media.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his agency has spent nearly $21,000 in recent days investigating bogus school threats posted on social media.
Mom smashes Tesla window trying to rescue her son
A 3-year-old boy got locked inside his mom's Tesla, leaving the boy's mother with no choice but to smash open the window hoping to save him from the terrifying situation.
A 3-year-old boy got locked inside his mom's Tesla, leaving the boy's mother with no choice but to smash open the window hoping to save him from the terrifying situation.
LA is one of the worst Olympic host cities for visitors, according to this report
A new study ranked Olympic host cities on things like safety, local attractions, and the cost for a trip. Los Angeles was ranked toward the bottom.
A new study ranked Olympic host cities on things like safety, local attractions, and the cost for a trip. Los Angeles was ranked toward the bottom.
Trump reinstated by Meta on Facebook, Instagram in effort to 'allow political expression'
Meta announced it will lift the longstanding bans on former President Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts, citing their responsibility to allow political expression, with heightened penalties for repeat offenses.
Meta announced it will lift the longstanding bans on former President Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts, citing their responsibility to allow political expression, with heightened penalties for repeat offenses.
Disneyland's Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party 2024: How to get tickets
The annual Ooogie Boogie Bash will offer 27 event dates this year, adding two extra nights of spooky fun for kids and grown-ups alike.
The annual Ooogie Boogie Bash will offer 27 event dates this year, adding two extra nights of spooky fun for kids and grown-ups alike.
Instagram testing 'unskippable' ads feature that you can't scroll past
Instagram users would have to watch the full ad before scrolling through content on their feeds under the tested feature.
Instagram users would have to watch the full ad before scrolling through content on their feeds under the tested feature.
Instagram is cracking down on teen sextortion – here's what that means
Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys in Michigan on Instagram, including one who took his own life.
Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys in Michigan on Instagram, including one who took his own life.
Instagram down? Users report not being able to comment on own posts
Several users reported getting the same "try again later" message, which stated "We restrict certain activity to protect our community," adding to the confusion among users.
Several users reported getting the same "try again later" message, which stated "We restrict certain activity to protect our community," adding to the confusion among users.
Instagram stopped recommending political content – now social media users are noticing
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.