TikTok users flock to RedNote, or Xiaohongshu, amid looming ban
TikTok users are flocking to Xiaohongshu, or RedNote, in response to a potential ban of the popular video app.
TikTok ban: Apps to try if the platform shuts down
As the U.S. considers banning TikTok, here are the social media alternatives users can explore for short videos and trends.
Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok
With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.
No, the Hollywood Sign did not burn down
False images of the Hollywood Sign on fire began circulating on social media Wednesday night shortly after the Sunset Fire erupted on Runyon Canyon.
TikTok asks SCOTUS to block potential US ban
TikTok has asked the Supreme Court to block a federal law that would ban the popular platform in the United States unless its China-based parent company agrees to sell it.
TikTok denied request to halt potential US ban
If the app is not sold to an approved buyer by mid-January, it will be shut down.
'Hero' Luigi Mangione supporters insist he's being framed
Luigi Mangione‘s lawyer Thomas Dickey said his client would plead not guilty — and ask for bail — in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Meta apologizes for Facebook, Instagram outages
Meta issued an apology after a widespread outage affected Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger on Wednesday.
Luigi Mangione’s arrest in CEO’s killing sparks social media conspiracy theories
Many on social media have shown their support for Luigi Mangione, who's accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Others have shared their conspiracy theories.
New California laws going into effect in 2025
New California laws go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, including one on overdraft fees and several to combat retail theft.
Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
Vigilante justice? Murder of United HealthCare CEO provokes split emotions
The high profile killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked discussions about health care policies, corporate practices and economic frustrations.
TikTok ban: Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale of app in the U.S.
A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S. by Jan. 19.
Landmark fentanyl lawsuit against Snapchat moves forward
A judge is allowing the landmark fentanyl overdose case against Snapchat can move forward.
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 is about to ban social media for anyone under 16; how it will work
The law would fine social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram for failing to stop children younger than 16 years old from having accounts.
Why are people 'holding space' for 'Defying Gravity’, and what does that even mean?
As if “Wicked” hasn’t already taken over the internet enough, a moment from one of the stars’ press interviews has turned into the latest meme. Here’s an explainer.
Very demure: Dictionary.com chooses 2024 Word of the Year
Dictionary.com has chosen its 2024 Word of the Year – and it’s from that massive TikTok trend this summer.
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.