Trump reportedly to extend TikTok ban deadline for third time

The president announced a second extension on a TikTok ban in April as several U.S. companies have shown interest in acquiring the popular social media platform's U.S. operations.

Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study

A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.

Viral 'McMigraine' remedy has some rushing to McDonald's for headache relief

Some McDonald's customers on TikTok claim that a certain food and drink combination from the fast-food restaurant can get rid of their migraines — though doctors are quick to share other headache remedies. 

James Comey calls Secret Service probe over beach photo ‘a distraction’

Former FBI director James Comey says he’s baffled that a beach photo he posted led to accusations of threatening Donald Trump—and an in-person interview with the Secret Service.

Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn

President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.

Social media food videos about 'recession recipes' are going viral

Some videos focused on "recession" or "budget" meals and recipes have cropped up on the popular social media platform TikTok in recent months.

Feds to screen social media of migrants, foreign students for antisemitic activity

The Department of Homeland Security announced it will now factor antisemitic social media activity and harassment of Jewish individuals into immigration decisions for non-U.S. citizens.

IShowSpeed China trip going viral on YouTube
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YouTube megastar IShowSpeed documented his trip to China, meeting other internet stars and playing around with technology rarely seen back home in the U.S.

China backed out of TikTok deal after Trump tariffs announcement

China reportedly backed out of a deal to sell TikTok to U.S. investors a day after President Donald Trump announced wide-ranging global tariffs.

Meta to stop fact-checking in the US on April 7 — Community Notes to take over

Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.

QVC partners with TikTok for 24/7 live shopping amid uncertain future for app

QVC announced it will offer 24/7 live shopping streams on TikTok, even as the app faces a looming deadline to sell its U.S. operations due to national security concerns.

ChatGPT’s new image tool sparks wave of Studio Ghibli-style memes

OpenAI's latest image generation tool is going viral for its uncanny ability to replicate the Studio Ghibli animation style — but the trend comes with controversy.