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.
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.
TikTok star 'Mr. Prada' arrested after Louisiana therapist found dead wrapped in tarp
Terryon Ishmael Thomas, who is known as “Mr. Prada," was arrested earlier this week in connection to the death of a therapist after police found the man’s body along a Louisiana highway.
Terryon Ishmael Thomas, who is known as “Mr. Prada," was arrested earlier this week in connection to the death of a therapist after police found the man’s body along a Louisiana highway.
NBA fans debate whether Kevin Porter Jr. deserves another chance in league
Kevin Porter Jr. signed a two-year deal with the LA Clippers over the summer. After agreeing to a plea deal following an alleged domestic violence incident, he continues to undergo counseling.
Kevin Porter Jr. signed a two-year deal with the LA Clippers over the summer. After agreeing to a plea deal following an alleged domestic violence incident, he continues to undergo counseling.
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.
New California laws force parents to save some of child influencers' social media profits
California becomes the second state in the nation to sign bills like this into law. They go into effect next year.
California becomes the second state in the nation to sign bills like this into law. They go into effect next year.
Mom's sweet birthday message to daughter
A mom went viral for loving her daughter a little louder.
A mom went viral for loving her daughter a little louder.
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.
Newsom signs law to try and stop kids' social media addiction
The bill will prevent social media from giving kids addictive feeds without parental consent, beginning in 2027.
The bill will prevent social media from giving kids addictive feeds without parental consent, beginning in 2027.
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.”
Alameda County firefighter accused of offensive remarks against driver in viral video
A video making the rounds on social media allegedly shows an Alameda County firefighter making offensive remarks to a driver following a traffic dispute in Lodi.
A video making the rounds on social media allegedly shows an Alameda County firefighter making offensive remarks to a driver following a traffic dispute in Lodi.
This California city ranked as the 2nd most potty-mouthed in the U.S.
A new study reveals Californians rank among the most likely to drop their favorite four-letter words on social media.
A new study reveals Californians rank among the most likely to drop their favorite four-letter words on social media.
'Demure:' What does it mean and why is it trending on TikTok?
TikTok users have recently used the word in videos to describe daily situations, and here’s why.
TikTok users have recently used the word in videos to describe daily situations, and here’s why.
Elon Musk interviews Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump held a wide-ranging interview with Elon Musk on X.
Former President Donald Trump held a wide-ranging interview with Elon Musk on X.
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.
TikTok fined $2.4 million
TikTok was fined for not providing accurate and specific safety data.
TikTok was fined for not providing accurate and specific safety data.
Kids Online Safety Act: What to know about the bill and its chances of passing
The Kids Online Safety Act, also known as KOSA, is a bill that sets out requirements to protect minors from online harms.
The Kids Online Safety Act, also known as KOSA, is a bill that sets out requirements to protect minors from online harms.
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.
Family sues Hershey and Walgreens after teen dies from viral chip challenge
A Massachusetts family has sued Hershey and Walgreens after their son died from participating in the viral One Chip Challenge.
A Massachusetts family has sued Hershey and Walgreens after their son died from participating in the viral One Chip Challenge.
LA man accused of using Instagram to commit sextortion arrested
According to the indictment, Alejandro Aranda used Instagram with the self-proclaimed goal of exposing and targeting girls who attended schools in the San Fernando Valley.
According to the indictment, Alejandro Aranda used Instagram with the self-proclaimed goal of exposing and targeting girls who attended schools in the San Fernando Valley.