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.

What is Bluesky? Social network sees user surge post-election

Bluesky, a social media platform similar to X, gained over 1 million users in the week following the U.S. election as former X users look for alternative online spaces.

Bluesky users grow by 1 million since US election as people seek alternatives to X

Social media site Bluesky has gained 1 million new users in the week since the U.S. election, as some X users look for an alternative platform to post their thoughts and engage with others online.

Famous streamer Kai Cenat says he's the victim of yet another swatting call

Kai Cenat, a famous social media personality from New York who built his career through live streaming on Twitch, claims he has fallen victim to yet another swatting scheme.

2 in 5 Americans turn to influencers on vacation
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A new survey says Americans with social media accounts post more frequently and creatively while on vacation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.