Instagram testing feature that lets you secretly watch stories – for a fee

Instagram is testing a paid subscription model that lets users pay a fee to secretly watch stories on the social media app, among other perks.

Stolen dog reunited with owner in LA after more than 3 years apart

A heart-wrenching three-year search ends in joy as a stolen dog is finally reunited with its rightful owner against incredible odds.

Braden Peters: Influencer 'Clavicular' arrested in Florida; allegedly instigated fight at Airbnb rental

A popular social media streamer and influencer has been arrested in Florida. Braden Peters, who is known as "Clavicular" online and associated with the so-called "Looksmaxxing" social media trend, was arrested in Broward County on a warrant from Osceola County. 

IG, YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial
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Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, and YouTube were both found liable in the landmark social media addiction trial.

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in landmark social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable in a landmark Los Angeles lawsuit for "engineered addiction" and harming a child's mental health through negligent platform design.

LA social media addiction trial: Jury enters 9th day of deliberations

A Los Angeles jury continues deliberations for a ninth day in a landmark lawsuit accusing Meta and YouTube of contributing to a young woman's mental health struggles.

Jury deliberates in Meta-YouTube addiction trial
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The jury has deliberated during the landmark trial over social media giants being allegedly responsible for online addiction.

LA influencer and model charged in dating app burglary spree, DA says

A social media influencer known as Mia Ventura has been ordered to stand trial on felony charges for allegedly using dating apps to target and burglarize victims she met online.

Recapping 2026 Oscars with Carla Renata
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Award-winning actress and film critic Carla Renata joined FOX 11 to recap the 2026 Oscars.

Global Day of Unplugging: Can you put down your phone for 24 hours?

The Global Day of Unplugging is a “worldwide 24-hour digital pause where people and communities power down devices and power on real-world connection.”

Los Angeles drivers vote for the absolute worst intersection in the city

From the Valley to the Westside, see which Los Angeles intersections made the "Final Four" in a viral competition to crown the absolute worst place to drive in LA.

Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media addiction trial

Mark Zuckerberg is testifying Wednesday in a major social media trial. The plaintiff in the case is seeking to hold Meta and other social media organizations responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.

Burbank's finest: Police officer goes viral over puppy photo

A Burbank cop has gone viral on Instagram after a photo of him holding dogs sparked a wave of "thirsty" comments from social media users.

Families of children lost to social media harms protest outside Snapchat HQ

Families from the U.S. and U.K. staged a massive protest at Snapchat’s Santa Monica headquarters, alleging the platform facilitated fentanyl-related deaths of their children.