Is Facebook down? Platforms coming back online after widespread outages, Meta says
Thousands of users reported outages across Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Messenger and Instagram, according to Downdetector.
Thousands of users reported outages across Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Messenger and Instagram, according to Downdetector.
3 child Benadryl deaths spark renewed fears of dangerous social media trend
Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge.
Three children have died in Connecticut after overdosing on diphenhydramine, commonly sold as Benadryl. Their deaths have renewed warnings about a social media challenge.
Facebook class-action privacy settlement: 2nd payments set to distribute
Facebook users who were part of the massive $725 million class-action settlement may be due for a second payment.
Facebook users who were part of the massive $725 million class-action settlement may be due for a second payment.
Meta unveils subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp: What to know
Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as the company expands premium features and artificial intelligence offerings.
Meta is rolling out paid subscription plans for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp as the company expands premium features and artificial intelligence offerings.
YouTube to add automatic AI labels for undisclosed generated content
YouTube is rolling out new transparency measures for AI-generated content, including more prominent disclosure labels and automated detection systems.
YouTube is rolling out new transparency measures for AI-generated content, including more prominent disclosure labels and automated detection systems.
TikTok influencer Gabriela Gonzalez, father charged in dark web hitman plot against singer Jack Avery
Social media influencer Gabriela Gonzalez, her father, and her ex-boyfriend face 25 years to life for their alleged involvement in a dark web hitman plot targeting "Why Don't We" singer Jack Avery.
Social media influencer Gabriela Gonzalez, her father, and her ex-boyfriend face 25 years to life for their alleged involvement in a dark web hitman plot targeting "Why Don't We" singer Jack Avery.
Spencer Pratt’s viral AI campaign ads spark buzz
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt is sharing viral AI-generated political ads as he campaigns for mayor of Los Angeles.
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt is sharing viral AI-generated political ads as he campaigns for mayor of Los Angeles.
School officials warn of dangerous 'Eating Orbeez' social media trend
Local school officials are warning parents about a dangerous "Eating Orbeez"social media trend that can be fatal for children.
Local school officials are warning parents about a dangerous "Eating Orbeez"social media trend that can be fatal for children.
FTC chairman urges companies to adhere with Take It Down Act
The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to over a dozen tech companies to comply with the Take It Down Act. The agency warned that failure to remove certain intimate content at the request of an individual from their platforms is treated as a violation of federal rules.
The Federal Trade Commission sent letters to over a dozen tech companies to comply with the Take It Down Act. The agency warned that failure to remove certain intimate content at the request of an individual from their platforms is treated as a violation of federal rules.
Mark Hamill deletes image depicting Trump as deceased, posts new photo to 'apologize' after backlash
Actor Mark Hamill deleted a photo depicting President Donald Trump as deceased and posted a new image on Bluesky after facing backlash on Thursday.
Actor Mark Hamill deleted a photo depicting President Donald Trump as deceased and posted a new image on Bluesky after facing backlash on Thursday.
French prosecutors pursue charges against Elon Musk, X over child abuse content allegations
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into Elon Musk and his social media platform X over allegations involving child sexual abuse material.
French prosecutors have opened an investigation into Elon Musk and his social media platform X over allegations involving child sexual abuse material.
Countries that have banned social media for teenagers — See the world map
Countries around the world are moving to restrict children’s access to social media, led by Australia’s landmark law banning users under 16 starting December 2025.
Countries around the world are moving to restrict children’s access to social media, led by Australia’s landmark law banning users under 16 starting December 2025.
Twitch streamer 'Minister Zay' hit by car during faith walk from Philadelphia to California
A cross-country journey of faith and philanthropy hit a terrifying roadblock when a Twitch streamer walking from Philadelphia to California was struck by a car during a live broadcast.
A cross-country journey of faith and philanthropy hit a terrifying roadblock when a Twitch streamer walking from Philadelphia to California was struck by a car during a live broadcast.
'Justice for Makayla Settles': California dad charged with incest, but not rape, after daughter's suicide
Makayla Renee Settles, 18, died by suicide five months after she was allegedly raped by her father, Stephen Vincent Chavez.
Makayla Renee Settles, 18, died by suicide five months after she was allegedly raped by her father, Stephen Vincent Chavez.
Influencer Ashlee Jenae found dead in Zanzibar after engagement
Questions are mounting around the sudden death of lifestyle influencer Ashly Robinson, known as Ashlee Jenae, during a birthday trip to Zanzibar, just days after her engagement.
Questions are mounting around the sudden death of lifestyle influencer Ashly Robinson, known as Ashlee Jenae, during a birthday trip to Zanzibar, just days after her engagement.
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.
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.
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.
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
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, and YouTube were both found liable in the landmark social media addiction trial.
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.
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.