Viral 'Chromebook challenge' prompts warnings from school districts
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
A middle school student in Connecticut was reportedly hospitalized after a fire started by the “Chromebook challenge."
Is 4chan gone? What happened to the notorious message board
The controversial online message board 4chan has remained offline for nearly a week following a reported hack that exposed moderators and backend systems.
The controversial online message board 4chan has remained offline for nearly a week following a reported hack that exposed moderators and backend systems.
Reddit issue resolved following outage, social media platform says
Thousands of social media users reported issues accessing Reddit on Monday. Here's what we know.
Thousands of social media users reported issues accessing Reddit on Monday. Here's what we know.
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.
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.
April Fools Day pranks in western WA
Several department and organizations in the Seattle area took to social media to prank their audiences on April Fools' Day.
Several department and organizations in the Seattle area took to social media to prank their audiences on April Fools' Day.
Trump signals TikTok deal as ban looms
With less than a week before the deadline to sell TikTok, President Trump is suggesting a dal that could come together at the last minute to keep the app in business.
With less than a week before the deadline to sell TikTok, President Trump is suggesting a dal that could come together at the last minute to keep the app in business.
Marvin Sapp told ushers 'close the doors' in resurfaced video, asked for $40K in donations
Pastor and gospel singer Marvin Sapp is being criticized after a video resurfaced from 2024 shows him telling ushers to close the church doors and challenging the church members to donate $40,000.
Pastor and gospel singer Marvin Sapp is being criticized after a video resurfaced from 2024 shows him telling ushers to close the church doors and challenging the church members to donate $40,000.
Kids with smartphones reported higher well-being than kids without, study finds
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
Despite kids who reported having overall better well-being compared to kids who did not own smartphones, they also admitted that using social media had negative impacts on their health.
Was Instagram down? Users reported outage issues on Thursday
Instagram appeared to be down for many users on Thursday. Here's what we know.
Instagram appeared to be down for many users on Thursday. Here's what we know.
Snapchat briefly goes down for users, according to Downdetector
Snapchat users reported outages on Thursday night, with Downdetector showing a spike in issues and complaints surfacing on social media.
Snapchat users reported outages on Thursday night, with Downdetector showing a spike in issues and complaints surfacing on social media.
New fact-checks coming to Facebook: Here's when
Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.
Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.
Is X down? Elon Musk claims ‘massive cyberattack’
Elon Musk said Monday that his social media platform X was hit with a cyberattack.
Elon Musk said Monday that his social media platform X was hit with a cyberattack.
Remember Digg? Its founders are bringing it back, with AI's help
Digg, a news site that popularized up- and down-votes online, is making a comeback over 20 years after it launched, with the help of AI and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
Digg, a news site that popularized up- and down-votes online, is making a comeback over 20 years after it launched, with the help of AI and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw caught on hot mic allegedly threatening to 'kill' Tucker Carlson
U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw was caught on a hot mic seemingly threatening to "kill" former Fox News host Tucker Carlson after an interview with GB News. Carlson made a post on X offering Crenshaw his address.
U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw was caught on a hot mic seemingly threatening to "kill" former Fox News host Tucker Carlson after an interview with GB News. Carlson made a post on X offering Crenshaw his address.
Senate Showdown: Can new legislation break social media's hold on our youth?
In a heated battle at the state capitol, Senate Bill 5708 aims to revolutionize online safety for minors by enforcing strict data and privacy protections.
In a heated battle at the state capitol, Senate Bill 5708 aims to revolutionize online safety for minors by enforcing strict data and privacy protections.
WA Senate panel advances age-based restrictions for social media platforms
Proponents say the restrictions are necessary to protect children from the harms of social media, while critics question the legality of the law.
Proponents say the restrictions are necessary to protect children from the harms of social media, while critics question the legality of the law.
Paid subreddits coming in 2025, CEO says
Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.
Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.
Musk doesn't want to buy TikTok; Trump stops minting new pennies
Elon Musk is not interested in buying TikTok. President Trump has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies.
Elon Musk is not interested in buying TikTok. President Trump has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies.
New bid to save TikTok in the US
In the fight to save TikTok, artificial intelligence-based search engine company Perplexity AI is proposing to merge with the social media giant.
In the fight to save TikTok, artificial intelligence-based search engine company Perplexity AI is proposing to merge with the social media giant.
Were users forced to follow Trump on social media? What we know about claims
Many users found themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media after the inauguration. Here's why this happened and how Meta explains the process.
Many users found themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media after the inauguration. Here's why this happened and how Meta explains the process.