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'Digital fentanyl': TikTok is 'addicting' for children, should be banned in schools, Florida official says

'Digital fentanyl': TikTok is 'addicting' for children, should be banned in schools, Florida official says

Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis called TikTok "useless" and in a statement said that Florida schools should take a stand against the application.

6 days ago
13 is too young to join social media, US surgeon general says

13 is too young to join social media, US surgeon general says

In a CNN interview, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that kids are still “developing their identity” at this age.

January 31
Local influencer uses social media to help get RV for man living on the streets in Lakeland

Local influencer uses social media to help get RV for man living on the streets in Lakeland

A man who has been on the streets for 30 years finally has a home thanks to a Good Samaritan who uses social media to help strangers.

January 26
Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban

Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban

Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.

January 25
Oreo unveils ‘the most Oreo’ Oreo, stuffed with its own cookie

Oreo unveils ‘the most Oreo’ Oreo, stuffed with its own cookie

Oreo also announced the launch of Oreoverse, the company’s own metaverse space where fans can play games and even watch a celebrity guest explore the new virtual world on Jan. 30.

January 25
Will TikTok be banned in the US? Here’s why and why not

Will TikTok be banned in the US? Here’s why and why not

Even though more states are banning TikTok from government phones, there are many reasons why trying to ban it in the U.S. will be a lot harder than you might think.

January 20
University of Florida to students, staff: Delete TikTok app from your phone

University of Florida to students, staff: Delete TikTok app from your phone

The University of Florida is "strongly discouraging" students, faculty, and staff from using the popular social media app TikTok, citing the "growing concerns over security risks it poses."

January 13
Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes

Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes

Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."

January 6
Andrew Tate arrested in Romania on charges of human trafficking, rape

Andrew Tate arrested in Romania on charges of human trafficking, rape

The divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer was previously banned from various platforms for expressing misogynistic views and hate speech.

December 30, 2022
Shiba inu who inspired Doge meme, cryptocurrency is gravely ill

Shiba inu who inspired Doge meme, cryptocurrency is gravely ill

Kabosu, the Shiba inu "doge" who brought you "such funny" and "much wow," is very sick.

December 29, 2022
Dentists warn of dangerous DIY dental hacks going viral on TikTok

Dentists warn of dangerous DIY dental hacks going viral on TikTok

Individuals are looking to TikTok for at-home remedies for their dental concerns, which has some dentists worried about the potential long-terms effects of DIY dentistry.

December 29, 2022
Hillsborough County teacher goes viral in epic dance-off with student

Hillsborough County teacher goes viral in epic dance-off with student

A Hillsborough County teacher recently went viral for her epic dance moves. 

December 27, 2022
Strangers road trip from Tampa to Cleveland after canceled flight, TikTok's go viral

Strangers road trip from Tampa to Cleveland after canceled flight, TikTok's go viral

Winter weather is canceling and delaying flights all across the country, but a group headed to Ohio was determined to get there for Christmas – no matter what it took. 

December 24, 2022
Zephryhills senator proposes adding social media safety courses in public schools

Zephryhills senator proposes adding social media safety courses in public schools

One Florida state senator is proposing a bill in the 2023 legislative session that, if passed, would require schools to teach a social media safety class.

December 22, 2022
Elon Musk says he will resign as Twitter CEO once he finds ‘someone foolish enough to take the job’

Elon Musk says he will resign as Twitter CEO once he finds ‘someone foolish enough to take the job’

Millions of Twitter users asked Elon Musk to step down as the head of Twitter in a poll the billionaire created and promised to abide by.

December 20, 2022
Twitter suspends accounts of several journalists who wrote about Elon Musk

Twitter suspends accounts of several journalists who wrote about Elon Musk

Elon Musk’s abrupt suspension of several journalists who cover Twitter widens a growing rift between the social media site and media organizations that have used the platform to build their audiences.

December 16, 2022
Twitter bans, reinstates, then suspends account that tracked Elon Musk's private plane

Twitter bans, reinstates, then suspends account that tracked Elon Musk's private plane

The suspension came just weeks after Elon Musk wrote that he had not banned the ElonJet account due to his "commitment to free speech."

December 15, 2022
Twitter suspends account that tracked Elon Musk's private jet

Twitter suspends account that tracked Elon Musk's private jet

“He said this is free speech and he’s doing the opposite,” the 20-year-old college student who started the flight-tracking account said.

December 14, 2022
Instagram adds 'Notes' feature, challenges BeReal app with 'Candid Stories'

Instagram adds 'Notes' feature, challenges BeReal app with 'Candid Stories'

Instagram is rolling out several new features in the U.S., including one that has been compared to the AIM away messages of yesteryear.

December 14, 2022
Sen. Marco Rubio introduces legislation to ban TikTok in America

Sen. Marco Rubio introduces legislation to ban TikTok in America

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio announced bipartisan legislation that would ban TikTok in the U.S., saying there is a risk of the app "being used to spy on Americans."

December 14, 2022
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