Timeline: Elon Musk's bid to take over Twitter
Elon Musk is offering to go through with his original proposal to buy Twitter for $44 billion. Here’s a look at some of what’s transpired between the billionaire Tesla CEO and the social media platform.
Swipe right on your fur-ever friend: Tinder teams up with shelters for National Dog Week
In honor of National Dog Week, Tinder users are able to upload an adoptable shelter dog as one of their dating profile photos.
TikTok search results full of misinformation, analysts say
As TikTok continues to grow in popularity, especially among younger users, it prompted one group to study the amount of misinformation present on the social media platform.
OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney: Judge won't keep 'sexually explicit' evidence secret
Clenney was arrested Aug. 10 for the stabbing death of her boyfriend Christian Obumseli
Kellogg’s will pay you $5,000 to eat cereal for dinner
Winners will also get a year’s worth of Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes, Fruit Loops and Frosted Mini-wheats cereal.
Couple gifted with honeymoon to Italy by Olive Garden following viral engagement photo shoot
“Neither of us have been to Europe but it has always been a dream to go,” the bride-to-be said.
Tampa Bay influencer uses platform to help children in need
Christian Vorderbrueggen is making a big impact on the world of social media. She's an influencer with more than 280,000 followers who shares outfits, home decor, motherhood, and anything that happens to come into her life.
Andrew Tate, controversial social media influencer, banned from Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Andrew Tate’s online content, in which he describes using violence against women and refers to them as property, has soared in popularity in recent months.
People enter 'dissociative state' when using social media, researchers say
Have you ever opened social media and all of a sudden 30 minutes went by without you even noticing? Researchers, studying this dissociative state, created an app with a focus on users' time and attention.
Social media companies offer few changes to safeguard US midterm elections
Social media companies are sharing their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections, although they have offered scant details.
Elon Musk sells $7B in Tesla shares ahead of Twitter fight
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
TikTok pink sauce: Why is everyone freaking out about this controversial condiment?
What happens when a bright-colored pink sauce gains attention on TikTok? Naturally, it raises questions on what's in it, the taste, and if it's legit.
Cryptocurrency scam: South Tampa bakery to close after online 'investor' disappears
A Tampa bakery owner is warning crypto investors after she says she was scammed out of more than $80,000 of her life savings. She now says she'll have to shut down her business.
Families sue TikTok after 2 girls die attempting controversial ‘blackout challenge,' lawsuit claims
According to SMVLC, Arriani and Lalani participated in TikTok’s "blackout challenge," which encourages users to choke themselves with belts, purse strings or other similar items until passing out.
Twitter sues to force Elon Musk to complete his $44B acquisition
Twitter said Tuesday it has sued Elon Musk to force him to complete the $44-billion acquisition of the social media company.
Sandwich historian brings unique flare to vintage recipes on TikTok
From fried bologna to mashed anchovies, the “Bob Ross of sandwiches” says a lot more goes into sandwiches than just two pieces of bread and some filling.
Elon Musk calls off $44-billion deal to buy Twitter, says fake users 'wildly higher' than 5%
Elon Musk is calling off the $44-billion Twitter deal, accusing the company of "false and misleading representations" regarding fake accounts on the platform. But Twitter has vowed to fight.
Homeowners warn of dangers of TikTok 'door knock' challenge
Homeowners fear a challenge circulating on TikTok has made its way to their neighborhood, and it’s a different take on the ding-dong-ditch.
Ypsilanti man murdered on Facebook live, mom says shooter was angry over son's online comments
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was killed in a Facebook Live on Tuesday.
Supreme Court blocks Texas law on social media censorship
A divided Supreme Court has blocked a Texas law, championed by conservatives, that aimed to keep social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their viewpoints.