Revised plan to keep kids off social media emerges, DeSantis vetoed earlier bill
After Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed an earlier bill, Florida lawmakers next week will take up a revised plan that would try to keep children under age 16 off social-media platforms — but would allow parents to give consent for 14- and 15-year-olds to have accounts.
After Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed an earlier bill, Florida lawmakers next week will take up a revised plan that would try to keep children under age 16 off social-media platforms — but would allow parents to give consent for 14- and 15-year-olds to have accounts.
Teen creates app to protect kids from social media, says total ban 'won't work'
Florida could become the first in the nation to pass a bill banning kids 16 and younger from social media.
Florida could become the first in the nation to pass a bill banning kids 16 and younger from social media.
Supreme Court hears major social media cases on content moderation and free speech
The Supreme Court social media cases center on Texas and Florida laws that aim to prevent platforms like Facebook, TikTok and others from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
The Supreme Court social media cases center on Texas and Florida laws that aim to prevent platforms like Facebook, TikTok and others from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
What is ‘popcorn brain?’: How social media could impact your focus
Social media use may be causing ‘popcorn brain.’ Here’s what you need to know.
Social media use may be causing ‘popcorn brain.’ Here’s what you need to know.
Instagram’s latest feature encourages teens to close app at night
The new feature nudges teen users to get downtime off the app when it's late at night. Here’s how it works.
The new feature nudges teen users to get downtime off the app when it's late at night. Here’s how it works.
Facebook's new 'chirping' sound was a mistake; here's how to turn it off
Want to stop the Facebook “chirping" sound as you scroll through your feed? Here’s how.
Want to stop the Facebook “chirping" sound as you scroll through your feed? Here’s how.
Bay Area mom sues Meta claiming social media algorithms led to son’s death while playing Russian roulette
As Florida lawmakers consider a bill that would restrict social media for children, a Bay Area mother says she knows firsthand just how dangerous it can be and has joined several families in a lawsuit against Meta.
As Florida lawmakers consider a bill that would restrict social media for children, a Bay Area mother says she knows firsthand just how dangerous it can be and has joined several families in a lawsuit against Meta.
Bill banning social media for Florida minors moves forward
A bill that would ban Florida teens under 16 from having social media accounts is moving forward in the legislature, and that's just one of the several bills on the table in Tallahassee this week.
A bill that would ban Florida teens under 16 from having social media accounts is moving forward in the legislature, and that's just one of the several bills on the table in Tallahassee this week.
Facebook turns 20: Here's what else was happening in 2004
The launch of Facebook was one of the biggest moments in the U.S. in the last 20 years, and here’s a look back at some of the other events in news and pop culture that made headlines in 2004.
The launch of Facebook was one of the biggest moments in the U.S. in the last 20 years, and here’s a look back at some of the other events in news and pop culture that made headlines in 2004.
Spotify tattoos: What to know about the popular trend on TikTok
While Spotify codes launched in 2017, Spotify tattoos have become a viral trend on social media.
While Spotify codes launched in 2017, Spotify tattoos have become a viral trend on social media.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerburg apologizes to families who lost loved ones due to social media
In a stunning move on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to families who said their loved ones died as a result of social media.
In a stunning move on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to families who said their loved ones died as a result of social media.
From ‘doxxing trucks’ to Nicki and Megan’s feud, what exactly does it mean to ‘dox’ someone?
“Doxxing” may be a term that’s popped up more frequently in your feeds recently. Here is what it means to “dox” someone, and how it may or may not be considered a crime.
“Doxxing” may be a term that’s popped up more frequently in your feeds recently. Here is what it means to “dox” someone, and how it may or may not be considered a crime.
UMG TikTok standoff: Music group may pull songs from TikTok amid licensing dispute
The next time you open TikTok, you may discover that much of the music added to videos by your favorite content creators has disappeared.
The next time you open TikTok, you may discover that much of the music added to videos by your favorite content creators has disappeared.
Social media bill that restricts access for kids expected to pass in Florida
A proposal that would prohibit minors younger than 16 from creating social-media accounts is poised to pass in the Florida House, after a change Tuesday that its sponsor said helps target platforms’ addictive features.
A proposal that would prohibit minors younger than 16 from creating social-media accounts is poised to pass in the Florida House, after a change Tuesday that its sponsor said helps target platforms’ addictive features.
The tween skincare market is booming, thanks to social media
America’s youngest generation, Gen Alpha, are the most plugged-in consumers, and skincare companies have taken notice.
America’s youngest generation, Gen Alpha, are the most plugged-in consumers, and skincare companies have taken notice.
Mom films Panera drive-thru refusing her order due to ‘screaming’ kid: Internet moms side with Panera worker
'Yeah as a mom of 3, I'm with the Panera guy,' one user commented on the video.
'Yeah as a mom of 3, I'm with the Panera guy,' one user commented on the video.
Sarasota County Schools could be next district to join lawsuit against social media giants
Sarasota County Schools could be the next school district to join a growing lawsuit against social media giants.
Sarasota County Schools could be the next school district to join a growing lawsuit against social media giants.
Snapchat allows parents to limit their teens from using app’s ‘My AI’ chatbot feature
The new feature lets parents access their kids privacy settings, while protecting them from harmful content.
The new feature lets parents access their kids privacy settings, while protecting them from harmful content.
Mom calls out bullies' parents in viral TikTok after daughter's 'knock-off' Stanley cup was mocked at school
Mom and TikToker Dayna Motycka urged parents to teach kids not to make fun of others who don't own name-brand items.
Mom and TikToker Dayna Motycka urged parents to teach kids not to make fun of others who don't own name-brand items.
Britney Spears' Instagram disappears after comments about music industry
Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”
Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”