2 NJ school districts faced online threats, disruption of classes
A school district in Atlantic County canceled classes after online threats, while a Gloucester County 10-year-old is facing charges after posting 'disturbing video' online.
10-year-old student accused of posting 'disturbing video' online about New Jersey school
A New Jersey 10-year-old is facing charges after investigators say the student posted a "disturbing video" online about a local school.
Instagram announce changes to teen accounts
Instagram announces big changes that it says will help protect young users on the popular app.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Why is X being blocked in Brazil?
On Friday, a Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media giant X in Brazil.
The best 'big dad energy' jokes about Gov. Tim Walz: List
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz continues to garner attention on social media, with many posting about how the Democratic governor has “big dad energy" and making wholesome jokes about him.
MrBeast acknowledges past ‘inappropriate language’ amid controversy
MrBeast, one of YouTube’s biggest stars and a philanthropist, acknowledged Wednesday that he used inappropriate language in his early online days, as numerous controversies bubbled up around him and a former collaborator.
Kids Online Safety Act: What to know about the bill and its chances of passing
The Kids Online Safety Act, also known as KOSA, is a bill that sets out requirements to protect minors from online harms.
DOJ seizes social media ‘bot farm’ operated by Russian government
The DOJ said more than 900 fake social media accounts were seized in a scheme used to promote Russian government agendas by spreading misinformation online.
What is Gen Alpha slang? The meaning behind words like ‘skibidi,’ ‘sigma’
If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024:
TikTok glossary: From Barbiecore to WaterTok
Will your summer look be more coastal grandma or cottagecore? If you’re not sure, this TikTok glossary is here to help.
Data finds Instagram may be the best platform to get a response from airlines
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.
Snapchat boosts teen safety with new features
Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.
‘Baddies Caribbean’ star, Philly influencer ‘Meatball' pleads guilty for role in city-wide looting spree
Popular Philly social media influencer and 'Baddies Caribbean' star Dayjia Blackwell, known to many as ‘Meatball’ has pleaded guilty to two charges for her role in a city-wide looting spree.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel share new wedding footage
Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel shared more footage from Abby’s 2021 wedding on TikTok, as well as a second video with a message which appeared to be directed at their critics.
Chick-fil-A location's summer camp for kids draws criticism, sparks debate
Facebook users sound off about Louisiana-based Chick-fil-A camp as some defend it.
Who's this mysterious dancing Taylor Swift fan? The internet has theories
The mysterious dancer appears to be near the Madrid stadium’s roof, leading many to believe it was someone who had access to restricted areas.
Most and least dangerous states for online dating: study
Privacy Journal researchers ranked the 50 states by using data from the FBI, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Trade Commission and the Internet Crime Complaint Center to analyze where dating app users may be most likely to find danger.
Pennsylvania man charged for alleged sextortion of young girls on social media
Investigators say the man used the Snapchat account "jack_goodric" to dupe his victims into thinking that he was a middle school or high school-aged boy.