Tiktok's fate in the U.S. hangs in the balance
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Tiktok's future is still uncertain as the app's possible ban is getting closer and closer. Today, the Supreme Court issued opinions but did not include one on the ban.

Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok

With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.

TikTok US ban: Supreme Court hears arguments over whether popular app stays or goes

In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.

TikTok US ban: Supreme Court to hear arguments
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In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.

Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes

Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.

UFC head Dana White, strong Trump supporter, joins Meta's board of directors

UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.

Fake missing person scams: What to look for on social media
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Bartlett Police Department is warning the public of fake missing person and missing pet scams that are posted on social media.

Tips for parents on gifting teens smartphones this month
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Younger teens may have just unwrapped their very first smartphone this month. So what should parents know about navigating this new territory?

Cook County judge dismisses TikToker's claims against Hubbard Inn
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A Cook County judge has ruled on a TikToker's claim against the Hubbard Inn, throwing out six of the seven claims made against the establishment.

Supreme Court agrees to hear arguments over TikTok ban

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in January about whether the TikTok law limits free speech and violates the First Amendment.

Supreme Court to hear arguments about potential TikTok ban
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The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments about a potential ban on the popular social media app TikTok in the U.S. A law passed mandates the app be banned if its Chinese owner doesn't divest.

TikTok fights back against looming ban
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The clock is ticking for TikTok to sell before it's possibly banned in the United States, but the CEO is not giving up without a fight.

Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds

Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."

Meta apologizes for Facebook, Instagram outages

Meta issued an apology after a widespread outage affected Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger on Wednesday.

Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024

Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.

TikTok ban: Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale of app in the U.S.
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A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S.

Australia is about to ban social media for anyone under 16; how it will work

The law would fine social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram for failing to stop children younger than 16 years old from having accounts.