New snake species discovered thanks to Instagram post
Oligodon churahensis is the newest snake species after a university student unknowingly posted a picture of it on Instagram in June 2020.
Oligodon churahensis is the newest snake species after a university student unknowingly posted a picture of it on Instagram in June 2020.
Arrests made amid TikTok challenge on Dec. 17
Amid the viral, nationwide TikTok challenge, arrests at schools in several states were made Friday, Dec. 17.
Amid the viral, nationwide TikTok challenge, arrests at schools in several states were made Friday, Dec. 17.
Frederick County says threats against schools related to TikTok challenge; increased police Friday
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office says they have received notifications of threats this week related to a new TikTok challenge that has school districts across the country taking heightened precautions.
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office says they have received notifications of threats this week related to a new TikTok challenge that has school districts across the country taking heightened precautions.
Whole Foods skewered on TikTok for throwing out 'good' food
Critics are asking why Whole Foods did not donate the food rather than let it go to waste
Critics are asking why Whole Foods did not donate the food rather than let it go to waste
YouTube personality Zach King sued by former producer for sexual harassment, retaliation
Elisabeth Logan, a former producer for YouTube personality and illusionist Zach King, is suing her ex-boss. She says King portrays himself as having a "Christian persona," but in reality is a "gifted liar" and "narcissist."
Elisabeth Logan, a former producer for YouTube personality and illusionist Zach King, is suing her ex-boss. She says King portrays himself as having a "Christian persona," but in reality is a "gifted liar" and "narcissist."
Nearly 1,000 Facebook, Instagram accounts deactivated over COVID-19 misinformation
In total, Meta deleted 979 accounts, groups and pages across its platforms last month, most of which were found to belong to a sprawling network from China trying to spread COVID-19 misinformation.
In total, Meta deleted 979 accounts, groups and pages across its platforms last month, most of which were found to belong to a sprawling network from China trying to spread COVID-19 misinformation.
State attorneys general investigating Instagram's effects on children, young adults
A group of state attorneys general are investigating Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, saying its parent company Facebook — recently renamed Meta Platforms — ignored research about the harms it causes to young people.
A group of state attorneys general are investigating Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, saying its parent company Facebook — recently renamed Meta Platforms — ignored research about the harms it causes to young people.
Twitter rolls out redesigned warning labels to combat misinformation
The labels, which the company has been testing since July, are an update from those Twitter used for election misinformation before and after the 2020 presidential contest.
The labels, which the company has been testing since July, are an update from those Twitter used for election misinformation before and after the 2020 presidential contest.
Mom says TikTok laundry hack may have set her dryer on fire: 'Lucky to be alive'
Hailee Clarke from the U.K. posted a video to TikTok this month saying a fire started inside her dryer the same night she tried a popular laundry hack.
Hailee Clarke from the U.K. posted a video to TikTok this month saying a fire started inside her dryer the same night she tried a popular laundry hack.
Elon Musk sells $1.1B in Tesla stock after Twitter poll
The sales, disclosed in two regulatory filings late Wednesday, will cover tax obligations for stock options granted to Musk in September.
The sales, disclosed in two regulatory filings late Wednesday, will cover tax obligations for stock options granted to Musk in September.
Social skills: Alleged kidnapper caught after teen uses viral TikTok distress signal
The juvenile victim made emergency hand gestures she learned on TikTok to other motorists in an attempt to get help.
The juvenile victim made emergency hand gestures she learned on TikTok to other motorists in an attempt to get help.
Don’t change outgoing voicemail if lost, stranded: Rescue team responds to viral post
After a post on Facebook advising any lost hikers or stranded motorists to change their outgoing voicemail to reveal their locations should their phones die or lose signal went viral, a nonprofit rescue team from Colorado is pointing out why that’s not a good idea.
After a post on Facebook advising any lost hikers or stranded motorists to change their outgoing voicemail to reveal their locations should their phones die or lose signal went viral, a nonprofit rescue team from Colorado is pointing out why that’s not a good idea.
Facebook Papers: Company froze as anti-vaccine comments swarmed users
As false claims about vaccine safety threatened to undermine COVID-19 response, documents reveal that Facebook took a full month to implement changes.
As false claims about vaccine safety threatened to undermine COVID-19 response, documents reveal that Facebook took a full month to implement changes.
California TikTok star pleads not guilty to double murder
A TikTok star with nearly a million online followers pleaded not guilty to shooting and killing his newly estranged wife and a man she was with last week at a San Diego high-rise.
A TikTok star with nearly a million online followers pleaded not guilty to shooting and killing his newly estranged wife and a man she was with last week at a San Diego high-rise.
VIDEO: Bear crashes wedding, unfazed guest continues eating dinner
A video going viral on TikTok shows a bear-y unusual wedding crasher at a reception held over the weekend in Mexico.
A video going viral on TikTok shows a bear-y unusual wedding crasher at a reception held over the weekend in Mexico.
Facebook papers: Documents reveal internal turmoil pitting profit against safety
Facebook the company is losing control of Facebook the product — and of the carefully crafted image it’s spent over a decade selling despite problems like misinformation, human trafficking, and pervasive extremist groups on its platform.
Facebook the company is losing control of Facebook the product — and of the carefully crafted image it’s spent over a decade selling despite problems like misinformation, human trafficking, and pervasive extremist groups on its platform.
Trump's social media platform given 30 days to comply with licensing requirements
Trump's TRUTH Social platform has 30 days to comply with licensing requirements or it risks seeing its rights and permissions in the software automatically and permanently terminated.
Trump's TRUTH Social platform has 30 days to comply with licensing requirements or it risks seeing its rights and permissions in the software automatically and permanently terminated.
Donald Trump announces launch of media company, social media app
Former President Donald Trump says he’s launching the Trump Media & Technology Group and its “TRUTH Social” app.
Former President Donald Trump says he’s launching the Trump Media & Technology Group and its “TRUTH Social” app.
YouTube didn’t violate Constitution by removing QAnon videos, federal judge rules
A federal judge tossed out a lawsuit filed by several “conservative content creators” who claimed YouTube banned their videos and suspended their accounts.
A federal judge tossed out a lawsuit filed by several “conservative content creators” who claimed YouTube banned their videos and suspended their accounts.
YouTube sued over claims of not enforcing ban on animal abuse videos
An animal rights group has sued YouTube claiming the company has not enforced its ban on videos showing animal abuse.
An animal rights group has sued YouTube claiming the company has not enforced its ban on videos showing animal abuse.