Experts warn of dangerous social media ski trends
Safety experts are issuing a warning about dangerous ski trends circulating on social media that are inspiring amateur skiers to attempt challenging backcountry terrain.
Tourists may have to provide 5 years of social media history to enter US
A proposed rule would require foreign travelers who can currently visit the U.S. without a visa to submit extensive social media, email and family history to be approved.
In-N-Out Burger removes number '67' from system in response to viral '6-7' trend
In-N-Out Burger removed No. 67 from its ordering system after the viral "6-7" meme reportedly caused chaotic disruptions by teenagers at restaurant locations.
Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works
Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.
Hawaii sues TikTok parent company ByteDance, claims app harms children
Hawaii claims that ByteDance designed TikTok to manipulate dopamine production, similar to gambling industry tactics.
Spotify Wrapped 2025 arrives: What’s new, and who took over Taylor Swift as most-streamed
Spotify Wrapped is here. Ever wonder how Spotify counts your listening data throughout the year? Here’s an peek inside.
Social media detox's impact on young adults
A new study is showing how a one-week break from social media can make a big difference in the life of young adults, and we sat down with Fox Medical Team's Deena Centofanti to learn more.
Most visited social media sites in 2025 revealed
The Pew Research Center has released a new study that reveals the social media platforms Americans frequented the most in 2025.
YouTube fishing creator Mikey Rijavec found dead days after mayday call off Mexico coast
California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.
Roblox ramps up age verification checks, groups younger users in age-based messaging
Roblox is introduces video-based age checks to restrict messaging by age group, aiming to boost child safety. Here’s what we know.
Cloudflare resolves network outage that affected X, and other sites
The web company resolved a massive outage that affected users of platforms like X, ChatGPT, and Spotify.
Wisconsin dad's TikTok antics go viral, racking up millions of views
A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.
Bay Area Harvard grad student launched new ‘Appstinence’ movement to quit social media
It’s a concept hard to fathom among many Gen Zers — ditching your smartphone and retiring from social media. But it's what recent Harvard alumna 24-year-old Gabriela Nguyen has fully embraced as she works to help others do the same.
Starbucks 'Bearista' frenzy: Some leave empty-handed, others declare ‘the war is over’
Starbucks fans are losing it over the sold-out Bearista cup and Hello Kitty plush, camping out, calling stores nonstop, and reselling the $44 cup for over $1,000 on eBay.
YouTube gives deadline for users to recover accounts banned for COVID-19, election speech
YouTube is giving creators a chance to recover accounts banned over content related to COVID-19 and elections.
Facebook settlement payments coming soon: Here’s what to know
Facebook users are starting to receive payouts from a $725M settlement over claims the platform misused personal data. Here’s how much you could get and when.
ChatGPT Atlas: OpenAI launches new web browser
ChatGPT's Atlas is the latest tech initiative from OpenAI, following the launch of its online shopping experience and AI video social media app, Sora, last month.
TikTok influencer who bragged about stealing from Target arrested again
Cape Coral police said Marlena Velez, 23, was taken into custody Oct. 12 following weeks of evading law enforcement tied to a probation violation and a fleeing charge stemming from a September traffic stop.
Is YouTube down? Hundreds of thousands report issues with online video-sharing platform
Downdetector reported over 300,000 users were having issues with YouTube.
YouTube to pay $24.5 million to settle Trump’s lawsuit over Jan. 6 attack
The video sharing platform suspended the president’s account in 2021 due to content he posted that violated the tech company’s policies.