Jimmy Kimmel to air Talarico interview on YouTube instead of ABC

Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission. 

DOJ, X hunt hackers targeting hundreds of thousands of users

The Justice Department is working with X to identify the cybercriminals behind an attempted password-recovery attack that targeted hundreds of thousands of users.

Meta settlement: Major Facebook, Instagram changes for kids
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Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement following accusations that its social media platforms, Instagram and Facebook, endangered children. Fox's Doug Luzader has more.

Meta agrees to massive settlement, Michelin comes to the Southwest | FOX 10 Talks
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Meta has agreed to a roughly $17 billion settlement, bringing the landmark trial to an early end before Mark Zuckerberg could testify. We learn what the new protections for young users are, and what it means for the social media industry. Plus, two Michelin-star chefs discuss how the arrival of the guide could transform the culinary scene across Arizona and the Southwest. And, we talk resources for Arizona women, like career support and workforce training, to help achieve economic independence.

See list: Facebook and Instagram’s new limits on kids under settlement: Daily caps, no nights, forced pauses

The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.

Meta settles teen social media lawsuit
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Meta has settled a massive lawsuit, requiring major changes to its algorithmic feed for teens. Reporter Tonya J. Powers has more.

Meta agrees to settle social media addiction case for up to $16.8B

Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.

Arizona sues Meta over youth social media addiction
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A landmark social media trial against Meta is now underway, marking the largest consumer protection trial in U.S. history.

Meta goes to trial over allegations of addiction, mental heath concerns
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Opening arguments begin in a case involving Facebook and Instagram, and its addictive effects on young users and the growing mental health crisis sparked by overuse. FOX's Ashley Webster has more. 

Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs

Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.

States seek $1.4 trillion -- yes, trillion -- from Meta over alleged harm to kids

A trial is set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California as four states are pushing for Meta to pay $1.4 trillion over allegations that its platform is addictive for underage users. 

Trump Media posts massive $238M loss, plans major business pivot

Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use. 

Yuma police counter claims of failing to investigate attempted abduction
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Yuma police are pushing back against online misinformation after a viral social media post claimed officers failed to investigate an attempted abduction of a 16-year-old girl.

Verizon service back after hours-long outage caused by vandalism, company says

Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.

Kids Online Safety Act moves forward in Congress
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As research reflects the impact of social media on young people, Congress has long sought to advance legislation aimed at protecting kids online.

Community rallies to help struggling Scottsdale donut shop

Loyal regulars and new customers helped Scottsdale donut shop, The Local Donut, stay open after the owner asked for help online.