What does 'brat' mean, why are people calling VP Kamala Harris one?

The “brat summer" movement pretty much rejects the norm and embraces the unapologetic. Think edgy, imperfect, and confident, as opposed to polished, poised, and politically correct.

Elon Musk says he’s moving SpaceX, X headquarters from California

Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced that he is moving the headquarters of SpaceX and social media company X from California after the state banned school districts from requiring staff to inform parents about their children's gender identity change.

Trump reinstated by Meta on Facebook, Instagram in effort to 'allow political expression'

Meta announced it will lift the longstanding bans on former President Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts, citing their responsibility to allow political expression, with heightened penalties for repeat offenses.

YouTuber's data help researchers shed new light on 2,000-year-old computer

Scientists at the University of Glasgow were able to shed new light on the Antikythera mechanism, a 2,000-year-old computer which is believed to be the most technologically complex objects ever found from the ancient world, and it's all thanks to a YouTuber.

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:

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.

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.

Gen Z, Millennials ditching dating apps for live events

Attendance at singles and dating events have soared over the last two years, according to data from Eventbrite, as dating apps have come under fire for their addictive and “gamified” nature.

Tokyo developing dating app to encourage marriage and childbirth

Tokyo officials are developing a dating app to promote marriage and childbirth as both have been in serious decline over the years in Japanese society.

Doctor warns against 'anti-sunscreen' TikToks
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Videos are circulating on TikTok saying sunscreen does more harm than good. The videos can be found just by searching for ?anti-sunscreen," but before you take advice from social media, an Arizona skin cancer doctor weighs in with the truth. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more.

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.

NY explores social media algorithm restrictions
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In an effort to stem social media addiction, lawmakers in New York are exploring new legislation to force social media companies to post content in chronological order and restrict alerts at night.

‘Fake news’: Prom revenge murder story on TikTok debunked

A TikTok about a revenge murder at a prom was debunked by Michigan police, showing how easily fake news can be created and spread on social media. Here are some tips for spotting AI and disinformation.

Nick Rekieta, MN lawyer and YouTuber, facing drug charge

Minnesota-based lawyer and online legal analyst Nick Rekieta is facing a drug charge in Kandiyohi County.

Kabosu, Shiba Inu behind 'doge' meme and face of Dogecoin, has died

Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.