New trend has people taping their mouths shut at night: Here's why you shouldn't
TikTok influencers are telling people to tape their mouths shut at night for better sleep. Here's why doctors say it’s a bad idea.
YouTube reversing bans on creators flagged for COVID and election misinformation
YouTube will allow creators banned under its old COVID-19 and election misinformation policies to return, Alphabet said in a letter to Congress.
Gen Alpha slang in 2025: The meaning behind words like 'clanker,' '67,' 'crashout'
Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.
Study finds social media could alter teens' sleep patterns
New research finds age 13 is a turning point when bedtime screen use spikes, cutting into the sleep adolescents need most as they gain access to social media platforms.
Trump suggests deal has been reached on TikTok
President Trump announced that he will have a call with China's president regarding a "certain" company young people very much wanted saved.
Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
Frank Caprio, judge who went viral for compassion in courtroom, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
SUV plows into restaurant, narrowly missing influencers
NinaUnrated and Patrick Blackwood were sitting in a booth reviewing food items inside a Houston restaurant when a car crashed into the window, giving the pair a close brush with tragedy.
Car crashes into Houston restaurant, narrowly misses influencers filming review
On Saturday afternoon, NinaUnrated and Patrick Blackwood were sitting in a booth reviewing food items inside CuVees Culinary Creations at 2712 Eldridge Parkway when a car crashed into the window, nearly killing the pair.
VIDEO: SUV crashes into influencers mid-food review at restaurant
A car smashed into a restaurant, hitting two social media influencers.
YouTube, others may ask for your ID as online safety laws sprout across the globe
Some users of YouTube in the United States may be barred from the platform starting Wednesday as the Google-owned media giant plans to roll out ID verification, amid a trend of similar decisions propping up around the debate about online safety.
Bipartisan pair of senators demand Instagram shut down new map feature
"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.
AZ Gov. signs bill requiring schools to curb student cell phone use
Gov. Katie Hobbs held a ceremonial bill signing for HB 2484, which requires public & charter schools to adopt policies limiting student access to cell phones. It allows exceptions for emergencies, medical conditions, and teacher-directed academic use.
'Horace' the Great Dane flies to Mexico
A Great Dane named Horace took a flight to Mexico this week. The emotional support animal, who likely became the largest passenger on the plane, was the center of attention as he towered over other travelers.
Instagram rolls out maps, repost features to boost user experience
Instagram is rolling out new features. Here's what they are.
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ with Bedford: Child born with rare genetic disorder goes viral
Bedford has Schwartz-Jampel syndrome. It's a rare genetic disorder with just 150 cases reported across the world, his parents said.
WhatsApp removes millions of scam-linked accounts
WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.
YouTube to use AI to detect kids lying about their age
YouTube is testing new AI technology to estimate users’ ages and block under-18 viewers from accessing age-restricted content, part of a broader push to improve online safety for kids.
Legal expert explains why companies need 'love contracts' after viral CEO-HR romance scandal
Experts recommend 'love contracts' and clear disclosure policies to manage potential conflicts of interest.
Police departments concerned with new viral trend
It's a viral trend that started on TikTok, and ended with some kids in handcuffs. Reporter Caroline Elliott has more on why police are concerned about this new social media trend, which, they say, looks like the beginning of a robbery.