Fountain Hills mulls ban of TikTok from town-owned devices
In the month since President Joe Biden signed a law that bans the use of any app by TikTok's China-based parent company on federal devices, a growing number of communities are following suit, including the town of Fountain Hills. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
In the month since President Joe Biden signed a law that bans the use of any app by TikTok's China-based parent company on federal devices, a growing number of communities are following suit, including the town of Fountain Hills. FOX 10's Lauren Clark reports.
Louisiana man who used social media to lure and try to kill gay men, gets 45 years
Federal authorities also said Chance Seneca, who was 19 at the time of the crime, had a plan to kidnap and murder gay men as part of a scheme.
Federal authorities also said Chance Seneca, who was 19 at the time of the crime, had a plan to kidnap and murder gay men as part of a scheme.
Mesa Public Schools seeks to join multi-district lawsuit against social media companies
The Mesa Public Schools District is seeking to take social media companies to court over practices they consider harmful to the mental health of young people. The governing board voted unanimously to work with outside counsel to file a complaint. An Arizona lawyer says research confirms algorithms for apps like TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube have contributed to anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts among young people. Meta says it has the required tools to help them be safe while online.
The Mesa Public Schools District is seeking to take social media companies to court over practices they consider harmful to the mental health of young people. The governing board voted unanimously to work with outside counsel to file a complaint. An Arizona lawyer says research confirms algorithms for apps like TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram and Youtube have contributed to anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts among young people. Meta says it has the required tools to help them be safe while online.
Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban
Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
TikTok: U.S. Senator proposing bill to ban the social media network
TikTok, which is owned by a Chinese company, has faced major criticism over national security concerns and the ability to manipulate content. Now, a Republican senator is proposing a bill that will completely ban the app in the U.S.
TikTok, which is owned by a Chinese company, has faced major criticism over national security concerns and the ability to manipulate content. Now, a Republican senator is proposing a bill that will completely ban the app in the U.S.
Mexico issues alert over social media tranquilizer ‘challenge'
Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.
Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.
Oreo unveils ‘the most Oreo’ Oreo, stuffed with its own cookie
Oreo also announced the launch of Oreoverse, the company’s own metaverse space where fans can play games and even watch a celebrity guest explore the new virtual world on Jan. 30.
Oreo also announced the launch of Oreoverse, the company’s own metaverse space where fans can play games and even watch a celebrity guest explore the new virtual world on Jan. 30.
Will TikTok be banned in the US? Here’s why and why not
Even though more states are banning TikTok from government phones, there are many reasons why trying to ban it in the U.S. will be a lot harder than you might think.
Even though more states are banning TikTok from government phones, there are many reasons why trying to ban it in the U.S. will be a lot harder than you might think.
Man gets very publish punishment following fantasy football loss
The video, which has been posted to social media, shows the man holding a rather humiliating sign alongside a roadway in Dearborn, Michigan during rush hour.
The video, which has been posted to social media, shows the man holding a rather humiliating sign alongside a roadway in Dearborn, Michigan during rush hour.
Argentinian girl, 12, dies after attempting TikTok choking challenge, reports say
'I believe someone encouraged her to do it,' the victim's aunt tells a media outlet.
'I believe someone encouraged her to do it,' the victim's aunt tells a media outlet.
TikTok blocked on University of Texas Wi-Fi and wired networks, devices
In a letter to students UT said, “The University of Texas at Austin is taking steps to comply with Governor Greg Abbott's Dec. 7 directive to all state agencies to eliminate the cybersecurity risks posed by TikTok.”
In a letter to students UT said, “The University of Texas at Austin is taking steps to comply with Governor Greg Abbott's Dec. 7 directive to all state agencies to eliminate the cybersecurity risks posed by TikTok.”
Andrew Tate: Romanian court upholds arrest of divisive influencer
The divisive social media personality and self-described misogynist was arrested on charges of human trafficking, rape and being part of an organized crime group.
The divisive social media personality and self-described misogynist was arrested on charges of human trafficking, rape and being part of an organized crime group.
Study: Children who habitually check social media may experience major brain changes
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
Researchers said habitual social media checking in teens is impacting their brain development at a time when they're already going through "significant structural and functional reorganization."
'Stranger Things' star Noah Schnapp comes out as gay in TikTok video
"Stranger Things" star Noah Schnapp has come out as gay via announcement on social media.
"Stranger Things" star Noah Schnapp has come out as gay via announcement on social media.
Hyundai, Kia owners face threat of theft due to social media challenge
Kia and Hyundai owners across the country are fed up. This year some cities have seen a sharp rise in theft of these vehicles. In Minneapolis, police say it’s all because of a social media challenge.
Kia and Hyundai owners across the country are fed up. This year some cities have seen a sharp rise in theft of these vehicles. In Minneapolis, police say it’s all because of a social media challenge.
82-year-old Walmart employee retires after viral TikTok leads to $100,000 GoFundMe
Wednesday was the first day of the rest of Butch Marion’s life.
Wednesday was the first day of the rest of Butch Marion’s life.
Andrew Tate arrested in Romania on charges of human trafficking, rape
The divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer was previously banned from various platforms for expressing misogynistic views and hate speech.
The divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer was previously banned from various platforms for expressing misogynistic views and hate speech.
Shiba inu who inspired Doge meme, cryptocurrency is gravely ill
Kabosu, the Shiba inu "doge" who brought you "such funny" and "much wow," is very sick.
Kabosu, the Shiba inu "doge" who brought you "such funny" and "much wow," is very sick.
Twitter now publicly shows view counts next to tweets
Twitter view counts are now shown alongside other analytics like the number of retweets, quote tweets, and likes a post gets.
Twitter view counts are now shown alongside other analytics like the number of retweets, quote tweets, and likes a post gets.
Alabama university blocks TikTok from campus servers, WiFi. Will others follow suit?
FBI Director Chris Wray said earlier this month that China could use TikTok to collect data on its users that could be used for spying operations.
FBI Director Chris Wray said earlier this month that China could use TikTok to collect data on its users that could be used for spying operations.