Social media influencer accused of disrupting several Tempe businesses: PD
Police in Tempe say they arrested a 21-year-old for his alleged role in a number of social media pranks that affected businesses in the East Valley city.
YouTuber Trisha Paytas names newborn Aquaman Moses in recent Instagram post
YouTuber Trisha Paytas has named her newborn Aquaman Moses, adding to a growing list of over-the-top celebrity baby names. From Malibu Barbie to X Æ A-12, here’s a look at some of the boldest picks.
‘Papa Jake’ Larson, D-Day veteran and TikTok star, dies at 102
D-Day survivor "Papa Jake" Larson shared his World War II memories with millions online.
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok makes antisemitic posts on X
Grok, Elon Musk's artificial-intelligence chatbot, is trending for the wrong reasons on X, formerly Twitter.
Tinder launches new biometric face scan verification
Tinder rolled out the new security measure in California on Monday.
YouTube raising minimum age for live streaming to 16
Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.
WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know
WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.
Trump-Musk feud: Here's a look at how things escalated
The rift between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump quickly grew after Musk became critical of Trump’s spending bill.
Is X down? Thousands report issues on social platform
Thousands of users were reporting issues with X on Tuesday.
Woman goes viral on TikTok selling baked goods to raise money after her dad's death
After her father's unexpected death, Kaley Petersen began selling baked goods to save her childhood home. Her efforts quickly went viral, with the community following her social media for updates on her now-thriving roadside business.
Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
Map: Which states have banned cell phones in schools
A growing number of states are passing laws to ban or restrict cellphone use in schools, citing concerns about student mental health, classroom distractions, and public safety.
James Comey calls Secret Service probe over beach photo ‘a distraction’
Former FBI director James Comey says he’s baffled that a beach photo he posted led to accusations of threatening Donald Trump—and an in-person interview with the Secret Service.
Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn
President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.
Ex-FBI Chief James Comey being investigated over Trump social media post
The former FBI chief deleted the Instagram post explaining that there were no bad intentions.