Trump asks judge to force Twitter to reactivate his account

Former President Donald Trump wants a federal judge to force Twitter to restore his account, which was suspended in January following the deadly storming of the U.S. Capitol.

Facebook faces questions over teen safety after whistleblower report says Instagram is harmful

For some of the Instagram-devoted teens, the peer pressure generated by the visually focused app led to mental-health and body-image problems, and in some cases, eating disorders and suicidal thoughts.

‘Toxic effects’: Senators grill Facebook rep at hearing on social media harm to children

Facebook's global head of Security Antigone Davis faced a grilling Thursday by the Senate Commerce Committee in a hearing on social media and its effects on the mental health of children.

Hunt for Brian Laundrie: Social media's role in Gabby Petito's mystery homicide

In the hunt for Brian Laundrie amid Gabby Petito's death, social media users have provided useful information to both the FBI and their followers online.

YouTube bans content containing misinformation about all vaccines

YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.

4-year-old runs into the arms of Michael Myers in video gone viral

Her mom told Fox News that her daughter is a huge fan of all-things Halloween, as well as the Michael Myers character.

Facebook pauses development of 'Instagram Kids' app after pushback

Instagram is putting a hold on the development of an “Instagram Kids” app so it can address concerns about the vulnerability of younger users.

How social media sleuths can help -- and hurt -- a case like Gabby Petito's

They scroll through her social media accounts, analyzing photos and Google Maps. An army of digital detectives is unofficially on the case of Gabby Petito, whose story has captivated the internet.

Gabby Petito story boosted by social media and true-crime craze

Whether the frenzy of attention and internet sleuthing has helped the Gabby Petito investigation is not clear, but it has illuminated the intersection between social media and the public's fascination with true-crime stories.

How Arizona first responders are honoring the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

First responder agencies around Arizona are remembering the lives lost and the heroic acts that took place 20 years ago on Sept. 11 during the terror attacks on America.

Twitter's new service allows users to charge followers to view tweets

The social networking service introduced “Super Follows,” which will let users charge for extra, exclusive material not shown to their regular followers.

Jan. 6 committee asks Facebook, AT&T, Google, others to save phone, internet data

The House select committee tasked with investigating the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol has sent letters for 35 social media and communications companies requesting preservation orders for certain individuals who may have connections to the insurrection.

Instagram influencer helps rescue dozens from Afghanistan in 'Operation Flyaway'

Quentin Quarantino is the alter ego of 25-year-old Tommy Marcus of New York City, previously best-known for his liberal memes and his jokes about opponents of COVID-19 vaccinations.