Social media postings from US Capitol rioters influenced sentencing
Among the biggest takeaways so far from the Justice Department's prosecution of the insurrection is how large a role social media has played, with much of the most damning evidence coming from rioters' own words and videos.
Among the biggest takeaways so far from the Justice Department's prosecution of the insurrection is how large a role social media has played, with much of the most damning evidence coming from rioters' own words and videos.
The most memorable memes of 2021 explained
Remember Bernie Sanders’ mittens? Here are some of the most memorable internet memes of 2021 and a look at where they originated.
Remember Bernie Sanders’ mittens? Here are some of the most memorable internet memes of 2021 and a look at where they originated.
Arrests made amid TikTok challenge on Dec. 17
Amid the viral, nationwide TikTok challenge, arrests at schools in several states were made Friday, Dec. 17.
Amid the viral, nationwide TikTok challenge, arrests at schools in several states were made Friday, Dec. 17.
Nationwide TikTok challenge causes several school districts to take heightened precautions
The TikTok trend is causing several school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide to take action.
The TikTok trend is causing several school districts and law enforcement agencies nationwide to take action.
Short-term rental trashed during pop-up party advertised on social media
The owner of a short-term rental property says about 200 people, some teens, came to a house party advertised online, with the address being posted the day of.
The owner of a short-term rental property says about 200 people, some teens, came to a house party advertised online, with the address being posted the day of.
Whole Foods skewered on TikTok for throwing out 'good' food
Critics are asking why Whole Foods did not donate the food rather than let it go to waste
Critics are asking why Whole Foods did not donate the food rather than let it go to waste
YouTube personality Zach King sued by former producer for sexual harassment, retaliation
Elisabeth Logan, a former producer for YouTube personality and illusionist Zach King, is suing her ex-boss. She says King portrays himself as having a "Christian persona," but in reality is a "gifted liar" and "narcissist."
Elisabeth Logan, a former producer for YouTube personality and illusionist Zach King, is suing her ex-boss. She says King portrays himself as having a "Christian persona," but in reality is a "gifted liar" and "narcissist."
Senators question Instagram CEO about app's potential harm to young users
Adam Mosseri is testifying Wednesday at a Senate hearing as Facebook, whose parent now is named Meta Platforms, has been roiled by public and political outrage over the disclosures by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen.
Adam Mosseri is testifying Wednesday at a Senate hearing as Facebook, whose parent now is named Meta Platforms, has been roiled by public and political outrage over the disclosures by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen.
Instagram unveils new teen safety tools ahead of congressional hearing
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Instagram is rolling out new features, including one that urges teens to take breaks from the app, amid scrutiny on the Facebook-owned platform.
Rep. Devin Nunes tapped as CEO of Trump's new media company
The blank-check company that aims to take Trump Media & Technology Group public says two regulatory agencies are scrutinizing the deal.
The blank-check company that aims to take Trump Media & Technology Group public says two regulatory agencies are scrutinizing the deal.
Mom says teen daughter's photos were used on explicit social media page
A Flagler County mother says her teenage daughter’s name and images were used to make a fake Instagram account promoting explicit content.
A Flagler County mother says her teenage daughter’s name and images were used to make a fake Instagram account promoting explicit content.
Nearly 1,000 Facebook, Instagram accounts deactivated over COVID-19 misinformation
In total, Meta deleted 979 accounts, groups and pages across its platforms last month, most of which were found to belong to a sprawling network from China trying to spread COVID-19 misinformation.
In total, Meta deleted 979 accounts, groups and pages across its platforms last month, most of which were found to belong to a sprawling network from China trying to spread COVID-19 misinformation.
'See my badge, bro': Oxford High School students escape through window as voice claims to be deputy
As a gunman opened fire inside Oxford High School, students were confused of exactly how safe they really were inside their classroom and video shows the drastic measures they took to ensure their safety.
As a gunman opened fire inside Oxford High School, students were confused of exactly how safe they really were inside their classroom and video shows the drastic measures they took to ensure their safety.
Facebook whistleblower urges US lawmakers to 'act now' on social media laws
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress on Wednesday to weigh in possible legislative changes to Section 230.
Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress on Wednesday to weigh in possible legislative changes to Section 230.
New TikTok 'door-kicking' craze had law enforcement watching
A new video craze sweeping TikTok has law enforcement watching. It's the "door kicking" challenge, in which young people kick someone's door as a popular Kesha song plays, and then run away.
A new video craze sweeping TikTok has law enforcement watching. It's the "door kicking" challenge, in which young people kick someone's door as a popular Kesha song plays, and then run away.
'Whole of society' effort needed to fight misinformation: Aspen Institute
A new report says misinformation is hurting efforts to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges, be it climate change, COVID-19 or political polarization.
A new report says misinformation is hurting efforts to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges, be it climate change, COVID-19 or political polarization.
Kyle Rittenhouse reaction: Social media lights up after not guilty verdict
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio issued a strong reaction to the verdict, calling it a “miscarriage of justice.” President Joe Biden said, “I stand by what the jury has to say. The jury system works.”
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio issued a strong reaction to the verdict, calling it a “miscarriage of justice.” President Joe Biden said, “I stand by what the jury has to say. The jury system works.”
Twitter rolls out redesigned warning labels to combat misinformation
The labels, which the company has been testing since July, are an update from those Twitter used for election misinformation before and after the 2020 presidential contest.
The labels, which the company has been testing since July, are an update from those Twitter used for election misinformation before and after the 2020 presidential contest.
Google Cloud back up after outage forces major sites offline
“The issue with Cloud Networking has been resolved for all affected projects,” the company posted on its website.
“The issue with Cloud Networking has been resolved for all affected projects,” the company posted on its website.
Protesters say Facebook incites violence against Muslims
Demonstrators want Meta, aka Facebook, to remove hateful speech, identify dangerous groups, moderate posts, and invest resources in stopping violence.
Demonstrators want Meta, aka Facebook, to remove hateful speech, identify dangerous groups, moderate posts, and invest resources in stopping violence.