TikTok asks SCOTUS to block potential US ban
TikTok has asked the Supreme Court to block a federal law that would ban the popular platform in the United States unless its China-based parent company agrees to sell it.
TikTok has asked the Supreme Court to block a federal law that would ban the popular platform in the United States unless its China-based parent company agrees to sell it.
Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."
DOJ asks court to reject TikTok's bid to delay law that would ban app
The law would require TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to sell the company or face a ban in the U.S.
The law would require TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to sell the company or face a ban in the U.S.
Meta apologizes for Facebook, Instagram outages
Meta issued an apology after a widespread outage affected Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger on Wednesday.
Meta issued an apology after a widespread outage affected Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger on Wednesday.
Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
Federal court upholds TikTok 'sale or ban' law
A federal appeals court has upheld a law that requires the social media platform TikTok to either break ties with its parent company that is based in the People's Republic of China, or be banned by mid-January 2025.
A federal appeals court has upheld a law that requires the social media platform TikTok to either break ties with its parent company that is based in the People's Republic of China, or be banned by mid-January 2025.
TikTok ban: Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale of app in the U.S.
A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S. by Jan. 19.
A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S. by Jan. 19.
U.S. officials warn against unsecured texting
Leaders have labeled it a massive espionage campaign affecting dozens of countries. U.S. officials say hackers compromised the networks of multiple communication companies. Now, they are suggesting Americans use encrypted messaging apps as a precaution. FOX 10?s Lauren Clark spoke to experts about this and breaks it down for us.
Leaders have labeled it a massive espionage campaign affecting dozens of countries. U.S. officials say hackers compromised the networks of multiple communication companies. Now, they are suggesting Americans use encrypted messaging apps as a precaution. FOX 10?s Lauren Clark spoke to experts about this and breaks it down for us.
How the spread of misinformation happens
FOX 10's Ellen McNamara is talking with Scott Baradell about the spread of misinformation on social media. He says when someone comes across news they don't like online and it outrages them, it's more likely they'll share it, despite it being real or not.
FOX 10's Ellen McNamara is talking with Scott Baradell about the spread of misinformation on social media. He says when someone comes across news they don't like online and it outrages them, it's more likely they'll share it, despite it being real or not.
Australia is about to ban social media for anyone under 16; how it will work
The law would fine social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram for failing to stop children younger than 16 years old from having accounts.
The law would fine social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram for failing to stop children younger than 16 years old from having accounts.
Florida TikTok influencer arrested for stealing $500 worth of items at Target: police
A TikTok influencer was arrested Wednesday for stealing around $500 from a Florida Target last month, police said.
A TikTok influencer was arrested Wednesday for stealing around $500 from a Florida Target last month, police said.
Why are people 'holding space' for 'Defying Gravity’, and what does that even mean?
As if “Wicked” hasn’t already taken over the internet enough, a moment from one of the stars’ press interviews has turned into the latest meme. Here’s an explainer.
As if “Wicked” hasn’t already taken over the internet enough, a moment from one of the stars’ press interviews has turned into the latest meme. Here’s an explainer.
Very demure: Dictionary.com chooses 2024 Word of the Year
Dictionary.com has chosen its 2024 Word of the Year – and it’s from that massive TikTok trend this summer.
Dictionary.com has chosen its 2024 Word of the Year – and it’s from that massive TikTok trend this summer.
Is Reddit down? Outage reported by social media users
There was a spike of more than 46,000 error reports Wednesday afternoon for Reddit, according to Downdetector.
There was a spike of more than 46,000 error reports Wednesday afternoon for Reddit, according to Downdetector.
Suspect in custody after allegedly kidnapping child he met on social media, police say
The suspect, only identified as a juvenile male, led police on a chase before crashing into the back of a police car.
The suspect, only identified as a juvenile male, led police on a chase before crashing into the back of a police car.
Bluesky users grow by 1 million since US election as people seek alternatives to X
Social media site Bluesky has nearly 15 million users now as X users seek an alternative platform following the 2024 election.
Social media site Bluesky has nearly 15 million users now as X users seek an alternative platform following the 2024 election.
What is Bluesky? Social network sees user surge post-election
Bluesky, a social media platform similar to X, gained over 1 million users in the week following the U.S. election as former X users look for alternative online spaces.
Bluesky, a social media platform similar to X, gained over 1 million users in the week following the U.S. election as former X users look for alternative online spaces.
Social media sensation invited to NASCAR Cup Series Championship in Phoenix
Engines were roaring in Avondale on Sunday as the NASCAR Championship weekend wrapped up. In attendance was a young social media sensation who is known for something in particular.
Engines were roaring in Avondale on Sunday as the NASCAR Championship weekend wrapped up. In attendance was a young social media sensation who is known for something in particular.
Social media sensation takes on NASCAR race in AZ
Engines were roaring in Avondale on Sunday as the NASCAR Championship weekend wrapped up. In attendance was a young social media sensation who is known for something in particular. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the details.
Engines were roaring in Avondale on Sunday as the NASCAR Championship weekend wrapped up. In attendance was a young social media sensation who is known for something in particular. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the details.
Georgia residents reporting disturbing racist messages before, after election
Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.
Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.