The TikTokification of Social Media May Finally Be Its Undoing
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Top stories - CBS News
How to create a healthy relationship between kids and social media
Larissa May, the founder and CEO of "Half the Story," talks about how the nonprofit teaches kids about digital wellness and fostering a healthier relationship with social media.57 minutes ago -
Tech - ABC News
GoFundMe bets social media can unlock Gen Z giving
New GoFundMe tools will make it easier to circulate causes across online platforms in a push to cater toward younger generations1 hour ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
The TikTokification of Social Media May Finally Be Its Undoing
A case involving TikTok may have opened the door to holding platforms liable for the damage they cause.1 hour ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
A Final Hunt for Undecided Voters, and Israel Escalates Its War in Lebanon
Plus, New York Liberty are W.N.B.A. champions.5 hours ago - Israel -
Business - The New York Times
Trump Ratchets Up Threats on the Media
Presidents are not all-powerful, but, if elected, Donald Trump would have some influence with the federal regulators who oversee major television networks.8 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Business - Inc.
Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts
Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, is facing accusations that it used tactics to get users hooked on its platforms.Yesterday -
Tech - Wired
Social Media Swallowed Gen Z. This Film Shows Exactly How
Lauren Greenfield, director of the docuseries Social Studies, says we have to have empathy for teens growing up online. “It's not fair to ask them to self-regulate when the apps have been designed ...2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Don’t sue or ban social media companies. Force them to change.
A design-based approach to harm reduction can hold every social media app — regardless of ownership — responsible for the well-being of its users.23 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Social Security's retirement trust fund may run out in nine years. Here's how the next U.S. president may address that
The trust fund that Social Security relies on to pay retirement benefits may be depleted in nine years. How the next U.S. president could change that.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
‘Their house was purchased with my family money’: My late father left a life estate to his second wife. She’s only 10 years older than me. How can I undo this?
“Apparently the probate laws in Florida are different, perhaps superseding the will.”Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
Woman sentenced over social worker stabbing
Fiyori Kesete attacked the victim without warning, stabbing her in the arms and head.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Massachusetts judge rules Meta must face state's social media lawsuit
A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has ruled Meta must face a state lawsuit, alleging the company knowingly designed and deployed features harmful to young online users. Suffolk County Superior ...2 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Why Fashion Icon Rebecca Minkoff Says Entrepreneurs Need to Stop Chasing Social Media Virality
The ‘RHONY’ star and fashion entrepreneur encouraged startup founders to stop fixating on social media fame at the Inc. 5000 Conference in Palm Desert.2 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Ancelotti: Mbappé unaffected by media reports
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Kylian Mbappé is "not affected at all" by media speculation -- dismissed by the forward's representatives as "totally false" -- linking the player with a rape ...3 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
A French crypto whale backing Trump may be moving markets many times its size
There’s something funny going on in betting markets that seems to be leaking out into banking stocks, the dollar and Treasury yields.3 days ago - Donald Trump -
Tech - ABC News
Tech firms remove social media accounts of a Russian drone factory after an AP investigation
Google, Meta and TikTok have removed social media accounts belonging to an industrial plant in Russia’s Tatarstan region aimed at recruiting young foreign women to make drones for Moscow’s war in ...3 days ago - Russia -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Steelers have no comment about DeShon Elliott's social-media post about Mike Tomlin
When I first saw it, I moved on.3 days ago -
Tech - ABC News
Man arrested in SEC social media account hack that led the price of bitcoin to spike
An Alabama man has been arrested for his alleged role in the January hack of a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission social media account that led the price of bitcoin to spike, the Justice ...3 days ago -
World - ABC News
Tech firms remove social media accounts of a Russian drone factory after an AP investigation
Google, Meta and TikTok have removed social media accounts belonging to an industrial plant in Russia’s Tatarstan region aimed at recruiting young foreign women to make drones for Moscow’s war in ...3 days ago - Russia -
World - The Guardian
Canadians with nonterminal conditions sought assisted dying for social reasons
Some people have asked to be killed due to non-medical reasons – including isolation and homelessness. An expert committee reviewing euthanasia deaths in Canada ’s most populous province has ...3 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Democrats are nervous — and Harris may be OK with that
Democrats are notoriously quick to worry and slow to appease.3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta
The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.3 days ago - Meta -
Top stories - CBS News
How culture and social media are shaping the 2024 presidential race
Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to discuss the influence of social media on voter decision-making. With 19 days left in the race, a CBS News poll reveals ...4 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Social media faces big changes under new Ofcom rules
Ofcom warns social media companies could face fines if they don’t comply with the new Online Safety Bill4 days ago -
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Sports - Yahoo Sports
Liam Payne Was 'Having a Lovely Day' and Spending 'Quality Time' with Girlfriend Kate Cassidy in Final Social Media Posts
PEOPLE can confirm that the former One Direction singer died after falling from a balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, Oct. 16.4 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Meta Will Face State Lawsuits Alleging Teen Social Media Addiction
Despite efforts to have two cases dismissed, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook will have a legal reckoning over allegations its platforms harm younger users.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Extra check coming to some Social Security recipients in November: Here's why
These two-check months happen a few times each year.5 days ago -
Business - CNBC
Trump Media stock surges as election betting odds shift, Truth Social launches streaming site
The DJT surge came as some election betting markets shifted in favor of Donald Trump over Kamala Harris, and as Trump Media launched a Truth+ streaming site.6 days ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump's DJT stock is surging, lifting Truth Social. Here's why.
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, which trades under the DJT ticker, jumped 18% on Monday. Here's why.6 days ago - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Apple accused of restricting workers' Slack, social media use
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint against Apple on Thursday, accusing the iPhone maker of improperly restricting workers’ use of Slack and other social media. The agency ...6 days ago - Apple -
Top stories - CBS News
Some Social Security beneficiaries will get an extra November check
Some Social Security beneficiaries will receive an extra payment next month. Here's who will get the extra checks and why.6 days ago -
World - The Guardian
‘The purpose is social good’: Watford Women draw unique US investment
As well as helping to make the team financially sustainable, new partnership with Sound of Gol aims to tackle inequality. American investment in English football clubs is on the rise – from Arsenal ...6 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Briton died while climbing bridge for social media, Spanish authorities say
The unidentified 26-year-old man fell to his death while creating social media content, according to local authorities.October 14 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Dillon Gabriel's record-breaking career has been a good run, now it may finally end with a ring on his hand
Dillon Gabriel is near the top of the FBS record books but he doesn't yet have a championship to show for itOctober 14 -
Business - Financial Times
Social media must do more to tackle payment fraud, says UK regulator
Ministers urged to consider levy on tech groups to compensate victims of online scamsOctober 14 - United Kingdom -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
49ers fans troll Cowboys on social media after blowout loss to Lions
The 49ers Faithful wasted no time making jokes at the Cowboys' expense after Dallas' 47-9 blowout loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.October 14 - NFL