Creepy 'Cat in the Hat' trend targets schools as costumed figure allegedly chases teen girl
Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.
Authorities report that a disturbing social media trend that has already led to several juvenile arrests. Some posters are using AI-generated, menacing versions of "The Cat in the Hat" to make online threats against local schools and students.
Luigi Mangione 'fangirls' could have press passes revoked under new NYC bill
New York City officials are moving to close a loophole that allowed self-described "fangirls" of Luigi Mangione to obtain and flaunt official city press credentials.
New York City officials are moving to close a loophole that allowed self-described "fangirls" of Luigi Mangione to obtain and flaunt official city press credentials.
DOJ, X hunt hackers targeting hundreds of thousands of users
The Justice Department is working with X to identify the cybercriminals behind an attempted password-recovery attack that targeted hundreds of thousands of users.
The Justice Department is working with X to identify the cybercriminals behind an attempted password-recovery attack that targeted hundreds of thousands of users.
Viral 'Cat in the Hat' trend prompts warning from Georgia police
Jefferson police are investigating AI-generated "Cat in the Hat" videos that claimed the character was "coming to Jefferson."
Jefferson police are investigating AI-generated "Cat in the Hat" videos that claimed the character was "coming to Jefferson."
Dick’s Sporting Goods pulls Good Good Golf merchandise after controversial video
Dick’s Sporting Goods removed products from Good Good Golf after the content creator posted and later removed a video that sparked backlash online.
Dick’s Sporting Goods removed products from Good Good Golf after the content creator posted and later removed a video that sparked backlash online.
Georgia to receive up to $135M in landmark Meta settlement
Georgia will receive nearly $100 million and could ultimately collect almost $135 million under a sweeping multistate settlement with Meta.
Georgia will receive nearly $100 million and could ultimately collect almost $135 million under a sweeping multistate settlement with Meta.
See list: Facebook and Instagram’s new limits on kids under settlement: Daily caps, no nights, forced pauses
The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.
The settlement calls for Meta to make major changes that would limit when children could use its social media services, give parents more control over their kids’ accounts, and implement more safety protocols.
Meta agrees to settle social media addiction case for up to $16.8B
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show.
TikTok, ByteDance reach $400 million settlement with US Justice Dept.
The Justice Department called it one of the largest amounts ever recovered for alleged COPPA violations.
The Justice Department called it one of the largest amounts ever recovered for alleged COPPA violations.
Colleges defend ‘content creator’ degree programs
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
Several universities are launching degree programs focused on content creation and social media careers, though some critics question the long-term professional value of these specialized majors.
States seek $1.4 trillion -- yes, trillion -- from Meta over alleged harm to kids
A trial is set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California as four states are pushing for Meta to pay $1.4 trillion over allegations that its platform is addictive for underage users.
A trial is set to begin Tuesday in federal court in Oakland, California as four states are pushing for Meta to pay $1.4 trillion over allegations that its platform is addictive for underage users.
Trump Media posts massive $238M loss, plans major business pivot
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
Verizon service back after hours-long outage caused by vandalism, company says
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Verizon said fiber cuts related to vandalism were causing service interruptions for some customers in Los Angeles and parts of Southern California, with engineers working to make repairs.
Sydney Towle, TikTok creator who documented cancer journey, dies at 26
TikTok creator Sydney Towle has died at the age of 26 after battling cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of bile duct cancer.
TikTok creator Sydney Towle has died at the age of 26 after battling cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of bile duct cancer.
YouTuber denies posing as health inspector in metro Atlanta
The YouTube content creator accused of posing as a health inspector says he never intended to deceive restaurant owners and has stopped visiting metro Atlanta businesses.
The YouTube content creator accused of posing as a health inspector says he never intended to deceive restaurant owners and has stopped visiting metro Atlanta businesses.
Influencer Cesar Gastelum shot and killed during livestream
Mexican TikTok influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed during a livestream at a fast-food restaurant, authorities said.
Mexican TikTok influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed during a livestream at a fast-food restaurant, authorities said.
Fake health inspector: YouTube creator targets Brookhaven Asian restaurant
DeKalb Public Health Department is seeking public assistance to stop a YouTube content creator who is impersonating a health inspector.
DeKalb Public Health Department is seeking public assistance to stop a YouTube content creator who is impersonating a health inspector.
Myspace seeking a revival as its owners plan comeback effort for once-popular social media platform
Myspace could soon make a comeback after nearly two decades on the decline, as its owners seek a fresh start to compete with the current social media giants.
Myspace could soon make a comeback after nearly two decades on the decline, as its owners seek a fresh start to compete with the current social media giants.
TikTok influencer who accused estranged husband of pedophilia found dead in possible murder-suicide
TikTok influencer Sara Gilson, also known as Sara Duffey, posted weeks ago alleging that her husband was a pedophile. The estranged couple has since been found shot to death in the woman's Oklahoma home in what is reportedly believed to have been a murder-suicide.
TikTok influencer Sara Gilson, also known as Sara Duffey, posted weeks ago alleging that her husband was a pedophile. The estranged couple has since been found shot to death in the woman's Oklahoma home in what is reportedly believed to have been a murder-suicide.
Trump Media plans paid high-speed access to Truth Social posts
Trump Media plans to launch Truth PSI, a paid service that gives Wall Street firms and other institutional customers high-speed access to posts from top Truth Social accounts before they are widely distributed.
Trump Media plans to launch Truth PSI, a paid service that gives Wall Street firms and other institutional customers high-speed access to posts from top Truth Social accounts before they are widely distributed.