Looming Elon Musk-Twitter legal battle drags on company shares
The sell-off in Twitter shares pushed prices below $35 each after Elon Musk backed out of a deal to buy the social media company for a staggering $44 billion.
The sell-off in Twitter shares pushed prices below $35 each after Elon Musk backed out of a deal to buy the social media company for a staggering $44 billion.
Elon Musk calls off $44-billion deal to buy Twitter, says fake users 'wildly higher' than 5%
Elon Musk is calling off the $44-billion Twitter deal, accusing the company of "false and misleading representations" regarding fake accounts on the platform. But Twitter has vowed to fight.
Elon Musk is calling off the $44-billion Twitter deal, accusing the company of "false and misleading representations" regarding fake accounts on the platform. But Twitter has vowed to fight.
What does it mean to be a man? Boston’s viral ‘Be a Man’ guy says, ‘have a laugh’
The 63-year-old social media celebrity has gained a massive TikTok following by questioning what it really means to be a man.
The 63-year-old social media celebrity has gained a massive TikTok following by questioning what it really means to be a man.
TikTok star Ophelia Nichols says son was dealing marijuana when he was fatally shot
The social media star said the family was unaware of her 18-year-old son’s apparent involvement in drug deals.
The social media star said the family was unaware of her 18-year-old son’s apparent involvement in drug deals.
Kamala Harris launches task force to fight online harassment, abuse
The new effort comes as the U.S. reels from shooting massacres in Texas and New York that were predated by misogynist and racist comments online.
The new effort comes as the U.S. reels from shooting massacres in Texas and New York that were predated by misogynist and racist comments online.
Meta investigating Sheryl Sandberg’s use of Facebook resources going back years: report
Lawyers investigating former Facebook operating chief Sheryl Sandberg are examining the work employees did on behalf of her foundation and other personal projects, according to media reports.
Lawyers investigating former Facebook operating chief Sheryl Sandberg are examining the work employees did on behalf of her foundation and other personal projects, according to media reports.
Johnny Depp joins TikTok, thanks 'loyal' fans for support during trial
Johnny Depp has joined TikTok!
Johnny Depp has joined TikTok!
Deputies warn parents about suspected child porn shared on Snapchat
In about a month, deputies in one Georgia county have arrested two men in connection with child porn on Snapchat. They say they still have dozens of open cases in the county alone.
In about a month, deputies in one Georgia county have arrested two men in connection with child porn on Snapchat. They say they still have dozens of open cases in the county alone.
Instagram rolls out Amber Alerts feature
Instagram hopes alerts will help authorities find missing children.
Instagram hopes alerts will help authorities find missing children.
Supreme Court blocks Texas law on social media censorship
A divided Supreme Court has blocked a Texas law, championed by conservatives, that aimed to keep social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
A divided Supreme Court has blocked a Texas law, championed by conservatives, that aimed to keep social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
Twitter to pay $150M in data privacy settlement
Twitter has agreed to pay a civil fine of $150 million in a settlement with the federal government that requires the social media giant to do more than just claim to protect the private data of users.
Twitter has agreed to pay a civil fine of $150 million in a settlement with the federal government that requires the social media giant to do more than just claim to protect the private data of users.
Texas authorities track school shooting threats to 18-year-old Michigan man
A Michigan man was arrested after Texas authorities tracked school shooting threats to a Shelby Township address.
A Michigan man was arrested after Texas authorities tracked school shooting threats to a Shelby Township address.
Facebook, Instagram to reveal details on how ads target users
Meta will publicly share information about demographics and money spent on ads created to target people in states posted on their social media platforms.
Meta will publicly share information about demographics and money spent on ads created to target people in states posted on their social media platforms.
California parents could soon sue for social media addiction
Business groups have warned that if the bill passes, social media companies would most likely cease operations for children in California rather than face the legal risk.
Business groups have warned that if the bill passes, social media companies would most likely cease operations for children in California rather than face the legal risk.
Buffalo shooting livestream yanked in under 2 minutes, Twitch says - but critics say not fast enough
Even though Twitch said it pulled the Buffalo shooting video in under two minutes, other versions still spread quickly to other platforms - and they don't always disappear quickly.
Even though Twitch said it pulled the Buffalo shooting video in under two minutes, other versions still spread quickly to other platforms - and they don't always disappear quickly.
Judge rejects Trump lawsuit challenging ban from Twitter
U.S. District Judge James Donato said Friday that Donald Trump failed to show Twitter violated his First Amendment right to free speech.
U.S. District Judge James Donato said Friday that Donald Trump failed to show Twitter violated his First Amendment right to free speech.
Kevin Samuels, controversial relationship advisor, has died at 53
Kevin Samuels, the controversial relationship advisor with a large YouTube following, has died.
Kevin Samuels, the controversial relationship advisor with a large YouTube following, has died.
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell makes brief return to Twitter before being banned again
Mike Lindell, who was already permanently suspended from Twitter for making false claims about the 2020 election, created a new account and was banned again just hours later.
Mike Lindell, who was already permanently suspended from Twitter for making false claims about the 2020 election, created a new account and was banned again just hours later.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene takes aim at social media, Section 230 with new bill
North Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has introduced a new bill in the US House that she said would allow the American people, "rather than big tech companies" be in charge of what is said.
North Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has introduced a new bill in the US House that she said would allow the American people, "rather than big tech companies" be in charge of what is said.
Hollywood reacts to Elon Musk's Twitter purchase for $44 billion
Elon Musk acquired the social media platform for $44 billion, and some of the biggest names in Hollywood appear to have mixed feelings about Musk’s purchase.
Elon Musk acquired the social media platform for $44 billion, and some of the biggest names in Hollywood appear to have mixed feelings about Musk’s purchase.