Elon Musk warns Twitter employees of ‘difficult times ahead,' ends remote work: report
In a mass email, Elon Musk reportedly told employees that changes would be difficult and there was "no way to sugarcoat the message."
How to read your social media feeds on Election Day 2022
Voters are likely to encounter rumors, hearsay, and misinformation. Here are some tips for navigating social media on Election Day, and in the days or weeks that follow.
University of Kentucky student accused of using racial slurs during assault
A white University of Kentucky student is accused of physically assaulting a Black student worker while repeatedly using racial slurs.
Twitter's blue check: A history of the platform's verification system
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
FCC commissioner urges US government to ban TikTok
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."
Twitter verification could cost $8 a month, Elon Musk says
On Tuesday, Musk outlined the Twitter verification plan in a series of tweets, following pushback over reports that Twitter would start charging a fee of $20 a month.
Instagram claims issue that left many users locked out of accounts has been fixed
Some Instagram users reported seeing a message that they were locked out but were still able to scroll through their feeds. Others said they were completely shut out.
Twitter is reportedly planning to charge $20 a month for verification
That blue checkmark on Twitter accounts could start costing hundreds of dollars a year for users to keep.
TikTok lawsuit settlement: Some users receiving payments up to $167
A federal lawsuit alleged TikTok collected and shared the personal data of TikTok and Musical.ly users without notice or consent.
No, scientists didn't 3D-model Mary's husband, Joseph — that's Andre the Giant
A viral tweet this week claimed scientists at Stanford University had reconstructed a 3D model of how Joseph, the husband of Mary, might have looked.
Now hiring: Your social media-savvy dog could earn up to $10K as ‘chief fluff officer’
“The hired Chief ‘Fluff’ dog should be comfortable showing off their best poses, sassy struts, tail wags, tricks and expressions," the company says.
WhatsApp says service restored after outage disrupts messages
WhatsApp, a popular chat app, suffered a brief outage Tuesday that left people around the world complaining that they couldn't send or receive messages.
Kanye West agrees to buy social media platform Parler, company says
After being kicked off other platforms for antisemitic posts, Kanye West has agreed to buy Parler — a social media network known as a conservative version of Twitter.
TikTok algorithm mystery: What we know, and don’t know, about the Chinese government's control of the app
Experts warn the TikTok algorithm is likely being manipulated to fit Chinese Communist Party's ambitions.
Pop star Madonna appears to come out as gay in viral TikTok video
Madonna took part in a TikTok trend called “If I miss, I’m gay” and now social media and multiple reports are now speculating that was her way of officially coming out.
Kanye West’s Twitter account locked two days after he was suspended on Instagram
A Twitter spokesperson confirmed Kanye West’s account has been locked for violating Twitter policies.
Did Cedric Alexander's tweets violate Minneapolis' social media policies?
Minneapolis' new Community Safety Commissioner Cedric Alexander issued an apology Friday for the "tone" of his replies on Twitter during a heated exchange with residents, but did those tweets violate city social media policy? The city says it is "reviewing the situation."
FOX 9 News at 9 p.m.
Minneapolis' new Community Safety Commissioner Cedric Alexander issued an apology Friday for the "tone" of his replies on Twitter during a heated exchange with residents, but did those tweets violate city social media policy? The city says it is "reviewing the situation."
Colorado woman tied up Tinder date then stabbed, choked, and threatened to kill him, police say
A Colorado woman is accused of tying up a man she met on Tinder before stabbing, choking, and threatening to kill him inside her apartment, police said.
Chick-fil-A workers fired for reportedly spitting in chicken batter, posting video online
A Chick-fil-A worker was fired for reportedly spitting in chicken batter, and so was the employee who filmed it and posted the video to social media.