In early May, the FBI announced it has 250 open investigations linked to the violent extremist network called “764” — in addition to local law enforcement investigations that are reportedly just as ...

There are a range of competing views on whether smartphones and social media are harmful to adolescents, and an attempt to ...

For years, research on social media and youth mental health has tried to answer a perplexing question: Does use lead to ...

"I have a stronger sense of presence online. In real life, because I'm not that outgoing, I don't have enough courage to make ...

Publishing or distributing sexually explicit material of a person without their consent is now a federal crime, and social media platforms and other websites must remove such images within 48 hours of ...

Publishing or distributing sexually explicit material of a person without their consent is now a federal crime, and social ...

A number of the victims families in the 2022 Buffalo Tops Market mass shooting are taking on social media giants. This, in two civil lawsuits filed in 2023. Which brings ...

Texas lawmakers are showing they’re serious about curbing social media access with a bill banning minors from creating social media accounts, passing the House with bipartisan support. The 116-25 vote ...

Similar laws nationwide are being challenged and blocked by federal courts over potential First Amendment violations.

Around 98% of Australian 15-year-olds use social media. Platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram are where young ...

The CDC also reports that teen depression has skyrocketed over the last decade since smartphones and social media took off.