A small Kentucky school district just forced YouTube and Snapchat’s parent companies to settle lawsuits claiming their apps hurt students’ mental health. The Breathitt County School District argued that social media addiction created extra work for teachers and counselors—and now the companies are p
A video of Cardi B and Stefon Diggs in a tense moment outside a coffee shop spread fast online, even though no one could hear what was being said. The clip showed tense body language, sparking wild guesses about what went wrong. Social media users filled the silence with their own theories, but thos
Governments are taking different steps to limit how young people use social media. Some countries want to block access entirely for certain age groups. Others are pushing for stricter checks before kids can sign up. The moves come after years of warnings about how too much screen time can affect men
Sophie Cunningham recently appeared in the 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition, a move that surprised many fans. The photos were taken at a beautiful resort on Captiva Island in Florida, and she posted them online with excitement. Her caption celebrated her first year with the magazine. Her te
A major step forward for online safety laws happened when a top Republican senator spoke in favor of a bill that would hold social media companies accountable for harming young users. The senator, who leads a key committee, made the announcement during a gathering near the Capitol with parents who l
Antisemitism has always been a dark thread in history, but today it’s getting a dangerous boost online. A New Jersey congressman recently called out both sides of the political spectrum for fueling hate. He pointed fingers not just at far-right figures but also at some left-wing streamers who push h
A trend called the “Luddite boyfriend” is popping up on dating apps and TikTok — guys who don’t use Instagram, swipe left on social media, and actually talk to their partners instead of staring at screens. In big cities where dating feels like a never-ending job with terrible pay, some women say thi
Ed started doodling when she was a kid in Staten Island, filling folders with drawings of Sonic and Pokémon. She never had formal training but spent her childhood surrounded by New York’s art scene. Today, she’s known as Ed the Artist, the woman who sketches Broadway stars at the stage door and capt
Doctors who study tissue changes to diagnose diseases are also regular internet users, just like millions of others. A new survey takes a close look at how pathologists in Turkey use social platforms in their work and free time. Instead of focusing only on numbers, the study asks why some hesitate b
The year 2026 saw a wave of talent reshaping pop culture, from stand‑up comics to global music stars and viral creators. One standout was a Japanese American comedian whose playful “Drop Challenge” sparked internet fame after a quirky performance that turned into a viral dance. HBO soon invited her
