WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know

WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.

Republicans and Democrats differ on media sources they trust, study finds

Of 30 news sources tested, there were only two that both Democrats and Republicans said they were likely to trust — the business publications Forbes and The Wall Street Journal.

Trump reportedly to extend TikTok ban deadline for third time

The president announced a second extension on a TikTok ban in April as several U.S. companies have shown interest in acquiring the popular social media platform's U.S. operations.

Study finds half of Americans are experiencing 'financial FOMO'

People admit in a new survey that seeing the financial achievements of others online is motivation for them to improve their own spending habits.

Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study

A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.

James Comey calls Secret Service probe over beach photo ‘a distraction’

Former FBI director James Comey says he’s baffled that a beach photo he posted led to accusations of threatening Donald Trump—and an in-person interview with the Secret Service.

Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn

President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.

TikTok launches new meditation feature for teens

This latest in-app guided tool offers a way to boost the well-being of users, and here’s how it works.

TikTok releases new AI-powered image-to-video feature

TikTok has launched AI Alive, an in-app tool that uses artificial intelligence to animate photos into immersive short-form videos within Stories.

Pope Leo XIV posts first message on official papal social media accounts

Pope Leo XIV shared his first message on the official papal social media accounts this week, continuing the digital outreach of his predecessors with a post focused on peace.

Social media food videos about 'recession recipes' are going viral

Some videos focused on "recession" or "budget" meals and recipes have cropped up on the popular social media platform TikTok in recent months.