Possible drone sightings latest: Ohio military base, arrests near Boston airport
Elected officials are urging action to identify and stop mysterious drones reported over New Jersey, New York and other eastern parts of the country in recent weeks.
Elected officials are urging action to identify and stop mysterious drones reported over New Jersey, New York and other eastern parts of the country in recent weeks.
'Flying naked' is the latest travel trend dividing the internet, and it doesn't mean what you think
The most recent travel trend that's raising eyebrows is the so-called "flying naked," but the rather controversial name doesn't mean exactly what you might think.
The most recent travel trend that's raising eyebrows is the so-called "flying naked," but the rather controversial name doesn't mean exactly what you might think.
TikTok asks SCOTUS to block potential US ban
TikTok has asked the Supreme Court to block a federal law that would ban the popular platform in the United States unless its China-based parent company agrees to sell it.
TikTok has asked the Supreme Court to block a federal law that would ban the popular platform in the United States unless its China-based parent company agrees to sell it.
TikTok denied request to halt potential US ban
If the app is not sold to an approved buyer by mid-January, it will be shut down.
If the app is not sold to an approved buyer by mid-January, it will be shut down.
iPhone's 'Genmoji' feature makes custom emojis: Here's how
“Genmojis” is a new iPhone feature that can create custom emojis. You can also use it to make custom emojis of family and friends.
“Genmojis” is a new iPhone feature that can create custom emojis. You can also use it to make custom emojis of family and friends.
Plane or drone?: Here's how you can check to see what's flying overhead
As officials continue to investigate the origins of mysterious drones spotted in our area, there's an easy (and free) way to help you tell what you've spotted.
As officials continue to investigate the origins of mysterious drones spotted in our area, there's an easy (and free) way to help you tell what you've spotted.
Nearly half of US teens say they are online ‘almost constantly,’ survey finds
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."
Despite the increasing evidence of the negative impacts constant social media consumption has on young people’s mental health, nearly half say they are online “almost constantly."
Meta apologizes for Facebook, Instagram outages
Meta issued an apology after a widespread outage affected Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger on Wednesday.
Meta issued an apology after a widespread outage affected Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger on Wednesday.
Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
Is TikTok getting banned in the US? What to know
TikTok’s future in the U.S. is uncertain.
TikTok’s future in the U.S. is uncertain.
TikTok ban: Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale of app in the U.S.
A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S. by Jan. 19.
A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban of TikTok in the U.S. by Jan. 19.
FBI warns to stop sending texts; here's what to do instead
One of the largest hacks in U.S. history has prompted more warnings about how to protect yourself from hackers, fraudsters and criminals.
One of the largest hacks in U.S. history has prompted more warnings about how to protect yourself from hackers, fraudsters and criminals.
China announces ban on rare minerals to US: What that means for you
The Chinese Commerce Ministry made the move after the U.S. expanded a list of Chinese companies subject to export controls like computer chip-making equipment and software.
The Chinese Commerce Ministry made the move after the U.S. expanded a list of Chinese companies subject to export controls like computer chip-making equipment and software.
Social media user discovers Olive Garden breadstick with mysterious letters, numbers
A breadstick from popular restaurant chain Olive Garden has drawn attention on social media for seemingly having a few alphanumeric characters on it.
A breadstick from popular restaurant chain Olive Garden has drawn attention on social media for seemingly having a few alphanumeric characters on it.
Social media ban in Australia for those under 16
A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Parliament on Friday in a world-first law. The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) for systemic failures to prevent children younger than 16 from holding accounts. The Senate passed the bill on Thursday 34 votes to 19. The House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved the legislation by 102 votes to 13.
A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Parliament on Friday in a world-first law. The law will make platforms including TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, Reddit, X and Instagram liable for fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) for systemic failures to prevent children younger than 16 from holding accounts. The Senate passed the bill on Thursday 34 votes to 19. The House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved the legislation by 102 votes to 13.
Australia is about to ban social media for anyone under 16; how it will work
The law would fine social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram for failing to stop children younger than 16 years old from having accounts.
The law would fine social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, X, and Instagram for failing to stop children younger than 16 years old from having accounts.
AI Jesus: Modern miracle or work of the devil?
An avatar of “Jesus" on a computer screen took questions from visitors on faith, morality, and modern-day woes, and offered responses based on Scripture.
An avatar of “Jesus" on a computer screen took questions from visitors on faith, morality, and modern-day woes, and offered responses based on Scripture.
Why are people 'holding space' for 'Defying Gravity’, and what does that even mean?
As if “Wicked” hasn’t already taken over the internet enough, a moment from one of the stars’ press interviews has turned into the latest meme. Here’s an explainer.
As if “Wicked” hasn’t already taken over the internet enough, a moment from one of the stars’ press interviews has turned into the latest meme. Here’s an explainer.
Very demure: Dictionary.com chooses 2024 Word of the Year
Dictionary.com has chosen its 2024 Word of the Year – and it’s from that massive TikTok trend this summer.
Dictionary.com has chosen its 2024 Word of the Year – and it’s from that massive TikTok trend this summer.
Microsoft outage: What you need to know
Several Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Teams, are experiencing outages, according to reports on Downdetector.
Several Microsoft programs, including Outlook, Microsoft 365, and Teams, are experiencing outages, according to reports on Downdetector.