Addicted to social media? This adorable, infuriating cat will stop you from doomscrolling

A new Chrome extension lets a lazy cat block your browser when you’ve spent too much time on social media. There are plenty ...

Social media scams caused over two billion dollars in losses to consumers last year

FTC data shows consumers lost $2.1 billion to social media scams in 2025, with Facebook driving the highest reported losses and investment, shopping, and romance scams leading the damage.
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What parents say about their teen’s uses of social media

About this research This study is Pew Research Center’s latest effort to explore the landscape of teens and technology today.

Meta and YouTube found liable in social media addiction trial

A California jury has found Meta and YouTube liable on all counts in a landmark case that accused the tech giants of intentionally addicting a young woman and injuring her mental health.

Jury finds Meta and Google negligent in social media harms trial

The jury ordered the companies to pay $6 million in damages over defective design. The landmark verdict may influence the ...

Elon Musk Assails Sam Altman on Social Media Before OpenAI Trial

Mr. Musk’s posts on X have pushed his narrative that OpenAI has lost its way. By Ryan Mac Before opening statements began in ...

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Social media post sparks criticism of University of Nebraska-Kearney

Gov. Jim Pillen and a right-wing social media account are denouncing the University of Nebraska-Kearney.

Social media myths about tanning could raise skin cancer risk

Dangerous behaviors can increase the risk of DNA damage to the skin and lead to skin cancer.