Social media platforms brace for midterm elections mayhem

Social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Twitter say they're taking steps to prevent the spread of misinformation about voting and elections ahead of next month's midterms.

Instagram hides some posts that mention abortion

In some cases, it's requiring users to confirm their age before letting them view posts offering information about the procedure.

Scarborough veterinary hospital gets dogpiled over viral puppy tale

An injured puppy is recovering but its owner couldn't afford the $10,000 bill. Now her dog is with new owners and the clinic is receiving death threats.

Will social media companies crack down on the racist conspiracy theory behind the Buffalo massacre?

In the past, the major social media companies have cited a clear connection to real-world violence as an impetus for cracking down on specific categories of extremist speech.

L.L. Bean silences the noise of social media for Mental Health Awareness Month

The Freeport-based outdoor retailer has paused its online posting and encouraged followers to spend time outside.

Russia’s war in Ukraine is making online stars of those at front lines

The bombings and violence in cities like Mariupol, Kharkiv and Kyiv feature a cast of newly minted stars — social media standouts who rely on satire, grit and an insider's sensibilities to document the horrors for a global audience.

Truth Social app tops Apple’s free list

Instagram’s chief faces senators’ anger over possible harm to youth

Senators of both parties were united in condemning Instagram during a hearing that grew more confrontational and emotionally charged as it went on.

SAD 17 ups its online accessibility

Missing New Hampshire man found safe in Fryeburg

Afshin Zarechian, 20, had been sought regarding a social media incident at the University of Maine