Facebook is pledging to take a harder line against vaccine misinformation. The platform announced on Feb. 8 that it would immediately begin banning users, groups …
Read moreFacebook is deleting posts that make false COVID-19 claims
Every person who gets their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine gets a memento of sorts — a vaccine card. But an official COVID-19 Vaccination …
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Back in October, and ahead of a contentious presidential election, Facebook temporarily stopped using algorithms to recommend political and civic groups to its users. Now, …
Read moreFacebook will permanently stop recommending political groups following Capitol attack
Jojo Siwa, the 17-year old YouTube star and singer, is known for her larger-than-life hair bows, glittery fashion sense and boundless, energetic personality. But the …
Read moreYouTube star Jojo Siwa came out as LGBTQ, inspiring kids to be themselves
Have you heard that masks don’t work to prevent the spread of COVID-19? Or that hydroxychloroquine can be an effective treatment for COVID-19? Or that …
Misinformation on social media is unfortunately nothing new. But a recent set of unique circumstances — the global pandemic and a contentious presidential election — …
Read more7 steps to avoid being fooled by fake news on social media
We’d all like to think we can spot fake content on social media. But some of the methods used to create it are sophisticated, making …
Read moreQuizzes test how well you can spot fake content on social media
Misspelled words, typos and significant grammar mistakes are overt red flags that can easily tip you off to fake content online. But sometimes disinformation (false …
Read moreThis fake tweet looks so real even savvy users might be fooled
On Jan. 19, actor Jodie Sweetin celebrated her 39th birthday. Bob Saget, her “Full House” co-star, took to Twitter to send her well wishes and …
Read moreBob Saget wrote a touching message to ‘Full House’ co-star Jodie Sweetin on her birthday
Bad news for multilevel marketing (MLM) companies: In an update to its community guidelines, TikTok is banning users from sharing MLM content and other “get …
Congratulations are in order for actor Wilmer Valderrama and his model fiancée Amanda Pacheco. The couple just announced they’re expecting their first child. Valderrama, from …
Read moreWilmer Valderrama and fiancée Amanda Pacheco are expecting their first child
Birthday cake is delicious, but if you’ve ever been the one in charge of cutting the cake and handing out the slices, you know it …
Read morePeople are cutting cake with wine glasses and it’s kind of brilliant
For the fifth straight year, Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench celebrated Thanksgiving together — though the yearly tradition this year was marked by grief. Hinton, …
Read more‘Thanksgiving Grandma’ and man she mistakenly texted continue unlikely tradition amid grief
The internet and social media have certainly made the world feel like a smaller place by keeping us connected. However, 24/7 access to the world …
Elton John posted a touching status on his social media accounts on July 30, reflecting on his 30 years in recovery from drugs and alcohol. …
Just when we needed something lighthearted on our Facebook feeds to break up the doom-and-gloom of the COVID-19 news cycle, along came the new Facebook …
Social distancing and social media go hand-in-hand. When you can’t be with friends and family in person, you can share memes and informative articles, chat …
Read moreFacebook is adding a new hug reaction so we can support each other while social distancing
We love knowing that the cast members of the “Friends” TV show are friends in real life, too. Exhibit A: Two recent, adorable photos Jennifer …
Pink has heard it all. From being told she was too masculine to having her parenting decisions critiqued online, the singer has had to deal …
Read morePink issues a challenge for people to go ‘one day’ without criticizing someone
If your little one is about to head off to school for the first time, they are in for a lot of adjustments! Most of …
Read moreThis mom’s post about practicing school lunch before your kid’s first day is brilliant
As any non-celebrity knows, celebs are decidedly not just like us. Many celebrities focus their efforts on remaining youthful for as long as possible — …
If you’ve been on Facebook in the past couple of days, your timeline has likely been flooded with photos of your friends looking like older …
When “Grown-ish” actor Halle Bailey was cast as Ariel in the new live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” not everyone thought Bailey was a good …
If you’ve been in the workforce for any length of time, you have probably fantasized about quitting your job. You might even have fantasized about …
Read moreThis man resigned from his job with a ‘sorry for your loss’ card
If you need your daily dose of cute, look no further than this simply adorable video of one corgi pulling another corgi on a corgi-shaped …
Read moreA corgi pulled another corgi on a corgi pool float—and it was captured on video
“What we see on social media isn’t always real.” Those are the words of Jen Flint, a mother who was at a public swimming pool …
Read moreMom’s viral post about another mom’s pool day shows how ‘fake’ social media is
It’s no secret that dads will go above and beyond for their daughters. Prom night 2019 definitely solidified that fact for Dan Casagrande and his …
Read moreThis Adorable Dad Used A Genius Trick To Help His Daughter Get The Perfect Prom Photos
When you picture heaven, what does it look like? For me, it looks something like this: 1,000 Corgis, some in whimsical costumes, frolicking on a …
Read moreMore than 1,000 Corgis partied on the beach at Corgi Con—And the photos are amazing
Drink a lot of rosé? Post a lot of Instagram photos? Have we got the job for you! Wine company Rosé All Day is looking …
Read moreLove rosé? This company wants to pay you $10,000 and send you on a luxury trip to France
Usually, when celebrities unfollow each other on Instagram, it’s a sign that serious drama is going down. And just days before the birth of their …
The next time you hop on Facebook, you might notice some major changes. In response to user preferences, the mobile app will now put much …
Read moreYou’ll soon notice changes to Facebook that focus on connecting people in more private ways
Ah, teenagers. They never fail to alarm us older folks with their latest stunts and fads. In the age of social media, the dicey trends …
Read moreWhat parents need to know about the shell-on challenge
If you’ve ever questioned the creativity of your local police force, check this out! The question’s been settled. The newest Internet trend is a great …
Read morePolice officers are taking photos with bluebonnets in a sweet new social media challenge
Gwyneth Paltrow may be an Oscar-winning actress and CEO of her own company, but she’s also a mom who is capable of embarrassing her kids, …
Read moreGwyneth Paltrow Posted Her Daughter’s Photo And Sparked A Debate About Privacy And Consent
Viral posts on social media are often used to entertain and amuse. And honestly, there’s nothing wrong with a hysterical meme or a fierce online …
If you’re looking for a way to fund your 2019 travels, this could be the way to do it. Southwest Airlines is looking for storytellers and …
Read moreYou Could Fly For Free If You Win This Southwest Airlines Contest
Dream job alert! Cruise ship company Royal Caribbean is looking to fill a new role that will finally afford you the adventure that you’ve always …
Read moreRoyal Caribbean Will Pay You To Travel The World And Post On Social Media About It
If you feel like you’re addicted to Facebook, you may be onto something. A new study conducted by researchers at Michigan State University and published in the Journal …
Read moreStudy finds some social media use is akin to drug use
When cheese-plating (yes, that’s a verb!) isn’t just your hobby, it’s your obsession, you find a way to create the perfect cheese plate any and …
Read moreThis Woman Created The Most Impressive Cheese Plate Using Only Airplane Snacks
Dreaming of a vacation? You may be able to win a free one, thanks to Amtrak’s #AmtrakTakeMeThere social media residency program. The company is giving …
Read moreAmtrak Wants to Give You a Free Long-Distance Trip, Plus Up To $1,000
The social media platform Twitter can feel like the Wild West sometimes. It’s not for the faint of heart! So when there’s something lovely and …
Read morePeople Can’t Stop Laughing At Cookie Monster’s Twitter Account
Pop and country music artist Kelsea Ballerini has a message for fat-shamers: Pipe down! On Nov. 8, Ballerini posted an incredible photo of herself from …
Read moreHere’s how Kelsea Ballerini responded after someone told her to lose weight
If you think a big bash in Las Vegas or a trip to Europe to celebrate your birthday sound like a dream, then you’ll feel …
Read moreEd Sheeran Serenaded Bruno Mars On His Birthday — And It’s Pretty Cute
Christina Aguilera completely understands the power of social media. She pointed out during an interview on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that while the internet can be …
Read moreChristina Aguilera Says She Would Do A Duet With Britney Spears
It’s not every day that you get your photo taken with a celebrity — and it’s certainly not a typical occurrence to stumble upon a …
If social media is the place where no good deed goes unnoticed, then this particular good deed is a prime example. A Myrtle Beach, South …
Read moreThis Couple Used Social Media To Hunt Down The Owner Of A Lost Bracelet
Are you a snoozer? Someone who really, really loves sleeping? How about savvy with social media? Well, if you fit this description — congrats, the perfect …
Read moreWant to get paid to sleep? Mattress Firm is hiring a ‘snoozetern’!
Get ready to double tap. Julia Roberts has officially joined Instagram, after intentionally avoiding social media altogether for years. Roberts captioned her first post with …
Note: The tweets in this story contain language that may be offensive to some readers. Getting a new pet is always an exciting and memorable …
Read moreA cat gave birth under this man’s bed, but it wasn’t his cat
It could happen at any time: Eventually, your kids may want their own social media accounts. “If you have a teen or tween, you should …
Read moreThis is the average age when kids get a social media account
Yesterday marked a huge day for Instagram, and possibly the beginning of the demise of YouTube. At an entertaining launch event in San Francisco, which …
Read moreInstagram launches IGTV, the new long-form video app that could take down YouTube