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What started as a casual Sunday stroll through a Target store quickly turned into a terrifying health scare for a California woman after a social media prank went wrong, according to Tustin police.

Two Utah laws, set to take effect in March 2024, will significantly restrict access to social media for children under the age of 18 as concerns surrounding kids' mental health surge.

As Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, shared comment on the appropriate ages for kids to use social media, other experts weighed in with perspective and advice for parents and families.

Netflix is rolling out a plan to halt password sharing by the spring.

Jennie Gow, 45, says it will take some time for her to return to work after the stroke two weeks ago.

Romanian authorities have seized four more luxury vehicles for a total of 15 that have been seized in the investigation into Andrew Tate.

Romanian authorities say that divisive social media personality Andrew Tate has been arrested on charges of human trafficking and rape.

Lionel Messi and Argentina are back in the World Cup final, giving the superstar another chance at ultimate glory. Here's how social media reacted!

You’ve likely seen AI-generated selfies all over your social news feeds over the past week and wondered where they’re coming from.

/If you had to scrap all your social media except one, which one would you keep?

Now there’s a new group of influencers taking social media by storm. Grandfluencers are changing the face of Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Many San Antonians aren’t happy that Drake failed to show San Antonio some love in one of his new songs, including Mayor Ron Nirenberg.

San Antonio police say they are aware of a social media challenge that targets certain vehicle makes and models -- specifically Kias and Hyundais.

Many are complaining that they are unable to send messages from the Meta-owned platform.

TikTok is one of the hottest social media apps going. But while watching the videos is free, users are also giving up some privacy by providing information. There are some simple tweaks to make in settings to protect some privacy.

The popstar was 13 when she shot to fame after Justin Bieber tweeted a video of her singing.

For years now, we’ve heard the debates about social media and teens, from photo-sharing sites that helped kids feel connected during the pandemic to posts that made kids feel bullied or body shamed.

Becky Harrington flooded social media with posts about the stolen car and found it three days later.

KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO - SATURDAY, 23 JULY 2022, 19:52 EXPLOSION IN HORLIVKA ON 23 JULY, PHOTOGRAPHS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA There was a powerful explosion in the Russian-occupied city of Horlivka, in Donetsk Oblast, on Saturday, 23 July.

If you’ve been scouring social media this week, you may have noticed “Little Miss” memes taking over the feeds.

If you haven’t subscribed to our channel yet, here’s a glimpse of what you can expect every day.

TikTok has announced a new user viewing preference that will filter out content with “overtly mature themes” for teenagers between 13 to 17 years old.

The Foreign Office says it is supporting the family of a British woman in hospital.

The social media app Yubo, which the Uvalde gunman used to send chilling messages before the massacre, will add safety features in the wake of the Robb Elementary School shooting.

You have to meet Jonathan and Ben Carlin, if you’re not familiar with them already.

There were clues on social media that indicated Uvalde school shooter, Salvador Ramos, 18, was planning something sinister.

Ukrainska Pravda - SATURDAY, 21 MAY 2022, 16:56 CHINGIZ ATANTAYEV IN BUCHA (LEFT) AND A PHOTO OF HIM FROM SOCIAL MEDIA (RIGHT). Russian investigative journalists have identified one of the possible killers of unarmed civilians in Bucha.

Certain filters on Instagram are no longer available in Texas thanks to a lawsuit about facial recognition, according to media reports.

Social media at its core is designed to be tough to put down.

Desperate to find formula to feed their babies, parents are turning to social media and finding both generosity and greed.

We’ve all been there: You’re trying to go to bed, but you can’t stop scrolling past the endless number of videos on TikTok.

Politicians took to social media to show support for Ukrainians

Scams initiated on social media surged last year, ripping people off for $770 million, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

The blaze is thought to have started in the conference suite at the ground in the early hours.

A Dallas father is celebrating the start of the new year with peace of mind knowing his adult son, who he has been trying to find for three years, is alive and in good care.

ORLANDO, FLA. (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Social media has connected the world, but some say it may be doing more harm than good, especially for kids.

This year, KSAT’s Facebook followers shared thousands of stories. Of course, many of them were focused on the winter storm and the coronavirus pandemic, but it turns out y’all really love cute animals and Betty White!

Samantha Bush created the Instagram account @BravoHistorian on a whim, just looking for an outlet to share her opinions about all the ridiculous reality TV shows on the Bravo network.

Babies, dogs, vacations, workouts, cars, cooking… you name it, people share it online. But how much is too much?

A 13-year-old pug in New York City is going viral for predicting what kind of day you’re going to have, simply by his mood and the way he gets out of bed every morning.

Before you rant and complain on a company's social media page, Consumer Reports says there is a best way to do it to get results.

Social media has become a big part of everyday life. Whether it’s sharing updates on Facebook, snapping a pic for Instagram, or learning the latest TikTok trend, social media keeps you connected with all the happenings.

The ITV show sparked record complaints, so as the latest series ends, is the magic starting to fade?

Misinformation has spread as fast as the coronavirus and can be as dangerous. Here’s how to fight it.

The hashtags #FrozenHoney and #FrozenHoneyChallenge have led TikTok users to their kitchens for some sweet creations made from a few ingredients, but the latest trend has some experiencing an unpleasant side effect.

Spirit Airlines and American Airlines are now in day three of nationwide flight cancellations, which started Monday.

News broke Tuesday afternoon that beloved San Antonian Patty Mills is leaving the Spurs and signing with the Brooklyn Nets.

Lollapalooza wrapped up its 2021 four-day festival on Sunday, and users across social media showed their disappointment at the event happening at all.

Dilley police said they are raising awareness about protecting children from predators online after a 15-year-old girl was lured to Florida by a 38-year-old man.

Cars are submerged in water in some areas while train services have also been cancelled.

Have you ever tried using the ridges like this?

Saldivar is serving a life sentence, but could she be released early?

The Centers for Disease Control wants to make sure it has your attention.

Stephanie Davis, who also appeared in Hollyoaks from 2010-19, says she's "sick of being in pain".

A deceased man's social media posts used by scammers were curated around inviting followers for a chance to earn extra cash.

Tech giants including Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google could be forced to make sweeping changes to their businesses under a series of new bills.

The bee drama that's been unfolding over TikTok has come to an end.

Instances of people streaming chases or other criminal activities have seemingly exploded across social media in recent years. Here's what experts say is behind it.

LGBTQ social media users encounter hate speech and harassment at higher rates than all other identity groups at 64%, according to GLAAD's inaugural social media index report.

In January, the major brokers were embroiled in an epic short squeeze in GameStop, which was partially fueled by Reddit-driven retail investors.

The Bexar County District Attorney announced on Wednesday that a man was sentenced to prison for soliciting a minor through social media.

As we slowly emerge out of the coronavirus pandemic, it may be time to ask the question: “Am I in charge of my social media, or is it in charge of me?”

See what's happening every day on KSAT's Instagram page.

Social media in the digital age has given a voice and a platform for awe-inspiring things, now though that same platform is being used to target migrants trying to come into the United States.

Yes, you heard that correctly – Snapchat is making a few people millionaires. The spotlight feature on Snapchat is a dedicated tab in the app for promoting short viral videos from the Snapchat community, much like TikTok. Meanwhile, the Snapchat app overall grew to 265 million global daily active users in its fourth quarter of 2020, from 249 million in its third quarter. AdSo far, Snapchat has given out more than $110 million overall across the markets where spotlight is live. Snapchat said “several” users have become millionaires through the spotlight club since November 2020.

SAN ANTONIO – Brief 15- to 60-second videos serve as a window into people’s lives on TikTok. However, one San Antonio woman is using her account to show users that it’s possible to live a healthy life with HIV. More than 28,000 people follow Janeli Saucedo Castrejana on TikTok for new content related to HIV. “We started dating, and he told me upfront that he was HIV positive,” Saucedo Castrejana said. I feel like there’s power in sharing experiences.”On her TikTok account, Saucedo Castrejana shares important information and makes it relatable.

“It was something that we train for. It’s something that we’re very used to. It’s very challenging and sometimes when someone is looking at it from the outside they think, ‘wow, why does it take so long?’ ” Matias said. “There’s different tactics in our toolbox that we utilize and I think today we probably utilized every single one.”

Traffic navigate flood waters in Miami, Florida, U.S. May 25, 2020, in this still image obtained from a social media video. Courtesy of Ryan Rea/Social Media via REUTERS. (Reuters) - A broad trough of low pressure extending across Florida and the adjacent Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico waters has a 20% chance of becoming a cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Monday. The low pressure system is not expected to become a tropical cyclone due to strong upper-level winds, the Miami-based weather forecaster said. Regardless of development, heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding over portions of southern and central Florida tonight, spreading northward to coastal sections of northeastern Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas on Tuesday and Wednesday, the NHC added.

The popular band Radiohead's website and social media accounts have strangely disappeared from the Internet, fueling speculation about what the group is up to.

To commemorate six years after its first streaming player for Netflix was shipped, Roku is celebrating "national streaming day." CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers and Kristine Johnson take a look at what people are sharing and streaming.