Larry Bushart, a 61-year-old former cop, found himself in hot water after a heated Facebook debate. He was known for his strong left-leaning views in a conservative area of Tennessee. His online battles were intense, but he never expected them to land him in jail. It all started when a gunman kille
Tech is everywhere, even in theater. Two recent plays in Boston show how tech can be scary. In one, a worker has to watch and remove bad stuff from the internet. It's a tough job. The other play is about the future. It's about a time when humans are gone. AI is showing what humans were like. It's li
In a Los Angeles courtroom that felt more like a debate stage than a legal proceeding, Instagram’s boss Adam Mosseri challenged the idea that social media can cause real addiction. He argued that what people call “addiction” is really just a lot of time spent on the app, which he calls “problematic
James Van Der Beek, known for his role in Dawson's Creek, passed away at the age of 48. He had been fighting colorectal cancer, a battle he openly discussed in a December interview. He described the journey as incredibly challenging, requiring immense patience, discipline, and strength. Despite the
A former adviser taught Trump to never admit fault, to attack and deny, and that lesson helped him rise. The same rules let him spread false claims, insult groups, and keep a loyal base that sees his aggression as real. Yet a year into his second term the power of constant trolling has begun to crum
The Department of Homeland Security has added a new social media manager from the Labor Department, sparking debate after his earlier posts raised concerns about extremist language. Peyton Rollins, 21, took on the role of digital communications director at DHS this month. His work in the Labor De
A recent survey looked at how often medical students in Libya use social media and whether that affects their mood or grades. The study used a standard questionnaire to measure “addiction” to social media, plus separate tools for depression and anxiety. It included students from their third ye
Jutta Leerdam, a Dutch speed‑skating star who won silver in Beijing, headed to the 2026 Winter Olympics with a luxury private jet instead of the usual team flight. The plane, a Dassault Falcon 900EX operated by KIMI Aviation, was arranged by her fiancé, influencer Jake Paul. The flight turned int
The account belonging to television host Greg Gutfeld was targeted by a hacker who sent out spam messages from his X profile. Some followers were tricked into replying, including former Saturday Night Live performer Rob Schneider who posted a plea to “vote for Greg Gutfeld. ” Prominent X users
Young people are cutting their social media use and finding fresh ways to spend time. A 23‑year‑old account manager deleted all his phone apps and reported feeling happier, less stressed, and more present. He says the endless stream of ads, influencer promos, and comparison posts makes people feel p
