Gen Alpha slang in 2025: The meaning behind words like 'clanker,' '67,' 'crashout'
Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.
Times have changed quite a lot since we went over terms like “Alpha Sigma" and “Skibidi Ohio Rizz." The language of "the kids these days" is literally evolving by the day.
Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, educators across the US are being fired or disciplined for sharing "senseless" posts on social media about his death.
Frank Caprio, judge who went viral for compassion in courtroom, dies at 88
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
Judge Frank Caprio went viral in 2017 for dismissing traffic tickets after listening to people's circumstances and even allowed children to join him on his bench to pass judgement on their parents.
Minnesota sues TikTok, calling it ‘digital nicotine’ for young users
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison is suing TikTok, accusing the popular app of being highly-addictive and negatively impacting the mental health of teenagers.
Minnesota AG Keith Ellison is suing TikTok, accusing the popular app of being highly-addictive and negatively impacting the mental health of teenagers.
Bipartisan pair of senators demand Instagram shut down new map feature
"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.
"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.
Instagram rolls out maps, repost features to boost user experience
Instagram is rolling out new features. Here's what they are.
Instagram is rolling out new features. Here's what they are.
WhatsApp removes millions of scam-linked accounts
WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.
WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to global scam networks in the first half of the year.
YouTube to use AI to detect kids lying about their age
YouTube is testing new AI technology to estimate users’ ages and block under-18 viewers from accessing age-restricted content, part of a broader push to improve online safety for kids.
YouTube is testing new AI technology to estimate users’ ages and block under-18 viewers from accessing age-restricted content, part of a broader push to improve online safety for kids.
Legal expert explains why companies need 'love contracts' after viral CEO-HR romance scandal
Experts recommend 'love contracts' and clear disclosure policies to manage potential conflicts of interest.
Experts recommend 'love contracts' and clear disclosure policies to manage potential conflicts of interest.
Tea app fallout worsens as leaked selfies used in rating site, online map
The Tea app data breach has spiraled into online harassment, with leaked user photos reportedly used in a rating site and an unverified map. Experts say this wasn’t a hack—but a major security failure.
The Tea app data breach has spiraled into online harassment, with leaked user photos reportedly used in a rating site and an unverified map. Experts say this wasn’t a hack—but a major security failure.
Tea app, built for women's safety, suffers major data breach
Tea, an app designed to help women safely share information about men they date, has suffered a data breach.
Tea, an app designed to help women safely share information about men they date, has suffered a data breach.
‘Papa Jake’ Larson, D-Day veteran and TikTok star, dies at 102
D-Day survivor "Papa Jake" Larson shared his World War II memories with millions online.
D-Day survivor "Papa Jake" Larson shared his World War II memories with millions online.
Tinder launches new biometric face scan verification
Tinder rolled out the new security measure in California on Monday.
Tinder rolled out the new security measure in California on Monday.
YouTube raising minimum age for live streaming to 16
Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.
Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.
WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know
WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.
WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.
President Trump and Elon Musk social media feud
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk traded insults for all to see in social media posts on Thursday. Elon claims Trump?s recessions will send the country into a recession, while Trump said Elon was ?wearing thin? and asked him to leave. FOX 9?s Chenue Her has more on the story.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk traded insults for all to see in social media posts on Thursday. Elon claims Trump?s recessions will send the country into a recession, while Trump said Elon was ?wearing thin? and asked him to leave. FOX 9?s Chenue Her has more on the story.
DMV scam texts target people with bogus ticket warnings: What you should do
Minnesota authorities are warning about a new text scam involving someone from the DMV falsely claiming the target has outstanding tickets or warrants in an attempt to steal money or personal information.
Minnesota authorities are warning about a new text scam involving someone from the DMV falsely claiming the target has outstanding tickets or warrants in an attempt to steal money or personal information.
Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.
James Comey calls Secret Service probe over beach photo ‘a distraction’
Former FBI director James Comey says he’s baffled that a beach photo he posted led to accusations of threatening Donald Trump—and an in-person interview with the Secret Service.
Former FBI director James Comey says he’s baffled that a beach photo he posted led to accusations of threatening Donald Trump—and an in-person interview with the Secret Service.
Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn
President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.
President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.


















