The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, experienced its second significant service disruption within a week, with over 8,000 reports logged. Discover the details and impact on Canadian users.
The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, experienced a widespread outage on January 16, 2026, with tens of thousands of users reporting issues. Get the latest details on the disruption.
Social media platforms have blocked 4.7 million accounts belonging to underage users in Australia, a major enforcement of new age verification laws. Learn the details of this digital safety initiative.
A new report from PressReader predicts a major shift in digital news publishing for 2026, moving away from clickbait towards trust-building, intentional media experiences. Discover the three key trends.
Elon Musk's social media platform X experienced a major global outage affecting thousands of users. Service has now been restored. Get the latest details on the disruption.
Donald Trump shared a cryptic image of his Mar-a-Lago estate's entrance on Truth Social, prompting swift criticism and mockery from online commentators. Discover the reaction.
The U.S. Department of Labor faces fierce backlash for a social media post urging 'One Homeland. One People. One Heritage.' Critics blast the chilling echo of a Nazi Germany slogan. Read the full story.
As calls for social media warning labels grow in Canada and the U.S., Concordia University researcher Iman Goodarzi explains why the approach is more complex than tobacco or alcohol. Discover the data on our screen time.
Grok acknowledges critical safety failures that allowed images of 'minors in minimal clothing' on X. Read the full report on the platform's content moderation breakdown.
The NBA's Christmas Day games drew a massive 47 million viewers, the highest in 15 years, while also setting new social media engagement records.
Canadians joined the global 'airing of grievances' for Festivus 2025, targeting high costs, political figures, and institutions. See the top complaints from this secular holiday tradition.
Australia has begun enforcing a minimum age of 16 for social media accounts, shifting responsibility to platforms. Michael Burns argues Canada must adopt and expand this approach to protect children's mental health and focus in schools.
President Donald Trump faces intense criticism for a social media post blaming director Rob Reiner's murder on 'Trump Derangement Syndrome.' The White House amplified the message, sparking outrage from both sides of the aisle. Read the full story and reac
The European Union has fined X 120 million euros for violating the Digital Services Act, citing deceptive blue checks and ad transparency failures. Read the full details.
A journalist's personal account of how online wellness trends and misinformation led to orthorexia, detailing the science, social media's role, and the difficult path to recovery. Discover the real impact of food anxiety.
U.S. regulators impose a $140 million fine on X for breaching online content rules, while TikTok reaches a settlement with significant concessions. Get the full details on the tech crackdown.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio faces intense online mockery after renaming an institute for Donald Trump and calling him a 'President of Peace,' a claim critics call absurd given Trump's recent actions. Read the fiery social media backlash.
Creator Sam Levinson reveals new themes for HBO's hit series 'Euphoria' Season 3, including social media addiction and a major wedding. Get the latest details on the anticipated return.
The State Department renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace after Donald Trump, drawing widespread online criticism and comparisons to authoritarian regimes. Read the full story.
Hillary Clinton warns misinformation on platforms like TikTok is dangerously shaping young Americans' views on Israel-Palestine, calling it a 'serious problem for democracy.'
Popular social media influencer Karen Sofia Quiroz Ramirez, known as 'Bikergirl,' died in a tragic motorcycle accident in Colombia. The 25-year-old posted a chilling warning just hours before the crash.
Actor BD Wong issues a public apology after making a racist comment on Instagram. The 'Law & Order: SVU' alum calls his joke 'super wrong' and a 'despicable, racist trope.'
The Jamaicans in London Ontario Association's social accounts were compromised on Dec. 1, 2025, with hackers posting harmful messages. Organizers are investigating and warning followers.
Conservative pundit Batya Ungar-Sargon faces online ridicule for calling Donald Trump 'very virile' during a CNN health discussion. Explore the backlash and political analysis.
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem calls for a sweeping travel ban following a DC attack, drawing swift backlash online. Explore the details and reactions.
From forgotten Costco hot dogs to sage-burning partners, couples on X, Bluesky, and Threads are finding comedy in the ordinary. Discover the latest batch of relatable and funny posts about relationships.
Melania Trump unveils 'Home Is Where the Heart Is' White House Christmas theme for 2025, but social media users recall her infamous 2018 remark about holiday decor. Explore the details and reactions.
Explore the rise of charismatic male chefs on social media who blend cooking with charisma, offering a space for female fantasy and culinary inspiration. Discover 11 must-follow accounts.
Oxford University Press names 'rage bait' its 2025 Word of the Year, defining the provocative online content designed to fuel anger and social media traffic. Discover the other contenders.
Oxford University Press crowns 'rage bait' the 2025 Word of the Year, highlighting how online outrage fuels engagement. Discover the cultural impact and Canadian connection.