"Honestly, it makes me really sad to think that there are pictures out there of my house that could be making people feel less than about theirs."

Instagram is rolling out a new feature that will show your liked Reels to mutuals in a dedicated tab. It takes away the intimacy and safe haven of likes.

Like the wildfire conditions in Los Angeles County, my For You page on TikTok turned overnight.

Alex Choi, who loves documenting situations for social media and says millions of people have viewed his video of the Palisades Fire on Snap Chat and Instagram, walks along an empty beach near the Palisades Fire, in Los Angeles California, U.S. January 19, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake

A woman who thought she was participating in a social media stunt asked a court to annul the 'prank marriage' that ended up being real. A judge granted the annulment after determining the man had tricked her,

Brad Pitt is not on social media, his team reminded fans, after a French woman said she was conned out of $800,000 by scammers posing as the A-list actor.

Entities that traditionally communicate with the public in such crises have, for the most part, been doing their best: Local media has been working tirelessly — TV stations such as KTLA have excelled in particular — while municipal and state authorities have been trying to provide as much actionable information as possible.

If you don't want other people to find you on social media, here's how to go about it: Including instructions for Instagram, Facebook, and X.

Sumanto, formerly known for his criminal past, has transformed into a social media influencer. His Instagram account, ‘Sumanto Gereng Reborn,’ showcases humorous content and daily motivational quotes.

Rage-baiting — posting infuriating content to social media to attract attention and engagement — has been making headlines in recent years because it’s, well, enraging. And baiting followers into leaving millions of angry comments on videos designed to upset them is making influencers, especially those on TikTok, six-figure profits.

Many Austin-based influencers make the majority of their income from TikTok. Read about eight who wonder what happens next if the app is banned.