Social media
Snapchat launches paid subscriptions: A new revenue model for content creators
The social network announced the launch of a subscription service that will allow creators to offer exclusive content and an ad-free experience to fans in exchange for a monthly payment.
Mexico weighs legal action after Musk links president to drug cartels
Reddit fined $20 million in UK over children's data failures
Israel needs an Iron Dome to combat disinformation - opinion
Border Police officer killed by accidental IDF gunfire, investigation underway
Meanwhile, the IDF killed a terrorist trying to throw explosive devices in the West Bank, authorities arrested a Palestinian for inciting pro-Hamas violence, and the Gaza Division gained a new head.
Israel Police, State Attorney arrest 19-year-old for indecent acts against minors online
The 19-year-old suspect created fake Snapchat and TikTok profiles on which he claimed to be a 14-year-old named Liron, according to an indictment filed against him.
Meta's Zuckerberg denies at LA trial that Instagram targets kids
Mark Zuckerberg faces questions in a trial accusing Meta and Google of profiting from social media addiction and harming children’s mental health.
Users troll RFK's 'Real Food' website, ask Grok chatbot advice on food options for anal insertion
The Grok chatbot on the HHS’s "Eat Real Food" site sparked memes after giving literal answers to "rectal food" questions, including safety tips for certain produce amid RFK Jr.'s health push.
From nation-building to posting: How Jewish activism lost its way - opinion
As the war fades from public attention, the silence of influencer-driven Jewish activism reveals a deeper problem: advocacy shaped by visibility and incentives cannot endure without an audience.
X down for thousands of users in Israel, US, UK, Downdetector shows
There were more than 23,210 reports of issues with X as of 8:24 a.m. ET (1324 GMT), according to Downdetector.
No more routine update: These are the changes Instagram plans for 2026
Numerous reports from recent weeks reveal the features Instagram is testing to give users unprecedented control.
UK's Starmer seeks greater powers to regulate online access
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said new powers are needed to regulate internet access and protect children from fast-evolving digital risks, including AI tools and social media.
Antisemitism is booming – and Big Tech loves it - opinion
Inside the algorithmic double standard that lets Jew-hate spread unchecked.
Instagram top chief defends platform during trial over youth mental-health crisis caused by it
Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, testified in Los Angeles as part of a trial on what plaintiffs call "social media addiction" in children and young adults.
