Social media apps need teen health warnings, surgeon general says
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
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Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Police in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, have arrested a former substitute teacher and baseball coach for allegedly sexually abusing children, trafficking in minors and other charges.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
Florida's new social media restrictions has many parents questioning when kids should have access to social media and if the government should have a say. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Can the government pressure social media companies to remove misinformation? That's a case being decided by the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether the government can pressure social media companies to pull misinformation on things like vaccine safety.
Experts explain what's next for the social media app TikTok after the House of Representatives voted to pass a bill that would force its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance to sell its stake. The bill's future in the Senate is unclear.
Two influencers in Philadelphia voice opinions on what the legislation, if signed into law, would mean for them.
Outages were reported among Meta's social media services including Facebook, Instagram and Threads, according to DownDetector.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directly addressed families after prodding from Sen. Josh Hawley.
Some Taylor Swift-related searches on X are returning error messages after platform pledged last week to "take appropriate actions" against accounts that shared fake images of singer.
Lynn Yamada Davis had close to 30 million followers across various platforms, where she posted over-the-top videos of her cooking.
A recent survey found more than half of teens got most of their news from social media, where it can be difficult to discern the facts from misinformation and disinformation. Tiktok and Instagram said they are working with fact checkers and fighting the spread of misinformation.
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas grinds on, social media has become a front line in the battle over public opinion. Teens are getting caught in the middle.
Joey Chowanec and Kristin Beshada went viral after a photographer who saw their engagement tried to get in touch with them.
Dictionary.com has added jawn to its official lexicon along with other terms like "nepo baby."
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court handed civil liberties advocates a victory, ruling that state police can't hide from the public its policy governing how it monitors social media.
Parents identify safety and mental health concerns, as well as social connections, as the top concerns they saw kids struggling with
The defendants in the lawsuit include social media companies and gun companies after 10 Black people were killed in a racially motivated shooting at a Tops supermarket.
Work resumed Monday after up to 6,000 people stormed the area Friday during a social media influencer giveaway.
San Francisco has opened a complaint and launched an investigation of a giant "X" sign that cropped up Friday on top of the downtown headquarters of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
This announcement came on the same day Elon Musk rebranded Twitter to X.
Elon Musk plans to change the logo of Twitter to an "X" from the famous blue bird, marking what would be the latest big change since he bought the social media platform for $44 billion last year.
Social media lit up after artist YNG Cheese was reportedly killed in a shooting in the Olney section of Philadelphia, Ross DiMattei reports.
The brother of a suspect charged with killing a Penn State student is wanted in an attempted carjacking of a Philly police officer where shots were fired, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
The body of Kortney Staples, a Chester woman who was reported missing in July, was recovered from the Delaware River Sunday, divers said.
A woman was killed, and a man is fighting for his life after they were shot outside their North Philadelphia home.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
Philadelphia-area woman says one missing document triggered months of higher monthly charges.
Scattered showers are possible Monday in the Philly area. The main concern will be damaging wind gusts, but there is also a low-end tornado risk.
The brother of a suspect charged with killing a Penn State student is wanted in an attempted carjacking of a Philly police officer where shots were fired, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
The body of Kortney Staples, a Chester woman who was reported missing in July, was recovered from the Delaware River Sunday, divers said.
A woman was killed, and a man is fighting for his life after they were shot outside their North Philadelphia home.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
The brother of a suspect charged with killing a Penn State student is wanted in an attempted carjacking of a Philly police officer where shots were fired, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
The body of Kortney Staples, a Chester woman who was reported missing in July, was recovered from the Delaware River Sunday, divers said.
A woman was killed, and a man is fighting for his life after they were shot outside their North Philadelphia home.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
Philadelphia-area woman says one missing document triggered months of higher monthly charges.
A 36-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after stabbing two people in Egg Harbor Township Sunday morning, police said.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
Joel Deanley Jr. was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a Timber Creek Regional High School student.
Hope Community Charter School in Camden is scrambling to move into a new space after flooding earlier this summer.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
It was a blast from the past at Citizens Bank Park Sunday as Philadelphia Phillies greats were honored ahead of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, Derek Hill singled with the bases loaded in the 12th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game series sweep with a 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Nathan Lukes pushes Blue Jays passed the Phillies with a two-run home run in the 11th inning Saturday night.
Six-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion Lane Johnson has spent his entire pro career with the Birds.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Willie Lampkin might be listed at 5 feet, 11 inches, but he's been a standout at Philadelphia Eagles training camp so far.
A Philadelphia woman says she's been living between two vacant homes for eight years. Now, she says the grass is taking over, and she's worried about stray cats and raccoons running around.
Kadafi Fleming is the older brother of 16-year-old Azzubair Outen-Fleming, who was charged in the deadly shooting of Billy Schmidt on June 6 near his South Philly home, according to U.S. Marshals.
Experts say they hope changing the name of polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, will improve the diagnosis and treatment for women.
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday laying out new recommendations for childhood vaccinations, and during his remarks, he mentioned that autism had a role in the guidance.