TikTok to raise minimum age for hosting livestreams, add adult-only streams
"We have a vibrant and inspiring community on TikTok, and it's important that our platform remains a safe, supportive, and joyful place for our community."
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12/8: CBSN AM
Delta variant drives new wave of COVID infections; Regulators open investigation into Trump's social media deal
Saudis sentence U.S. citizen to 16 years in prison over tweets, family says
The family of an American citizen arrested in Saudi Arabia says he was tortured and sentenced to 16 years in prison over tweets he sent while in the United States.
Ye agrees to buy Parler
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West announced he has agreed to buy the conservative-friendly social media site Parler. CBS News' Lilia Luciano and Tony Dokoupil speak with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, about how this could impact the platform and the fallout from the artist's recent antisemitic posts.
Kanye West buying right-leaning social network Parler
The rapper, who was recently suspended from Instagram and Twitter, said "we have the right to freely express ourselves."
How online anonymity changes behavior, for the worse
The internet has made it easy, and depressingly common, to be nasty without fear of repercussions – a lack of restraint that psychologists call online disinhibition effect, or ODE. Correspondent David Pogue talks with experts who discuss why exchanges on social media can devolve into hateful, spiteful rages and name-calling that would never be acceptable when talking face-to-face.
TikTok looks to grow in new areas
TikTok is reportedly looking to expand into the e-commerce and music world. Those close to negotiations say parent company ByteDance is aiming to integrate a service into the app that will rival Spotify or Apple Music. Business Insider senior media reporter Dan Whateley joins CBS News' Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano to tell us more.
10/6: CBSN AM
Zuckerberg defends Facebook from whistleblower claims; Queen Elizabeth to celebrate platinum jubliee
Ye and JPMorgan Chase ending their banking relationship
Rapper formerly known as Kanye West was recently blocked on Twitter and Instagram for making antisemitic comments.
LeBron James' "The Shop" will not air Kanye West episode
West "used 'The Shop' to reiterate more hate speech and extremely dangerous stereotypes," said Maverick Carter.
7/2: CBSN AM
Trump Organization, CFO face 15 counts in alleged tax fraud scheme; Former Trump spokesman launches social media platform
Kanye West's Twitter, Instagram accounts restricted following antisemitic posts
While both accounts were still visible as of Sunday evening, several posts had been removed.
Judge halts Twitter trial against Elon Musk to allow deal to close
Trial is on hold until October 28 to allow Musk time to line up financing for his $44 billion takeover of the social media company.
Iran's schoolgirls join deadly women's protest
Iranians continue to protest the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of Iran's morality police. Security forces in Tehran have trapped and reportedly attacked a large number of students at Tehran University. Videos on social media appear to show shots being fired as students fled the scene. Roxana Saberi reports.
Musk proposes going ahead with $44 billion Twitter purchase
Tesla CEO had faced long odds of convincing a court to let him walk away from his $44 billion acquisition.
Musk's plan to end Russian war infuriates Ukraine on Twitter
Musk has gotten into a Twitter tussle with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy over the billionaire's divisive proposal.
Supreme Court will hear social media terrorism lawsuits
One of the cases involves Nohemi Gonzalez, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen killed in Paris in the 2015 ISIS attacks.
U.K. inquest finds "online content" partly to blame for teen's suicide
Coroner concludes 14-year-old Molly Russell "died from an act of self-harm while suffering from depression and the negative effects of online content."
2/26: CBSN AM
United States attacks Iran-backed militia facilities in Syria; Twitter reveals a Super Follow subscription feature
2/10: CBSN AM
A divided Senate voted to proceed with former President Trump's second impeachment trial, setting the stage for opening arguments today; A lawyer stuck with a cat filter during a virtual hearing has gone viral on social media
Tesla lawyers to question Elon Musk
Elon Musk will answer questions from Tesla lawyers this week ahead of a trial that could determine whether the Tesla CEO has to go ahead with his $44 billion purchase of the social media platform. Vice President Kamala Harris is in Tokyo to attend a memorial service for slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and superstar Rihanna will headline the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show.
Dozens of protesters killed in Iran
Dozens have been killed and hundreds have been arrested in Iran during protests over the suspicious death of Mahsa Amini. She died in custody after being arrested by Iran's "morality police" for allegedly wearing her headscarf too loosely. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
6/23: Red and Blue
Biden unveils strategy to tackle rising crime and gun violence; Supreme Court sides with cheerleader in free speech case
Teen girls' mental health worsened amid pandemic
The number of teenage girls who have been suicidal has increased 50% since 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A family therapist says it's "absolutely" OK for parents to talk with their children about suicide and shares some warning signs. Meg Oliver has more.
1/11: Red and Blue
Congress pushes to remove Pres. Trump from office; Controversial social media app 'Parler' under fire
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Midterm Updates: Trump reverses course on canceling rallies
Disclosure of fired general's polygraph may have violated privacy laws
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Trump meeting freed prisoner Stephen Hubbard at the White House
Christa Pike speaks after botched execution: "Don't know what's next"
Judge opens misconduct inquiry into Trump officials in golf course case
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Internal documents show failed scramble to save "forever cruise"
Number of women in top national security roles falls under Trump
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Trump predicts Iran war will end soon as Qatar pushes for a deal
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