Arkansas sues YouTube over claims that the site is fueling a mental health crisis
Read full article: Arkansas sues YouTube over claims that the site is fueling a mental health crisisArkansas has sued YouTube and its parent company Alphabet, saying the video-sharing platform is deliberately addictive and fueling a mental health crisis among youth.
MrBeast and Amazon sued by competitors from his $5M reality show over alleged 'unsafe' conditions
Read full article: MrBeast and Amazon sued by competitors from his $5M reality show over alleged 'unsafe' conditionsMrBeast is accused of creating “unsafe” employment conditions and misrepresenting contestants’ odds at winning his new Amazon reality show’s $5 million grand prize.
Trump courts conservative male influencers to try to reach younger men
Read full article: Trump courts conservative male influencers to try to reach younger menDonald Trump’s campaign has fully embraced the bravado-filled, macho, often contrarian online spaces of younger men on livestreaming platforms.
MrBeast wants 'full assessment' of internal culture amid allegations of impropriety and unsafe sets
Read full article: MrBeast wants 'full assessment' of internal culture amid allegations of impropriety and unsafe setsA confidential memo shows that MrBeast has ordered a full assessment of the internal culture in his YouTube empire and an investigation into “allegations of inappropriate behavior by people in the company."
MrBeast's giant reality competition faces safety complaints from initial contestants
Read full article: MrBeast's giant reality competition faces safety complaints from initial contestantsYouTube’s biggest star MrBeast is facing complaints about the safety of contestants from the preliminary round of his ambitious “Beast Games” game show, which boasts 1,000 competitors hoping for a $5 million grand prize.
MrBeast, YouTube's biggest star, acknowledges past 'inappropriate language' as controversies swirl
Read full article: MrBeast, YouTube's biggest star, acknowledges past 'inappropriate language' as controversies swirlMrBeast, YouTube’s biggest star and a philanthropic force with nearly unrivaled influence among young audiences, acknowledged Wednesday that he used inappropriate language in his early online days, as numerous controversies bubbled up around him and a former collaborator.
The distributor of a popular Hong Kong protest song will remove it from all platforms, creator says
Read full article: The distributor of a popular Hong Kong protest song will remove it from all platforms, creator saysThe distributor of a popular protest song in Hong Kong has decided to remove the music from all platforms because of a court ban in the city, the group that created the song says.
Hong Kong will keep watching internet platforms for non-compliance with ban on protest song
Read full article: Hong Kong will keep watching internet platforms for non-compliance with ban on protest songHong Kong’s leader says his government will keep monitoring for any non-compliance with a court order that bans a popular protest song.
YouTube blocks Hong Kong protest anthem after court injunction bans song in the city
Read full article: YouTube blocks Hong Kong protest anthem after court injunction bans song in the cityYouTube has blocked access to videos of a protest song in Hong Kong to comply with a removal order, days after a court approved an injunction to ban the song in the city.
As India votes, misinformation surges on social media: 'The whole country is paying the price'
Read full article: As India votes, misinformation surges on social media: 'The whole country is paying the price'Misinformation about India's election is surging online as the world's most populous country votes.
Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could rise too
Read full article: Instagram, YouTube the biggest likely winners of TikTok ban but smaller rivals could rise tooWhile a bill to ban TikTok if it doesn't change owners has received President Joe Biden's signature, it could still be years before the popular video-sharing app is actually blocked from U.S. app stores — if it is blocked at all.
Cruelty for clicks: Cambodia is investigating YouTubers' abuse of monkeys at the Angkor UNESCO site
Read full article: Cruelty for clicks: Cambodia is investigating YouTubers' abuse of monkeys at the Angkor UNESCO siteCambodian authorities are investigating the abuse of monkeys at the famous Angkor UNESCO World Heritage Site.
WWE kicks, punches, slams marketing efforts into high gear ahead of WrestleMania, its big event
Read full article: WWE kicks, punches, slams marketing efforts into high gear ahead of WrestleMania, its big eventThis year’s WrestleMania is just days away, but WWE’s marketing campaign for its biggest premium live event of the year was kicked into overdrive months ago.
WWE, a social media powerhouse, tops 100 million subscribers on YouTube
Read full article: WWE, a social media powerhouse, tops 100 million subscribers on YouTubeAs WWE gears up for its biggest annual premium live event next month, the company continues to harness the power of its social media presence to reach its fans.
Mexican president slams YouTube for taking down his video that shared a journalist's phone number
Read full article: Mexican president slams YouTube for taking down his video that shared a journalist's phone numberMexico’s president has again lashed out at social media platform YouTube for taking down part of his daily news briefing where he revealed a reporter’s phone number.
Rockbridge County Public Schools to take legal action against popular social media sites
Read full article: Rockbridge County Public Schools to take legal action against popular social media sitesRockbridge County school leaders are taking legal action against popular social media sites, with plans to join a lawsuit alongside over 400 school divisions nationwide.
A beheading video was on YouTube for hours, raising questions about why it wasn't taken down sooner
Read full article: A beheading video was on YouTube for hours, raising questions about why it wasn't taken down soonerA graphic video from a Pennsylvania man accused of beheading his father that circulated for hours on YouTube has put a spotlight yet again on gaps in social media companies’ ability to prevent horrific postings from spreading across the web.
A judge has temporarily halted enforcement of an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social media
Read full article: A judge has temporarily halted enforcement of an Ohio law limiting kids’ use of social mediaA federal judge has temporarily halted enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps.
A group representing TikTok, Meta and X sues Ohio over new law limiting kids' use of social media
Read full article: A group representing TikTok, Meta and X sues Ohio over new law limiting kids' use of social mediaA trade group representing TikTok, Snapchat, Meta and other major tech companies has sued Ohio over a pending law that requires children to get parental consent to use social media apps.
Pew survey: YouTube tops teens' social-media diet, with roughly a sixth using it almost constantly
Read full article: Pew survey: YouTube tops teens' social-media diet, with roughly a sixth using it almost constantlyTeen usage of social media hasn’t dropped much, despite rising concerns about its effects on the mental health of adolescents.
'Past Lives,' 'May December' and 'American Fiction' lead Spirit Award nominations
Read full article: 'Past Lives,' 'May December' and 'American Fiction' lead Spirit Award nominationsCeline Song’s “Past Lives,” Todd Haynes’ “May December” and Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction” got a leading five nominations, including best feature, from the Film Independent Spirit Awards.
YouTube creators will soon have to disclose use of gen AI in videos or risk suspension
Read full article: YouTube creators will soon have to disclose use of gen AI in videos or risk suspensionYouTube is rolling out new rules for AI content, including requiring creators to reveal whether they’ve used generative artificial intelligence to make realistic looking videos.
HALFTIME SHOW | Watch the marching band performance at the William Byrd vs. Cave Spring game
Read full article: HALFTIME SHOW | Watch the marching band performance at the William Byrd vs. Cave Spring gameHere you can find live coverage of the halftime performance from one of Roanoke County’s high schools.
Tech companies try to take AI image generators mainstream with better protections against misuse
Read full article: Tech companies try to take AI image generators mainstream with better protections against misuseArtificial intelligence tools that can conjure whimsical artwork or realistic-looking images from written commands started wowing crowds last year.
YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off the streaming site after sex assault claims
Read full article: YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off the streaming site after sex assault claimsYouTube says Russell Brand will no longer make money from the video streaming site after several women made allegations of sexual assault against the comedian-turned influencer.
Google brings its AI chatbot Bard into its inner circle, opening door to Gmail, Maps, YouTube
Read full article: Google brings its AI chatbot Bard into its inner circle, opening door to Gmail, Maps, YouTubeGoogle is introducing its artificially intelligent chatbot named Bard to other members of its digital family — including Gmail, Maps and YouTube — as it seeks to ward off competitive threats posed by similar technology run by Open AI and Microsoft.
India launches a spacecraft to study the sun after successful landing near the moon's south pole
Read full article: India launches a spacecraft to study the sun after successful landing near the moon's south poleIndia has launched its first space mission to study the sun, less than two weeks after a successful uncrewed landing near the south pole region of the moon.
Children's advocates ask FTC to investigate Google for targeting ads to kids
Read full article: Children's advocates ask FTC to investigate Google for targeting ads to kidsChildren's advocacy groups including Fairplay and Common Sense Media are asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate Google, saying the tech giant serves personalized ads to kids on YouTube despite federal law prohibiting the practice.
Georgia kids would need parental permission to join social media if Senate Republicans get their way
Read full article: Georgia kids would need parental permission to join social media if Senate Republicans get their wayChildren in Georgia would need their parents' permission to create social media accounts if some top Republicans in the state get their way next year.
Capitol riot suspect arrested near Obama's home will remain jail until trial, judge rules
Read full article: Capitol riot suspect arrested near Obama's home will remain jail until trial, judge rulesA man charged in the Capitol riot who had guns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition in his van when he was arrested near former President Barack Obama’s Washington home will remain in jail while he awaits trial.
YouTube changes policy to allow false claims about past US presidential elections
Read full article: YouTube changes policy to allow false claims about past US presidential electionsYouTube says it will stop removing content that falsely claims the 2020 election and other past U.S. presidential elections were marred by widespread fraud, errors or glitches.
Using 'he/him,' 'she/her' in emails got 2 dorm directors fired at small New York Christian college
Read full article: Using 'he/him,' 'she/her' in emails got 2 dorm directors fired at small New York Christian collegeThe firing of two employees at a religious school in western New York is fanning the culture wars roiling parts of the United States.
WATCH: Cat rescued after it gets stuck in floorboards during renovation - The Morning Sprint
Read full article: WATCH: Cat rescued after it gets stuck in floorboards during renovation - The Morning SprintHappy Thursday! Check out the Morning Sprint for heart-felt stories and the trending news of the day.
WATCH: Virginia officer narrowly escapes being hit by vehicle - The Morning Sprint - May 3, 2023
Read full article: WATCH: Virginia officer narrowly escapes being hit by vehicle - The Morning Sprint - May 3, 2023It’s Hump Day! Start your day with a smile with the Morning Sprint. At 8 a.m., we’ll be going over trending stories in our region and across the country.
WATCH: This BBQ joint in Salem is finger-licking good - The Morning Sprint - May 2, 2023
Read full article: WATCH: This BBQ joint in Salem is finger-licking good - The Morning Sprint - May 2, 2023Happy Tuesday! As you’re sipping your morning coffee, check out the Morning Sprint for the news of the day.
WATCH: Start your week off with feel-good stories - The Morning Sprint - May 1, 2023
Read full article: WATCH: Start your week off with feel-good stories - The Morning Sprint - May 1, 2023Happy Monday. Join us for the Morning Sprint and start your week off with stories that’ll put a smile on your face.
WATCH: Stories that’ll make you smile - Morning Sprint - April 26, 2023
Read full article: WATCH: Stories that’ll make you smile - Morning Sprint - April 26, 2023It’s Hump Day! Wake up with positivity and join us for the Morning Sprint. We’ll share positive news in your community and from across the country.
WATCH: Stories that are guaranteed to make you smile - Morning Sprint - April 25, 2023
Read full article: WATCH: Stories that are guaranteed to make you smile - Morning Sprint - April 25, 2023Happy Tuesday! Need a pick-me-up? Check out the Morning Sprint for stories that are guaranteed to make you smile.
‘I need your help’: Hear 911 calls from the Louisville mass shooting
Read full article: ‘I need your help’: Hear 911 calls from the Louisville mass shootingFrantic calls from witnesses reporting a mass shooting at a Louisville bank were released Wednesday by police — including from a woman who was on a virtual meeting and saw the shooter, as well as one from the man’s mother, who told a 911 operator that her son “currently has a gun and is heading toward” the bank, the AP reported.
Webby Award nominations for Harry Styles, Lizzo, Post Malone
Read full article: Webby Award nominations for Harry Styles, Lizzo, Post MaloneHarry Styles, Post Malone, Lizzo, Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, the cast of “Ted Lasso” and the web series that gave us a kid loving corn are among the nominees for this year’s Webby Awards.
Supreme Court wrestles with lawsuit shield for social media
Read full article: Supreme Court wrestles with lawsuit shield for social mediaIn its first case about the federal law that is credited with helping create the modern internet, the Supreme Court seems unlikely to side with a family wanting to hold Google liable for the death of their daughter who was killed in a terrorist attack.
Supreme Court weighs liability shield for internet giants
Read full article: Supreme Court weighs liability shield for internet giantsA lawsuit against YouTube from the family of an American college student who was killed by Islamic State gunmen in Paris in 2015 is at the center of a closely watched Supreme Court case being argued Tuesday.
School lawsuits over social media harm face tough legal road
Read full article: School lawsuits over social media harm face tough legal roadLike the tobacco, oil, gun, opioid and vaping industries before them, the big U.S. social media companies are now facing lawsuits brought by public entities that seek to hold them accountable for a huge societal problem in the mental health crisis among youth.
Seattle schools sue tech giants over social media harm
Read full article: Seattle schools sue tech giants over social media harmThe public school district in Seattle is suing the tech giants behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable for the mental health crisis among youth.
Social media platforms brace for midterm elections mayhem
Read full article: Social media platforms brace for midterm elections mayhemSocial media platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Twitter say they're taking steps to prevent the spread of misinformation about voting and elections ahead of next month's midterms.
'Pre-bunking' shows promise in fight against misinformation
Read full article: 'Pre-bunking' shows promise in fight against misinformationGoogle and a team of university researchers have hit on what they say could be an effective way to make people more impervious to the harmful impact of online misinformation.
‘Hey, brother’: How the Super Carlin Brothers built their empire from the Star City
Read full article: ‘Hey, brother’: How the Super Carlin Brothers built their empire from the Star CityThe Super Carlin Brothers have an ever-expanding social media universe. Their YouTube Channel has over 2 million subscribers, while their Popcorn Culture podcast is growing alongside other endeavors. And they do it all from their studio in downtown Roanoke.
YouTube to remove videos spreading abortion falsehoods
Read full article: YouTube to remove videos spreading abortion falsehoodsYouTube will begin removing misleading videos about abortion in response to falsehoods being spread about the procedure that is being banned or restricted across a broad swath of the U.S. The move announced Thursday by the Google-owned video site comes about a month after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the case that had protected the legality of abortion in the country for nearly 50 years.