The world’s biggest social media companies face several landmark trials this year that seek to hold them responsible for harms to children who use their platforms.

Instagram's parent company Meta and Google's YouTube dispute claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children.

The department has sent Google, Meta and other companies hundreds of subpoenas for information on accounts that track or comment on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials and tech workers said.

Lawyers for a now-20-year-old woman argued that addictive features harmed her mental health as opening statements began Monday in a landmark trial against Meta and YouTube, the first of hundreds of similar cases to go to trial.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez faced backlash online after appearing to struggle with a journalist's question on Taiwan defense at the Munich Security Conference on Friday.

More than half of college students are lonely—and those who use social media the most are particularly likely to feel isolated, a study of tens of thousands of 18 to 24-year-olds in the US shows. Just 16 hours a week—two or so hours a day—on social media was linked with higher odds of loneliness,

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Two Democratic senators urged the Trump administration on Friday to abandon a proposal to require millions of foreign visitors to provide social media handles used over the past five years.

Social media was ablaze Sunday after Anthony Kim's come-from-behind victory at LIV Golf Adelaide for his first pro win in nearly 16 years.

"I have so much love in my life, and the relationships I have in my life are so present and real," Jacob Elordi said.

Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone makes social media dig at team.