Social Media News - LeadStory

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Indonesian TikTok creators fear U.S.-China deal may affect incomes

In a rented house on the outskirts of Jakarta, Tantri Wahyuni settles into her gaming chair for another TikTok live stream session. This daily routine has become her lifeline — and now she fears it may disappear.

Reuters

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Rapid surge of graphic Charlie Kirk videos raises concerns

Graphic videos of the Charlie Kirk shooting spread online at an alarming speed and volume, highlighting challenges for tech companies in moderating violent content and the growing concern over how quickly such material can circulate on s...

CBS America

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Deal reached to keep TikTok operating in U.S., Trump says

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced an agreement with China to keep TikTok operating in the United States. The agreement requires TikTok's American assets to be transferred to U.S. owners from China's ByteDance.

CBC News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Trump says U.S. has a buyer for TikTok

President Donald Trump said that the U.S. and China have a deal that would keep TikTok operating in the United States, transferring its U.S. assets to U.S. owners from China's ByteDance, potentially resolving a saga that has lingered for...

Reuters

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Tech company Oracle could play key role in TikTok deal, sources say

CBS News has learned the tech company Oracle could play a key role if a TikTok deal is finalized between the Trump administration and China. Sources say the structure of the final deal is unclear, but it will include multiple companies.

CBS News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKING

U.S., China reach framework deal on TikTok

The United States and China reached a framework agreement to switch short-video app TikTok to U.S.-controlled ownership, U.S. officials said.

Reuters

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Trump teases framework for TikTok deal

President Donald Trump posted on social media about his trade meeting with China and alluded to a deal that may potentially involve the TikTok app. Trump said he will chat with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday.

CBS News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Reporter’s Notebook: The race to control the narrative

In today’s fast-paced news cycle, the scramble to define the “correct” narrative often overshadows nuance. Reporters face the challenge of balancing political angles with human stories, making it harder to capture the full truth behind u...

CBS America

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

TikTok personality Khaby Lame kicks off China visit

The TikTok personality with over 160 million followers will participate in intangible cultural heritage experiences in Guangzhou, according to a livestream announcement released by China's short video platform Kuaishou.

Africanews

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Are viral pamphlets telling Russian soldiers’ wives to stay silent real?

Images circulating online show pamphlets allegedly distributed in Russia, advising soldiers’ wives to tolerate domestic abuse and remain silent. The leaflets, which claim to offer “support,” have sparked outrage on social media.

Euronews

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

TikTok personality Khaby Lame kicks off China visit

Africanews

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Whistleblowers accuse Meta of suppressing child safety concerns

There are troubling new allegations surrounding Meta and whether it is protecting children on its platforms. A pair of whistleblowers outlined details on Capitol Hill, accusing the social media giant of suppressing safety information.

CBS News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Pope Leo canonizes 'God's Influencer' Carlos Acutis

Carlo Acutis from Italy died of leukaemia at the age of 15 in 2006. He has been described as an internet saint because he shared his spiritual journey with thousands online. Many are making the pilgrimage to his grave in Assisi.

DW News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

AfD candidates' deaths spark suspicions on social media

Police have ruled out any foul play in relation to the recent deaths of seven AfD candidates, but prominent public figures are sowing unfounded theories online.

Euronews

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Debunking viral claims about Spanish olive oil

Several viral online claims are suggesting that Spanish olive oil is being secretly mixed with Moroccan oil. Others say that the government is preparing to recall olive oil products from the market due to overproduction. One of these cla...

Euronews

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Egypt detains dozens of teenaged TikTokkers in crackdown

Egyptian authorities have been rounding up teenaged TikTokkers with millions of followers, detaining dozens in recent weeks on accusations ranging from violating family values to laundering money.

Reuters

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

South Korea passes bill to ban mobile phones in classrooms

South Korea passed a bill on Wednesday (August 27) to ban the use of mobile phones and other digital devices in school classrooms nationwide, as concern grows about the impact of heavy social media use among youth.

Reuters

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Video shows church being relocated in Sweden, not Norway

The transportation of the church was highly publicized in Sweden and beyond.

Euronews

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Grizzly bear attacks a travel blogger’s tent

Shalee Super tells The National about the moment she came face to face with a grizzly bear before it destroyed her tent in Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park in B.C.

CBC News

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

White House opens TikTok account despite upcoming ban

The @WhiteHouse account has already garnered more than 80,000 followers since launching on Tuesday with a short video montage of the President captioned ” America we are BACK! What’s up TikTok?”.

Africanews

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Study: More frequent social media use linked to depression

Psychiatrist Dr. Jeffrey Ditzell joined the show to shed more light on a new study showing adults who use social media more often are at higher risk of depression.

News 12

VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKING

TikTok faces lawsuits over mental health risks

Attorneys general in 14 states and Washington, D.C., accuse TikTok of designing its app to keep users hooked. Court-released edited video shows some company staff discussing the toll it can take on children and teens.

CBS America

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

TikTok employees raise concerns about app's impact in unsealed video

Last fall, the attorney general of North Carolina, joined by 12 other states, sued TikTok, alleging that the social media platform was designed to be addictive, particularly for minors, and that users and their parents were deceived abou...

CBS America

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Will travelling outside the EU subject French to stricter tax audits?

A viral video claiming that French people getting on a flight to a non-EU destination will be subjected to stricter tax controls has spurred outrage. However, this measure is nonexistent.

Euronews

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Navigating the social minefield of middle school

Clinical psychologist Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, author of "The Crucial Years," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss how parents can help children navigate puberty, peer pressure and social media during the middle school years.

CBS America

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

White House opens TikTok account despite upcoming ban

Africanews

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

No, Trump didn't slam Irish government over immigration

The false video of Trump features an AI-generated voice and false claims about Ireland's asylum policy.

Euronews

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

Fake investigations claim famous women were born male

Public female figures, like former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and New Zealand's former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have been accused of being assigned male at birth. Researchers say these fake theories are fueled by "transvestigat...

Euronews

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

AI accounts impersonating doctors on social media

A new type of video featuring "doctor deepfakes" are going around on social media. CBS News Confirmed producer Alex Clark reports.

CBS America

VIEWEDNOW PLAYING

AI accounts impersonating doctors on social media

Artificial intelligence accounts that impersonate medical professionals on social media are on the rise. CBS News Confirmed producer Alex Clark joins to discuss.

CBS News