No Tornadoes Confirmed in Ocean County as AI-Generated Images Spread Across Social Media

Toms River, NJ — As severe thunderstorms moved through Ocean County, false images purporting to show tornadoes in Toms River spread rapidly across social media, prompting officials to urge residents to rely…

Jackson Schools, Police Say No Threat to Students After Social Media Posts Spark Concern

Jackson school officials and police say there is no threat to students or staff after social media posts about a school fight, a photo of a person with a gun, and a…

FBI Wins FOIA Lawsuit Over Records on Social Media Contacts During 2020 Election, Hunter Biden Laptop

A federal judge has ruled that the FBI properly withheld portions of records sought by a conservative legal organization investigating the bureau’s communications with social media companies during the 2020 election. A…

Point Pleasant Beach Braces for Possible Urban ‘Takeover’ Event After Viral Social Media Post

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J. — A viral social media flyer promoting a “Point Pleasant Beach Takeover” on May 30 has sparked concern among residents, business owners, and law enforcement as Jersey Shore…

New Jersey Teacher Sues Student, Family Over Social Media Allegations That Cost Him Coaching Jobs

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A New Jersey teacher and volleyball coach filed a civil lawsuit accusing a student and the student’s family of spreading false allegations online that he says destroyed his…

Warehouse Fire Near MetLife Stadium Sparks Online Panic After Misleading Social Media Post

CARLSTADT, N.J. — Even though New Jersey’s involvement in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been a political dumpster fire, you can rest assured, knowing that Met-Life Stadium did not burn down…

NJ Shuts Down WhatsApp Investment Scam That Cost Victim $64K, Targets Social Media Fraud

Newark, NJ — A WhatsApp-based investment scheme that lured victims through Instagram ads and drained tens of thousands of dollars has been ordered to shut down by New Jersey regulators, officials announced…

Police Say No Threat Found After Social Media Post Sparks Panic at Berkeley Township Middle School

Berkeley Township, NJ — A social media post by a student at Central Regional Middle School triggered concern among families and prompted a police investigation Thursday, but authorities say no credible threat…

Bronx officials push social media crackdown after Bay Plaza mall chaos

Leaders warn viral posts are fueling dangerous mass gatherings as spring break begins. Bronx, NY – Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and a coalition of elected officials and business leaders are…

Teen shot in neck during Brooklyn robbery linked to social media meetup

Teen shot in neck during Brooklyn robbery linked to social media meetup Brooklyn, NY — A planned meeting to sell clothing through social media turned violent when a 15-year-old boy was shot…

US expands visa screening to include social media history checks for more foreign applicants

State Department requires public social media profiles for student, exchange visas NEWARK, NJ – Are you planning on coming to the United States through an airport like Newark on a visa? New…

Social media meetup leads to fights and multiple arrests in Baltimore

Downtown chaos erupts as teen gathering spirals into fights and arrests across Baltimore BALTIMORE, Md. — What started as a planned teen meetup quickly spiraled into chaos across downtown Baltimore, with fights…

Social media post leads Virginia woman to $100K lottery win

Social media tip leads Virginia woman to $100K lottery win with rare ‘quad 0s’ FREDERICKSBURG, VA — A Virginia woman discovered she had won $100,000 in the lottery after seeing a post…

Teen Shot in Neck During Robbery After Social Media Meetup in Brooklyn

Police say a 15-year-old boy was shot in the neck when a clothing sale arranged on social media turned into a robbery in Bensonhurst. Brooklyn, NY – A 15-year-old boy was shot…

Judge refuses to toss defamation suit over ‘Bullyville’ social media attacks

NEWARK, N.J. – A federal judge has refused to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed by New Jersey attorney Patrick Trainor against Texas-based online personality James McGibney, known on social media as @Bullyville…

Scrolling social media leads to $100K lottery discovery

Holiday Raffle win stuns Middle River woman with $100K prize from last-minute ticket MIDDLE RIVER, MD – A Middle River woman welcomed 2026 with an unexpected windfall after purchasing a Maryland Lottery…

Naples teen arrested for social media threats against ICE agents, deputies say

NAPLES, Fla. – An 18-year-old Collier County man has been arrested after authorities say he posted threats of violence against Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents on social media. According to the Collier…

15-year-old arrested after armed robbery during social media watch sale

Teen arrested after armed robbery during social media watch sale in Southeast DC WASHINGTON, D.C. – A 15-year-old male is facing multiple felony charges after police say he pulled a gun on…

Federal judge partially grants motion to block Springfield police subpoena for social media records

Newark, NJ – A federal magistrate judge has partially granted a motion by attorney Rajeh A. Saadeh to quash a subpoena issued by Springfield Township police to Meta Platforms, Inc., in connection…

Las Cruces man charged after FBI traces school shooting threat to social media post

Albuquerque, NM – A Las Cruces man is facing federal charges after investigators linked him to an online threat to “shoot up a school” and later discovered a loaded firearm and ammunition…

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