National U.S. is barred from combating disinformation on social media. Here's what it means Under a judge's new ruling, much of the federal government is now barred from working with social media companies to address removing any content that might contain "protected free speech." Laurel Wamsley Shannon Bond
Technology One mom takes on YouTube over deadly social media blackout challenge After Wisconsin mom Annie McGrath's teenage son died in a YouTube blackout challenge, she's confronting shareholders at an annual meeting of its parent company. Dara Kerr
Arts & Life Don’t believe everything you read on Nextdoor, especially when it comes to politics Eli Sanders says during a Mercer Island City Council election, Nextdoor was used to spread misinformation about a candidate. And that's not the only time it's happened. Libby Denkmann Sarah Leibovitz
National Montana becomes the first state to ban TikTok Gov. Greg Gianforte banned the app on state government electronic devices last December, and has said he is concerned about people's user data being compromised by the Chinese government. Ayana Archie
Health Can't stop scrolling? Ideas from teens for curbing your social media habit Many parents are worried about their kids losing themselves for hours on their phones. Turns out, teens are troubled too. But they also know a lot about how to get unhooked. Here's how they do it. Michaeleen Doucleff
Health Major psychologists' group warns of social media's potential harm to kids At a time of rising rates of depression and anxiety among teens, the American Psychological Association warns parents that their children need more protection when they are online. Michaeleen Doucleff
National A meteorologist's Facebook comments about guns and kids alarm his audience The founder of iWeatherNet, a Facebook page and website that posts updates about Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta-area weather, commented about being armed and impatient when a child rang his doorbell. Jaclyn Diaz
Health The truth about teens, social media and the mental health crisis A striking decline in teen mental health has coincided with the rise of smartphones and social media. Is social media causing the mental health challenges? Finally, research can answer that question. Michaeleen Doucleff
KUOW to cease activity on Twitter after NPR is falsely labeled as ‘state-affiliated media’ A statement from KUOW President and General Manager Caryn G. Mathes Caryn G. Mathes
National Utah's new social media law means children will need approval from parents The restrictions passed through Utah's Republican-supermajority Legislature reflect how politicians' perceptions of technology companies are changing — and that includes pro-business Republicans. The Associated Press
