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As of February 2025, the number of internet users worldwide stands at 5.56 billion, with social media users closely following at 5.24 billion, according to data from Statista. This reflects the ...

Who was Carlo Acutis? St. Catherine's Church in Mountain Lakes will host a show designed by the Italian teen, who will be the first millennial saint.

Across 35 countries, there are some disconnects between how people rate the importance of free expression and how free they feel they actually are.

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Scammers are banking on your digital footprint – the trail of data you create while using the Internet. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to a social media expert about how to shut the door ...

The term "kidfluencer" refers to children under 13 who command large audiences on platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and ...

The guest list for the annual Met Gala is closely guarded, but there's at least one name we know won't be on it: Jack ...