Former YouTube star Ruby Franke, pictured here in a video for her mental health counseling service ConneXions, was charged with six felony counts of child abuse. @Moms_of_Truth/Instagram hide caption
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Ruby Franke, pictured here on her Instagram account, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated child abuse. @Moms_of_Truth/Instagram hide caption
Who is Ruby Franke? What to know about the mommy vlogger accused of child abuse
Illinois is the first state to pass legislation on child influencers, and others could soon follow. Getty Images hide caption
A new Illinois law wants to ensure child influencers get a share of their earnings
Twitter vs. Threads, and why influencers could be the ultimate winners
Fast-fashion giant Shein has been accused of human rights violations and unsustainable environmental practices. The company is once again under attack after sending a group of social media influencers on a highly curated tour of some of its facilities in Guangzhou, China. Richard A. Brooks/AFP via Getty Images hide caption
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One in four Gen Z Americans aspires to make a living through influencing. Kaz Fantone/NPR hide caption
The dollars and cents of being an influencer. Kaz Fantone/NPR hide caption
What it means to be an influencer in 2023. Kaz Fantone/NPR hide caption
People are getting their personal finance lessons from TikTok — as a start. Erin Confortini/Screenshot by NPR; Grace Lemire/Screenshot by NPR hide caption
The NCAA logo and a game ball as the South Carolina Gamecocks warm-up. Andy Lyons/Getty Images hide caption
