Father's viral TikTok brings thousands of Latinos to national donor database

A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up. 

Mark Zuckerberg to testify in landmark social media addiction trial
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Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to take the stand in a California courtroom as a jury considers claims that platforms like Facebook and Instagram were designed to addict young users, while fellow defendants YouTube and others face mounting scrutiny after TikTok and Snap Inc. reached settlements.

Air purifiers sold on Amazon, Temu, TikTok, recalled over fire, burn risks

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the new recall covers Aroeve brand air purifiers sold on Amazon, Temu, TikTok, and Shopify between 2024 and 2025.

TikTok: What you’re really sharing and how to protect your privacy
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As lawsuits and investigations put TikTok and other social platforms in the spotlight, a data privacy expert explains how much personal information is actually being collected—and what users can do to limit their digital footprint without fully disconnecting.

Meta and YouTube facing landmark trial related to youth addiction claims

The two major tech companies will face a jury trial for the first time over allegations that their social platforms have contributed to youth mental health issues.

Is TikTok down? What we know

Thousands of TikTok users were reporting problems with the app Sunday morning.

TikTok strikes deal to create US entity

TikTok signed agreements with major investors including Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX to form a new American entity.

TikTok video tests handwashing vs dishwasher | ChicagoNOW
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A new viral TikTok video from user @howdirtyis tests which method actually gets dishes clean, handwashing or the dishwasher. Hosts Anthony Ponce and Gabby Premus react to the results.

TikTok signs deal to form new U.S. unit
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TikTok is staying in the U.S. with a new multi-billion dollar deal.  Darren Botelho breaks down the details.

Doordashing for an engagement ring | ChicagoNOW
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Bradley Cho is on a mission to save up for an engagement ring. His recent TikTok documenting his journey went viral with over 2 million likes. He joins live in studio to catch us up on his journey.

Australia enforces world-first social media ban for children under 16 | ChicagoNOW
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Starting December 10, popular platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube must block users under 16 in Australia, sparking debates over free speech, privacy, and whether similar restrictions could come to other countries.

Chicago alderman wants social media platforms liable for posts fueling teen takeovers | ChicagoLIVE
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Ald. William Hall joins ChicagoLIVE to break down his proposal targeting the online roots of Chicago’s teen takeovers, saying platforms like TikTok and Instagram must remove dangerous meetup posts or be held accountable. He talks about youth safety, cyber monitoring, cooperation with Ald. Brian Hopkins, and why he believes corporations—not homeowners—should shoulder more of the city’s financial burden.

Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works

Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.

Hair by Chrissy $4,000 haircut drama reaction | ChicagoNOW
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After a smaller influencer posted a review of her $4,000 experience with Hair by Chrissy, Chrissy responded back making fun of the influencer and began selling merch. ChicagoNOW hosts Anthony Ponce and Kaitlin Cody weigh in with their thoughts on the situation.