Across America: Oklahoma considers banning minors from social media
Young children in Oklahoma could soon be banned from using certain social media platforms. A bill banning minors under 16 years old just passed in the state's House. If it passes in the Senate, those between 16 and 18 years old will need parental consent. The bill also mandates social media companies to require age verification. If they don't, they could face a fine of $2,500.
Supreme Court to address Biden administration's social media COVID-19 post removals
Was the Biden administration violating citizens' First Amendment rights or fighting digital lies when it pushed social media companies to remove posts about COVID-19? That's the question now facing the Supreme Court.
Meta reportedly under investigation for drug sales
Prosecutors have been allegedly sending subpoenas as part of a federal grand jury probe.
Supreme Court to decide if Biden administration went too far on social media misinformation
In Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court will decide how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security.
Supreme Court to rule on social media censorship
The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday morning on whether the federal government went too far trying to get social media companies to remove what they considered disinformation about COVID-19.
Comedian busts scammers on social media
A comedian on Tik Tok is going viral for dealing with scammers in an interesting way. Ryan Kelly uses his degree in Homeland Security to catch other people's scammers.
iPhone Stolen Device Protection gets update in latest iOS release: How to turn it on
Apple’s iPhone Stolen Device Protection feature has an extra layer of security added to the latest iPhone update – but you have to turn it on.
TikTok star continues Chicago green river joke
His TikTok videos have gone viral over a running joke about how Chicago dyes the river green for St. Patrick's Day. Now, he's back with new content to continue the joke.
Lawmakers one step closer to banning TikTok from the US
It's one of the most widdely-used apps in the world, but now, TikTok could be off limits to users in the United States.
TikTok ban bill passes in the House: Here’s what happens next
A TikTok ban is closer to reality after the U.S. House passed a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban. The bill heads to the Senate next.
TikTok sensation pens new book 'Momma Cusses'
Social media sensation and first-time author Gwenna Laithland is known for her TikTok account Momma Cusses. Laithland wants other moms to know that it's okay to be imperfect.
AI-generated headshots gaining popularity
As Artificial Intelligence expands and budgets shrink, more people are turning to apps to create professional headshots. Fox 32's Anthony Ponce took a few selfies to see what his AI generated headshots would look like.
TikTok ban: House Republicans to vote Wednesday on app's future
House Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States even as former President Donald Trump is voicing opposition to the effort. House leadership has scheduled a vote on the measure for Wednesday.
Strong solar flare sent blasting from Sun causing limited radio blackouts
Powerful solar flares can cause high-frequency radio blackouts, which was potentially recorded early Sunday morning.
Parents turn to 'smart firewalls' to monitor children's online activity
Watching over kids' online activity can be difficult, especially with so many devices. But more parents are turning to so-called "smart firewalls" to protect themselves and their kids.
Empowering girls in STEM for International Women's Day
After experiencing firsthand the gender biases that still exist in the workplace throughout her 20 years in tech, former Microsoft sales executive Gayle Keller is now working to help close the gender gap in STEM.
Congress takes aim at TikTok
A group of lawmakers wants to force big changes to TikTok.
Instagram joins the edit club: Users can now correct DMs
Instagram, owned by Meta, has introduced a new feature allowing users to edit direct messages within 15 minutes of sending.
Northwestern Medicine introduces game-changing Hubly drill for brain surgery
Surgeons are hailing an innovative new technology at Northwestern Medicine as a game-changer.
New neurosurgical drill making huge impact in medical field
A surgeon at Northwestern Medicine is the first physician in the u-s to successfully use a new neurosurgical tool to save the life of a patient.