States sue TikTok over claims it's addictive, harmful to children
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
More than a dozen states and the District of Columbia have filed lawsuits against TikTok on Tuesday.
Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.
'Screenagers' documentary explores impact of social media on kids
Kids are exposed to so many different things on social media these days. A lot of them are being influenced in dangerous ways, the negative mental health impact very well-documented. This new documentary called ?Screenagers? shows the negative impact it?s having on the younger generations.
Kids are exposed to so many different things on social media these days. A lot of them are being influenced in dangerous ways, the negative mental health impact very well-documented. This new documentary called ?Screenagers? shows the negative impact it?s having on the younger generations.
More Americans are regularly getting news on TikTok, Pew Research finds
TikTok users are now more likely to get news from TikTok than Facebook users are to get news from Facebook, the survey found.
TikTok users are now more likely to get news from TikTok than Facebook users are to get news from Facebook, the survey found.
Scammers use AI to fake videos in new scheme
Scammers are using artificial intelligence in many of their schemes on social media. One victim explained how she was tricked by an AI-generated video of her friend.
Scammers are using artificial intelligence in many of their schemes on social media. One victim explained how she was tricked by an AI-generated video of her friend.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Joliet schools shift to e-learning Monday after threats on social media
Students in Joliet will attend classes remotely Monday after a series of violent threats that were posted online.
Students in Joliet will attend classes remotely Monday after a series of violent threats that were posted online.
TikTok court hearing happening on Monday
Will TikTok be banned in the United States after all? Oral arguments are set to begin Monday in federal court.
Will TikTok be banned in the United States after all? Oral arguments are set to begin Monday in federal court.
Chicago's Lucky Charms purse disappears after going viral
There's a cereal mystery on Chicago's Northwest Side.
There's a cereal mystery on Chicago's Northwest Side.
YouTube launches tools to detect face and voice deepfakes
YouTube is launching new tools to help creators detect and manage AI-generated deepfakes of their faces and voices.
YouTube is launching new tools to help creators detect and manage AI-generated deepfakes of their faces and voices.
Bridgeport's Johnny Viti using social media skits to teach the world how to be a true Chicagoan
Bridgeport resident Johnny Viti is teaching people all over the world the ins and outs of being a true Chicagoan, one social media video at a time. This includes a Chicago 101 seminar, a support group for local sports fans - which Bears fans will not need this season - or the scheme behind making sure the expressways are under construction as much as humanly possible.
Bridgeport resident Johnny Viti is teaching people all over the world the ins and outs of being a true Chicagoan, one social media video at a time. This includes a Chicago 101 seminar, a support group for local sports fans - which Bears fans will not need this season - or the scheme behind making sure the expressways are under construction as much as humanly possible.
Psychiatrist explains how overexposure to social media can impact kids' long-term health
More schools are finding it hard to keep kids off social media during school hours. They're not only worried about the distraction it creates, but also the negative impact it can have on mental health.
More schools are finding it hard to keep kids off social media during school hours. They're not only worried about the distraction it creates, but also the negative impact it can have on mental health.
Bride walks herself down wedding aisle after mom runs late to ceremony: ‘Invitation said 2pm'
A bride recently walked herself down the aisle after her mother failed to be there on time.
A bride recently walked herself down the aisle after her mother failed to be there on time.
Why is X being blocked in Brazil?
On Friday, a Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media giant X in Brazil.
On Friday, a Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered the suspension of Elon Musk’s social media giant X in Brazil.
TikTok star devastated after learning viral phrase no longer belongs to her
The new trend on social media has racked up millions of views on TikTok.
The new trend on social media has racked up millions of views on TikTok.
Content creators offer unique perspective of DNC in Chicago
For the first time, content creators were invited and have access to the floor of a presidential convention.
For the first time, content creators were invited and have access to the floor of a presidential convention.
Andrew Tate's home raided again as new allegations emerge
Andrew Tate, the controversial social media influencer known for expressing misogynistic views, is facing new allegations of trafficking minors and money laundering.
Andrew Tate, the controversial social media influencer known for expressing misogynistic views, is facing new allegations of trafficking minors and money laundering.
DNC in Chicago: Content creators offering unique perspective on convention
One thing that's making the DNC special this year, influencers and content creators from across the country have been invited to help mark the occasion. Chicago native Jamel Franklin joined Good Day Chicago in studio Tuesday to talk about his experience.
One thing that's making the DNC special this year, influencers and content creators from across the country have been invited to help mark the occasion. Chicago native Jamel Franklin joined Good Day Chicago in studio Tuesday to talk about his experience.
DNC Day 2 theme: 'A bold vision for America's future'
The theme for the second day of the DNC in Chicago is "A bold vision for America's future." Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are attempting to reach out to younger voters as they campaign.
The theme for the second day of the DNC in Chicago is "A bold vision for America's future." Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are attempting to reach out to younger voters as they campaign.
The role of influencers, content creators at this year's DNC
Influencers and content creators are taking part in the DNC in Chicago this year, posting images and videos on social media to reach out to a younger audience.
Influencers and content creators are taking part in the DNC in Chicago this year, posting images and videos on social media to reach out to a younger audience.