Trump slams Harris in X interview with Elon Musk
Former President Trump returned to X Monday night to be interviewed by Elon Musk. The conversation started with a delay, but the two talked about Vice President Harris and inflation.
Former President Trump returned to X Monday night to be interviewed by Elon Musk. The conversation started with a delay, but the two talked about Vice President Harris and inflation.
MrBeast acknowledges past ‘inappropriate language’ amid controversy
MrBeast, one of YouTube’s biggest stars and a philanthropist, acknowledged Wednesday that he used inappropriate language in his early online days, as numerous controversies bubbled up around him and a former collaborator.
MrBeast, one of YouTube’s biggest stars and a philanthropist, acknowledged Wednesday that he used inappropriate language in his early online days, as numerous controversies bubbled up around him and a former collaborator.
Senate passes bills to help to protect kids using social media apps
The U.S. Senate passed two bills Monday aimed to make social media companies more accountable in protecting kids using social media.
The U.S. Senate passed two bills Monday aimed to make social media companies more accountable in protecting kids using social media.
Senate passes Kids Online Safety Act, aims to protect children from social media harms
The Kids Online Safety Act passed the Senate in a bipartisan 91-3 vote on Tuesday.
The Kids Online Safety Act passed the Senate in a bipartisan 91-3 vote on Tuesday.
Solutions to avoid misinformation on social media this election cycle
Social media literacy is important at all times, but especially during an election year. Terrence Chappell with Chappell Communications Group shares some tips for avoiding misinformation on social media.
Social media literacy is important at all times, but especially during an election year. Terrence Chappell with Chappell Communications Group shares some tips for avoiding misinformation on social media.
Doctor weighs in on impact of 'doomscrolling'
Doomscrolling is generally when social media users spend an excessive amount of time reading or consuming large quantities of news, particularly negative news.
Doomscrolling is generally when social media users spend an excessive amount of time reading or consuming large quantities of news, particularly negative news.
'Gen Z feels the Kamalove': Youth-led progressive groups hope Harris will energize young voters
In the days since President Joe Biden exited the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Gen Z voters jumped to social media to share coconut tree and “brat summer" memes — reflecting a stark shift in tone for a generation that's voiced feeling left behind by the Democratic party.
In the days since President Joe Biden exited the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Gen Z voters jumped to social media to share coconut tree and “brat summer" memes — reflecting a stark shift in tone for a generation that's voiced feeling left behind by the Democratic party.
North Side restaurant owner speaks after visit from Keith Lee
A visit by a popular TikTok food critic to a small business in Buena Park has a monumental impact after his rave review.
A visit by a popular TikTok food critic to a small business in Buena Park has a monumental impact after his rave review.
Kamala Harris coconut tree meme, explained
Seeing coconut and palm tree emojis in your feed after President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris? You’re not alone.
Seeing coconut and palm tree emojis in your feed after President Joe Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris? You’re not alone.
Ingrid Andress' MLB Home Run Derby national anthem performance goes viral
Ingrid Andress faced criticism on social media for her rendition of the national anthem on Monday at the MLB Home Run Derby.
Ingrid Andress faced criticism on social media for her rendition of the national anthem on Monday at the MLB Home Run Derby.
DOJ seizes social media ‘bot farm’ operated by Russian government
The DOJ said more than 900 fake social media accounts were seized in a scheme used to promote Russian government agendas by spreading misinformation online.
The DOJ said more than 900 fake social media accounts were seized in a scheme used to promote Russian government agendas by spreading misinformation online.
Man says his life has changed since video went viral seven years ago
Remember this video? It went viral back in 2017. Seven years later, Terry, the man in the video, is still capitalizing off of its popularity and is trying to get a little more love from his hometown.
Remember this video? It went viral back in 2017. Seven years later, Terry, the man in the video, is still capitalizing off of its popularity and is trying to get a little more love from his hometown.
What is Gen Alpha slang? The meaning behind words like ‘skibidi,’ ‘sigma’
If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024:
If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024:
Data finds Instagram may be the best platform to get a response from airlines
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.
Supreme Court sides with Biden Administration in social media ruling
The Supreme Court sided with the Biden Administration in a dispute on how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts. It's a ruling with ties to topics like election security and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Supreme Court sided with the Biden Administration in a dispute on how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts. It's a ruling with ties to topics like election security and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Snapchat boosts teen safety with new features
Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.
Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.
Empire State Building disses Chicago's Bean, GDC claps back
The Empire State Building's X account insinuated that the reopening of Chicago's iconic Bean was not a big deal. Good Day Chicago begs to differ. We love the Bean!
The Empire State Building's X account insinuated that the reopening of Chicago's iconic Bean was not a big deal. Good Day Chicago begs to differ. We love the Bean!
Snapchat releases new teen safety measures
Snapchat is releasing new teen safety measures aimed to help teens connect with their friends safely. Snapchat's Head of Safety Operations Outreach Rachel Hochhauser joins Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Snapchat is releasing new teen safety measures aimed to help teens connect with their friends safely. Snapchat's Head of Safety Operations Outreach Rachel Hochhauser joins Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Chicago-area family who lost son to cyberbullying reacts to social media 'warning labels' proposal
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging Congress to mandate warning labels on social media platforms, similar to those on tobacco and alcohol products, citing a mental health crisis among young people.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging Congress to mandate warning labels on social media platforms, similar to those on tobacco and alcohol products, citing a mental health crisis among young people.
Family whose son was cyberbullied to death reacts to call for 'warning labels' on social media platforms
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging Congress to mandate warning labels on social media platforms, similar to those on tobacco and alcohol products, citing a mental health crisis among young people.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging Congress to mandate warning labels on social media platforms, similar to those on tobacco and alcohol products, citing a mental health crisis among young people.