Apologies to Kate Middleton roll in after cancer diagnosis revealed
Several celebrities have offered remorse for their part in the internet speculation about Kate’s wellbeing – and many on the internet are calling for official public apologies from several more.
Several celebrities have offered remorse for their part in the internet speculation about Kate’s wellbeing – and many on the internet are calling for official public apologies from several more.
Instagram stopped recommending political content – now social media users are noticing
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.
Illinois bill moves ahead to protect kids online
At the heart of the discussion is "Sammy's Law," named after 16-year-old Sammy Chapman who tragically died in 2021 from drugs he purchased on Snapchat that were laced with fentanyl.
At the heart of the discussion is "Sammy's Law," named after 16-year-old Sammy Chapman who tragically died in 2021 from drugs he purchased on Snapchat that were laced with fentanyl.
'Sammy's Law': Fight for social media safety measures echoes in Springfield
At the heart of the discussion is "Sammy's Law," named after 16-year-old Sammy Chapman who tragically died in 2021 from drugs he purchased on Snapchat that were laced with fentanyl.
At the heart of the discussion is "Sammy's Law," named after 16-year-old Sammy Chapman who tragically died in 2021 from drugs he purchased on Snapchat that were laced with fentanyl.
'Sammy's Law': Fight for social media safety measures in Illinois
The fight to increase safety measures on social media is gaining traction in Springfield.
The fight to increase safety measures on social media is gaining traction in Springfield.
'Sammy's Law' would add extra safety measures for children online
There is a hearing today in Springfield on a new Illinois law that would require extra safety measures on any social media platorm that has children as users. It's called "Sammy's Law," named after Sammy Chapman who died in 2021 from drugs he purchased on snapchat that were laced with fentynol.
There is a hearing today in Springfield on a new Illinois law that would require extra safety measures on any social media platorm that has children as users. It's called "Sammy's Law," named after Sammy Chapman who died in 2021 from drugs he purchased on snapchat that were laced with fentynol.
'Micro shorts' from Free People get mocked by consumers on social media
The fashion brand’s shorts got ridiculed on social media after images of the new collection were released earlier this month.
The fashion brand’s shorts got ridiculed on social media after images of the new collection were released earlier this month.
Hubbard Inn sues woman who claimed in viral video that staff assaulted her
A River North restaurant is suing a woman who posted a viral video claiming she was manhandled by the establishment’s security and thrown down stairs.
A River North restaurant is suing a woman who posted a viral video claiming she was manhandled by the establishment’s security and thrown down stairs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.