At-home skincare devices: What works and what doesn't?
If you're on social media and someone who has shown any interest in skincare, then you are likely being inundated with ads for devices that promise to make you get rid of wrinkles and improve your skin. But which one's really work and who can you trust? Dr. Lauren Fine breaks it down for us.
If you're on social media and someone who has shown any interest in skincare, then you are likely being inundated with ads for devices that promise to make you get rid of wrinkles and improve your skin. But which one's really work and who can you trust? Dr. Lauren Fine breaks it down for us.
Black Women in Chicago Facebook group offers community, comfort to women across the city
A Facebook group is helping hundreds of Black women across the city form lifelong connections and friendships. Black Women in Chicago gives members a chance to get together for exciting events and meet-ups and there is still room for you.
A Facebook group is helping hundreds of Black women across the city form lifelong connections and friendships. Black Women in Chicago gives members a chance to get together for exciting events and meet-ups and there is still room for you.
NYT investigates child influencers
Instagram has a policy against children under 13 having their own accounts. However, that hasn't stopped parents from running accounts for their children. An investigation by the New York Times finds that parents think this is just a jumpstart into a career for their child, but it can quickly descend into a dark underworld.
Instagram has a policy against children under 13 having their own accounts. However, that hasn't stopped parents from running accounts for their children. An investigation by the New York Times finds that parents think this is just a jumpstart into a career for their child, but it can quickly descend into a dark underworld.
Supreme Court justices express skepticism over social media case
The Supreme Court appears skeptical of the social media laws in Florida and Texas. Justices just started hearing oral arguments yesterday. The laws would regulate how large social media companies control content posted on their sites.
The Supreme Court appears skeptical of the social media laws in Florida and Texas. Justices just started hearing oral arguments yesterday. The laws would regulate how large social media companies control content posted on their sites.
Supreme Court to rule on social media censorship accusations
Can social media platforms decide for themselves what content goes on their sites and what is removed? That's the question before the Supreme Court today, as some states accuse big tech of censoring users.
Can social media platforms decide for themselves what content goes on their sites and what is removed? That's the question before the Supreme Court today, as some states accuse big tech of censoring users.
Supreme Court hears major social media cases on content moderation and free speech
The Supreme Court social media cases center on Texas and Florida laws that aim to prevent platforms like Facebook, TikTok and others from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
The Supreme Court social media cases center on Texas and Florida laws that aim to prevent platforms like Facebook, TikTok and others from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard launches podcast on Spotify
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, who’s being investigated by the FBI for allegations of corruption, is launching what she calls "the most entertaining political podcast ever."
Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard, who’s being investigated by the FBI for allegations of corruption, is launching what she calls "the most entertaining political podcast ever."
Wyzr Friends app helps older adults make friends
Making friends as an adult can be difficult. That's why two women have created the Wyzr Friends app, to help people find friends, combat loneliness and carpool to events.
Making friends as an adult can be difficult. That's why two women have created the Wyzr Friends app, to help people find friends, combat loneliness and carpool to events.
Teacher goes viral for decoding Gen Z/Gen Alpha slang
Philip Lindsay, @mr_lindsay_sped, Arizona-based middle school math teacher has made it his mission to help us all decode Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang with his viral tiktok videos.
Philip Lindsay, @mr_lindsay_sped, Arizona-based middle school math teacher has made it his mission to help us all decode Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang with his viral tiktok videos.
What is ‘popcorn brain?’: How social media could impact your focus
Social media use may be causing ‘popcorn brain.’ Here’s what you need to know.
Social media use may be causing ‘popcorn brain.’ Here’s what you need to know.
Instagram’s latest feature encourages teens to close app at night
The new feature nudges teen users to get downtime off the app when it's late at night. Here’s how it works.
The new feature nudges teen users to get downtime off the app when it's late at night. Here’s how it works.
YouTube turns 19: Look back at the first video ever posted
The domain name YouTube.com, which ultimately became the social media platform and website for sharing videos, was registered on February 14, 2005.
The domain name YouTube.com, which ultimately became the social media platform and website for sharing videos, was registered on February 14, 2005.
Mental health benefits of sitting alone in your car
People are sounding off on social media about how good it feels to just sit alone in your car. Health experts say time of intention is good for the mind and it's always important to take moments of solitude.
People are sounding off on social media about how good it feels to just sit alone in your car. Health experts say time of intention is good for the mind and it's always important to take moments of solitude.
Facebook's new 'chirping' sound was a mistake; here's how to turn it off
Want to stop the Facebook “chirping" sound as you scroll through your feed? Here’s how.
Want to stop the Facebook “chirping" sound as you scroll through your feed? Here’s how.
WM Phoenix Open fans take to social media over pause on entry and stoppage of alcohol sales
Fans are taking to social media about Saturday's experience at the WM Phoenix Open, saying alcohol, food and water sales are stopped and that tickets weren't being scanned at the entrance. At around 2 p.m., organizers stopped letting people in due to "larger than usual crowds."
Fans are taking to social media about Saturday's experience at the WM Phoenix Open, saying alcohol, food and water sales are stopped and that tickets weren't being scanned at the entrance. At around 2 p.m., organizers stopped letting people in due to "larger than usual crowds."
Meta announces new artificial intelligence policy
As altered images and so-called "Deepfakes" become more common, at least one big tech giant is hoping to show the feds it can regulate itself. Meta has announced new rules for labeling AI-generated images. But, will it be enough to win over critics?
As altered images and so-called "Deepfakes" become more common, at least one big tech giant is hoping to show the feds it can regulate itself. Meta has announced new rules for labeling AI-generated images. But, will it be enough to win over critics?
Facebook turns 20: Here's what else was happening in 2004
The launch of Facebook was one of the biggest moments in the U.S. in the last 20 years, and here’s a look back at some of the other events in news and pop culture that made headlines in 2004.
The launch of Facebook was one of the biggest moments in the U.S. in the last 20 years, and here’s a look back at some of the other events in news and pop culture that made headlines in 2004.
Spotify tattoos: What to know about the popular trend on TikTok
While Spotify codes launched in 2017, Spotify tattoos have become a viral trend on social media.
While Spotify codes launched in 2017, Spotify tattoos have become a viral trend on social media.
Senator Dick Durbin unveils $10 million grant for Chicago's green initiative
Illinois Democratic Senator Dick Durbin is announcing a grant this Friday that will help the city go green.
Illinois Democratic Senator Dick Durbin is announcing a grant this Friday that will help the city go green.
Expert talks challenges to taking legal action over social media
There is a recent push to protect kids on social media, and a local expert is weighing in on legal action.
There is a recent push to protect kids on social media, and a local expert is weighing in on legal action.