Social media influences children to adopt skincare routines
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Children as young as 10 years old are taking to social media to share their skincare and makeup routines. Dermatologist Lauren Fine explains what's healthy and what's not for tweens developing their routines.

US lawmakers issue warning against ZYN nicotine pouches
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ZYN nicotine pouches are being marketed toward teens on social media, according to Senator Chuck Schumer. The lawmaker is calling on the feds to investigate the "highly addictive" product.

Wedding at the Chicago Rat Hole goes viral
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The Chicago Rat Hole in Roscoe Village has been making its rounds on social media as rodent fans visit and pay tribute.

Wedding at the Chicago Rat Hole goes viral

The Chicago Rat Hole in Roscoe Village has been making its rounds on social media as rodent fans visit and pay tribute. 

Former Illinois teacher pleads guilty to asking 13-year-old for explicit images on Snapchat

A former elementary teacher pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to soliciting sexual images from minors, including a 13-year-old who he conversed with via Snapchat, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern District of Illinois.

Chicago man has no case against women in 'Are we dating the same guy' group: legal expert
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A Chicago man filed $75 million lawsuit against several woman who posted about him in a Facebook group for women. Attorney Karen Conti explains why he doesn't have much of a case.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard speaks out on social media
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard was sentenced for helping her then-boyfriend kill her mother in 2015. She was released from prison just before the New Year and just recently took to social media to thank people for their support.

Social media companies earned $11 billion in ad revenue from minors, Harvard study shows

Researchers say the findings show a need for government regulation of social media since the companies that stand to make money from children who use their platforms have failed to meaningfully self-regulate.

Tinder rolls out 'exclusive' $499 monthly membership called Tinder Select

The Tinder Select membership requires a monthly fee of $499, according to multiple reports. Here's what it includes — and how users get approved to join.

Sextortion: How to protect your kids from escalating online danger
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A FOX 32 special report reveals a staggering increase in financially-motivated sextortion cases, prompting concerns among parents as winter break approaches.

Sextortion cases soar: How to protect your kids from escalating online danger

A FOX 32 special report reveals a staggering increase in financially-motivated sextortion cases, prompting concerns among parents as winter break approaches.

Sextortion: What to do if it happens to you
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If you think the name is bad, wait until you hear how much sextortion has increased in the last year alone. Federal law enforcement says the number of financially-motivated cases jumped 1,000% from 2021 to 2022.