Pilsen school receives social media threat; police deem it not credible
A social media threat posted about Manual Perez Public School in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood has been deemed not credible.
A social media threat posted about Manual Perez Public School in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood has been deemed not credible.
Parents blame 'One Chip Challenge' for son's death
The Poqui One Chip Challenge has been making the rounds on social media. One spicy foods retailor in Houston says he doesn't sell the product to kids under 18, and customers have to sign a wavier at the store. The single packaged chip has the same potency as pepper spray.
The Poqui One Chip Challenge has been making the rounds on social media. One spicy foods retailor in Houston says he doesn't sell the product to kids under 18, and customers have to sign a wavier at the store. The single packaged chip has the same potency as pepper spray.
Teen dies after taking part in viral 'One Chip' social media challenge: 'We lost a rising star'
A Massachusetts teenager died Friday after he took part in a viral social media trend known as the "One Chip Challenge," which the teen's family believes contributed to his untimely death, according to reports.
A Massachusetts teenager died Friday after he took part in a viral social media trend known as the "One Chip Challenge," which the teen's family believes contributed to his untimely death, according to reports.
Why now is the best time to go on a digital detox
A digital detox could be the purge you need to unplug and reconnect to the world around you in an uplifting and positive way.
A digital detox could be the purge you need to unplug and reconnect to the world around you in an uplifting and positive way.
Husband refuses to 'donate' to his wife's friend's wedding, asks for advice: 'Not a fan'
"If this person wanted her dream wedding, she should have saved more money for it," said one commenter about the drama.
"If this person wanted her dream wedding, she should have saved more money for it," said one commenter about the drama.
Social media safety tips as students return back to school
Dayna Geldwert, head of Global Policy Programs at Instagram, shares safety tips for students using social media this school year.
Dayna Geldwert, head of Global Policy Programs at Instagram, shares safety tips for students using social media this school year.
Privacy concerns raised over popular student scheduling app
Students are using a new app called Saturn and now schools are warning parents. Students are able to share their school schedules with each other, but schools are worried about security concerns.
Students are using a new app called Saturn and now schools are warning parents. Students are able to share their school schedules with each other, but schools are worried about security concerns.
Teens running through fences in 'Kool-Aid man' challenge
Homeowners are reporting damaged fences because of the "Kool-Aid man" challenge.
Homeowners are reporting damaged fences because of the "Kool-Aid man" challenge.
Elon Musk mocks users who want to keep the ‘block’ feature: ‘How does the medicine taste’
Many X users say blocking is a key feature on the platform.
Many X users say blocking is a key feature on the platform.
Couple no longer speaking after drama erupts at wedding over nephew's outfit
A wedding day is often considered one of the best days in a person's life — but not for this newlywed couple.
A wedding day is often considered one of the best days in a person's life — but not for this newlywed couple.
Excessive social media use has many of the same effects as substance abuse, says expert
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
How to know if you're addicted — and how to 'detox,' according to a clinical psychologist.
Zuckerberg says he's 'ready to fight' Musk
Musk first challenged Zuckerberg to a cage fight in late June.
Musk first challenged Zuckerberg to a cage fight in late June.
New law aims to protect Illinois child influencers
Illinois has become the first state to ensure child social media influencers are compensated. Lawmakers claim many parents were pocketing the money. Under the new law, children under the age of 16 will be entitled to a percentage of earnings.
Illinois has become the first state to ensure child social media influencers are compensated. Lawmakers claim many parents were pocketing the money. Under the new law, children under the age of 16 will be entitled to a percentage of earnings.
Starting next year, child influencers can sue if earnings aren't set aside, says new Illinois law
Illinois is the first state in the U.S. to ensure child social media influencers are compensated for their work, according to Sen.
Illinois is the first state in the U.S. to ensure child social media influencers are compensated for their work, according to Sen.
Push for parental permission for social media picking up steam
Legislators in Georgia want to pass a new law that would require children and teens to have permission from their parents before giving them access to social media.
Legislators in Georgia want to pass a new law that would require children and teens to have permission from their parents before giving them access to social media.
Elon Musk says cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg will be livestreamed for charity
Zuckerberg is actually trained in mixed martial arts, while Musk said he's been bringing weights to lift at work.
Zuckerberg is actually trained in mixed martial arts, while Musk said he's been bringing weights to lift at work.
Jamie Foxx deletes and apologizes for social media post users accused of being ‘horrifically antisemitic'
Foxx deleted the post but clarified that it was not intended to be antisemitic at all.
Foxx deleted the post but clarified that it was not intended to be antisemitic at all.
'He was harassed': Chicago family creates 'Buckets over Bullying' after son dies by suicide
This fun event was created to bring light to a very serious topic. It started after a mom lost her son due to cyberbullying.
This fun event was created to bring light to a very serious topic. It started after a mom lost her son due to cyberbullying.
Chicago family creates 'Buckets over Bullying' after losing son
There was a hoops event Wednesday afternoon, encouraging kids to start the school year off on the right foot and a social media trick shot sensation was also there raising awareness about cyberbullying.
There was a hoops event Wednesday afternoon, encouraging kids to start the school year off on the right foot and a social media trick shot sensation was also there raising awareness about cyberbullying.
Instagram labels would identify Meta AI-generated images: report
The move comes after Meta and other AI leaders pledged to adopt safety measures last month.
The move comes after Meta and other AI leaders pledged to adopt safety measures last month.