How to stay present during the holidays
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Tiege Dooley-Panko, founder of The Social Media Detox, stopped by Good Day Chicago to offer advice on how to unplug during the holidays.

Expert on how you can beat the brain rot of endless short-form videos
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A psychiatrist with Endeavor Health discusses new research on short-form video consumption, its potential impact on brain health, and practical steps viewers can take to curb overuse.

Chicago alderman wants social media platforms liable for posts fueling teen takeovers | ChicagoLIVE
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Ald. William Hall joins ChicagoLIVE to break down his proposal targeting the online roots of Chicago’s teen takeovers, saying platforms like TikTok and Instagram must remove dangerous meetup posts or be held accountable. He talks about youth safety, cyber monitoring, cooperation with Ald. Brian Hopkins, and why he believes corporations—not homeowners—should shoulder more of the city’s financial burden.

Tourists may have to provide 5 years of social media history to enter US

A proposed rule would require foreign travelers who can currently visit the U.S. without a visa to submit extensive social media, email and family history to be approved.

One-on-one with Sen. Dick Durbin | The Chicago Report
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Will the U.S. follow Australia's lead and ban social media use for kids under 16? The surprising answer from Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin.

Social media ban in Australia starts for children under 16: Here's how it works

Hundreds of thousands of social media accounts are being deactivated as the world’s first social media ban goes into effect now in Australia for kids under 16. Here’s how it will work.

YouTube fishing creator Mikey Rijavec found dead days after mayday call off Mexico coast

California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.

Wisconsin dad's TikTok antics go viral, racking up millions of views

A Whitefish Bay dad's attempt to connect and get under his daughters' skin has gone viral after his TikTok account caught fire among an audience that can't get enough of the antics.

‘Wait Until 8th’ movement aims to protect kids by delaying smartphone use
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The national campaign encourages parents to delay giving smartphones until after 8th grade, easing social pressure and helping shield children from the negative effects of social media.

New study shows that nearly 75% of Americans have a 'love/hate' relationship with group chats

According to a new consumer study, most Americans have a “love/hate” relationship with their group chats. And most of us – 94% actually – are in at least one of them. But what's the deal with group chats? What is missing in the endless digital chatter?

ChatGPT Atlas: OpenAI launches new web browser

ChatGPT's Atlas is the latest tech initiative from OpenAI, following the launch of its online shopping experience and AI video social media app, Sora, last month.

Johnson floats social media tax to close $1.15B Chicago budget gap
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a social media tax to address the city’s massive budget deficit, drawing mixed reactions.