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Mark Zuckerberg says he'll fight Elon Musk in cage match: 'Send me location'

Mark Zuckerberg says he'll fight Elon Musk in cage match: 'Send me location'

Two of the world’s richest men have seemingly agreed to a cage match.

June 22, 2023 9:26am CDT
'Immediate' impact: Teens' summer social media usage soars, raises mental health concerns

'Immediate' impact: Teens' summer social media usage soars, raises mental health concerns

If you think your teen spends a lot of time on social media during the school year, chances are they will spend even more time on it over the summer. In a FOX 32 News special report, Elizabeth Matthews looks at some of the new trends and pitfalls facing both parents and teens.

June 19, 2023 9:43pm CDT
‘Immediate’ impact: Teens’ summer social media usage soars, raises mental health concerns
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‘Immediate’ impact: Teens’ summer social media usage soars, raises mental health concerns

If you think your teen spends a lot of time on social media during the school year, chances are they will spend even more time on it over the summer.

June 19, 2023 9:32pm CDT
Gen Z, celebrities embrace old-school flip phones for digital detox
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Gen Z, celebrities embrace old-school flip phones for digital detox

What's old is new again. Gen Z'ers, and even some celebs, are moving to more old-school flip phones to disconnect.

June 19, 2023 5:34pm CDT
Instagram explains how it ranks the content you see

Instagram explains how it ranks the content you see

Instagram recently addressed how the app decides what content you see on your Feed, Stories, Reels and Explore page. It also addressed concerns of people being “shadowbanned."

June 16, 2023 12:12pm CDT
Burnside residents on high alert for carjackings, victims targeted through social media app

Burnside residents on high alert for carjackings, victims targeted through social media app

Chicago police are warning people who live in Burnside of a pair of recent robberies and carjackings.

June 13, 2023 7:05pm CDT
South suburban teacher uses TikTok to boost student engagement, receives millions of views

South suburban teacher uses TikTok to boost student engagement, receives millions of views

A Chicago area teacher has found a unique way to connect with his students and improve their grades and attendance by using a social media platform.

June 8, 2023 1:51pm CDT
100-year-old D-Day veteran inspires thousands with his story through TikTok
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100-year-old D-Day veteran inspires thousands with his story through TikTok

Remembrance ceremonies are taking place all across the world as we mark 79 years since the D-Day invasion.

June 6, 2023 12:20pm CDT
The do's and dont's of social media during Pride Month
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The do's and dont's of social media during Pride Month

Terrence Chappell, principal of Chappell Communications Group, breaks down some tips for posting to social media during Pride Month

June 1, 2023 9:48am CDT
Wanted man arrested after telling police they 'gotta be quicker than that' on Facebook

Wanted man arrested after telling police they 'gotta be quicker than that' on Facebook

A wanted Ohio man had a message for police when they posted his photo on social media: "you gotta be quicker than that." It turns out, they were.

May 27, 2023 9:45am CDT
Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids

Surgeon general warns social media can have 'profound risk of harm' for kids

Could social media for kids be regulated next, like car seats and baby formula? The U.S. surgeon general is pushing policymakers to consider change in a new report on social media and youth mental health.

May 23, 2023 4:55pm CDT
TikTok content creators file lawsuit against Montana over first-in-nation law banning app
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TikTok content creators file lawsuit against Montana over first-in-nation law banning app

Five TikTok content creators have filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn Montana?s first-in-the-nation ban on the video sharing app, arguing the law is an unconstitutional violation of free speech rights.

May 19, 2023 4:21pm CDT
New bans raise concerns about America's addiction to Chinese apps
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New bans raise concerns about America's addiction to Chinese apps

The state of Montana has become the first to ban the social media app TikTok. That isn't the only app lawmakers are targeting several other popular social media sites have been connected to Chinese e-commerce giants.

May 19, 2023 8:27am CDT
SCOTUS: Social media not liable for radicalizing terrorists
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SCOTUS: Social media not liable for radicalizing terrorists

The Supreme Court is weighing in over the control of user content on the internet. Should platforms be held liable for content that radicalizes terrorists?

May 18, 2023 4:44pm CDT
Montana becomes 1st state to ban TikTok

Montana becomes 1st state to ban TikTok

Montana has become the first state to completely ban TikTok.

May 17, 2023 8:10pm CDT
Illinois girl's discovery leads to new legislation protecting children in social media videos

Illinois girl's discovery leads to new legislation protecting children in social media videos

A haunting discovery by a young Illinois girl has led to new state legislation.

May 15, 2023 9:34pm CDT
Illinois may soon allow young social media influencers to monetize their content
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Illinois may soon allow young social media influencers to monetize their content

A haunting discovery by a young Illinois girl has led to new state legislation.

May 15, 2023 9:28pm CDT
Illinois may soon allow young social media influencers to monetize their content
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Illinois may soon allow young social media influencers to monetize their content

Illinois may become the first state to protect social media influencers 16 and under.

May 15, 2023 5:48pm CDT
Twitter's new boss: Who is Linda Yaccarino?

Twitter's new boss: Who is Linda Yaccarino?

Twitter's new CEO Linda Yaccarino is also reportedly known as the "velvet hammer" in the ad world.

May 13, 2023 12:14pm CDT
Wanted Las Vegas woman arrested after commenting under news post about her case on social media

Wanted Las Vegas woman arrested after commenting under news post about her case on social media

A wanted woman with seven DUI arrests was taken back into custody after commenting on a news article posted to Facebook.

May 13, 2023 8:10am CDT
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