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.
A wanted woman with seven DUI arrests was taken back into custody after commenting on a news article posted to Facebook.
Legislation to hold tech companies accountable for child sexual exploitation passes Senate committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved new legislation aimed at cracking down on online child sex abuse material.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved new legislation aimed at cracking down on online child sex abuse material.
Senate Committee approves legislation to tackle online child sexual exploitation
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved new legislation aimed at cracking down on online child sex abuse material.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved new legislation aimed at cracking down on online child sex abuse material.
Linda Yaccarino named new Twitter CEO
Musk said Twitter's new CEO “will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology.”
Musk said Twitter's new CEO “will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design & new technology.”
Debt collectors can now use social media to contact borrowers
Social media expert Natalie Zfat talks about strategies debt collectors can use to track down borrowers.
Social media expert Natalie Zfat talks about strategies debt collectors can use to track down borrowers.
The future of AI in dating apps
Erika Kybartas, professional matchmaker at It's Just Lunch, talks about how artificial intelligence will influence dating apps and the future of dating.
Erika Kybartas, professional matchmaker at It's Just Lunch, talks about how artificial intelligence will influence dating apps and the future of dating.
Congress considers new rules for tech regulation of social media
Tech regulation is gathering momentum on Capitol Hill as concerns rise about China’s ownership of TikTok, and parents are more worried about what their kids are viewing online.
Tech regulation is gathering momentum on Capitol Hill as concerns rise about China’s ownership of TikTok, and parents are more worried about what their kids are viewing online.
Chicago dating app users targeted in robbery scam, police warn
Police are warning Chicagoans of men using dating apps to meet up with victims, tie them up and rob them at gunpoint.
Police are warning Chicagoans of men using dating apps to meet up with victims, tie them up and rob them at gunpoint.
Chicago prep school's 'negligent behavior' toward cyberbullying led to student's suicide, parents allege
In January 2022, Robert and Rose Bronstein's 15-year-old son died by suicide after The Latin School of Chicago allegedly ignored the teenager's complaints about bullying on social media from his peers.
In January 2022, Robert and Rose Bronstein's 15-year-old son died by suicide after The Latin School of Chicago allegedly ignored the teenager's complaints about bullying on social media from his peers.
Concerns raised after series of dangerous TikTok challenges
Nicholas P. Cozzi from Rush University Medical Center talks about some of the dangerous TikTok challenges making the rounds on social media and how parents can protect their children.
Nicholas P. Cozzi from Rush University Medical Center talks about some of the dangerous TikTok challenges making the rounds on social media and how parents can protect their children.
Fed-up parents in Senate push for ban of social media for kids
A group of senators is considering legislation banning social media for children under 13 years old amid growing concerns from parents about the negative impact of social media on children's mental health and well-being.
A group of senators is considering legislation banning social media for children under 13 years old amid growing concerns from parents about the negative impact of social media on children's mental health and well-being.
Suburban track coach charged with possession of child porn
A girls track coach at Downers Grove South High School has resigned. Glen Messmer was charged with possession of child pornography after authorities found files on a computer searching his home Tuesday. He was not a teacher at the school.
A girls track coach at Downers Grove South High School has resigned. Glen Messmer was charged with possession of child pornography after authorities found files on a computer searching his home Tuesday. He was not a teacher at the school.
Huntley High School student charged after racist, threatening messages sent through social media
A high school student in Huntley is facing felony charges after they allegedly sent threatening, racist messages through social media earlier this year. The posts began recirculating again this week.
A high school student in Huntley is facing felony charges after they allegedly sent threatening, racist messages through social media earlier this year. The posts began recirculating again this week.
People spent 24% more time on Instagram after launch of AI-powered Reels, Zuckerberg says
People are spending even more time on Instagram due to short-form video content they’re seeing in their feed through AI recommendations, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
People are spending even more time on Instagram due to short-form video content they’re seeing in their feed through AI recommendations, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Chicago police warn of robbery suspects using social media to target victims
The two robberies occurred in broad daylight and involved the use of knives.
The two robberies occurred in broad daylight and involved the use of knives.
Senators look to ban kids under 13 from social media in bipartisan bill
The legislation would also reportedly set restrictions for how tech companies use algorithms on social media to serve minors. Here's what to know.
The legislation would also reportedly set restrictions for how tech companies use algorithms on social media to serve minors. Here's what to know.
Expansion of Kane County child exploitation unit 'quadruples' caseload
Kane County is highlighting the dangers and crimes associated with social media by increasing its investment into the division that solves these cases.
Kane County is highlighting the dangers and crimes associated with social media by increasing its investment into the division that solves these cases.
'Have to tap into reality': Did social media play a major role in downtown chaos?
Many times, teens tend to record videos in hopes of going viral on social media. And, depending on what social media platform the video is posted on, the views can equal cash and popularity.
Many times, teens tend to record videos in hopes of going viral on social media. And, depending on what social media platform the video is posted on, the views can equal cash and popularity.
Growing trends sees social media launching careers of young people
Over the last decade, as more an more young people turn to social media for entertainment, the roles of social media influencers and content creators have become sought-after careers.
Over the last decade, as more an more young people turn to social media for entertainment, the roles of social media influencers and content creators have become sought-after careers.
How to get money from Facebook?s $725 million data privacy settlement
Facebook?s corporate parent has agreed to pay $725 million to settle a massive lawsuit over the privacy of user data.
Facebook?s corporate parent has agreed to pay $725 million to settle a massive lawsuit over the privacy of user data.