'The Phone Lady' helps Gen-Z overcome fear of talking on the phone
Mary Jane Copps has dubbed herself "the phone lady" ? meaning she helps people, many in Gen Z, to overcome the anxiety that can come with talking on the phone. She says phone-phobia impacts younger generations because devices like the Blackberry allowed people to "talk with their thumbs" in the late 90s. Since then many people have removed their house phones and rely on cellphones with texting features.
Mary Jane Copps has dubbed herself "the phone lady" ? meaning she helps people, many in Gen Z, to overcome the anxiety that can come with talking on the phone. She says phone-phobia impacts younger generations because devices like the Blackberry allowed people to "talk with their thumbs" in the late 90s. Since then many people have removed their house phones and rely on cellphones with texting features.
Andrew Tate arrested in Romania on charges of human trafficking, rape
The divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer was previously banned from various platforms for expressing misogynistic views and hate speech.
The divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer was previously banned from various platforms for expressing misogynistic views and hate speech.
How social media can lead to addiction
Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, author of "Influenced," talks about how social media derailed his life and expands on lessons from his new book.
Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, author of "Influenced," talks about how social media derailed his life and expands on lessons from his new book.
TikTok ban for U.S. government devices advances to House
Data privacy specialists say TikTok could serve as a Trojan Horse into government information technology infrastructures. TikTok is owned by a China-based tech company who is required by their government to request data from users.
Data privacy specialists say TikTok could serve as a Trojan Horse into government information technology infrastructures. TikTok is owned by a China-based tech company who is required by their government to request data from users.
Elon Musk says he will resign as Twitter CEO once he finds ‘someone foolish enough to take the job’
Millions of Twitter users asked Elon Musk to step down as the head of Twitter in a poll the billionaire created and promised to abide by.
Millions of Twitter users asked Elon Musk to step down as the head of Twitter in a poll the billionaire created and promised to abide by.
Congress moves to ban TikTok from US government devices
TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday, the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app.
TikTok would be banned from most U.S. government devices under a government spending bill Congress unveiled early Tuesday, the latest push by American lawmakers against the Chinese-owned social media app.
2 juveniles in custody in connection to school shooting threats
According to the Lake County Sheriff?s Department, a social media post threatened an active shooter scenario at 9 a.m. Monday at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School.
According to the Lake County Sheriff?s Department, a social media post threatened an active shooter scenario at 9 a.m. Monday at Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School.
Don't let social media get you down during Christmas break
Dr. Michele Nealon, president of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, talks about the importance of beating the holiday blues on social media during the holidays.
Dr. Michele Nealon, president of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, talks about the importance of beating the holiday blues on social media during the holidays.
Twitter suspends accounts of several journalists who wrote about Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s abrupt suspension of several journalists who cover Twitter widens a growing rift between the social media site and media organizations that have used the platform to build their audiences.
Elon Musk’s abrupt suspension of several journalists who cover Twitter widens a growing rift between the social media site and media organizations that have used the platform to build their audiences.
The truth behind the viral weight loss drug taking over TikTok
Social media's latest weight loss craze has reached a fever pitch but at what cost?
Social media's latest weight loss craze has reached a fever pitch but at what cost?
FCC chairman: TikTok ban is not if but when
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warns of TikTok dangers while pressing for action from Biden Administration to ban the social media platform from conducting business transactions.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warns of TikTok dangers while pressing for action from Biden Administration to ban the social media platform from conducting business transactions.
Several states move to ban TikTok on government devices
Millions of teens and adults use TikTok, but will growing controversy put an end to that?
Millions of teens and adults use TikTok, but will growing controversy put an end to that?
TikTok lawsuit: Indiana joins growing list of states suing social media giant
Indiana's attorney general on Wednesday sued Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, claiming the video-sharing platform misleads its users, particularly children, about the level of inappropriate content and security of consumer information.
Indiana's attorney general on Wednesday sued Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, claiming the video-sharing platform misleads its users, particularly children, about the level of inappropriate content and security of consumer information.
Indiana sues TikTok, claiming service misleads users about inappropriate content
Indiana's attorney general on Wednesday sued Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, claiming the video-sharing platform misleads its users, particularly children, about the level of inappropriate content and security of consumer information.
Indiana's attorney general on Wednesday sued Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, claiming the video-sharing platform misleads its users, particularly children, about the level of inappropriate content and security of consumer information.
Texas bill would ban social media for children under 18
A Republican lawmaker from North Texas filed a bill that would require social media users to be 18 years old to create an account and verify their age with a photo ID.
A Republican lawmaker from North Texas filed a bill that would require social media users to be 18 years old to create an account and verify their age with a photo ID.
CPS hires company to monitor students' social media to prevent potential violence
Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Mila Koupilova talks about the steps Chicago Public Schools is taking to monitor students' social media profiles in hopes of preventing future violence on campuses.
Chalkbeat Chicago reporter Mila Koupilova talks about the steps Chicago Public Schools is taking to monitor students' social media profiles in hopes of preventing future violence on campuses.
Kanye West suspended from Twitter after swastika post, Elon Musk says
“I tried my best. Despite that, (Kanye West) again violated our rule against incitement to violence. Account will be suspended,” Elon Musk tweeted.
“I tried my best. Despite that, (Kanye West) again violated our rule against incitement to violence. Account will be suspended,” Elon Musk tweeted.
European Union to Musk: Beef up hate speech controls on Twitter or face fines, ban
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said an investigation into Musk's $44 billion Twitter purchase is not off the table.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said an investigation into Musk's $44 billion Twitter purchase is not off the table.
Tariq 'the corn kid' donates 50,000 cans of corn to NYC food bank
The adorable 7-year-old quickly became known as “the corn kid” when he appeared on an online show and told the world why he loves corn so much.
The adorable 7-year-old quickly became known as “the corn kid” when he appeared on an online show and told the world why he loves corn so much.
Wisconsin police issue warning about man using dating apps to victimize women
Police in Wisconsin have issued several warnings about a man they say is using dating apps to victimize women.
Police in Wisconsin have issued several warnings about a man they say is using dating apps to victimize women.