Chicago schools on high alert following deaths of 2 Simeon students, social media threats
Since two students from Simeon Career Academy High School were shot and killed earlier this week, there's understandably been fear within Chicago Public Schools.
Since two students from Simeon Career Academy High School were shot and killed earlier this week, there's understandably been fear within Chicago Public Schools.
'Devious Licks' Tik Tok trend happening at local schools
Kids in Texas have been destroying school bathrooms as a part of a Tik Tok trend. Now, the trend has moved up to the Chicagoland area.
Kids in Texas have been destroying school bathrooms as a part of a Tik Tok trend. Now, the trend has moved up to the Chicagoland area.
Chicago, suburban students accused of school vandalism Tik Tok trend
Fox 32 obtained letters from the city to the suburbs sent home to parents warning them about the Tik Tok challenge where students are destroying school bathrooms.
Fox 32 obtained letters from the city to the suburbs sent home to parents warning them about the Tik Tok challenge where students are destroying school bathrooms.
Instagram leads to mental health, body image troubles for teen girls: report
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Facebook has known its app, Instagram, leads to mental health and body image trouble for teenage girls.
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Facebook has known its app, Instagram, leads to mental health and body image trouble for teenage girls.
Instagram is damaging to teen girls: report
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Facebook has known its app, Instagram, leads to mental health and body image trouble for teenage girls.
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Facebook has known its app, Instagram, leads to mental health and body image trouble for teenage girls.
Report: Instagram toxic for young girls
Popular social media sites are proving to be toxic for young girls, according to a report. Dr. Tali Raviv, a psychologist at Lurie Children's Hospital weighs in on the topic.
Popular social media sites are proving to be toxic for young girls, according to a report. Dr. Tali Raviv, a psychologist at Lurie Children's Hospital weighs in on the topic.
Texas teen uses TikTok to sabotage abortion whistleblower website
A Fort Bend Co. teen went online, used some sarcasm when telling her followers what to do to overwhelm the website and cause it to crash, which it did.
A Fort Bend Co. teen went online, used some sarcasm when telling her followers what to do to overwhelm the website and cause it to crash, which it did.
Alleged killer's incriminating Facebook photo may be his downfall
An accused killer posted a photo of himself wearing the same clothes he wore during an alleged murder, leading police to a prompt arrest.
An accused killer posted a photo of himself wearing the same clothes he wore during an alleged murder, leading police to a prompt arrest.
Netflix reality competition 'The Circle' returns for a new season
The Netflix reality competition follows a group of strangers, all isolated individually, who can only communicate with each other through a social media platform called "The Circle" – and because of this, they can lie, cheat and ‘catfish’ their way into victory.
The Netflix reality competition follows a group of strangers, all isolated individually, who can only communicate with each other through a social media platform called "The Circle" – and because of this, they can lie, cheat and ‘catfish’ their way into victory.
Netflix reality competition 'The Circle' returns for a new season
The Netflix reality competition follows a group of strangers, all isolated individually, who can only communicate with each other through a social media platform called "The Circle" ? and because of this, they can lie, cheat and ?catfish? their way into victory.
The Netflix reality competition follows a group of strangers, all isolated individually, who can only communicate with each other through a social media platform called "The Circle" ? and because of this, they can lie, cheat and ?catfish? their way into victory.
Friendship between visually impaired girl and her bus driver goes viral on Tik Tok
A bus driver in North Texas is being praised for his kindness and new friendship with a visually impaired 9-year-old.
A bus driver in North Texas is being praised for his kindness and new friendship with a visually impaired 9-year-old.
'Crying Karen' TikTok trend showcases troubling stereotype
Dr. Suzanne Degges-White from the NIU College of Education breaks down the phenomena behind the "Crying Karen" TikTok trend.
Dr. Suzanne Degges-White from the NIU College of Education breaks down the phenomena behind the "Crying Karen" TikTok trend.
Diving into the murky depths of COVID disinformation
Imran Ahmed, CEDO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, talks about their list of the "Disinformation Dozen" and the ways people manipulate messaging to spread fear and untruths.
Imran Ahmed, CEDO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, talks about their list of the "Disinformation Dozen" and the ways people manipulate messaging to spread fear and untruths.
Facebook rejects Illinois police group's ‘officer of the year’ post over ‘sensitive social issues’: report
The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police wanted more people to know about hero East Peoria Officer Jeffrey Bieber, so it planned to pay Facebook extra for a "boost" in distribution of its post, according to a report.
The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police wanted more people to know about hero East Peoria Officer Jeffrey Bieber, so it planned to pay Facebook extra for a "boost" in distribution of its post, according to a report.
Group calls on TikTok to add 'mirror' feature for parents to see kids' feeds
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
YouTuber charged with assaulting woman in Minnesota
A YouTube influencer who records video confrontations with public officials was charged Tuesday with assaulting a woman police had been assisting during a mental health call.
A YouTube influencer who records video confrontations with public officials was charged Tuesday with assaulting a woman police had been assisting during a mental health call.
Illinois woman receives hilarious texts from 91-year-old grandpa about dying alone
In a video she shared on TikTok, Megan Elizabeth, from Alton, Illinois, showed her followers a sample of the texts her grandpa sends, which range from poking fun at her love life to discussing news headlines he’s seen.
In a video she shared on TikTok, Megan Elizabeth, from Alton, Illinois, showed her followers a sample of the texts her grandpa sends, which range from poking fun at her love life to discussing news headlines he’s seen.
TikTok star Rod Thill creates videos about millennial anxiety
TikTok star Rod Thill talks about how he made a name for himself on social media by unapologetically quitting his job.
TikTok star Rod Thill talks about how he made a name for himself on social media by unapologetically quitting his job.
New book 'An Ugly Truth' reveals how Facebook enables hate groups and disinformation
Author and New York Times reporter Sheera Frenkel talks about her new book, "An Ugly Truth," that peels back the curtain on Facebook's destructive policies.
Author and New York Times reporter Sheera Frenkel talks about her new book, "An Ugly Truth," that peels back the curtain on Facebook's destructive policies.
Biden: Social media 'killing people' with misinformation
President Joe Biden says social media companies are “killing people” by failing to police misinformation on their platforms about the COVID-19 vaccines.
President Joe Biden says social media companies are “killing people” by failing to police misinformation on their platforms about the COVID-19 vaccines.