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.
White House says Facebook needs to work harder to censor COVID-19 misinformation
The Biden administration on Thursday slammed Facebook for not working hard enough to censor misinformation about COVID-19 and its vaccines.
The Biden administration on Thursday slammed Facebook for not working hard enough to censor misinformation about COVID-19 and its vaccines.
Singing babysitter stuns TikTok after ‘really hard year’: ‘It's been absolutely crazy’
A woman's video has gone viral on TikTok after she secretly filmed her child's babysitter singing a song from the Disney movie "The Little Mermaid."
A woman's video has gone viral on TikTok after she secretly filmed her child's babysitter singing a song from the Disney movie "The Little Mermaid."
Photographer captures touching marriage proposal in San Francisco, asks Twitter to help find the couple
Editor's note: A second photographer has come forward with claims that he was hired to capture the marriage proposal at Sutro Baths.
Editor's note: A second photographer has come forward with claims that he was hired to capture the marriage proposal at Sutro Baths.
Woman wearing fox costume chases daughter down Chicago streets
A woman’s prank on her daughter has gone viral on Twitter this week.
A woman’s prank on her daughter has gone viral on Twitter this week.
Doctors warn over TikTok challenge involving fake tongue piercings
The challenge involves placing two magnets on both sides of the tongue, giving the illusion of a tongue piercing
The challenge involves placing two magnets on both sides of the tongue, giving the illusion of a tongue piercing
White House drops Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok, WeChat
The White House dropped Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks.
The White House dropped Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks.
Chicagoans spend nearly 4 hours a day on their phones: study
Dr. Paul Carter, founder and CEO of Global Wireless Solutions, talks about why Chicagoans spend so much time on their phones and how we stack up against other cities.
Dr. Paul Carter, founder and CEO of Global Wireless Solutions, talks about why Chicagoans spend so much time on their phones and how we stack up against other cities.
Chicago couple encouraging African American community to get outside with TikTok videos
Two Chicagoans are changing stereotypes one TikTok video at a time. They've created a channel called "Black People Outside," which has to do with exploring the great outdoors and sharing it with others.
Two Chicagoans are changing stereotypes one TikTok video at a time. They've created a channel called "Black People Outside," which has to do with exploring the great outdoors and sharing it with others.
Twitter launches 1st subscription service with 'Undo Tweet' button
Twitter is launching its first subscription service in Canada and Australia for those willing to pay a monthly fee for exclusive features.
Twitter is launching its first subscription service in Canada and Australia for those willing to pay a monthly fee for exclusive features.