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.
Trump's blog page no longer live, senior aide says 'stay tuned'
Trump’s blog, “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump,” was no longer active Wednesday and is reportedly down for good.
Trump’s blog, “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump,” was no longer active Wednesday and is reportedly down for good.
Girl, 13, hospitalized with severe burns after attempting viral TikTok fire challenge
Firefighter Rob Garrison reportedly said it was one of the most dangerous things he's ever seen someone do.
Firefighter Rob Garrison reportedly said it was one of the most dangerous things he's ever seen someone do.
Online child exploitation reports increased in Illinois during pandemic
There has been an increase in reports of online child exploitation during the pandemic.
There has been an increase in reports of online child exploitation during the pandemic.
Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
Warning issued after hackers take over identity of Chicago man
"I signed on and within seconds they had everything, all my information, my phone number, my email," said Jordan Heidenwith.
"I signed on and within seconds they had everything, all my information, my phone number, my email," said Jordan Heidenwith.
12-year-old accused of stabbing boy with Batman knife over social media dispute
A 12-year-old Glendale Heights boy is charged with stabbing another 12-year-old boy on Tuesday over an alleged social media dispute.
A 12-year-old Glendale Heights boy is charged with stabbing another 12-year-old boy on Tuesday over an alleged social media dispute.
Young woman goes viral using Good Day Chicago to say hi to her dad
Matthew and Gillian DeLeon talk about their suprising rise to stardom from a viral TikTok featuring Good Day Chicago.
Matthew and Gillian DeLeon talk about their suprising rise to stardom from a viral TikTok featuring Good Day Chicago.
Parents, child advocacy groups speak out against social media for kids
A group of parents and child advocacy agencies have banded together to crack down on social media apps that target young children.
A group of parents and child advocacy agencies have banded together to crack down on social media apps that target young children.
Instagram for kids: 44 attorneys general urge Zuckerberg to drop the idea
Dozens of attorney generals across the country are urging Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to abandon plans for a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13.
Dozens of attorney generals across the country are urging Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to abandon plans for a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13.
Woman accused of posing as student at South Florida high school to promote her Instagram account
Police in South Florida arrested a woman who they say walked onto a high school campus pretending to be a student, all so she could get more Instagram followers.
Police in South Florida arrested a woman who they say walked onto a high school campus pretending to be a student, all so she could get more Instagram followers.
Illinois Attorney General urges Facebook to scrap plans for kids' Instagram
"Predators go where the kids are," a cyber security expert said. "If predators know that kids are in a 13 and younger site, they're going to find a way to get in. That's why this is a bad idea."
"Predators go where the kids are," a cyber security expert said. "If predators know that kids are in a 13 and younger site, they're going to find a way to get in. That's why this is a bad idea."