What parents need to know about Snapchat and keeping kids safe online
Child crime expert Rich Wistocki joins Good Day Chicago to dish out tips on how to keep your kids safe online and monitoring their activity on social media.
Child crime expert Rich Wistocki joins Good Day Chicago to dish out tips on how to keep your kids safe online and monitoring their activity on social media.
FOP president suspended from CPD with no pay pending outcome of his case
The president of the Chicago police union was suspended on Wednesday from the Chicago Police Department and is in a no pay status, pending the outcome of his case before the Police Board, CPD said.
The president of the Chicago police union was suspended on Wednesday from the Chicago Police Department and is in a no pay status, pending the outcome of his case before the Police Board, CPD said.
Twitter’s Trump ban is ‘permanent' and former president will not be allowed back on platform, CFO says
Twitter’s CFO reiterated that former President Donald Trump would not be allowed back on their platform no matter what.
Twitter’s CFO reiterated that former President Donald Trump would not be allowed back on their platform no matter what.
Social media tips for paying homage to Black History Month
Social media and content strategist Terrence Chappell, principal of Chappell Communications Group, talks about the hollow substance of performative activism and details some appropriate ways to celebrate Black History Month online.
Social media and content strategist Terrence Chappell, principal of Chappell Communications Group, talks about the hollow substance of performative activism and details some appropriate ways to celebrate Black History Month online.
Debate over social media regulations takes center stage
David Gunkel from Northern Illinois University talks about the current debate over social media regulations and what to expect moving forward.
David Gunkel from Northern Illinois University talks about the current debate over social media regulations and what to expect moving forward.
Orlando attorney John Morgan flashes medical marijuana card instead of ID in viral video
The video has racked up over 230,000 views in one day.
The video has racked up over 230,000 views in one day.
Parler CEO John Matze says he’s been terminated by board: ‘I did not participate in this decision’
Parler has terminated CEO John Matze, according to a memo Matze sent to staffers that has been obtained by Fox News.
Parler has terminated CEO John Matze, according to a memo Matze sent to staffers that has been obtained by Fox News.
Better Business Bureau urges people to avoid sharing COVID-19 vaccination card on social media
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
Steve Cohen, Mets billionaire owner, off Twitter after heat over GameStop squeeze
New York Mets billionaire owner Steve Cohen deleted his Twitter account over death threats aimed toward his family after a heated week over his dealings with GameStop, he said in a statement Saturday.
New York Mets billionaire owner Steve Cohen deleted his Twitter account over death threats aimed toward his family after a heated week over his dealings with GameStop, he said in a statement Saturday.
QAnon conspiracy theorists remain a force after Joe Biden's inauguration
Tom Mockaitis, history professor at DePaul University, delves into the phenomena of QAnon and the dangers it can present to democracy.
Tom Mockaitis, history professor at DePaul University, delves into the phenomena of QAnon and the dangers it can present to democracy.
Woman screams when asked to exit Southwest Airlines flight, viral video shows
You can hang out in an airport, but you can’t stay on a plane.
You can hang out in an airport, but you can’t stay on a plane.
Twitter permanently bans MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell
Twitter has permanently banned MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell’s account after he continued to perpetuate the false claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Twitter has permanently banned MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell’s account after he continued to perpetuate the false claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
Social media resolutions to abide by in 2021
Terrance Chappell, principal of Chappel Communications Group, lays out some helpful resolutions for your social media accounts in the new year.
Terrance Chappell, principal of Chappel Communications Group, lays out some helpful resolutions for your social media accounts in the new year.
Judge rules Amazon won't have to restore Parler web service
Amazon won't be forced to immediately restore web service to Parler after a federal judge ruled Thursday against a plea to reinstate the fast-growing social media app, which is favored by followers of former President Donald Trump.
Amazon won't be forced to immediately restore web service to Parler after a federal judge ruled Thursday against a plea to reinstate the fast-growing social media app, which is favored by followers of former President Donald Trump.
Encrypted messaging apps see rise in popularity
Mana Ionescu from Lightspan Digital explains the increasing popularity of encrypted messaging apps such as Signal and Telegram.
Mana Ionescu from Lightspan Digital explains the increasing popularity of encrypted messaging apps such as Signal and Telegram.
Pelosi’s tweet declaring 2016 election was 'hijacked' resurfaces
A resurfaced May 2017 tweet from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has led to calls for consistency from Twitter as the social media giant continues its efforts to crack down on those skeptical of the results of the 2020 presidential election.
A resurfaced May 2017 tweet from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has led to calls for consistency from Twitter as the social media giant continues its efforts to crack down on those skeptical of the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Google to indefinitely disable comments on President Trump's YouTube channel and temporarily ban new uploads
In the aftermath of the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, Google has taken action against President Trump's account on YouTube.
In the aftermath of the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, Google has taken action against President Trump's account on YouTube.
Twitter removes more than 70K QAnon-associated accounts following Trump ban
Twitter announced on Monday that it had deleted more than 70,000 accounts associated with the QAnon conspiracy theory following the permanent suspension of President Donald Trump’s account last week.
Twitter announced on Monday that it had deleted more than 70,000 accounts associated with the QAnon conspiracy theory following the permanent suspension of President Donald Trump’s account last week.
Right-wing app Parler booted off internet over ties to Capitol siege
Amazon kicked Parler off its web-hosting service, and the social media app promptly sued to get back online, telling a federal judge that the tech giant had breached its contract and abused its market power.
Amazon kicked Parler off its web-hosting service, and the social media app promptly sued to get back online, telling a federal judge that the tech giant had breached its contract and abused its market power.
Lots of police, but pro-Trump protest at San Francisco headquarters turns out to be a bust
Pro-Trump demonstrators were expected to gather at 8 a.m. outside the building on Market Street to protest the company permanently suspending President Trump's account. But an hour into it, basically media and police were the only ones there. One man with a sign that read, "Counter Trump's Coup," stood outside a police barricade.
Pro-Trump demonstrators were expected to gather at 8 a.m. outside the building on Market Street to protest the company permanently suspending President Trump's account. But an hour into it, basically media and police were the only ones there. One man with a sign that read, "Counter Trump's Coup," stood outside a police barricade.