Is that 'thirst trap' helping or hurting you? Expert shares advice
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Licensed clinical social worker Amy Morin joins us to break down the emotional impact of social media, from thirst traps to like counts, and offers real tools for protecting your mental health.

Tea app fallout worsens as leaked selfies used in rating site, online map

The Tea app data breach has spiraled into online harassment, with leaked user photos reportedly used in a rating site and an unverified map. Experts say this wasn’t a hack—but a major security failure.

Tea app, built for women's safety, suffers major data breach

Tea, an app designed to help women safely share information about men they date, has suffered a data breach.

Viral TikTok teacher breaks down Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang

In an era where generational divides feel increasingly wide, one middle school teacher is narrowing that gap—with TikTok trends, Gen Alpha lingo, and a good dose of humor.

YouTube raising minimum age for live streaming to 16

Starting July 22, YouTube will require users to be at least 16 years old to live stream on their own, tightening safety restrictions for teen creators.

WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know

WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.

White Sox fans react to new deal that could lead to ownership change |  ChicagoNOW
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The Chicago White Sox announced Thursday that team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and billionaire investor Justin Ishbia have reached a long-term investment agreement that could lead to a future ownership change.

Star Wars legend Mark Hamill chats with Jake about Chicago, new film | ChicagoNOW
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Mark Hamill is trading galaxies for the Windy City, opening up about his latest movie and his longtime love for Chicago in a new interview with FOX 32?s Jake Hamilton.

Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study

A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.

James Comey calls Secret Service probe over beach photo ‘a distraction’

Former FBI director James Comey says he’s baffled that a beach photo he posted led to accusations of threatening Donald Trump—and an in-person interview with the Secret Service.

Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn

President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.