Feds to screen social media of migrants, foreign students for antisemitic activity
The Department of Homeland Security announced it will now factor antisemitic social media activity and harassment of Jewish individuals into immigration decisions for non-U.S. citizens.
Illinois bill would require birthdate registration for new phones to shield kids from adult content
Illinois may soon require you to enter your birthdate when buying a phone to help block adult content for kids.
Meta to stop fact-checking in the US on April 7 — Community Notes to take over
Meta will officially shut down its third-party fact-checking in the US on April 7, replacing it with a user-driven Community Notes system. Experts warn the shift could change how misinformation spreads on Facebook and Instagram.
Signal issues statement after Trump administration chat leak: 'Gold standard'
As reports continue to come out about the Trump administration’s use of Signal, the company issued a statement to clear the air, saying its software is "the gold standard for private, secure communications."
How Tesla 'sentry mode' busts attackers, and how owners can enable it
Tesla security has been spotlighted after recent incidents targeting the vehicles, showrooms, storage lots and charging stations.
New AI-powered Vegas hotel promises stay tailored just for you
A new high-tech hotel set to open later this year in Las Vegas is integrating artificial intelligence to create a uniquely tailored guest experience.
Snapchat briefly goes down for users, according to Downdetector
Snapchat users reported outages on Thursday night, with Downdetector showing a spike in issues and complaints surfacing on social media.
New fact-checks coming to Facebook: Here's when
Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.
Is X down? Elon Musk claims ‘massive cyberattack’
Elon Musk said Monday that his social media platform X was hit with a cyberattack.
Trump, DHS launch new self-deportation app CBP Home
The Trump administration has introduced the CBP Home app, a new platform designed to help people in the U.S. illegally self-deport.
Illinois' most Googled text slang: 'PMO' and 'OTP' top the list for 2025
If you've ever found yourself puzzled by text abbreviations like "PMO" or "ICL," you're not alone.
Illinois could be 16th state to ban cellphone use in schools: 'A major problem'
Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing a statewide ban on cellphone use during class.