TikTok ban latest: Trump is exploring ways to ‘preserve’ app, adviser says
President-elect Donald Trump is “going to find a way to preserve TikTok," according to his pick for national security adviser. Here's what to know.
President-elect Donald Trump is “going to find a way to preserve TikTok," according to his pick for national security adviser. Here's what to know.
TikTok ban: Apps to try if the platform shuts down
As the U.S. considers banning TikTok, here are the social media alternatives users can explore for short videos and trends.
As the U.S. considers banning TikTok, here are the social media alternatives users can explore for short videos and trends.
TikTok ban: How and when app will reportedly shut down for U.S. users
TikTok is a cultural phenomenon with more than 170 million users in the U.S., and if it does get banned, it’s not clear where TikTok’s masses will go.
TikTok is a cultural phenomenon with more than 170 million users in the U.S., and if it does get banned, it’s not clear where TikTok’s masses will go.
Tiktok's fate in the U.S. hangs in the balance
Tiktok's future is still uncertain as the app's possible ban is getting closer and closer. Today, the Supreme Court issued opinions but did not include one on the ban.
Tiktok's future is still uncertain as the app's possible ban is getting closer and closer. Today, the Supreme Court issued opinions but did not include one on the ban.
3rd patient gets Neuralink brain implant, Elon Musk says
Elon Musk said Neuralink hopes to implant the experimental devices in 20 to 30 more people this year.
Elon Musk said Neuralink hopes to implant the experimental devices in 20 to 30 more people this year.
Chinese company pleads guilty to stealing tech from Chicago-based Motorola Solutions
A Chinese company pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to stealing technology from Chicago-based Motorola Solutions.
A Chinese company pleaded guilty in federal court on Monday to stealing technology from Chicago-based Motorola Solutions.
Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok
With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.
With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.
Gunshot detection system to be launched in Chicago’s Back of the Yards
A gunshot detection system is set to be launched in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) announced on Monday.
A gunshot detection system is set to be launched in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, Ald. Raymond Lopez (15th) announced on Monday.
The latest TikTok trend: Glitter pickles, or "glickles"
Have you heard of the new TikTok trend "glickles," also known as glitter pickles
Have you heard of the new TikTok trend "glickles," also known as glitter pickles
TikTok US ban: Supreme Court hears arguments over whether popular app stays or goes
In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.
In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.
TikTok US ban: Supreme Court to hear arguments
In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.
In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok.
Cybersecurity breach exposes data of thousands in suburban school districts
Wilmette Public Schools District 39 announced Thursday that a cybersecurity breach has compromised data for approximately 16,000 current and former students and 3,000 staff members.
Wilmette Public Schools District 39 announced Thursday that a cybersecurity breach has compromised data for approximately 16,000 current and former students and 3,000 staff members.
2025's top remote work companies revealed with some paying over $100,000
Some jobseekers in 2025 may be looking for remote positions, and a recently released report from FlexJobs identified the companies that had the most roles offering that arrangement.
Some jobseekers in 2025 may be looking for remote positions, and a recently released report from FlexJobs identified the companies that had the most roles offering that arrangement.
Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.
UFC head Dana White, strong Trump supporter, joins Meta's board of directors
UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.
UFC CEO Dana White is among three new members of Meta Platforms Inc.'s board of directors as the social media giant shifts its focus to AI and the metaverse.
Fake missing person scams: What to look for on social media
Bartlett Police Department is warning the public of fake missing person and missing pet scams that are posted on social media.
Bartlett Police Department is warning the public of fake missing person and missing pet scams that are posted on social media.
Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone.
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone.
How to help kids still learn even over winter break
Most kids are about a week into their winter break and at this point, they've had a lot of fun but it's important to stay productive and ready for the rest of the school year.
Most kids are about a week into their winter break and at this point, they've had a lot of fun but it's important to stay productive and ready for the rest of the school year.
Does listening to audiobooks count toward your reading list?
Are you tackling that "to-read" list as a goal for the new year? A debate has been raging on social media over whether listening to audiobooks counts as "reading."
Are you tackling that "to-read" list as a goal for the new year? A debate has been raging on social media over whether listening to audiobooks counts as "reading."
Tips for parents on gifting teens smartphones this month
Younger teens may have just unwrapped their very first smartphone this month. So what should parents know about navigating this new territory?
Younger teens may have just unwrapped their very first smartphone this month. So what should parents know about navigating this new territory?