Chicago dating app users targeted in robbery scam, police warn

Police are warning Chicagoans of men using dating apps to meet up with victims, tie them up and rob them at gunpoint. 

Chicago prep school's 'negligent behavior' toward cyberbullying led to student's suicide, parents allege

In January 2022, Robert and Rose Bronstein's 15-year-old son died by suicide after The Latin School of Chicago allegedly ignored the teenager's complaints about bullying on social media from his peers.

Concerns raised after series of dangerous TikTok challenges
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Nicholas P. Cozzi from Rush University Medical Center talks about some of the dangerous TikTok challenges making the rounds on social media and how parents can protect their children.

Fed-up parents in Senate push for ban of social media for kids

A group of senators is considering legislation banning social media for children under 13 years old amid growing concerns from parents about the negative impact of social media on children's mental health and well-being.

3D printing convention in Chicago offers glimpse into future
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We're getting a glimpse of the future at McCormick Place this week, as the world leaders in 3D printing gather in Chicago.

Some 14 million jobs won't exist globally in 5 years, report says

Here are the jobs that will be most impacted in the years ahead, according to the new report by the World Economic Forum.

Suburban track coach charged with possession of child porn
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A girls track coach at Downers Grove South High School has resigned. Glen Messmer was charged with possession of child pornography after authorities found files on a computer searching his home Tuesday. He was not a teacher at the school.

Huntley High School student charged after racist, threatening messages sent through social media
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A high school student in Huntley is facing felony charges after they allegedly sent threatening, racist messages through social media earlier this year. The posts began recirculating again this week.

April Google search trends: Barbie Movie, Coachella and Easter
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Google Technology expert Charity Mhende breaks down what people were searching for over the past month. The new Barbie Movie spiked many questions, Coachella has people searching for outfit inspiration and religious celebrations Easter, Passover and Eid were trending.

People spent 24% more time on Instagram after launch of AI-powered Reels, Zuckerberg says

People are spending even more time on Instagram due to short-form video content they’re seeing in their feed through AI recommendations, according to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

ChatGPT: What you should know about the AI chatbot and its impacts, both good and bad

There has been a lot of attention over ChatGPT, as well as its impact on not only education, but other facets of life as well. Here's what you should know about the relatively new chatbot technology, as well as its impact on society, and people's concerns about it.

Senators look to ban kids under 13 from social media in bipartisan bill

The legislation would also reportedly set restrictions for how tech companies use algorithms on social media to serve minors. Here's what to know.

Lost iPhone survives 33 days under water off Hawaiian coast

A Minnesota man gave up on retrieving his iPhone after dropping it while on vacation, but the phone had a lot more endurance than he thought.

Tinder trouble: Man charged with impersonating deputy on dating app

The images showed him wearing a deputy's uniform, and one image showed him carrying a loaded gun, New Mexico authorities said.