College students harness the reach of social media to combat sexual misconduct
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Professor Lesley Wexler from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign talks about the progression of the #MeToo movement and why the dialogue around campus sexual assaults has pivoted to social media and targeted calls for accountability.

Anti-vaccine chiropractors are rising source of spreading COVID-19 misinformation

An investigation by The Associated Press has found that a vocal group of chiropractors has become an influential force in stirring up anti-vaccine misinformation during the pandemic.

Tips for protecting your child from cyberbullying
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Technology expert Shibani Joshi dishes out helpful tips for parents looking to protect their children from cyberbullying as screen time has dominated much of the pandemic.

What to make of whistleblower's claims about Facebook
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Andrew Stoltmann of Stoltmann Law Offices joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the allegations made against Facebook and the ensuing legal battle they could find themselves in.

After bombshell whistleblower interview, Facebook outage lasts hours

The whistleblower brought forth documents indicating the company knowingly puts profits ahead of public safety — an allegation the company hasn't flat-out denied.

Tips for making the most out of a digital detox
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Consumer tech columnist Jen Jolly talks about her week-long digital detox and why stepping away from our devices is crucial for maintaining our mental health.

Trump wants to get back on Twitter, and he's asking a judge to make the company take him back

Twitter suspended Trump in January over concerns that he would incite violence beyond the Capitol riot. Now Trump wants to get back to tweeting and he's asked a judge to help him do it.

YouTube cracks down on content with misinformation on approved vaccines
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Andrew Stoltmann from Stoltmann Law Offices shares his perspective on YouTube removing content from thousands of accounts that they deem are spreading misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines.

Lightfoot kicks off 2021 Chicago Venture Summit

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot welcomed venture capitalists, tech investors and startup ecosystems leaders for the 2021 Chicago Venture Summit on Wednesday.

Lightfoot kicks off 2021 Chicago Venture Summit
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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot welcomed venture capitalists, tech investors and startup ecosystems leaders for the 2021 Chicago Venture Summit on Wednesday.

YouTube bans content containing misinformation about all vaccines

YouTube is banning all anti-vaccine content on its platform, expanding beyond COVID-19 vaccines, and has also taken down several well-known channels as part of the policy.

Facebook pauses development of Instagram for Kids app
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Dr. Colleen Stiles-Shields from Rush University Medical Center shares her thoughts on Facebook's about-face on the Instagram for Kids app and how social media can shape the minds of children.

Facebook pauses development of 'Instagram Kids' app after pushback

Instagram is putting a hold on the development of an “Instagram Kids” app so it can address concerns about the vulnerability of younger users.

South suburban teen charged with making threats to several Chicago public schools, including Simeon
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A south suburban teen has been charged with making online threats of gun violence to several Chicago public schools, including Simeon Career Academy High School, which lost two students to shootings this week.