Banks, airlines among those hit in latest widespread internet outage
The websites and apps of several major banks, airlines and other companies across the globe suffered brief outages Thursday.
The websites and apps of several major banks, airlines and other companies across the globe suffered brief outages Thursday.
White House drops Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok, WeChat
The White House dropped Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks.
The White House dropped Trump-era orders trying to ban TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks.
Chicagoans spend nearly 4 hours a day on their phones: study
Dr. Paul Carter, founder and CEO of Global Wireless Solutions, talks about why Chicagoans spend so much time on their phones and how we stack up against other cities.
Dr. Paul Carter, founder and CEO of Global Wireless Solutions, talks about why Chicagoans spend so much time on their phones and how we stack up against other cities.
Chicago couple encouraging African American community to get outside with TikTok videos
Two Chicagoans are changing stereotypes one TikTok video at a time. They've created a channel called "Black People Outside," which has to do with exploring the great outdoors and sharing it with others.
Two Chicagoans are changing stereotypes one TikTok video at a time. They've created a channel called "Black People Outside," which has to do with exploring the great outdoors and sharing it with others.
Major internet outage brings down Amazon, Reddit, Twitch and more
Several major websites like Reddit and Twitch went down Tuesday after an outage at the widely-used cloud service company Fastly.
Several major websites like Reddit and Twitch went down Tuesday after an outage at the widely-used cloud service company Fastly.
New app aims to empower women of color who are facing postpartum depression, mental health disorders
Doctors from the University of Illinois Center on Depression and Resilience talk about their new app that helps low-income women handle postpartum depression and mental health disorders.
Doctors from the University of Illinois Center on Depression and Resilience talk about their new app that helps low-income women handle postpartum depression and mental health disorders.
Tips for reducing screen time for kids this summer
Ginny Yurich, founder of 1000 Hours Outside, talks about ways to encourage children to get outside and play this summer.
Ginny Yurich, founder of 1000 Hours Outside, talks about ways to encourage children to get outside and play this summer.
McDonald's using automated voice ordering at 10 Chicago restaurants
McDonald's is looking at using artificial intelligence to serve up real food and the testing ground is in Chicago.
McDonald's is looking at using artificial intelligence to serve up real food and the testing ground is in Chicago.
GirlCon striving to empower the next generation of female leaders
Kyla Guru, co-founder of GirlCon, and Ellie Goldsmith, co-director of this year's conference, talk about their fourth annual conference and how they're attempting to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields.
Kyla Guru, co-founder of GirlCon, and Ellie Goldsmith, co-director of this year's conference, talk about their fourth annual conference and how they're attempting to bridge the gender gap in STEM fields.
Twitter launches 1st subscription service with 'Undo Tweet' button
Twitter is launching its first subscription service in Canada and Australia for those willing to pay a monthly fee for exclusive features.
Twitter is launching its first subscription service in Canada and Australia for those willing to pay a monthly fee for exclusive features.
Trump's blog page no longer live, senior aide says 'stay tuned'
Trump’s blog, “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump,” was no longer active Wednesday and is reportedly down for good.
Trump’s blog, “From the Desk of Donald J. Trump,” was no longer active Wednesday and is reportedly down for good.
Girl, 13, hospitalized with severe burns after attempting viral TikTok fire challenge
Firefighter Rob Garrison reportedly said it was one of the most dangerous things he's ever seen someone do.
Firefighter Rob Garrison reportedly said it was one of the most dangerous things he's ever seen someone do.
Phone flashlights save the day when power goes out during Texas graduation
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
A power outage threatened to derail a Texas high school commencement ceremony Friday evening, but attendees saved the day just by reaching into their pockets.
New AI software helps doctors scan mammograms for early signs of cancer
Dr. Sarah Friedewald from Northwestern Memorial Hospital talks about the importance of identifying breast cancer early and how new software is helping them with early detection.
Dr. Sarah Friedewald from Northwestern Memorial Hospital talks about the importance of identifying breast cancer early and how new software is helping them with early detection.
Online child exploitation reports increased in Illinois during pandemic
There has been an increase in reports of online child exploitation during the pandemic.
There has been an increase in reports of online child exploitation during the pandemic.
Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
Warning issued after hackers take over identity of Chicago man
"I signed on and within seconds they had everything, all my information, my phone number, my email," said Jordan Heidenwith.
"I signed on and within seconds they had everything, all my information, my phone number, my email," said Jordan Heidenwith.
12-year-old accused of stabbing boy with Batman knife over social media dispute
A 12-year-old Glendale Heights boy is charged with stabbing another 12-year-old boy on Tuesday over an alleged social media dispute.
A 12-year-old Glendale Heights boy is charged with stabbing another 12-year-old boy on Tuesday over an alleged social media dispute.
Young woman goes viral using Good Day Chicago to say hi to her dad
Matthew and Gillian DeLeon talk about their suprising rise to stardom from a viral TikTok featuring Good Day Chicago.
Matthew and Gillian DeLeon talk about their suprising rise to stardom from a viral TikTok featuring Good Day Chicago.
Parents, child advocacy groups speak out against social media for kids
A group of parents and child advocacy agencies have banded together to crack down on social media apps that target young children.
A group of parents and child advocacy agencies have banded together to crack down on social media apps that target young children.