Dermatologists warn against new waxing trend on TikTok

You shouldn’t try everything you see on the internet, and dermatologists are urging TikTok users not to strip their faces with hot wax after the dangerous stunt started trending online.

Parler announces it is back online with new hosting service

After more than a month offline, the social media platform Parler relaunched using a new web hosting service, the company announced on Monday.

Faculty member quits after posing as female immigrant on Twitter to make racist, sexist comments

A white, male University of New Hampshire chemistry professor has resigned after being accused of posing as a female immigrant of color on Twitter to make racist and sexist comments.

What parents need to know about Snapchat and keeping kids safe online
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Child crime expert Rich Wistocki joins Good Day Chicago to dish out tips on how to keep your kids safe online and monitoring their activity on social media.

FOP president suspended from CPD with no pay pending outcome of his case

The president of the Chicago police union was suspended on Wednesday from the Chicago Police Department and is in a no pay status, pending the outcome of his case before the Police Board, CPD said.

Suburban schools using touchless body temperature checks to vet students
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Griffin Sonntag, principal of Pleasantdale Middle School, and Monic Piraino, associate with Dubak Electrical Group Business Development, talk about the technology they're using to help curb the spread of COVID-19.

Chicago's digital divide reflects decades of disinvestment
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Nicole Marwell and Nick Feamster, professors at the University of Chicago, talk about their deep dive into the source of Chicago's digital divide focusing extensively on the city's South and West sides.

Illinois parents blame 'Robinhood' for son's death, file lawsuit

"The next day, after he committed suicide, believing that he owed $730K, there was an email sent to his account saying, ‘oh you're margin calls were canceled, everything is fine,’" the family's attorney said. "But he's already dead."

Social media tips for paying homage to Black History Month
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Social media and content strategist Terrence Chappell, principal of Chappell Communications Group, talks about the hollow substance of performative activism and details some appropriate ways to celebrate Black History Month online.

Debate over social media regulations takes center stage
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David Gunkel from Northern Illinois University talks about the current debate over social media regulations and what to expect moving forward.

Steve Cohen, Mets billionaire owner, off Twitter after heat over GameStop squeeze

New York Mets billionaire owner Steve Cohen deleted his Twitter account over death threats aimed toward his family after a heated week over his dealings with GameStop, he said in a statement Saturday.