Ransomware attack hits companies ahead of holiday
It's not yet known how many organizations have been hit by demands that they pay a ransom in order to get their systems working again.
It's not yet known how many organizations have been hit by demands that they pay a ransom in order to get their systems working again.
Flying car with BMW engine completes 1st inter-city test flight
A prototype flying car completed its first inter-city flight this week. It takes less than 3 minutes to transform from a vehicle into an aircraft.
A prototype flying car completed its first inter-city flight this week. It takes less than 3 minutes to transform from a vehicle into an aircraft.
Photographer captures touching marriage proposal in San Francisco, asks Twitter to help find the couple
Editor's note: A second photographer has come forward with claims that he was hired to capture the marriage proposal at Sutro Baths.
Editor's note: A second photographer has come forward with claims that he was hired to capture the marriage proposal at Sutro Baths.
Woman wearing fox costume chases daughter down Chicago streets
A woman’s prank on her daughter has gone viral on Twitter this week.
A woman’s prank on her daughter has gone viral on Twitter this week.
Markham teacher wins $30,000 prize to help STEM students
Sheena Birgans-Wright, an 8th-grade computer science teacher at Prairie-Hills Junior High School won Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year, receiving a $30,000 prize, which includes $25,000 for the school and $5,000 for herself.
Sheena Birgans-Wright, an 8th-grade computer science teacher at Prairie-Hills Junior High School won Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year, receiving a $30,000 prize, which includes $25,000 for the school and $5,000 for herself.
Amazon Prime Day 2021: How to avoid buying junk and getting ripped off online
Amazon Prime Day is June 21st and 22nd, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) wants buyers to watch out for scammers and provide shopping safety tips.
Amazon Prime Day is June 21st and 22nd, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) wants buyers to watch out for scammers and provide shopping safety tips.
DoorDash app temporarily crashes, drivers stuck with orders
DoorDash company leaders said they're having difficulties with their app Saturday after frustration mounted on social media.
DoorDash company leaders said they're having difficulties with their app Saturday after frustration mounted on social media.
Doctors warn over TikTok challenge involving fake tongue piercings
The challenge involves placing two magnets on both sides of the tongue, giving the illusion of a tongue piercing
The challenge involves placing two magnets on both sides of the tongue, giving the illusion of a tongue piercing
Cybersecurity a main focus during historic Biden-Putin summit
Bryan Hornung, CEO of Xact IT Solutions, talks about the ever-increasing importance of cybersecurity and stopping future cyber attacks.
Bryan Hornung, CEO of Xact IT Solutions, talks about the ever-increasing importance of cybersecurity and stopping future cyber attacks.
Glamping near Chicago: Be outdoors like never before
When it comes to glamping, you won?t find skunks in the tents and worry about being eaten by bears. It?s all about being outdoors without leaving behind the conveniences you expect at a hotel.
When it comes to glamping, you won?t find skunks in the tents and worry about being eaten by bears. It?s all about being outdoors without leaving behind the conveniences you expect at a hotel.
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.