Snapchat briefly goes down for users, according to Downdetector
Snapchat users reported outages on Thursday night, with Downdetector showing a spike in issues and complaints surfacing on social media.
New fact-checks coming to Facebook: Here's when
Meta will begin testing Community Notes, a crowdsourced fact-checking system for Facebook and Instagram, on March 18. The new program replaces traditional fact-checking, a move that has sparked concern from media experts.
Is X down? Elon Musk claims ‘massive cyberattack’
Elon Musk said Monday that his social media platform X was hit with a cyberattack.
Trump, DHS launch new self-deportation app CBP Home
The Trump administration has introduced the CBP Home app, a new platform designed to help people in the U.S. illegally self-deport.
Illinois' most Googled text slang: 'PMO' and 'OTP' top the list for 2025
If you've ever found yourself puzzled by text abbreviations like "PMO" or "ICL," you're not alone.
The Gardiner Brothers show off their famous Irish dancing
The Gardiner Brothers, social media starts known for their Irish dancing, joined Fox 32 to show off their skills.
Pritzker proposes phone ban in Illinois classrooms
Governor Pritzker is proposing a statewide ban on phones in Illinois classrooms, citing benefits for student performance and wellbeing. But critics question enforcement and the broader impact of social media.
Illinois could be 16th state to ban cellphone use in schools: 'A major problem'
Gov. JB Pritzker is proposing a statewide ban on cellphone use during class.
Alexa will soon be able to order your groceries, too
Amazon’s upgraded feature can help users when purchasing their everyday essentials. Here’s how it works.
Trump: Chip maker TSMC to invest $100 billion in U.S.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is the world’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer.
Microsoft outage: What you need to know
Several Microsoft programs, including Microsoft 365 and Outlook, experienced outages on Saturday, according to Downdetector.
Trump shares apparent AI video offering ‘what's next’ for Gaza
President Trump shared an AI video of “what’s next" for Gaza that included a sunny beachside resort town alongside images of bearded bellydancers and a golden Trump balloon and statue.
Chicago ranks in the top cities for 'ghosting'
The Windy City has been ranked number 10 for cities with the highest ghosting rates.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw caught on hot mic allegedly threatening to 'kill' Tucker Carlson
U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw was caught on a hot mic seemingly threatening to "kill" former Fox News host Tucker Carlson after an interview with GB News. Carlson made a post on X offering Crenshaw his address.
BellyBowl in Bridgeport harnesses the power of robots for unique dining experience
BellyBowl is showing us how humans and robots can work together for a delightful dining experience.
Meta approves bonuses of up to 200% for company execs as it lays off workers
Facebook parent company Meta recently announced that it approved bonuses of up to 200% for the company's executives.
Screen-free schools in Illinois? Pritzker backing nationwide push
Gov. JB Pritzker presented this idea during his State of the State address on Wednesday.
Paid subreddits coming in 2025, CEO says
Reddit is set to roll out some new features this year, which could include paid subreddits.
Vice President J.D. Vance: '[AI] will never replace human beings'
Vice President J.D. Vance is pushing for growth in the artificial intelligence industry.
Elon Musk leads offer to buy OpenAI for nearly $100 billion – here's how CEO responded
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman collaborated to start the company several years ago and have been involved in a dispute over how the startup should be run.