Man says his life has changed since video went viral seven years ago
Remember this video? It went viral back in 2017. Seven years later, Terry, the man in the video, is still capitalizing off of its popularity and is trying to get a little more love from his hometown.
What is Gen Alpha slang? The meaning behind words like ‘skibidi,’ ‘sigma’
If a swarm of middle schoolers call you an “Alpha Sigma" or a “Looksmax Mogger," take it as a compliment. Here's a breakdown of slang terms used by Gen Alpha, the kids born between 2010 and 2024:
Data finds Instagram may be the best platform to get a response from airlines
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.
Supreme Court sides with Biden Administration in social media ruling
The Supreme Court sided with the Biden Administration in a dispute on how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts. It's a ruling with ties to topics like election security and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Snapchat boosts teen safety with new features
Snapchat has announced new features to enhance the safety of teenagers on its platform. These upgrades include expanded in-app warnings, enhanced friending protections, simplified location-sharing, and improved blocking capabilities.
Empire State Building disses Chicago's Bean, GDC claps back
The Empire State Building's X account insinuated that the reopening of Chicago's iconic Bean was not a big deal. Good Day Chicago begs to differ. We love the Bean!
Snapchat releases new teen safety measures
Snapchat is releasing new teen safety measures aimed to help teens connect with their friends safely. Snapchat's Head of Safety Operations Outreach Rachel Hochhauser joins Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Chicago-area family who lost son to cyberbullying reacts to social media 'warning labels' proposal
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging Congress to mandate warning labels on social media platforms, similar to those on tobacco and alcohol products, citing a mental health crisis among young people.
Family whose son was cyberbullied to death reacts to call for 'warning labels' on social media platforms
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging Congress to mandate warning labels on social media platforms, similar to those on tobacco and alcohol products, citing a mental health crisis among young people.
US surgeon general calls for 'warning labels' on social media platforms
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is urging Congress to mandate warning labels on social media platforms, similar to those on tobacco and alcohol products, citing a mental health crisis among young people.
US surgeon general calls for tobacco-style warning label on social media platforms
Warning labels on social media platforms reminding users of its associated mental health harms for adolescents should be required, the U.S. surgeon general said.
Donald Trump appeals to younger voters on TikTok
Former President Donald Trump is using social media to appeal to younger voters ahead of the election this fall. His latest stunt: a collaboration with YouTube star Logan Paul.
Most and least dangerous states for online dating: study
Privacy Journal researchers ranked the 50 states by using data from the FBI, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Federal Trade Commission and the Internet Crime Complaint Center to analyze where dating app users may be most likely to find danger.
Amazon tribe's Starlink internet access made kids 'lazy,' hooked on social media: report
Internet access has reached a remote tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest, and now elders say young people are “lazy” and hooked on social media and pornography.
More Americans concerned about mental health and social media
A new survey found that more Americans are worrying about social media's impact on their mental health. Fox Medical Team (Beth Galvin) Beth Galvin dives deeper into what these findings really mean.
How to use social media in a healthy way
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it's a good time to look at how social media can have a negative impact on our health. Like it or not, using social media can cause anxiety, depression, and other health challenges. So, how can you use social media in a healthy way?
Cottage cheese baking hack blows up on TikTok: 'Best idea I've ever seen'
People are baking cottage cheese to get extra protein in their diets as experts share cautionary words.
Chicago's True Star Media training next generation of content creators
What started as a two-page newsletter in 2004 has blossomed into so much more. True Star Media just celebrated two decades of training the next generation of journalists and content creators.
'Preparing you for life': Chicago nonprofit training next generation of content creators
What started as a two-page newsletter in 2004 has blossomed into so much more. True Star Media just celebrated two decades of training the next generation of journalists and content creators.
Kabosu, Shiba Inu behind 'doge' meme and face of Dogecoin, has died
Kabosu, the Japanese Shiba Inu who inspired countless “doge" internet memes and later became the face of Dogecoin, has died, according to her owner.