Families sue TikTok after 2 girls die attempting controversial ‘blackout challenge,' lawsuit claims
According to SMVLC, Arriani and Lalani participated in TikTok’s "blackout challenge," which encourages users to choke themselves with belts, purse strings or other similar items until passing out.
FCC orders phone companies to block auto warranty robocalls
The group behind the "car warranty" robocalls has been conducting its operation since 2018, the FCC said, making over 8 billion calls.
New national suicide hotline falling victim to social media trolls
The National Crisis and Suicide Lifeline is meant to help people during a time of distress, but the hotline is now falling victim to internet trolls.
iOS 16: What you should know ahead of major software update for Apple devices
In a matter of months, many iPhone users will get to download the latest version of iOS, and Apple is introducing some new changes. Here's what you should know about iOS 16, as well as how to download it before its official release date.
Elon Musk to countersue Twitter to blow up deal: report
Musk pledged to pay $54.20 a share for Twitter in April.
Robotic dentistry changing the future of oral surgery one implant at a time
Dr. Sunil Sinha talks about how robotic dentistry is improving the precision and efficiency of oral surgery.
Robot surgeon makes Chicago area dental procedures faster, less invasive
Zachary West broke his tooth and instead of getting a traditional crown, he opted for an implant. But this one was being done with robotic assistance and because of that, an implant which would normally involve a three to four month procedure was done in a day.
STEM learning takes on added importance during summer break
Child development expert Deborah Farmer Kris talks about the importance of children honing their STEM skills even while schools out for the summer.
List: 10 tech company customer service phone numbers plus, secret way to know wait times
If the long wait times and hard-to-find numbers don’t make it clear enough, I’ll say it: Tech companies don’t want to talk to you.
Is Twitter down? Social media platform appears to return after major outage
Twitter was hit with a major outage on Thursday morning, appearing to impact its app and website, according to Down Detector.
TikTok beauty trends raise concerns among medical community
Dr. Adam Elshafei talks about recent TikTok beauty trends and evaluates the safety of viral medical procedures
Honda key fob flaw allows hackers to remotely unlock, start certain vehicles
The key fob hack, dubbed “Rolling Pwn” by a pair of security researchers, involves a potential vulnerability in the keyless entry system of certain 2012-2022 Honda vehicles.
Twitter sues to force Elon Musk to complete his $44B acquisition
Twitter said Tuesday it has sued Elon Musk to force him to complete the $44-billion acquisition of the social media company.
What is the 'internal shower drink' tiktok trend and is it safe?
Dr. Neha Pathak from WebMD talks about the potential dangers of the "internal shower drink" Tiktok trend.
Looming Elon Musk-Twitter legal battle drags on company shares
The sell-off in Twitter shares pushed prices below $35 each after Elon Musk backed out of a deal to buy the social media company for a staggering $44 billion.
New Neighbor app allows you to turn extra space into cash
Juan Arriaga talks about how Neighbor.com can help you rent out your extra space to make easy money.
Elon Musk calls off $44-billion deal to buy Twitter, says fake users 'wildly higher' than 5%
Elon Musk is calling off the $44-billion Twitter deal, accusing the company of "false and misleading representations" regarding fake accounts on the platform. But Twitter has vowed to fight.
Highland Park mom posts message on social media after dodging bullets at 4th of July parade
A Highland Park mother posted a deeply personal message for her daughters on Facebook, and now, it is resonating with parents nationwide.
Highland Park parade attack: The role social media plays in shootings
Pictures and videos have been pouring in on social media from the scene of Monday’s shooting in Highland Park. Not only that, but social media has also allowed police and the public to learn more about the suspect behind the gunfire.
Protests over divisive issues spill over into fierce debates in the home
Both online and in person, fiery debates are happening in Chicago and beyond, due to several hot button issues in the news.