Amid Criticism, Facebook Expands Privacy Checkup Tool
"We think this is taking our responsibility seriously to make sure people have control over who they are sharing with."
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"We think this is taking our responsibility seriously to make sure people have control over who they are sharing with."
Going on a road trip? Here's a list of great tips to make your outing that much better.
A local jazz musician and professor has found that social media is the perfect musical instrument.
When you die, you may live on on social media.
"This was a beat-down; this wasn't discipline," said Warren Police Commissioner Jere Green.
"The adults in this case clearly went beyond what is a reasonable level of 'parental discipline.'"
The video depicts a boy being slapped by a woman then being asked about his grades and behavior.
"I just started crying ... I'm like, `I know it wasn't me."'
Researchers analyzed over one billion status updates among more than 100 million Facebook users.
There's money talk and then there's talk that costs you money. One young, yappy girl's social media boast cost her dad $80,000.
"The church took the threat seriously, the police department took the threat seriously ..."
It is worth more than GM and Ford combined according to an article in USA Today.
Lambert, Edwards & Associates, a Grand Rapids public relations firm with offices in Detroit and Lansing, says men dominated social media discussions on the Super Bowl before the game -- but once it started, women joined the conversation.
On this week's Michigan Matters, Brian Eisenberg, co-owner of FamilySignal, talks with Host Carol Cain about a new website and app that the local firm has created to alert parents to possible dangers of cyber bullying of their teens.
"It's a way of looking for affirmation; it's a way of seeking approval ..."
E. Lansing police are turning to Facebook to track down the miscreants involved in the post-game rioting.
When it comes to holiday eating, it can be tough to figure out the healthiest options or have the discipline to choose them. For a third year running, Healthy Blue Xtras will help people make it onto the "nutritional nice list" with a fun, interactive, online game, available on Blue Cross' A Healthier Michigan Facebook page.
The Detroit manufacturer Shinola has launched an online campaign to encourage holiday shoppers to buy American. Called Makers Monday, the effort aims to encourage buying American-made merchandise on Monday, Dec. 2.
The latest award and meeting notices from Michigan's technology-focused companies, institutions and groups
The 13-year-old's mother said her daughter left their home late at night, climbing out a bedroom window to take off with the 34-year-old California man.
A Facebook page has stirred up some controversy because of some pictures posted to the site.
Who's watching you? What are they learning about you? And how can you turn it off?
The internet is like a permanent marker. Whatever you write will be there forever. That advice comes from Emily Hay, founder of Hay There Social Media. Her company works with kids and parents to show them how to use sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram safety and effectively
So what's the latest, greatest, and absogalooly fantastickest among the Interetubes? Fasten your safety harness, kids, and let's get going...
So you post a lot about yourself on Facebook or Twitter ... are you a narcissist?
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
A man who served nearly 40 years in prison for a Highland Park murder won't face another trial.
Wondering if it's time for a new pair of hearing aids? Here are three things to look out for.
Campaign finance records show Donald Trump donated twice to reelect Kamala Harris as attorney general of California more than a decade ago.
These will be President Biden's first on-camera remarks since he decided to end his reelection campaign.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
Penelope "Penny" Wise was found safe on Sunday after a community member spotted her, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office.
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy filed a lawsuit against its former CFO William Smith, along with his wife, mother, sister and a friend in an effort to reclaim the $40 million that was stolen.
WWE legend Hulk Hogan is scheduled to visit Metro Detroit this week to launch his Real American Beer brand in Michigan.
A man who served nearly 40 years in prison for a Highland Park murder won't face another trial.
Ford will make its F-Series Super Duty pickups at a plant in Ontario, Canada beginning in 2026 in order to keep up with customer demand for the vehicle.
The Biden administration is awarding $1.7 billion to 11 "shuttered or at-risk" facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia, to bolster electric vehicle production.
Throughout the next year, dozens of new zero-emission buses will be hitting the pavement in the city of Detroit, all thanks to a $30.8 million federal grant.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars.
The last surviving original member of the Four Tops has died.
Connor Stalions is set to share his side of the story from an alleged sign-stealing scheme within Michigan's football team before the Wolverines went on to win the national championship.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
Campaign finance records show Donald Trump donated twice to reelect Kamala Harris as attorney general of California more than a decade ago.
These will be President Biden's first on-camera remarks since he decided to end his reelection campaign.
A U.S. Army employee was sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing almost $109 million in military grant money to fund a lavish lifestyle.
It is the second recent recall for BMW, which earlier this month recalled nearly 400,000 vehicles over potentially dangerous airbags.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a law that would make it easier for people to be released from Michigan prisons if they're in debilitating health.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The study showed that inulin administered as gel-based immunotherapy prevented allergic reactions in mice for common peanut, egg white and milk allergies.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
WWE legend Hulk Hogan is scheduled to visit Metro Detroit this week to launch his Real American Beer brand in Michigan.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Michigan colleges are recruiting top sports talent, and it's not just for the athletic fields. The world of video games is rapidly changing. Competitive gaming is drawing more and more people around the world, even at the collegiate level. College signing day isn't just for the football stars anymore.
An obituary out of Pennsylvania caught the attention of many Michigan residents due to its reference of the Detroit Lions.
A Southeast Michigan farm has created a Detroit Lions-inspired corn maze, getting fans excited for football season.
With a red-hot election season on and 2024 past the halfway point, the focus is on business.
Gardner-White is a 112-year-old family-owned furniture retailer, and Stewart is the first female to serve as CEO of the company.
It's a focus on our physical well-being as we talk about the importance of oral health and its impact, particularly among children.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Scattered rain is coming to an end, but cloudy skies remain. Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your NEXT Weather forecast.
Delta Air Lines is under investigation by the U.S. Department of Transportation as the airline continues to scrap hundreds of flights after last week's Microsoft outage.
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has filed a lawsuit against its former CFO William Smith – along with his wife, mother, sister and a friend – to reclaim $40 million that was stolen.
WDET's "What's So Funny About Detroit" kicks off July 25 at the Old Miami in Detroit.
For those planning to celebrate National Dog Photography Day on July 26, Michigan pet photographers will be booked all over the area.