Why U.S. officials want to ban TikTok
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
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Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
The feature will be turned on by default globally for teens under 18. Adult users will get a notification encouraging them to activate it, Meta said.
The Supreme Court heard a free speech case involving the Biden administration's efforts to pressure social media companies to remove what it said was false information.
A 20-year-old Michigan man who admitted using social media to make violent threats against Jewish people has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison.
The two cases concern Republican-backed state laws that aim to restrict social media companies like Facebook and X, formerly Twitter, from moderating content.
Google wants access to Reddit users' "authentic, human conversations" to help train its artificial intelligence tools.
A Republican lawmaker in Michigan has lost his committee assignment and staff, days after posting an image of a racist ideology on social media.
Relatives of Samaher Esmail are desperately seeking information after Israel arrested her late Monday for "incitement on social media."
TikTok users can't search the attention-garnering term "legging legs" on the app. Here's what some experts on eating disorders and recovery say about it.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directly addressed families after prodding from Sen. Josh Hawley.
Some Taylor Swift-related searches on X are returning error messages after platform pledged last week to "take appropriate actions" against accounts that shared fake images of singer.
In videos posted online, users are seen deep-frying toothpicks and adding seasonings to them before eating them.
Lynn Yamada Davis had close to 30 million followers across various platforms, where she posted over-the-top videos of her cooking.
Snaphat, TikTok, Youtube and others generated billions in profits last year from advertising targeting young users, a Harvard study shows.
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas grinds on, social media has become a front line in the battle over public opinion. Teens are getting caught in the middle.
Earlier this week we brought you the story of a social media post giving away violins that went viral, getting responses from all over the state and even the entire country.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign legislation in the coming days aimed at curbing deceptive uses of artificial intelligence and manipulated media.
A Hamtramck City Council candidate is under fire for a Facebook post many are calling antisemitic. Nasr Hussain posted in the "Hamtramck Square" Facebook group on Monday asking if the holocaust was "advanced punishment" for Israel's actions in their war with Hamas.
The Supreme Court grappled with the intersection between the internet and the First Amendment Tuesday as justices considered when government officials can block followers on social media.
Are you getting more distracted by multitasking on top of multitasking? David Pogue tries to get answers from researchers and users of distractive technologies to find out how behavior, productivity and stress levels are affected.
That figure is only a fraction of the actual harm, as most cases of fraud go unreported, according to FTC scam data analysis.
A group of rabbis, academics and activists said the behavior of owner Elon Musk has allowed "a new stage in antisemitic discourse" to "spread like wildfire" on the social media site.
Wyandotte Public Schools is alerting parents that a social media threat to Roosevelt High School has been deemed not credible.
With the new hit movie "Barbie" now in theaters, social media users are said to be taking part in the "Barbie" feet challenge. But some doctors are saying doing it for too long is not a good idea.
On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that live larvae found in June were caper fruit flies.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
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On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Hoekstra, who was named chairman earlier this year, previously served as a U.S. House representative in Michigan's 2nd District and as the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term.
A 72-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman suffered critical injuries. Several others suffered minor injuries as well.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that live larvae found in June were caper fruit flies.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hinch, a 50-year-old in his fourth season leading the Tigers, made the playoffs with a torrid second half despite losing quality players like right-hander Jack Flaherty at the July 30 trade deadline.
Weeks before the high school wrestling season is set to begin, the Livonia Public Schools District has fired a wrestling coach.
The Detroit Lions have developed a killer instinct this season.
Zach LaVine scored 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Chicago Bulls pulled away for a 122-112 win against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
With Thanksgiving coming up, more than half of all Americans are expected to travel. Google is releasing new data on traveling. Google Trends expert Jennifer Jones joins CBS News Detroit to discuss those trends.
Eighteen condo units have been destroyed in an explosion Tuesday evening in Orion Township, officials say; President-elect Trump nominated Michigan GOP Chair Pete Hoekstra for U.S. ambassador to Canada; Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal received the AL Cy Young Award after leading the team to the playoffs; and more on the latest top stories.
As the holidays approach, many people plan to spend time with family. But what about those whom you haven't talked to in a while? Dr. Molly Oshea, pediatrician and consultant, joins CBS News Detroit to discuss.
Michigan Science Center will host a series of events on Nov. 30 to celebrate Paleontology Day. Domenic Roberto will join CBS News Detroit to discuss the events.
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