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Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
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Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
Online abuse of college athletes received attention last weekend when Kansas men's basketball player Zeke Mayo shared screen shots of hateful social media posts directed at him after he struggled in a loss at Texas Tech.
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend.
In a video released Saturday, Elon Musk said he has not put in a bid for TikTok and doesn't have plans to buy it.
A priest in Grand Rapids, Michigan, had his license revoked by the Anglican Catholic Church after the priest mimicked a straight-arm gesture performed by Elon Musk earlier this month.
TikTok voluntarily shut down service. However, the social media app still gave users the option to download their data.
A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.
The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips you can use to tell fact from fiction online.
Detroit comedian Jay Cotton says he started a bit of an uproar on social media, but he didn't mean to.
The startling footage shows a pack of lions roaming through a city, with a label saying it's from 2024 and in the Motor City.
The "pill" inside pregnancy tests is not an emergency contraceptive, but a desiccant tablet meant to regulate moisture.
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.
Bluesky reported one million new users after President-elect Trump tapped X owner Musk for his next administration.
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.
Teens getting more hours of daily screen time are reporting increased levels of anxiety and depression symptoms, according to new data. But technology isn't always all bad, an expert explains.
Experts say fabricated headlines can mislead the public at a time when facts are crucial.
AI-generated images of celebrities endorsing political candidates are on the rise. Here's how to spot them.
On any given day, the Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan has roughly 40 or more cats and dogs daily in its care.
False caims that politicians manipulated the weather to target Republican areas and that the government is trying to seize land to mine lithium are taking root online.
Dirty sodas, which combines your favorite soft drink with creamer, syrups and more, are all over social media. Here's what experts say about the ingredients.
Rapper Eminem has announced his daughter Hailie Jade is pregnant through a touching music video that is a tribute to their relationship.
"Galaxy Gas" is a new spin on an old drug — nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or "whippets" — and it's taken over social media.
MrBeast's production company, along with Amazon Studios, is facing a lawsuit involving contestants from the reality show "Beast Games."
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.
President Biden signed legislation that could ban TikTok into law in April, teeing up a countdown for the video-sharing app's sale.
Police are investigating after a shot was fired, and a woman ran onto a freeway and was fatally struck Monday evening in Luna Pier, Michigan.
The shootings happened within two hours of each other.
Michigan State Police are investigating a report of a break-in at a church where the suspect allegedly stole hundreds of dollars.
Nearly all employees at the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which supports U.S. museums and libraries, were put on administrative leave Monday, an administration official said.
The Mackinac Bridge temporarily closed on Monday due to falling ice, officials said on Monday. As of 7 p.m., officials said the bridge's condition was all clear, and there were no significant weather conditions.
Police are investigating after a shot was fired, and a woman ran onto a freeway and was fatally struck Monday evening in Luna Pier, Michigan.
Southeast Michigan might see another round of severe storms Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Six adults and six children were rescued in the aftermath of an apartment fire and possible explosion early Monday.
The shootings happened within two hours of each other.
Michigan State Police are investigating a report of a break-in at a church where the suspect allegedly stole hundreds of dollars.
The union said the tariffs could help bring back thousands of more automotive jobs across the U.S.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the White House has sparked protests nationwide, including in Southeast Michigan.
Automotive experts believe the buyouts are a cost-cutting move by reducing the workforce.
About 50 cars and trucks that are part of Ford's Heritage Fleet are on display in Dearborn, Michigan.
The Trump administration has imposed a 24% tariff on Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on China.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
Four North American river otter pups have made their debut at Toledo Zoo in northwest Ohio.
The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."
Sterling State Park in Monroe County will not host a fireworks show on Michigan's Lake Erie shoreline this summer.
Nearly all employees at the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which supports U.S. museums and libraries, were put on administrative leave Monday, an administration official said.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
American Kaila Kuhn has become the first competitor to win two aerials gold medals in a single edition of the world freestyle and snowboard championships.
Stocks whipsawed on Monday on economic worries, ending the quarter with its worst performance in three years.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
A new business in Dearborn is capitalizing on the growing trend of women-only gyms.
The Livingston County Health Department and Livingston County Mental Health reported six overdoses in the county in just three days.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
American Kaila Kuhn has become the first competitor to win two aerials gold medals in a single edition of the world freestyle and snowboard championships.
Julius Randle had 26 points and eight rebounds and Anthony Edwards added 25 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons 123-104 on Sunday night in a game that was interrupted by a second-quarter fight.
Twenty-five years after his lone national title, Tom Izzo has come up short of No. 2.
Five players and two coaches were ejected after a fight broke out in the second quarter in the Minnesota Timberwolves' game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
The Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team has been eliminated from the 2025 NCAA tournament.
David Wasserman appears and talks about the two political parties.
It's a conversation about the first weeks of the Trump administration and its impact on Michigan.
Newly elected Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr. discussed his party and its future on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A career path tied to EVs and clean energy is opening a little wider for some Metro Detroiters.
As the legalized cannabis industry surpassed the $10 billion sales mark in the state since 2019, it's a look at what's ahead for this booming sector.
Six adults and six children were rescued and taken to an area hospital in the aftermath of an apartment building fire and explosion early Monday on Detroit's west side. One additional person was able to escape on their own.
The Detroit Police Department is investigating two separate shootings, one of which left one man dead.
Police are investigating shots fired in Luna Pier, Michigan, and a woman who was struck by a vehicle after running onto a freeway.
Cool air builds for Tuesday while another risk of severe weather arrives on Wednesday.
Six adults and six children were rescued and taken to an area hospital in the aftermath of an apartment building fire and explosion early Monday on Detroit's west side. One additional person was able to escape on their own.