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TikTok asks for ban to be overturned, alleging attack on free speech
TikTok is asking the courts to overturn a new law that could lead to a ban if its Chinese owners don't sell the platform.
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TikTok is asking the courts to overturn a new law that could lead to a ban if its Chinese owners don't sell the platform.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
While in office, Trump took issue with the social media app being controlled by a China-based parent company, trying unsuccessfully to ban the app in the U.S. with an executive order.
Eight TikTok users said that the new law signed by President Biden violates their First Amendment rights.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
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 company said the legislation would "trample the free speech rights" of TikTok users.
Whether or not TikTok will stay on your phone is reaching new levels. With the Senate eyeing the bill, it puts users on edge, especially ones that use the app as their bread and butter.
The House on Wednesday passed legislation that could ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance doesn't sell its stake.
For social media influencers like Randi Rossario Maples, TikTok is a way to unleash a bit of humor while also addressing important issues that encapsulate our society.
The new bipartisan bill would force parent company ByteDance to divest from TikTok or face a ban in the U.S.
Some Gen Z workers are posting video of themselves being laid off in search of "likes," feedback and revenge.
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.
Universal Music Group is warning that it will pull its songs from TikTok after a breakdown in talks over issues such as the compensation of artists.
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.
Retailers are turning to what's called "algorithmic commerce," which tracks your searches and preferences and uses them to recommend items for you.
In particular, transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming users are subject to hate speech and harassment on social media, the report found.
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
Montana's Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the bill banning TikTok into law on Wednesday, but it's already being challenged in court.
Linita Edge says she was working traffic on Woodward when she received an unexpected Mother's Day surprise from a famous TikToker.
The bill would also require children ages 13 to 17 to receive parental consent to create a social media account.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency released flood maps for Wayne County residents and business owners to review.
Dearborn Heights Police Chief Jerrod Hart has stepped down from his role amid conflict with city council members, Mayor Bill Bazzi announced Wednesday.
The Veterans Affairs program provides care for over 700 veterans from approximately 500 caregivers.
The Kent County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating 17-year-old Penelope Wise, who was last seen over a month ago.
Bickerstaff replaces former head coach Monty Williams, who was fired after one season with the Pistons.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted early Wednesday morning after passengers were served spoiled food, a spokesperson for the airline said.
Michael Jackson-Bolanos is charged in connection to stabbing Woll to death at her home in Detroit in October 2023.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency released flood maps for Wayne County residents and business owners to review.
Students who paid to attend a fake university created by Homeland Security agents can sue the government, a court ruled last week.
Dearborn Heights Police Chief Jerrod Hart has stepped down from his role amid conflict with city council members, Mayor Bill Bazzi announced Wednesday.
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.
Dearborn Village Ford general sales manager Jay Sturtz says they're resorting to good old-fashioned pen and paper while they wait for CDK to come back online.
The board of General Motors approved another $6 billion share repurchase as the Detroit automaker continues to build momentum in 2024.
United Auto Workers union President Shawn Fain and other union leaders are under investigation by a federal court-appointed monitor, according to a court filing.
Attorneys for Alec Baldwin's "Rust" said the incentive would have been used to pay a settlement to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
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Alec Baldwin's attorneys say the involuntary manslaughter charge against him for the "Rust" shooting that killed Halyna Hutchins should be dismissed.
The Veterans Affairs program provides care for over 700 veterans from approximately 500 caregivers.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
General Motors will also retire millions of credits it received for complying with federal regulations.
Across much of the U.S., owning a home now requires spending more for housing than experts generally recommend.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
FDA approval of the new Alzheimer's treatment, which will be branded as Kisunla, follows years of setbacks.
Bickerstaff replaces former head coach Monty Williams, who was fired after one season with the Pistons.
Sports analyst and former Detroit Tiger Craig Monroe is under investigation following sex abuse allegations in Florida, according to redacted police records from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
The 2024-25 Detroit Red Wings schedule has been released, detailing the 82 games the team will play this season.
Patrick Kane re-signed with the Detroit Red Wings on a one-year deal.
The Netherlands Volleyball Federation says Steven van de Velde has shown "self-insight and reflection" since his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old.
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.
The three top elected county leaders essentially run the Metro Detroit region.
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about the mental health crisis impacting the nation, the fallout of the war in Gaza and his re-election campaign.
Lisa Ford appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about Michigan Central Station, which her husband, Bill Ford, Executive Chair of Ford Motor Co., decided to bring back to life in 2018.
A Delta Air Lines flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted early Wednesday morning after passengers were served spoiled food. Delta Flight 136 was diverted to New York's JFK airport due to the issue, a Delta spokesperson confirmed.
Every summer, there are reports across the country about rising violence, and the Fourth of July can be particularly violent, according to the Gun Violence Archive. But advocates say what's often overlooked in those statistics is domestic abuse. Ashley Sonnenfield, vice president of The Butterfly Collective, joined CBS News to discuss the organization's fundraiser.
Michigan Auto Law released the state's 20 most dangerous intersections in 2023. The law firm tracks the number of car crashes at intersections throughout the state. Data shows that 18 of those intersections are in Southeast Michigan, and five of them are roundabouts.
Temperatures jump, and humidity rises for the holiday before our next storm chance arrives on Friday.
Ferndale police are investigating multiple reports of residents being struck by air-soft BB guns by a passing vehicle.