Norfolk Southern Railway is backing up from a controversial practice following backlash sparked by viral videos.
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Aug 9, 2018 |
Once again, police are in the crosshairs due to social media posts that have gone viral. This time, videos show police using a so-called bait truck in Englewood.
Aug 8, 2018 |
Controversial conspiracy theorist Alex Jones has been banned by several social media platforms. Were they within their their rights, or is this censorship?
Jul 23, 2018 |
Next time you step outside to mentally recharge, leave your phone at your desk. A new study finds using electronics outdoors counteracts nature’s restorative properties.
Jul 17, 2018 |
From traditional smileys and beyond, emoji are ubiquitous in today’s culture. But just when are they appropriate for use in the workplace?
Jul 12, 2018 |
More fallout in the wake of a viral video that has resulted in hate crime charges and a police officer’s resignation.
Jul 10, 2018 |
A video shot in a Cook County forest preserve has caught fire on social media and is prompting blowback from county officials on both sides of the aisle.
Jun 27, 2018 |
Facebook denied an advertisement by Elmurst-based Citizen Advocacy Center for an event on data privacy, flagging the ad as "political content."
Jun 11, 2018 |
A Chicago nonprofit co-founded in 2012 by Che “Rhymefest” Smith and Kanye West has been rebranded. Rhymefest tells us what’s next for the organization formerly known as Donda’s House.
May 30, 2018 |
In response to Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet, the former senior advisor to President Barack Obama said, “We need to turn it into a teaching moment.”
May 24, 2018 |
Lessons learned from a joke that goes viral – and the backlash that follows. We speak with Northwestern University professor Viorica Marian.
May 21, 2018 |
It’s a debate that’s consumed the internet: Do you hear Yanny or Laurel? We explore just what’s going on behind this audio illusion.
Apr 19, 2018 |
Are selfies the new autograph? A local company connects celebrities with their fans through personalized videos.
Apr 11, 2018 |
Two Illinois politicians grabbed national headlines as they grilled Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg during his testimonies before Senate and House committees this week.
Mar 29, 2018 |
Facebook is facing backlash in the wake of a data privacy scandal. University of Chicago computer science professor Ben Zhao shares his perspective.
Mar 26, 2018 |
A shift in how news outlets can help you “take action” on the stories they report.
