MN bill aims to protect kids online
Minnesota lawmakers are introducing a bill that was initially designed to make sure kids got paid for social media content but is now aiming to prevent sexual exploitation. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Minnesota lawmakers are introducing a bill that was initially designed to make sure kids got paid for social media content but is now aiming to prevent sexual exploitation. FOX 9's Corin Hoggard has more.
Supreme Court to decide if Biden administration went too far on social media misinformation
In Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court will decide how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security.
In Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court will decide how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security.
iPhone Stolen Device Protection gets update in latest iOS release: How to turn it on
Apple’s iPhone Stolen Device Protection feature has an extra layer of security added to the latest iPhone update – but you have to turn it on.
Apple’s iPhone Stolen Device Protection feature has an extra layer of security added to the latest iPhone update – but you have to turn it on.
Social media restrictions in Minnesota focus of new bills
Several proposals making their way through the Minnesota Legislature this session would address the usage of social media platforms, and require them to adhere to new rules when offering their services to Minnesotans.
Several proposals making their way through the Minnesota Legislature this session would address the usage of social media platforms, and require them to adhere to new rules when offering their services to Minnesotans.
Meta building $800M data center in Rosemount, Minnesota
The parent company of Facebook is building a data center in Rosemount.
The parent company of Facebook is building a data center in Rosemount.
Elon Musk predicts AI will likely be smarter than 'all humans combined' by 2029
Musk has been outspoken about his concerns regarding AI and the dangers associated with it, often calling for more regulation of the powerful technology.
Musk has been outspoken about his concerns regarding AI and the dangers associated with it, often calling for more regulation of the powerful technology.
TikTok ban: How Minnesota's Congressional delegation voted
Following a House of Representatives vote to ban TikTok citing concerns about privacy and the company's Chinese ownership structure being a threat to national security, Minnesota leaders are expressing their opinions on potential legislation.
Following a House of Representatives vote to ban TikTok citing concerns about privacy and the company's Chinese ownership structure being a threat to national security, Minnesota leaders are expressing their opinions on potential legislation.
TikTok ban bill passes in the House: Here’s what happens next
A TikTok ban is closer to reality after the U.S. House passed a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban. The bill heads to the Senate next.
A TikTok ban is closer to reality after the U.S. House passed a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban. The bill heads to the Senate next.
TikTok ban: House Republicans to vote Wednesday on app's future
House Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States even as former President Donald Trump is voicing opposition to the effort. House leadership has scheduled a vote on the measure for Wednesday.
House Republicans are moving ahead with a bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban in the United States even as former President Donald Trump is voicing opposition to the effort. House leadership has scheduled a vote on the measure for Wednesday.
Texting kids at school: Why teachers say parents should stop
Teachers say you can still reach your child if you have a change in plans or a family emergency: Just contact the front office.
Teachers say you can still reach your child if you have a change in plans or a family emergency: Just contact the front office.
Most US teens feel peaceful without smartphones, study finds
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
A recent Pew Center Research study delved into the relationship between teenagers and their smartphones.
Strong solar flare sent blasting from Sun causing limited radio blackouts
Powerful solar flares can cause high-frequency radio blackouts, which was potentially recorded early Sunday morning.
Powerful solar flares can cause high-frequency radio blackouts, which was potentially recorded early Sunday morning.
Hennepin EMS adding scales on ambulances
Emergency medical service professionals need to know a patient?s weight before they can properly administer medication. However, up until recently, there has not been an easy way to learn that information.
Emergency medical service professionals need to know a patient?s weight before they can properly administer medication. However, up until recently, there has not been an easy way to learn that information.
Instagram joins the edit club: Users can now correct DMs
Instagram, owned by Meta, has introduced a new feature allowing users to edit direct messages within 15 minutes of sending.
Instagram, owned by Meta, has introduced a new feature allowing users to edit direct messages within 15 minutes of sending.
Facebook, Instagram back online after widespread outages
A technical issue caused widespread login issues for over an hour on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms on Tuesday.
A technical issue caused widespread login issues for over an hour on Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms on Tuesday.
'Popcorn brain' and social media
FOX 9 speaks with Dr. Mike about ?popcorn brain?, the effect on your brain when it's constantly being shown information while on social media.
FOX 9 speaks with Dr. Mike about ?popcorn brain?, the effect on your brain when it's constantly being shown information while on social media.
Warner Bros. Discovery's Max has password-sharing crackdown in pipeline
Warner Bros. Discovery will reportedly take after two other streaming giants and implement its own password-sharing crackdown on its Max platform.
Warner Bros. Discovery will reportedly take after two other streaming giants and implement its own password-sharing crackdown on its Max platform.
New tech to aid balance issues
Walking with a cane the last five years, but dealing with balance issues since he was a kid, Steve Guthrie jumped at the chance to test out a new rotary chair.
Walking with a cane the last five years, but dealing with balance issues since he was a kid, Steve Guthrie jumped at the chance to test out a new rotary chair.
That Midwestern Mom visits The Jason Show
She's a social media star spreading love for Minnesota salads with the World
She's a social media star spreading love for Minnesota salads with the World
Supreme Court hears major social media cases on content moderation and free speech
The Supreme Court social media cases center on Texas and Florida laws that aim to prevent platforms like Facebook, TikTok and others from censoring users based on their viewpoints.
The Supreme Court social media cases center on Texas and Florida laws that aim to prevent platforms like Facebook, TikTok and others from censoring users based on their viewpoints.