Court clears way for social media addiction suits against tech giants
Appeals court ruling could open the door to a flood of litigation against Google, Meta and other social media players.
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Appeals court ruling could open the door to a flood of litigation against Google, Meta and other social media players.
Disney and TikTok are teaming up to let users create short-form videos that draw on the entertainment giant's large stable of movies and TV shows.
The families of four children who died by suicide allege that using social media led to depression, anxiety and other mental health problems.
The Justice Department determined this week a federal law banning TikTok from government devices no longer applies to the social video app.
Some TikTok users are raising questions about the app's new terms and conditions after the social media platform's split from its China-based parent.
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
TikTok's China-based parent company ByteDance must sever ties with TikTok or lose access to U.S. app stores and web-hosting services
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that paves the way for a deal brokered by his administration to keep TikTok operating in the U.S.
TikTok's algorithm is the "secret sauce" behind the app's success, experts say. U.S.-China talks over the app's ownership must resolve who controls the technology.
Technology company Oracle is among a consortium of firms that would enable TikTok to continue operations in the U.S. if a framework deal is finalized, sources say.
"We have a framework for a TikTok deal," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said after talks with Chinese officials in Spain.
Edited video of TikTok company meetings shows employees flagging features they viewed as potentially harmful.
The Trump administration keeps delaying enforcement of a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
Counselors are urging foreign students applying to U.S. colleges to avoid certain topics online as the State Department scrutinizes their social media.
The law requires platforms to remove images and videos, including deepfakes generated by artificial intelligence, within 48 hours after a victim's request.
Tens of thousands of TikTok users reported the social media service was down on Thursday, according to Downdetector.
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
The Trump administration is finalizing plans for investors that could include Blackstone and Oracle.
Research has shown that smartphone addiction causes major increases in brain activity, requiring the brain to work harder to complete simple tasks.
Since being pulled from Apple and Google stores last month, TikTok had remained operational for those in the U.S. who had already downloaded the app, though updates were unavailable.
Lawmakers and experts say China's DeepSeek AI app could expose U.S. users to risks and promote censorship.
The order directs the Justice Department not to take action or impose penalties against "any entity for any noncompliance" with the law.
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to issue an executive order on Monday to postpone the ban on TikTok from going into effect.
Boulder Valley School District leaders are proposing a major reshaping of schools across the district as enrollment continues to decline.
For thousands of Colorado children, Dolly Parton's name will carry a special meaning forever.
Another school district in Colorado has voted to put a mill levy override measure on the ballot this November.
The new location sits on the Clayton Campus at Colorado Boulevard and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Colorado officials, lawmakers and forestry experts toured several forest management projects in Jefferson and Clear Creek counties this week to examine ongoing wildfire mitigation efforts, highlight successful treatments and discuss the challenges that remain.
Boulder Valley School District leaders are proposing a major reshaping of schools across the district as enrollment continues to decline.
For thousands of Colorado children, Dolly Parton's name will carry a special meaning forever.
Another school district in Colorado has voted to put a mill levy override measure on the ballot this November.
The new location sits on the Clayton Campus at Colorado Boulevard and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Colorado officials, lawmakers and forestry experts toured several forest management projects in Jefferson and Clear Creek counties this week to examine ongoing wildfire mitigation efforts, highlight successful treatments and discuss the challenges that remain.
Denver Water could implement tighter water restrictions due to ongoing drought conditions with a proposal to stop outdoor watering on Oct. 1.
Colorado's fall colors could arrive earlier than usual this year. If you take the same leaf-peeping trip every September, consider moving it up about a week in 2026.
The Summit County Board of Commissioners says it still has questions about Flock cameras, even after meeting with the sheriff and a Flock representative. This comes as the Summit County Sheriff's Office asks community members to stop chopping down cameras.
Two Colorado state troopers were hospitalized after they were shot by a suspect during a traffic stop on Tuesday. In an update, authorities said one of the troopers has been released from the hospital, and both are expected to recover from their injuries. The suspect reportedly ambushed deputies at another location and was killed when they returned fire.
On Tuesday, the Douglas County School District Board of Education unanimously voted 7-0 to add a ballot measure, which, if approved, would provide the district with approximately $54 million in property tax revenue.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
The Larry Walker Statue was unveiled prior to the Colorado Rockies game in Denver on Sunday.
Serena Williams will team up with Carlos Alcaraz to create a powerhouse mixed doubles pair in her return to the U.S. Open.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
A U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter out of Fort Campbell in Kentucky made an apparently unplanned landing in a wooded area of the Colorado foothills west of Denver.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
For thousands of Colorado children, Dolly Parton's name will carry a special meaning forever.
The midterm elections are coming up in less than three months, and voters across Colorado will start getting their ballots in the mail sooner than that. However, a Monday ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court might lead to some confusion in the state.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The charges against Major Jason Watson are believed by his attorneys to be among the only instances for officers of his rank in the history of the U.S. military to be charged under Article 88.
The Kremlin spokesman says CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Russian counterparts during a secretive visit to Moscow, but it's unclear what came of the talks.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Olympian Jenny Simpson said she won't be able to run again after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition earlier this year.
CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, who has had melanoma herself, said Moderna's experimental trial is "a big win for mRNA vaccines against cancer."
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Banning people from using food stamps to buy sugary drinks helps lower consumption, proponents say. Are such restrictions a good idea?
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The ad for a new driver had sparked an online backlash, with viewers criticizing the spot for trivializing violence against women.
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Federal regulators alleged that a $100 million deal between Redfin and Zillow stifled competition for apartment listings.
Denver City Attorney Faces Second Ethics Complaint, This One Over DIA Legal Work
An anonymous Denver city employee has filed an ethics complaint against City Attorney Miko Brown, alleging she may have violated the Denver Code of Ethics in connection with the city's hiring of the law firm where Brown previously worked.
The city of Denver is paying four lawyers at an outside law firm as much as $800 an hour to defend the city in two employee lawsuits, despite being in a $200 million deficit.
Colorado's hemp-derived THC industry could see major changes later this year, though a federal crackdown scheduled for November may be temporarily postponed.
Attorneys for the State of Colorado say a newly uncovered White House email provides crucial evidence in their lawsuit alleging the Trump administration retaliated against the state over election policies and the prosecution of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters.