'Genes For Good' Facebook App Lets Users Get In Touch With Their DNA
Participants can choose to do the profile only, but those who provide a saliva sample will get information on ancestry and their genetic profile.
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Participants can choose to do the profile only, but those who provide a saliva sample will get information on ancestry and their genetic profile.
Facebook is introducing a new feature that will allow users to send money via the Messenger feature.
Facebook provided an update of its Community Standards which help users understand what is acceptable to share on the social network.
The government says the threat was posted on Feb. 26, the same day the Battle Creek man was convicted of making online threats back in 2013.
About a hundred thousand people in this country are waiting for a kidney transplant. Audrey Weinberg of Farmington Hills is using Facebook for her search for a vital organ.
Facebook has introduced new features to help those dealing with suicidal thoughts, along with those who know those dealing with suicidal thoughts, to receive help.
"Birdman" may have been the big winner for Oscar statues, but Lady Gaga was the big winner on social media.
Investigators believe a fight on Facebook led a 17-year-old girl to stab three young women.
Facebook has introduced a new feature that will allow users to select a legacy contact to manage an account after they pass away.
Police are searching for a 17-year-old girl accused of stabbing three sisters as part of an ongoing feud fueled by Facebook.
Jason and Heidi are no strangers to using the internet to fulfill their dreams -- they met online. Now married for three years, the couple has turned to Facebook to help network and find a child.
Police officers were caught on video beating the man, who is now facing carjacking, armed robbery and many other charges.
The Republican National Committee's executive committee voted Wednesday to censure Michigan Republican Dave Agema and seek his resignation after he linked to a racist article from Facebook.
Some Republicans are calling on the Republican National Committee to expel Michigan's Dave Agema after he linked to a racist article from Facebook.
The Wayne County Prosecutor has called for an independent investigation after a profanity-laden police beating was caught on camera.
The popular social media site is working with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
A Facebook copyright post which has gone viral is the latest version of a hoax which has been circulating on the social network for more than two years.
A Florida woman was recently arrested for allegedly slapping her 72-year-old grandmother because she didn't accept her Facebook friend request.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said during an hour-long question and answer session that the company is considering other ways for users to express emotion.
The International Space Station will be visible Thursday evening over metro Detroit.
Facebook launched a new effort Thursday to fight Ebola which includes a donate feature and educational efforts.
Those arrested for buying or selling sex in Flint may now find their names and faces plastered all over social media.
Facebook and Google are giving users the opportunity to let others know they voted, and assist voters in finding their polling place.
Facebook has launched a new app, Rooms, where users of similar interest can chat, discuss and post photos - similar to chatrooms in the early days of the Internet.
A 20-year-old woman has received three years' probation for using a belt to beat her 14-year-old cousin in a videotaped attack posted online.
Cade Cunningham had 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-116 on Friday night.
In Oakland County, Michigan, some scammers are working hard to make sure their pockets end up delightful this holiday season.
A 71-year-old Michigan man is in critical condition after suffering a medical emergency, causing him to strike a utility pole in Macomb County.
Michigan Army veteran Ed Bambas, 88, started working again after losing his pension. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, he received a life-changing gift to allow him to retire a second time.
The Plymouth Township Police Department says it is investigating a "suspicious situation" after a man allegedly approached two middle school students while holding a pocket knife.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Southeast Michigan has a couple of chances for snow over the weekend.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
Cade Cunningham had 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-116 on Friday night.
In Oakland County, Michigan, some scammers are working hard to make sure their pockets end up delightful this holiday season.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Many people living with MS are limited from taking nature walks shown to improve mental health, so Hala Darwish is bringing Mother Nature to them.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
Women who have a doula are 47% less likely to have a cesarean delivery and a 29% lower chance of having a preterm delivery, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine.
Cade Cunningham had 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-116 on Friday night.
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Adam Fantilli tied it with 1:31 left in the regulation with his second goal of the game, Kirill Marchenko had the shootout winner and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 on Thursday night.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
Businesses in Oakland County are dealing with customers using fake cash this holiday shopping season. CBS News Detroit's Terell Bailey spoke with a business owner in Oxford whose store was hit.
An 88-year-old Army veteran from Michigan went viral after sharing his story about having to find work after losing his pension. After a GoFundMe raised over $1 million, Ed Bambas was surprised with the check on Friday.
Light snow arrives on Sunday morning to kick off a week of on-and-off snow showers.
For this week's Furry Fridays, meet Zade and Pumpkin! You can find these two pets and more at Michigan Humane.
A University of Michigan professor is getting national recognition for her research aimed at relieving depression symptoms in people living with multiple sclerosis, and she's doing it not with antidepressants or pharmaceuticals, but with technology and nature.