False claims about hidden Plan B "pill" in pregnancy tests resurface online
The "pill" inside pregnancy tests is not an emergency contraceptive, but a desiccant tablet meant to regulate moisture.
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The "pill" inside pregnancy tests is not an emergency contraceptive, but a desiccant tablet meant to regulate moisture.
Bluesky has added millions of new subscribers in the last month as some users leave X. Here's what to know.
Bluesky reported one million new users after President-elect Trump tapped X owner Musk for his next administration.
"Social media is doing harm to our kids and I'm calling time on it," says Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanse.
Teens getting more hours of daily screen time are reporting increased levels of anxiety and depression symptoms, according to new data. But technology isn't always all bad, an expert explains.
Experts say fabricated headlines can mislead the public at a time when facts are crucial.
AI-generated images of celebrities endorsing political candidates are on the rise. Here's how to spot them.
On any given day, the Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan has roughly 40 or more cats and dogs daily in its care.
False caims that politicians manipulated the weather to target Republican areas and that the government is trying to seize land to mine lithium are taking root online.
Dirty sodas, which combines your favorite soft drink with creamer, syrups and more, are all over social media. Here's what experts say about the ingredients.
Rapper Eminem has announced his daughter Hailie Jade is pregnant through a touching music video that is a tribute to their relationship.
"Galaxy Gas" is a new spin on an old drug — nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or "whippets" — and it's taken over social media.
MrBeast's production company, along with Amazon Studios, is facing a lawsuit involving contestants from the reality show "Beast Games."
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.
President Biden signed legislation that could ban TikTok into law in April, teeing up a countdown for the video-sharing app's sale.
The White Stripes have sued former President Donald Trump in a case that alleges he used their hit song "Seven Nation Army" without permission in a video posted to social media.
The day after the shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania, the internet saw a huge spike in calls for violence, and in particular an increase in calls for a modern-day civil war, researchers say.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
U.S. Olympian Frederick Richard shares how he's using social media to grow interest in men's gymnastics to inspire the next generation.
Photographer Jerome Brouillet shares how he captured his once-in-a-lifetime shot of surfer Gabriel Medina at the 2024 Olympics surfing competition in Tahiti.
Following a shooter's attempt to kill former President Trump, conspiracy theories, digitally altered images and misinformation spread across social media platforms.
Following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania Saturday evening, CBS News Detroit's Luke Laster sat down with CBS News Confirmed Executive Editor Rhona Tarrant for a conversation.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Users also received pop-up notification that seemed to suggest the change would result in more user engagement.
A group of investors will put up $6 billion to fund development of artificial intelligence by Elon Musk's xAI.
According to police, the Ram struck the DDOT bus in a head-on collision and immediately caught fire.
A Michigan high school choir performs its annual holiday concert not near a Christmas tree, but rather in it.
After the medieval cathedral was severely damaged by fire in 2019, the work of craftsmen and artisans has restored it to glory.
A federal appeals court upheld the federal ban on the social media app TikTok. For some users in Metro Detroit, the worry is that Americans could be losing out on something special.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office has charged a 70-year-old man accused of running a human trafficking and prostitution operation inside his home.
According to police, the Ram struck the DDOT bus in a head-on collision and immediately caught fire.
A Michigan high school choir performs its annual holiday concert not near a Christmas tree, but rather in it.
After the medieval cathedral was severely damaged by fire in 2019, the work of craftsmen and artisans has restored it to glory.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the arrest Friday of four people allegedly connected to an international human trafficking ring in Metro Detroit.
Vania Herrera Valdes, 21, is charged with second-degree home invasion and resisting and obstructing police
As we prepare for the winter season, getting your car ready for its quick or long trek can make all the difference.
On Friday, the state announced that the dealership admitted all violations found during the state's investigation and has accepted financial and other penalties.
Company officials say a board committee is leading the search for a new CEO, and that the search is expected to be completed within the first half of 2025.
General Motors has reached an agreement to sell its stake in a nearly completed electric vehicle battery plant in Lansing, Michigan.
A Stellantis joint venture with Samsung SDI has won a commitment from the U.S. Energy Department for up to a $7.54 billion loan to help build two electric vehicle battery plants in Kokomo, Indiana.
A Michigan high school choir performs its annual holiday concert not near a Christmas tree, but rather in it.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
It was cold outside, but that didn't stop over 5,000 people from coming to Greenfield Village on Thursday to celebrate the holiday spirit.
The annual tradition is one of the hottest tickets in town during the holidays and features live musical performances, horse-drawn wagon rides, holiday vignettes, artisan demonstrations, Model T rides and a fireworks finale.
Taylor Swift is Spotify's most-streamed artist for the second year in a row, as she once again dominated Spotify Wrapped in 2024.
A federal appeals court upheld the federal ban on the social media app TikTok. For some users in Metro Detroit, the worry is that Americans could be losing out on something special.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is facing calls to schedule vote on bill for which he is cosponsor.
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson appeared to be unguarded when he was murdered. Some companies are rethinking their security practices.
A faulty hydraulic control unit on the trucks could cause certain braking and tracking systems to fail.
An appeals court judge wrote that the law that would force a sale or ban of TikTok "survive[s] constitutional scrutiny."
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
Feds find 11 kids illegally employed for at least 4 years at Seaboard Triumph Foods facility in Sioux City, Iowa.
At the end of 2025, Michigan Medicine will discontinue the University of Michigan Health Plan.
Pontiac General Hospital has filed for bankruptcy days after announcing the loss of Medicare funding and announcing over 240 layoffs.
For most of a century, the Detroit Lions making the playoffs was a banner day.
Josh Norris scored his second goal of the game with 41.6 seconds remaining to give the Ottawa Senators a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
The Detroit Lions finished Thursday's game with their 11th straight win.
Manuel is the university's 12th athletic director and manages 29 teams and more than 900 student-athletes.
Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold is a Florida native who is not used to Michigan's cold weather, and he wasted no time sharing his reaction to his first snow.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the arrest Friday of four people allegedly connected to an international human trafficking ring in Metro Detroit.
A federal appeals court upheld the federal ban on the social media app TikTok. For some users in Metro Detroit, the worry is that Americans could be losing out on something special.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the arrest Friday of four people allegedly connected to an international human trafficking ring in Metro Detroit.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is speaking out against a package of proposed bills that could limit the court's ability to keep those facing criminal charges behind bars in Michigan.
Mild temperatures make a run through the region on Sunday, with a push to almost 50 by Monday.