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Experts say fabricated headlines can mislead the public at a time when facts are crucial.
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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.
"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.
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.
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.
Rapper Eminem has announced his daughter Hailie Jade is pregnant through a touching music video that is a tribute to their relationship.
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.
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.
U.S. Olympian Frederick Richard shares how he's using social media to grow interest in men's gymnastics to inspire the next generation.
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.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
The feature will be turned on by default globally for teens under 18. Adult users will get a notification encouraging them to activate it, Meta said.
A federal courtroom in Michigan was packed on Friday as supporters attended the first appearances of several people charged in a case connected with pro-Palestinian activism at the University of Michigan.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Tanner Bibee won his second straight start and had eight strikeouts as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
A 25-year-old Livonia man accused of fatally shooting four people, including three family members, made his first court appearance Friday morning.
A six-year-old girl was rescued from the debris of her home in Dearborn after a tree came down due to high winds early Friday.
A federal courtroom in Michigan was packed on Friday as supporters attended the first appearances of several people charged in a case connected with pro-Palestinian activism at the University of Michigan.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Detroit police are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was shot Thursday evening. Police say they are now searching for a person of interest.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
The 29th annual Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats festival kicks off Labor Day weekend in Royal Oak.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Tanner Bibee won his second straight start and had eight strikeouts as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new group of documents and videos related to UFOs, or UAPs, with 72 more documents, images and recordings.
NASA announced this week the four-man crew that will embark on the Artemis III mission, and one of those astronauts has ties to Michigan.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
Feldman Automotive and the Wahlberg family teamed up to launch the outing six years ago, growing it into one of the region's top charity golf events.
Now out of the hospital, Tavaun Clark says he's focused on recovering and getting back to what he loves most, playing football this summer.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Tanner Bibee won his second straight start and had eight strikeouts as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 to snap a four-game losing streak.
Two-time reigning Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit's starting lineup against Cleveland.
Spencer Torkelson hit one of Detroit's six homers and the Tigers rolled to an 11-0 win over the Minnesota Twins.
The U.S. men's national soccer team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium on Friday.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information on a double murder in Detroit.
A federal courtroom in Michigan was packed on Friday as supporters attended the first appearances of several people charged in a case connected with pro-Palestinian activism at the University of Michigan.
Detroit city officials launched a new initiative in an effort to keep teens off the streets and prevent any more teen takeovers.
Two people were arrested after an investigation that led to the seizure of firearm components, including items that are commonly called "ghost guns," the Macomb County (Michigan) Sheriff's Office said.
A hot Saturday will lack any humidity to make it stickier.