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Can the government pressure social media companies to remove misinformation? That's a case being decided by the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether the government can pressure social media companies to pull misinformation on things like vaccine safety.
Experts explain what's next for the social media app TikTok after the House of Representatives voted to pass a bill that would force its Beijing-based parent company ByteDance to sell its stake. The bill's future in the Senate is unclear.
Two influencers in Philadelphia voice opinions on what the legislation, if signed into law, would mean for them.
Outages were reported among Meta's social media services including Facebook, Instagram and Threads, according to DownDetector.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directly addressed families after prodding from Sen. Josh Hawley.
Some Taylor Swift-related searches on X are returning error messages after platform pledged last week to "take appropriate actions" against accounts that shared fake images of singer.
Lynn Yamada Davis had close to 30 million followers across various platforms, where she posted over-the-top videos of her cooking.
A recent survey found more than half of teens got most of their news from social media, where it can be difficult to discern the facts from misinformation and disinformation. Tiktok and Instagram said they are working with fact checkers and fighting the spread of misinformation.
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas grinds on, social media has become a front line in the battle over public opinion. Teens are getting caught in the middle.
Joey Chowanec and Kristin Beshada went viral after a photographer who saw their engagement tried to get in touch with them.
Dictionary.com has added jawn to its official lexicon along with other terms like "nepo baby."
Pennsylvania's Supreme Court handed civil liberties advocates a victory, ruling that state police can't hide from the public its policy governing how it monitors social media.
Parents identify safety and mental health concerns, as well as social connections, as the top concerns they saw kids struggling with
The defendants in the lawsuit include social media companies and gun companies after 10 Black people were killed in a racially motivated shooting at a Tops supermarket.
Work resumed Monday after up to 6,000 people stormed the area Friday during a social media influencer giveaway.
San Francisco has opened a complaint and launched an investigation of a giant "X" sign that cropped up Friday on top of the downtown headquarters of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
This announcement came on the same day Elon Musk rebranded Twitter to X.
Elon Musk plans to change the logo of Twitter to an "X" from the famous blue bird, marking what would be the latest big change since he bought the social media platform for $44 billion last year.
Social media lit up after artist YNG Cheese was reportedly killed in a shooting in the Olney section of Philadelphia, Ross DiMattei reports.
Is the Threads app safe? A Drexel University privacy expert says the app has privacy concerns that "we should look into."
A cyber security expert in Philadelphia is warning users who are rushing to download the Threads app. The expert is warning users about potential privacy concerns. Marcella Baietto reports.
Threads, Meta's text-based app seemingly built to rival Twitter, is live.
Mark Zuckerberg said millions had downloaded Threads within hours of its launch on app stores.
Thousands of Twitter users were unable to access the social media site Saturday. But what appeared to be an outage.... turned out to be a temporary policy change. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/46A1R51
President Trump issued an executive order in March 2025 ordering national parks to not display elements that "inappropriately disparage Americans past or living."
Scattered storms with severe potential could hit the Philadelphia area Sunday. Before then, Saturday is warm and sunny.
Soccer fans were out in droves Friday night cheering on the U.S. team in their first match in the World Cup against Paraguay.
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.
Collingswood's Pocket Park will fill with drag performances, local vendors, community speakers and live music for its fifth Annual Pride.
President Trump issued an executive order in March 2025 ordering national parks to not display elements that "inappropriately disparage Americans past or living."
Scattered storms with severe potential could hit the Philadelphia area Sunday. Before then, Saturday is warm and sunny.
Soccer fans were out in droves Friday night cheering on the U.S. team in their first match in the World Cup against Paraguay.
From outdoor block parties to VIP tables, here's a look at where you can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in and around Philadelphia 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.
Soccer fans were out in droves Friday night cheering on the U.S. team in their first match in the World Cup against Paraguay.
Commissioner Bethel admitted that putting up barricades on the sidewalk was a mistake and they should have closed some Gayborhood streets to allow for the celebrations.
A 15-month-old girl was found dead inside a car along the 4800 block of Hanoverville Road, just after 4 p.m. Thursday.
Philadelphia is ready for summer and is opening its first public pool of the season.
Philadelphia Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba hosted his inaugural Mukuba Miracles Fund event on Thursday.
Collingswood's Pocket Park will fill with drag performances, local vendors, community speakers and live music for its fifth Annual Pride.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
Dameon Anderson allegedly murdered Savion Pollard-Poulson inside a grocery store in Philadelphia in April and fled on an electric scooter.
Crews have found the body of Davoris Carter, the 14-year-old who went missing while swimming in Wildwood earlier this month, police said Wednesday.
Cristian Custodio-Aquino faces 30 years in prison for killing Dr. Michael Anthony, who owned Haddon Vet.
A driver was hospitalized after a tree service and landscaping truck drove off a bridge in New Castle County, Delaware, police said Friday.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
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.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
The first 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup match in Philadelphia is Sunday, but the party has already started at Fairmount Park.
The Phillies are adding a veteran outfielder a day after potentially losing Adolis García for some time due to an injury.
As the 2026 World Cup gets underway, some neighbors in Fairmount have mixed emotions about Philadelphia's free FIFA Fan Fest.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The Philadelphia region is under a risk of severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening. Before then, enjoy a sunny Saturday with more comfortable humidity levels, great for a barbecue or trip to the Jersey Shore. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
Philadelphia police were called out to a shooting scene at 29th and Gordon streets in Strawberry Mansion early Saturday morning.
Get outside and enjoy your Saturday, CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly says it will be the best day as we track possible storms late Sunday evening.
Crowds of people packed bars and the FIFA Fan Festival to root on the U.S. Men's National Team.
Meteorologist Andrew Kozak caught up with Jim at the launch party at Farm Truck Brewing in Audubon.