What to know about the new bill that could lead to a ban on TikTok
The new bipartisan bill would force parent company ByteDance to divest from TikTok or face a ban in the U.S.
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The new bipartisan bill would force parent company ByteDance to divest from TikTok or face a ban in the U.S.
Meet Cree Carroll, a North Philadelphia 7-year-old who's one of the newest members of Mensa and teaching science on TikTok.
North Philadelphia resident Cree Carroll is one of the newest members of the high-IQ society Mensa - he and his mom Shay Carroll told Wakisha Bailey about his research and the educational TikTok videos that get thousands of likes.
A South Jersey woman is going viral on TikTok after she documented her journey to get Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce to sign her shoe.
Olivia Vogel is going viral on TikTok after she documented her journey to get Eagles center Jason Kelce to sign her shoe.
Some Gen Z workers are posting video of themselves being laid off in search of "likes," feedback and revenge.
A Philadelphia couple struggling with homelessness filmed their experience living in a storage container, and their video was viewed more than 12 million times on social media.
Lynn Yamada Davis had close to 30 million followers across various platforms, where she posted over-the-top videos of her cooking.
When Emily Sindoni planned a surprise Christmas celebration with all her cousins, she never expected it to go viral on TikTok. But the heartwarming video has more than 5 million views.
A South Jersey family went viral this week after planning a special celebration for their grandparents.
A South Jersey family went viral on TikTok this holiday season as 10 grandkids, all grown up, showed up one-by-one at their grandparents' home for a surprise get-together — just like they used to do as kids.
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.
Danielle Fewings posted a video to TikTok, getting more than 93,000 views. The digital market specialist joined CBS News Philadelphia on Monday morning.
Osama Bin Laden's 2002 "Letter to America" spread on social media this week, with some TikTok users saying the terrorist leader's writings changed their views on U.S. foreign policy.
More people are getting their news from TikTok, according to Pew Research, which is in line with a larger cultural shift, with roughly half of all Americans saying they get news from social media.
This week, two Air Force veterans are bonded forever after a kidney transplant at Penn, the team has coverage of election night, a newly installed rainbow crosswalk in Swarthmore was defaced and much more.
A tattoo reveal goes viral and is now helping raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and the walk that's coming up this Saturday.
A tattoo reveal goes viral and is now helping raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease. Stephanie Stahl reports this special story of love.
Sean Connolly, who teaches elementary school in Northampton County, is using TikTok to help teach students by remixing popular songs.
He goes by "Teach with Mr. C" on TikTok and he's found a unique way to get through to students.
If you have scrolled through TikTok recently, you might have seen the same question posed in videos over and over again: How often do you think about the Roman Empire? But why is this a TikTok trend?
Grayson Roberts and his mother are raising money for their dreams of world travel and getting some help from a few famous friends along the way.
A woman from German is a "snail-fluencer," sharing her love for snails on Tiktok and what makes them good pets
The benefits? Some claim it can help cope with stress and anxiety, but now doctors say it can make matters worse.
Police said an officer was injured in a hit-and-run, and the driver eventually crashed into a home about a mile away in North Philly.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Police said an officer was injured in a hit-and-run, and the driver eventually crashed into a home about a mile away in North Philly.
Friday will start off feeling very much like the middle of winter in the Philadelphia region, and for some, even looking like winter.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Police said an officer was injured in a hit-and-run, and the driver eventually crashed into a home about a mile away in North Philly.
Everyone is expected to be OK after a crash involving a Smart car and a Philadelphia police patrol vehicle, police said.
There are free and affordable ways to keep your packages safe this holiday season.
Philadelphia police say a man was shot and killed at an apartment building on the 2800 block of Hope Street Friday morning.
The City of Philadelphia is renaming a street near Overbrook for Jayanna Powell, as the push builds for a hit-and-run notification system.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
The Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said Justford Doe and Giovanni Varanese were charged with first-degree murder and other charges for the deaths of two men on Nov. 5.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to more snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
Nearly a million travelers are expected at Philadelphia International Airport over the Thanksgiving holiday.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey each made huge plays in the final seconds as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the short-handed Golden State Warriors.
Jalen Carter is considered week to week after undergoing procedures on both shoulders on Monday, a league source confirms.
Jordan Mailata has been selected as the Philadelphia Eagles' nominee for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.
Travis Konecny, Noah Cates and Bobby Brink each had a goal and an assist, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Sabres 5-2 for their fourth win in five games.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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 2026 FIFA World Cup draw determines the matchups for the 48 countries that are qualified for next summer's soccer tournament.
Netflix said Friday it is buying Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion, merging the biggest streaming service with a storied studio that has produced films such as "Casablanca" and the "Harry Potter" franchise.
Philadelphia police say a Smart car "T-boned" a police patrol SUV on Friday morning. Liz Crawford has the latest from our Pulse Desk.
On this bitter cold NEXT Weather Alert Day, customers at the Pennsauken, New Jersey Wawa were bundling up and grabbing hot drinks. Chandler Lutz reports.
Amid ongoing work on Silverliner IV railcars, which need thermal sensors to get back into service, SEPTA is leasing 10 cars from MARC. Amtrak is bringing the cars to Philadelphia on Friday night. In the meantime, SEPTA is dealing with union negotiations with workers in TWU Local 234.