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In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
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In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
In one of more than 1,000 similar lawsuits nationwide, tech giants Meta, TikTok and YouTube are heading to trial after a lawsuit alleged the companies knowingly designed addictive features to keep young people on their platforms. Depending on the outcome, the trial could result in the companies paying billions of dollars in damages and having to make changes to their platforms. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
Susan Wojcicki served as CEO of YouTube for nine years before stepping down in February 2023.
Parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt have been sentenced on child abuse charges.
Justin Mohn, 32, was charged with first-degree murder after he allegedly beheaded his father and publicized it in a 14-minute YouTube video.
The graphic video allegedly showing Justin Mohn after the murder was first uploaded on YouTube and then circulated for hours on the internet.
After renovating and resorting a historic 1700s farmhouse, Ruth and Bob McKeaney made Hillside Farm, located just outside Philadelphia, a tribute to family, friends and notable design.
Starting Dec. 1, Google will delete accounts that haven't been used in two years, which could impact photos, emails and more.
The short Peanuts-style video features animated versions of Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata. It premieres on YouTube Thursday at 8 p.m.
A young Connecticut boy was the victim of a mean-spirited prank. His community responded with an outpouring of kindness.
Up until Friday, all images seen of the planet were technically of its past.
The veteran science YouTuber and best-selling author announced he has Hodgkin's lymphoma.
YouTube's decision means the former president's accounts on three major social media platforms have been restored ahead of the 2024 election.
The break from TikTok comes after Ms. Rachel and her co-star, Jules, who uses they/them pronouns, started receiving backlash online last month.
The Supreme Court is for the first time considering the scope of Section 230, which provides legal immunity to online companies for content posted by third parties.
Wojcicki says she plans to focus on "family, health and personal projects" after nine years heading the video platform.
Christopher Schaffer and Patrick Phyrillas were both content creators for Schaffrilllas Productions.
The company blamed the mixup on its algorithms.
YouTube has banned users from sharing videos of dangerous pranks on its platform because of concerns about challenges that put people's lives in jeopardy.
YouTube appeared to be experiencing widespread service disruption Tuesday night, showing users a blank website frame instead of the usual site populated by videos.
The video shows officers talking to her for about 20 minutes to evaluate her mental state.
"They created a successful model monetizing kids' data," said Jeff Chester, director of the Center for Digital Democracy.
YouTube says it will soon use Wikipedia to help fight videos that promote conspiracy theories and misinformation.
Investigators believe the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is "still out there," but they have not identified any suspects, the sheriff said.
Two barges carrying salt along the Delaware River to Philadelphia were delayed this week because of the exceptionally icy conditions on the water.
A fire broke out at a rowhome in North Philadelphia on Thursday morning, officials said.
Rescue boats were on the scene at the Wiggins Park Marina on Thursday as crews tried to pull a firefighter from the water.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
Rescue boats were on the scene at the Wiggins Park Marina on Thursday as crews tried to pull a firefighter from the water.
Investigators believe the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is "still out there," but they have not identified any suspects, the sheriff said.
Two barges carrying salt along the Delaware River to Philadelphia were delayed this week because of the exceptionally icy conditions on the water.
A fire broke out at a rowhome in North Philadelphia on Thursday morning, officials said.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
Two barges carrying salt along the Delaware River to Philadelphia were delayed this week because of the exceptionally icy conditions on the water.
A fire broke out at a rowhome in North Philadelphia on Thursday morning, officials said.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
Crews were called out to a fire on Main Street and Woodland Avenue in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, on Thursday morning.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
Rescue boats were on the scene at the Wiggins Park Marina on Thursday as crews tried to pull a firefighter from the water.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland will not return for the 2026 season.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a first-round pick and three second-rounders.
Frank Reich and Aaron Glenn are teammates again with the New York Jets, looking to turn around the fortunes of a frustrated franchise.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
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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.
Camden Mayor Victor G. Carstarphen and Fire Chief Jesse M. Flax spoke to the media after a firefighter fell into the icy Delaware River and died on Thursday. He was getting on a boat to do a routine maintenance check, Flax said.
Chopper 3 was over the scene as a person was pulled from the frigid Delaware River on Thursday. There's no word on the person's condition. Dan Snyder reports and Meteorologist Grant Gilmore gives some insight into the river conditions.
Founded in 1960 in Ann Arbor, Michigan and now with hundreds of locations across the country, America's Tire is where the tire experts are. Ashley Harder takes you to America's Tire locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
No one was injured but there were people evacuated and displaced after a fire at the Oakwood Gardens apartments in Lansdale, Pennsylvania early Thursday morning.
Snow removal efforts continue in Philadelphia, and early Thursday morning we saw crews getting to work near the major Broad Street and Erie Avenue intersection in North Philly.