Judge extends hold on Ohio enforcing social media parental consent law
The law would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps. It's being challenged in a lawsuit from a group representing major tech companies.
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The law would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps. It's being challenged in a lawsuit from a group representing major tech companies.
In videos posted online, users are seen deep-frying toothpicks and adding seasonings to them before eating them.
The WVU study found a few popular platforms can put some teens at higher risk for depression.
Host Heather Abraham and Mikey Hood are exploring the concept of love and the most important things in life with social media content creator David Shane.
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.
Meta wants children and teens on Facebook and Instagram as long as possible so it can collect and sell their personal data, state prosecutors allege.
Dozens of US states, including California, New York, Arizona and Indiana are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people's mental health and contributing the youth mental health crisis by knowingly designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to the platforms.
Are you getting more distracted by multitasking on top of multitasking? David Pogue tries to get answers from researchers and users of distractive technologies to find out how behavior, productivity and stress levels are affected.
Oct. 6 is National Influencer Day. PTL's Daisy Jade visits The COhatch to meet up with Sarah Weber, of The Pittsburgh Web, to find out more about The Cohort, which is bringing the area's social media influencers together.
On this Taste It Tuesday, we're trying the new mom hack on TikTok for McDonald's ice cream sundaes.
We all need those lazy days but if they become habitual, they're hazardous to our health.
PTL's Ron Smiley is showing off his technology knowledge to explain the changes going on with X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, as well as new rivals - Threats and text postings on TikTok.
The child sent multiple texts to 911 with details about the hoax kidnapping, including a description of the fake suspect, authorities said.
Elon Musk says the rebranding will see Twitter evolving into payments, banking and commerce, to go along with messaging.
The lawsuit alleges Jefferson County Commissioner Steve Stolipher violated Christy Stadig's First Amendment rights when he blocked her.
The suit alleges that companies such as TikTok have caused mental health problems for students.
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
KDKA's John Shumway is here with the trend and reaction.
Montana's Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the bill banning TikTok into law on Wednesday, but it's already being challenged in court.
The court sidestepped a ruling that could have limited the scope of a federal law known as Section 230 that serves as a powerful shield for internet companies.
Election administrators across the United States say they're concerned their offices will be targeted for fake Twitter accounts that'll confuse or mislead voters after the social media platform changed its long-standing verification service.
Host Heather Abraham is joined by our Parent Panel to discuss social media bans for children under a certain age. Muffy Mendoza, of Brown Mamas; Brea Schmidt, of The Thinking Branch; and Gregg Behr, of Remake Learning discuss.
Host Heather Abraham is chatting with Sauvik Das, an assistant professor at CMU's Human Computer Interaction Institute, about what the recent settlement really means for Facebook users.
Life coach Dr. Marlene Boas is back to tackle Mental Health Awareness Month. She's got some advice that can help kids navigate the digital world and develop health social media habits.
Host Heather Abraham is joined by Grandview Bakery's social media star cake decorator Josue Luciano! He's showing her one of his fancy designs!
Friday kicks off the weekend with some warmer temperatures, but they will not last long.
A nighttime crash during the week of Christmas is now causing major traffic backups every afternoon on Interstate 79.
A U-Haul truck made its way onto the tracks at Station Square early Friday morning.
The crash happened just before 1:30 a.m. on Friday.
Mike Tomlin's assistant coaches aren't expected to be retained by the team unless they are rehired by the new coach.
Friday kicks off the weekend with some warmer temperatures, but they will not last long.
A nighttime crash during the week of Christmas is now causing major traffic backups every afternoon on Interstate 79.
A U-Haul truck made its way onto the tracks at Station Square early Friday morning.
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Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday took on two cases challenging states that bar transgender athletes from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identities. One of them involves a student from West Virginia. Lauren Linder reports.
The Supreme Court heard two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
If you get a ticket in the city of Pittsburgh, there could be a higher chance that instead of getting it on your car windshield, you're getting it in the mail.
Western Pennsylvania is grappling with a December that has been significantly colder than in years past.
Sean Collier tells us about three things to do in and around Pittsburgh this weekend!
We’re learning about the different options available in Western PA for skiing and snowboarding, with some help from Kidsburgh!
A night out for Restaurant Week may include a stop at The Millhouse Restaurant, located in the Joinery Hotel!
David and Heather learn how to paint .. with the help of some hot air!
Daisy Jade gets a lesson from The Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Cranberry Township!
Some drivers in Pittsburgh are ignoring road closure signs in the South Side Flats, leaving residents exasperated.
A Westmoreland County taxidermist is under investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police.
Stray voltage from a nearby streetlight shocked Montana Mitchell and her dog, leaving the dog immobile.
Twin boys have been seen selling lemonade for long hours several times a week on street corners throughout Pittsburgh and the suburbs.
A woman says she and her dog were shocked while running in Pittsburgh's Strip District.
The yearly tradition marks the start of months of training for Pittsburgh Marathon participants.
Firefighters have a 62% higher risk of cancer, and this week, the New Castle Central Fire Station hosted pre-screenings.
Once the holidays are over, we often find ourselves in a funk, so how can we find ways to boost our mood?
A major expansion in women's health care is taking shape in Washington County.
Flu cases keep increasing, but at least one Pittsburgh-area emergency room doctor says not everyone needs to visit him.
Mike Tomlin's assistant coaches aren't expected to be retained by the team unless they are rehired by the new coach.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Sidney Crosby scored one of Pittsburgh's three power-play goals and the Penguins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3.
Former Robert Morris University basketball player Markeese Hastings is accused of taking bribes to throw games.
The Steelers have reportedly requested to interview three different defensive coordinators for their open head coaching position.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor on Tuesday announced a new initiative aimed at revitalizing neighborhood business districts across the city.
A handful of Pittsburgh-area Value City Furniture stores are going out of business after their parent company filed for bankruptcy.
It has been five years since the home improvement retailer Menards bought a large parcel of land off Route 30 in Westmoreland County.
The Macy's location at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall will be among the several closures.
With the Steelers hosting their first playoff game with fans in the building since 2018, a lot of revenue is expected to be made in the city.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
"The Pitt" won big at the Golden Globes on Sunday night.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
A truck slammed into the Interstate 79 bridge over Thoms Run Road last month.
No patient services are expected to be impacted, according to a UPMC spokesperson.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit said all rail traffic is being detoured through Allentown.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh and 93.7 The Fan's Chris Mueller discuss the sports topics of the day.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
