Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made

Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.

Instagram for kids: 44 attorneys general urge Zuckerberg to drop the idea

Dozens of attorney generals across the country are urging Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to abandon plans for a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13.

Facebook Oversight Board member criticizes indefinite Trump ban: 'Their rules are in shambles'

A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."

Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban

By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.

Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook. 

Facebook's oversight board to rule on Trump's account ban on Wednesday

Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.

Facebook, Gucci file joint lawsuit against alleged online counterfeiter

The companies said the lawsuit is the first of its kind for Facebook and Gucci. It aims to serve as “a clear signal to those who would seek to engage in similar abuses that this behavior will not be tolerated.”

Facebook, Instagram outages reported by thousands of users

No, it's not just you. More than 18,000 Facebook users reported a possible outage, according to Downdetector.

Facebook data on more than 500M users found online

Details from more than 500 million Facebook users have been found available to download for free on a website frequented by low-level hacking enthusiasts.

Facebook removes video of Donald Trump interview with daughter-in-law Lara Trump

Facebook removed a video of an interview with former President Donald Trump conducted by his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, saying any content "in the voice of Donald Trump" would be scrubbed from the social media platform.

Illinois Facebook users could get $345 each in photo-tagging lawsuit after judge approves $650M settlement

Illinois Facebook users may be entitled to at least $345 each after a federal judge approved a $650 million settlement in a lawsuit over Facebook's photo-tagging technology dating back to 2015.

Facebook to invest $1B over 3 years to support news industry

Facebook, following in Google's footsteps, says it plans to invest $1 billion to "support the news industry" over the next three years.

Facebook says it will soon lift ban on Australians sharing, viewing news on its platform

Facebook announced Tuesday that it would lift a ban on Australians viewing and sharing news on its platform after it struck a deal with the government on proposed legislation that would make digital giants pay for journalism.

Phoenix families say they all rented the same condo in Facebook scam

Several Valley families were scammed out of a condo after paying a deposit, only to learn they all rented the same condo, says Phoenix Police.

Facebook launches ‘worldwide campaign’ to combat COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

Facebook announced Monday it would be launching the "largest worldwide campaign" to combat misinformation surrounding the coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccines.

Facebook wants you to comment on its Trump ban. Here's how.

Facebook's Oversight Board is calling for public input regarding the indefinite suspension of former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Texas police chief resigns amid alleged Facebook mistress drama

A Texas police chief has reportedly resigned amid social media accusations regarding his allegedly duplicitous personal life.

Republicans tested anew by Georgia congresswoman's Facebook activity

Before she joined the House this month, Greene supported Facebook posts that advocated violence against Democrats and the FBI.