Twitter suspends DeSantis’ press secretary’s account for ‘abusive behavior’
Twitter suspended the account of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary for violating rules on "abusive behavior" after The Associated Press said her conduct led to a reporter receiving threats and other online abuse.
Twitter suspended the account of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary for violating rules on "abusive behavior" after The Associated Press said her conduct led to a reporter receiving threats and other online abuse.
Friendship between visually impaired girl and her bus driver goes viral on Tik Tok
A bus driver in North Texas is being praised for his kindness and new friendship with a visually impaired 9-year-old.
A bus driver in North Texas is being praised for his kindness and new friendship with a visually impaired 9-year-old.
FTC refiles antitrust lawsuit against Facebook
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a filing a revised version of its complaint alleging that Facebook abused its market power to suppress competition.
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a filing a revised version of its complaint alleging that Facebook abused its market power to suppress competition.
Twitter tests feature that allows users to flag misleading tweets
Starting on Aug. 17, some users in the United States, South Korea and Australia will find the option to flag a tweet as “It’s misleading” after clicking on the report tweet button.
Starting on Aug. 17, some users in the United States, South Korea and Australia will find the option to flag a tweet as “It’s misleading” after clicking on the report tweet button.
These companies are requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations
Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.
Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.
Charges against Jake Paul in connection to Scottsdale Fashion Square riot dismissed
Scottsdale Police officials say charges against YouTuber Jake Paul that are connected to a riot incident at Scottsdale Fashion Square in May are being dismissed.
Scottsdale Police officials say charges against YouTuber Jake Paul that are connected to a riot incident at Scottsdale Fashion Square in May are being dismissed.
'Darth Gator' video shows alligator escape enclosure in Southern California
A video of an alligator escaping from its enclosure during mealtime has gone viral on TikTok.
A video of an alligator escaping from its enclosure during mealtime has gone viral on TikTok.
Facebook's new prayer tool arrives to mixed reception
Users who are members of faith-based Facebook groups will find an option allowing them to request prayers and other group members will be able to respond via the “I prayed” icon.
Users who are members of faith-based Facebook groups will find an option allowing them to request prayers and other group members will be able to respond via the “I prayed” icon.
Group calls on TikTok to add 'mirror' feature for parents to see kids' feeds
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
Woman gets Facebook timeout for 'men are dumb' comment, labled as 'hate speech'
A married Michigan woman is adamant she's not a man-hater but was joking when she asked 'why are men so dumb' on a Facebook meme. But that comment got her banned for a day from the social media giant.
A married Michigan woman is adamant she's not a man-hater but was joking when she asked 'why are men so dumb' on a Facebook meme. But that comment got her banned for a day from the social media giant.
YouTuber charged with assaulting woman in Minnesota
A YouTube influencer who records video confrontations with public officials was charged Tuesday with assaulting a woman police had been assisting during a mental health call.
A YouTube influencer who records video confrontations with public officials was charged Tuesday with assaulting a woman police had been assisting during a mental health call.
Twitter is testing a ‘dislike’ button
Are you seeing a “dislike” button on Twitter? Don’t get too excited yet — it’s just a test.
Are you seeing a “dislike” button on Twitter? Don’t get too excited yet — it’s just a test.
Twitter hack: UK man arrested in Spain, charged in US for attack
The Twitter accounts of prominent politicians, celebrities and technology moguls were compromised last year in the attack. A 22-year-old is now facing several charges.
The Twitter accounts of prominent politicians, celebrities and technology moguls were compromised last year in the attack. A 22-year-old is now facing several charges.
Biden: 'Killing people' remark was call to action for social media companies
President Joe Biden is tempering his assessment that social media giants are “killing people” by hosting misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines on their platforms.
President Joe Biden is tempering his assessment that social media giants are “killing people” by hosting misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines on their platforms.
'She Rates Dogs' podcast co-host Mat George dies in Beverly Grove hit-and-run crash
A popular podcast host was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Beverly Grove over the weekend.
A popular podcast host was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Beverly Grove over the weekend.
Biden: Social media 'killing people' with misinformation
President Joe Biden says social media companies are “killing people” by failing to police misinformation on their platforms about the COVID-19 vaccines.
President Joe Biden says social media companies are “killing people” by failing to police misinformation on their platforms about the COVID-19 vaccines.
White House says Facebook needs to work harder to censor COVID-19 misinformation
The Biden administration on Thursday slammed Facebook for not working hard enough to censor misinformation about COVID-19 and its vaccines.
The Biden administration on Thursday slammed Facebook for not working hard enough to censor misinformation about COVID-19 and its vaccines.
Facebook to invest $1B in content creator programs through 2022
The investment will include new bonus programs that pay eligible creators for hitting certain milestones when they use the platform’s creative and monetization tools.
The investment will include new bonus programs that pay eligible creators for hitting certain milestones when they use the platform’s creative and monetization tools.
Twitter discontinuing 'fleets' feature on Aug. 3
Fleets will be disappearing from Twitter in less than a month.
Fleets will be disappearing from Twitter in less than a month.
Racist abuse targets 3 English players who missed penalties in Euro 2020 final
The Metropolitan Police condemned the “unacceptable” abuse of three Black players who missed penalties in England's UEFA Euro 2020 loss to Italy.
The Metropolitan Police condemned the “unacceptable” abuse of three Black players who missed penalties in England's UEFA Euro 2020 loss to Italy.