Twitter says it will label or remove misleading claims on election results
The new rule includes attempts at undermining people's faith in the process itself, such as false claims about election rigging or ballot tampering, or about the outcome of the election.
The new rule includes attempts at undermining people's faith in the process itself, such as false claims about election rigging or ballot tampering, or about the outcome of the election.
Social media challenge brings smiles to servers 1 tip at a time
It's a social media challenge that was meant to be a one-off but has gone viral -- bringing smiles to the faces of servers, one tip at a time.
It's a social media challenge that was meant to be a one-off but has gone viral -- bringing smiles to the faces of servers, one tip at a time.
Woman credited for popularizing gender reveal party concept wants people to stop
The Pasadena woman widely credited for popularizing gender reveal parties wants people to stop after learning the El Dorado fire in Yucaipa was sparked by a smoke-generating pyrotechnic device used at a gender reveal party.
The Pasadena woman widely credited for popularizing gender reveal parties wants people to stop after learning the El Dorado fire in Yucaipa was sparked by a smoke-generating pyrotechnic device used at a gender reveal party.
Facebook blocks planned end-of-life broadcasts of chronically ill man
Alain Cocq had planned to show what he expects will be a painful end to his life after he announced on Friday that he was stopping all food and drink.
Alain Cocq had planned to show what he expects will be a painful end to his life after he announced on Friday that he was stopping all food and drink.
TikTok employee asks federal court to block Trump ban
TikTok employee Patrick Ryan is asking a federal judge to block President Trump's executive order potentially banning the app's U.S. operations.
TikTok employee Patrick Ryan is asking a federal judge to block President Trump's executive order potentially banning the app's U.S. operations.
'Benadryl challenge' is a dangerous and deadly fad on social media: medical experts
The deadly challenge coaxes participants to take several doses of the over-the-counter antihistamine drug diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to the point that the person trips out or hallucinates.
The deadly challenge coaxes participants to take several doses of the over-the-counter antihistamine drug diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to the point that the person trips out or hallucinates.
Facebook will pay some users to deactivate their accounts ahead of 2020 election
Facebook announced a new research partnership to study the role its social media platforms have on society during elections.
Facebook announced a new research partnership to study the role its social media platforms have on society during elections.
Facebook will restrict new political ads a week before Election Day
With just two months left until the U.S. presidential election, Facebook says it is taking additional steps to encourage voting, minimize misinformation and reduce the likelihood of post-election “civil unrest.”
With just two months left until the U.S. presidential election, Facebook says it is taking additional steps to encourage voting, minimize misinformation and reduce the likelihood of post-election “civil unrest.”
Study suggests people who believe COVID-19 conspiracy theories get the misinformation from social media
A study conducted in the United Kingdom suggests that social media is a key vector when it comes to the spread of conspiracy theories regarding the validity of preventative health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A study conducted in the United Kingdom suggests that social media is a key vector when it comes to the spread of conspiracy theories regarding the validity of preventative health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer resigns amid US pressure to sell video app
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer resigned Thursday amid U.S. pressure for its Chinese owner to sell the popular video app, which the White House says is a security risk.
TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer resigned Thursday amid U.S. pressure for its Chinese owner to sell the popular video app, which the White House says is a security risk.
Instagram account aims to spread positive news
With so many headlines of crime, devastation, and frankly bad news, we are need of something good. A Spanish-language journalist started the "Good News Movement" and it has been a source of inspiration and joy for millions of people around the world.
With so many headlines of crime, devastation, and frankly bad news, we are need of something good. A Spanish-language journalist started the "Good News Movement" and it has been a source of inspiration and joy for millions of people around the world.
Pasco sheriff's office names 15 apps parents should look out for on their kids' devices
With summer break over and classes beginning across the state -- which includes online learning -- the Pasco County Sheriff's Office released a list of 15 apps, they say, parents should know about.
With summer break over and classes beginning across the state -- which includes online learning -- the Pasco County Sheriff's Office released a list of 15 apps, they say, parents should know about.
Twitter places notice on Trump mail drop box tweet for 'misleading health claims'
Twitter users must click past a message from Twitter to see the president's tweet.
Twitter users must click past a message from Twitter to see the president's tweet.
US WeChat users sue Trump over order banning messaging app
Some U.S.-based users of WeChat are suing President Donald Trump in a bid to block an executive order that they say would effectively prohibit U.S. access to the popular Chinese messaging app.
Some U.S.-based users of WeChat are suing President Donald Trump in a bid to block an executive order that they say would effectively prohibit U.S. access to the popular Chinese messaging app.
YouTuber invents gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces
Popular YouTuber Allen Pan uploaded a video to social media showing his latest invention: a gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces.
Popular YouTuber Allen Pan uploaded a video to social media showing his latest invention: a gun that shoots masks onto people’s faces.
Trump says he appreciates support from QAnon conspiracy believers at White House press briefing
President Donald Trump expressed appreciation for support from QAnon conspiracy believers, who claim that Trump is saving the world from a satanic pedophile cult run within the ranks of the “deep state.”
President Donald Trump expressed appreciation for support from QAnon conspiracy believers, who claim that Trump is saving the world from a satanic pedophile cult run within the ranks of the “deep state.”
Facebook bans some, but not all, QAnon groups, accounts
Facebook says it will restrict the right-wing conspiracy movement QAnon and will no longer recommend that users join groups supporting it, although the company isn’t banning it outright.
Facebook says it will restrict the right-wing conspiracy movement QAnon and will no longer recommend that users join groups supporting it, although the company isn’t banning it outright.
Facebook to allow users to promote and sell hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes on platform
The platform had temporarily banned ads and listings for hand sanitizer and wipes to help protect against inflated prices and hoarding amid the pandemic.
The platform had temporarily banned ads and listings for hand sanitizer and wipes to help protect against inflated prices and hoarding amid the pandemic.
TikTok launches information hub to 'set the record straight' amid uncertain future in the US
On Aug. 14, President Donald Trump gave ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, 90 days to sell its U.S. assets.
On Aug. 14, President Donald Trump gave ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, 90 days to sell its U.S. assets.
Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of US election
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.