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.

Tesla invests $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, plans to accept as payment

The electric automaker said in an SEC filing Monday that it bought $1.5 billion in Bitcoin and will soon accept the digital currency as payment for cars.

Hamilton High School student creates UV light boxes that kill germs

A high school sophomore in Chandler has created UV sanitation boxes for his teachers to help keep them safer during the pandemic.

Music to my fears: Man swallows earbud while sleeping

A man is warning people against using headphones while falling asleep after health care workers had to remove a wireless earbud from his esophagus.

Arizona man turns gaming passion into successful venture

FaZe Swagg, whose real name is Kris Lamberson, grew up playing basketball, and started his passion for gaming later in life.

Tampa college student's invention could save women from sexual assault

A University of Tampa freshman invented a scrunchie that puts a cap on bad intentions, and she’s getting national exposure for her product.

Tempe company creates product to help sanitize credit card readers
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During the pandemic, people have heard about the importance of keeping items around a person's home and business sanitized as a way to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Now, a Tempe company has created a sanitizing device for credit card readers. FOX 10's John Hook spoke with the owner of Wave Theory, Patrick Wallan, about the device.

Some Redditors call #silversqueeze campaign a 'trap,' claim hedge funds behind surge

The rush into silver futures Monday created confusion amid Wall Street chaos, with some retail traders on Reddit calling the surge in commodity prices a “false flag.”

Apple CEO Tim Cook lambasts tech rivals ahead of user privacy update

Without naming them, Apple CEO Tim Cook lambasted social media companies, accusing them of prioritizing data collection at the cost of allowing conspiracies, extremism and polarization.

PETA mocked on social media for claiming insults like 'pig,' 'chicken' hurt animals

People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA, was mocked on social media this week for a tweet that argued calling someone names like a "pig," "chicken" or a "snake" is hurtful to the animals themselves.

Facebook introduces new fact-check tool to combat Holocaust denial

Anyone who searches on Facebook for terms related to the Holocaust or Holocaust denial will see a message labeled “Learning about the Holocaust,” which includes a link to read credible information about the Nazi genocide.

Investment firms back down after Reddit thread sends GameStop shares soaring

Wall Street professionals were counting on GameStop’s stock price to plunge - but an army of smaller investors rallied on Reddit to beat the pros and support the struggling retail chain.