Facebook removes Trump campaign ads for violating 'organized hate' policy
A red inverted triangle was once used to designate political prisoners in Nazi concentration camps.
A red inverted triangle was once used to designate political prisoners in Nazi concentration camps.
Facebook and Instagram will let users turn off political ads ahead of 2020 election
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
Twitter testing prompt that asks people to read articles before retweeting them
The feature is being tested on Android "to help promote informed discussion," the company said.
The feature is being tested on Android "to help promote informed discussion," the company said.
Twitter disables Trump campaign's George Floyd video tribute
Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim.
Twitter has blocked a Trump campaign video tribute to George Floyd over a copyright claim.
Posting black squares with 'Black Lives Matter' hashtag drowns out vital information, activists say
Some have pointed out that using #BlackLivesMatter on blackout posts makes it harder for activists to find important information.
Some have pointed out that using #BlackLivesMatter on blackout posts makes it harder for activists to find important information.
President Trump calls Floyd death 'shocking,' calls protesters 'thugs'; Twitter adds warning to tweet
(AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called protesters in Minneapolis “thugs” and said that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts” — drawing another warning from Twitter for his rhetoric. Trump tweeted after protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody torched a police station.
(AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called protesters in Minneapolis “thugs” and said that "when the looting starts, the shooting starts” — drawing another warning from Twitter for his rhetoric. Trump tweeted after protesters outraged by the death of a black man in police custody torched a police station.
Trump signs executive order aimed at curbing protections for social media giants
The executive order Thursday challenges the liability protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the internet.
The executive order Thursday challenges the liability protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the internet.
Twitter fact-checks Trump; he threatens new regs or shutdown
Claiming tech giants “silence conservative voices,” Trump tweeted Wednesday that, “We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen.”
Claiming tech giants “silence conservative voices,” Trump tweeted Wednesday that, “We will strongly regulate, or close them down, before we can ever allow this to happen.”
Man fatally stabbed Tinder date just hours after meeting, police say
Layton City Police Department received a call from Ethan Hunsaker, 24, saying that he had killed someone inside of his apartment.
Layton City Police Department received a call from Ethan Hunsaker, 24, saying that he had killed someone inside of his apartment.
Nearly half of Twitter accounts discussing coronavirus are likely bots, researchers say
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University analyzed more than 200 million tweets discussing coronavirus or COVID-19 since January.
Coronavirus news: What's real and what's fake?
Conspiracy theories are flying, and a lot of misinformation is going around right now about the coronavirus.
Conspiracy theories are flying, and a lot of misinformation is going around right now about the coronavirus.
Garth Brooks plans Facebook concert next week – and he’s taking requests
The 30-minute set is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET Monday and Brooks says he’ll be accepting song requests.
The 30-minute set is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET Monday and Brooks says he’ll be accepting song requests.
Facebook acknowledges a bug is blocking coronavirus news
Facebook says a bug in its anti-spam system is blocking the publication of links to news stories about the coronavirus.
Facebook says a bug in its anti-spam system is blocking the publication of links to news stories about the coronavirus.
Tito's Handmade Vodka does not want you to use it to make homemade hand sanitizer
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Chicago man, 62, charged with paying teen to send explicit videos on WhatsApp: feds
High B. Fowler is charged with a count of production of child porn for soliciting sexually explicit images and video from a 16-year-old girl, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Northern Illinois District.
High B. Fowler is charged with a count of production of child porn for soliciting sexually explicit images and video from a 16-year-old girl, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Northern Illinois District.
California couple who just adopted newborn girl showered with love on Southwest flight
A couple who adopted a newborn daughter in Colorado was heading back home to California and had an unforgettable experience on a Southwest Airlines flight.
A couple who adopted a newborn daughter in Colorado was heading back home to California and had an unforgettable experience on a Southwest Airlines flight.
Facebook's official Twitter, Instagram accounts hacked
Facebook’s Twitter and Instagram accounts appeared to be hacked Friday afternoon.
Facebook’s Twitter and Instagram accounts appeared to be hacked Friday afternoon.
VIDEO: Dog in Central Texas jumping for joy at the sight of snow
As exciting as it is for Texans to see snow, one pup couldn't help but leap for joy when she saw the snowflakes.
As exciting as it is for Texans to see snow, one pup couldn't help but leap for joy when she saw the snowflakes.
Facebook to pay $550 million to Illinois users to settle lawsuit
Facebook will pay $550 million in the form of a cash fund for Illinois users who sued the social media company for collecting facial-recognition data, Edelson PC said on Wednesday.
Facebook will pay $550 million in the form of a cash fund for Illinois users who sued the social media company for collecting facial-recognition data, Edelson PC said on Wednesday.
Utah man gets locked inside 24 Hour Fitness after hours, shares selfies from inside facility
A Utah man was locked in a 24 Hour Fitness gym after swimming laps alone in the pool and he decided to have some fun with the late-night lockup.
A Utah man was locked in a 24 Hour Fitness gym after swimming laps alone in the pool and he decided to have some fun with the late-night lockup.