Dems demand Twitter suspend Trump's account until all ballots counted
Democratic lawmakers are urging Twitter to suspend President Trump's account, suggesting none of his tweets should be posted until all ballots have been counted in the 2020 presidential election.
Democratic lawmakers are urging Twitter to suspend President Trump's account, suggesting none of his tweets should be posted until all ballots have been counted in the 2020 presidential election.
Election 2020: Twitter, Facebook kick efforts against disinformation into overdrive amid vote count
“We’re seeing exactly what we expected, which is not enough, especially in the case of Facebook,” said Shannon McGregor, an assistant professor of journalism and media at the University of North Carolina.
“We’re seeing exactly what we expected, which is not enough, especially in the case of Facebook,” said Shannon McGregor, an assistant professor of journalism and media at the University of North Carolina.
Federal judge postpones Trump's TikTok ban in suit brought by users
A federal judge has postponed President Donald Trump's threatened shutdown of the popular short-form video app TikTok.
A federal judge has postponed President Donald Trump's threatened shutdown of the popular short-form video app TikTok.
Twitter flags Trump tweet on Pennsylvania ballot extension
A Twitter spokesperson said the Tweet was flagged for “making a potentially misleading claim about an election.”
A Twitter spokesperson said the Tweet was flagged for “making a potentially misleading claim about an election.”
FBI, federal agencies warn ransomware assault threatens US healthcare system
Federal agencies warned that cybercriminals are unleashing a major ransomware assault against the U.S. healthcare system. Independent security experts say it has already hobbled at least four U.S. hospitals this month, and could potentially impact hundreds more.
Federal agencies warned that cybercriminals are unleashing a major ransomware assault against the U.S. healthcare system. Independent security experts say it has already hobbled at least four U.S. hospitals this month, and could potentially impact hundreds more.
Girl Scouts deletes tweet congratulating Amy Coney Barrett on Supreme Court appointment
The Girl Scouts of America deleted a tweet Wednesday congratulating newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett after the post triggered apparent backlash on social media.
The Girl Scouts of America deleted a tweet Wednesday congratulating newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett after the post triggered apparent backlash on social media.
Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs get earful on bias, warning of new limits
With next week’s election looming, the CEOs of Twitter, Facebook and Google are being scolded by Republicans at a Senate hearing for alleged anti-conservative bias in the companies’ social media platforms.
With next week’s election looming, the CEOs of Twitter, Facebook and Google are being scolded by Republicans at a Senate hearing for alleged anti-conservative bias in the companies’ social media platforms.
Father-to-be asks if he's wrong for dismissing pregnant wife's idea to name daughter 'Karen'
An anonymous father-to-be turned to Reddit earlier this week to get some clarity on whether or not he was wrong to dismiss his wife’s suggestion for a baby name.
An anonymous father-to-be turned to Reddit earlier this week to get some clarity on whether or not he was wrong to dismiss his wife’s suggestion for a baby name.
Airport employee ranks nicest, meanest celebs she's interacted with at LAX
A former Los Angeles International Airport employee went viral on TikTok after she began to rank celebrities based on her interactions with them as customers.
A former Los Angeles International Airport employee went viral on TikTok after she began to rank celebrities based on her interactions with them as customers.
Trump dances to YMCA at rallies, inspires TikTok trend
Trump's rally dance has become a rare moment of levity in an otherwise miserable campaign year marked by a deadly pandemic, an economic recession and racial turmoil. And while Trump has largely been shunned by pop culture, the dance has spawned a viral TikTok video challenge.
Trump's rally dance has become a rare moment of levity in an otherwise miserable campaign year marked by a deadly pandemic, an economic recession and racial turmoil. And while Trump has largely been shunned by pop culture, the dance has spawned a viral TikTok video challenge.
How thermal scanners could be integral in stopping the spread of COVID-19
Dr. William Yates, founder and CEO of Yates Project, talks about the pivot to creating thermal scanners to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Dr. William Yates, founder and CEO of Yates Project, talks about the pivot to creating thermal scanners to curb the spread of COVID-19.
AOC’s debut Twitch stream quickly becomes one of platform’s most-viewed
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar attracted an audience of nearly half a million people Tuesday night by playing the viral video game Among Us on Twitch — one of the biggest events in the history of the popular online streaming platform.
Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar attracted an audience of nearly half a million people Tuesday night by playing the viral video game Among Us on Twitch — one of the biggest events in the history of the popular online streaming platform.
Twitter enacts multiple changes around retweets and tweet recommendations ahead of US elections
Twitter on Tuesday put into effect a change in its "retweet" process to help prevent abuse and the spread of misinformation.
Twitter on Tuesday put into effect a change in its "retweet" process to help prevent abuse and the spread of misinformation.
DOJ to file antitrust lawsuit against Google
The Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that Google has been abusing its online dominance in online search to stifle competition and harm consumers.
The Justice Department is expected to file a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that Google has been abusing its online dominance in online search to stifle competition and harm consumers.
Facebook says it's ready to fight against misinformation amid COVID-19 pandemic, election
Facebook is facing its toughest challenge yet: an election complicated by a pandemic, a deeply divided nation lured by conspiracy theories and alternate versions of reality.
Facebook is facing its toughest challenge yet: an election complicated by a pandemic, a deeply divided nation lured by conspiracy theories and alternate versions of reality.
Daughter claims she ruined her dad’s surprise wedding after being the last to know about it
A Reddit user has admitted to ruining her dad’s “surprise” wedding after learning about the ceremony 30 minutes before it started.
A Reddit user has admitted to ruining her dad’s “surprise” wedding after learning about the ceremony 30 minutes before it started.
Woman divides Twitter over appearing to save wine over baby in viral video
A woman is dividing social media over her presumed priorities after a video of her catching her champagne instead of a baby has gone viral.
A woman is dividing social media over her presumed priorities after a video of her catching her champagne instead of a baby has gone viral.
Twitter CEO says it was 'wrong' to block links to Biden story, announces new policy
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said it was “wrong” to block URLs to an unverified New York Post story about Joe Biden’s son.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey said it was “wrong” to block URLs to an unverified New York Post story about Joe Biden’s son.
Trump shares fake story from satire website claiming Twitter shut down to help Biden
President Donald Trump shared a fake story on Twitter from the satirical website The Babylon Bee that mockingly claimed Twitter shut down its network to slow the spread of negative news about Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
President Donald Trump shared a fake story on Twitter from the satirical website The Babylon Bee that mockingly claimed Twitter shut down its network to slow the spread of negative news about Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on subpoenaing Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey
Senate Republicans are moving to subpoena Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey over allegations of censorship related to a New York Post story on Joe Biden’s son, Hunter.
Senate Republicans are moving to subpoena Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey over allegations of censorship related to a New York Post story on Joe Biden’s son, Hunter.