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.
Free Chick-fil-A gift basket offer circulating on Facebook is a hoax
A fake Chick-fil-A Facebook post claiming to be giving away free gift baskets has been circulating on Facebook.
A fake Chick-fil-A Facebook post claiming to be giving away free gift baskets has been circulating on Facebook.
Calls for Facebook, Twitter to halt trending sections ahead of election gather steam
Calls for Twitter and Facebook to temporarily halt their respective trending features in the U.S. ahead of the 2020 presidential election are gaining steam with just two weeks until Election Day.
Calls for Twitter and Facebook to temporarily halt their respective trending features in the U.S. ahead of the 2020 presidential election are gaining steam with just two weeks until Election Day.
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.
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.
Cell service providers rush to lure customers with new iPhone 12
On Tuesday, the wireless provider company released new deals that allow customers to get the latest device for free.
On Tuesday, the wireless provider company released new deals that allow customers to get the latest device for free.
Lebron James gifts 5-year-old daughter a mini house modeled after his own mansion
Lebron James gifted his 5-year-old daughter a miniature version of his own mansion and it's in his backyard.
Lebron James gifted his 5-year-old daughter a miniature version of his own mansion and it's in his backyard.
Candidates can't declare election night victory on Twitter 'no matter who you are'
“Regardless of who you are, you cannot use Twitter to declare victory if the race has not been called and if you do, we’re going to put a warning that covers the entire tweet," Brandon Borman said.
“Regardless of who you are, you cannot use Twitter to declare victory if the race has not been called and if you do, we’re going to put a warning that covers the entire tweet," Brandon Borman said.
Facebook bans Holocaust denial, distortion posts
Facebook says it is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide.
Facebook says it is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide.
Ad for onions removed by Facebook for being 'overtly sexual'
These onions are arousing some suspicion over their content.
These onions are arousing some suspicion over their content.
Facebook removes more than 275 fake accounts linked to conservative group
Facebook has removed more than 275 accounts that used fake profiles to pose as conservative Americans. The platform announced Thursday that it's also banned an Arizona-based marketing firm that its investigation found was behind the fake accounts.
Facebook has removed more than 275 accounts that used fake profiles to pose as conservative Americans. The platform announced Thursday that it's also banned an Arizona-based marketing firm that its investigation found was behind the fake accounts.
Cranberry juice-drinking skateboarder who found TikTok fame gifted new truck by Ocean Spray
A former Idaho potato farmer who found fame on TikTok was gifted a brand new truck from the makers of his favorite drink: Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice.
A former Idaho potato farmer who found fame on TikTok was gifted a brand new truck from the makers of his favorite drink: Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice.
Trump's tweet angers COVID-19 survivors
Some survivors of COVID-19 and people who have lost loved ones to the pandemic are angry over President Donald Trump's advice not to fear the disease.
Some survivors of COVID-19 and people who have lost loved ones to the pandemic are angry over President Donald Trump's advice not to fear the disease.
Gay men take over ‘Proud Boys’ hashtag on Twitter
Gay men took over the “Proud Boys” hashtag after the president’s “stand back, stand by” comment during the first presidential debate sparked praise from the hate group.
Gay men took over the “Proud Boys” hashtag after the president’s “stand back, stand by” comment during the first presidential debate sparked praise from the hate group.
Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs to speak at Senate hearing
The CEOs of technology giants Facebook, Google and Twitter are expected to testify for an Oct. 28 Senate hearing on tech companies’ control over hate speech and misinformation on their platforms.
The CEOs of technology giants Facebook, Google and Twitter are expected to testify for an Oct. 28 Senate hearing on tech companies’ control over hate speech and misinformation on their platforms.
Federal judge postpones Trump ban on popular app TikTok following emergency hearing
A federal judge on Sunday postponed a Trump administration order that would have banned the popular video sharing app TikTok from U.S. smartphone app stores around midnight.
A federal judge on Sunday postponed a Trump administration order that would have banned the popular video sharing app TikTok from U.S. smartphone app stores around midnight.
Officer finds American Flag on the ground due to high winds, rests it near homeowner's doorstep
On Sept. 9, a Peoria Police officer found a windblown, fallen American Flag at a home. She picked it up and rested it near the homeowner's doorstep. It was all caught on the home's video doorbell.
On Sept. 9, a Peoria Police officer found a windblown, fallen American Flag at a home. She picked it up and rested it near the homeowner's doorstep. It was all caught on the home's video doorbell.
Trump 'gives blessing' to proposed TikTok deal with Oracle, Walmart
President Donald Trump says he’s given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart to become a U.S. company.
President Donald Trump says he’s given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart to become a U.S. company.
Lawmakers call upon tech firms like Facebook, Microsoft to step in on election security
Lawmakers are increasingly turning to a new ally in their efforts to track foreign election interference.
Lawmakers are increasingly turning to a new ally in their efforts to track foreign election interference.
US government bans TikTok and WeChat from app stores, threatens shutdowns
The U.S. Commerce Department said it will ban Chinese-owned TikTok and WeChat from U.S. app stores on Sunday.
The U.S. Commerce Department said it will ban Chinese-owned TikTok and WeChat from U.S. app stores on Sunday.