Lawsuit claims Facebook groups led to fatal shootings in Kenosha
Four people are behind a federal lawsuit against Facebook, accused shooter Kyle Rittenhouse, and a former Kenosha alderman.
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.
Kim Kardashian West, other celebrities join Instagram 'freeze' to protest Facebook inaction
Celebs are taking part in a 24-hour Instagram “freeze” to protest against the failure of Facebook to stop hateful content and curb election misinformation.
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 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.”
Facebook threatens to block Australian users from sharing news if proposed payment law is enacted
The Australian measure would require Facebook to compensate media organizations for its use of their stories.
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 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.
Facebook implements new policy targeting political groups that disguise themselves as news publishers
Facebook will no longer allow political entities to promote social issues, political or election content with its news exemption feature.
Scam alert: Viral Facebook post promoting 3 free Little Caesars pizzas is fake
A Facebook post promising three free pizzas is fake, but that hasn't stopped people from sharing it thousands of times.
Facebook's voting labels on candidate posts sow confusion
This week, the social network applied labels to posts by President Donald Trump and by Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, among others.
Mark Zuckerberg announces livestreamed talk with Fauci as Facebook launches new COVID-19 fact section
The country’s leading infectious disease expert is slated to talk with the social media CEO during a July 16 chat on Facebook.
Facebook designates ‘boogaloo’ network as ‘dangerous organization,’ removes pages from platforms
The social media giant announced the ban on June 30.
Facebook advertising boycott continues to grow amid ‘Stop Hate for Profit’ campaign
Starbucks and Coca-Cola are just some of the companies which have publicly announced their support in recent days for the “Stop Hate for Profit” campaign.
Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Trump’s
“The policies we’re implementing today are designed to address the reality of the challenges our country is facing and how they’re showing up across our community,” Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page announcing the changes.
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.
Zuckerberg still under fire over refusal to take action on inflammatory Trump posts
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn’t budging over his refusal to take action on inflammatory posts by President Donald Trump that spread misinformation about voting by mail and, many said, encouraged violence against protesters.
Facebook looks to empower Texas communities for 2020 hurricane season
Facebook will provide tools for law enforcement and emergency services to share critical information to those who may be in the path of an oncoming storm.
Facebook will begin allowing some employees to work from home permanently
Speaking from an internal staff meeting that was livestreamed on his Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will allow some of its employees to work from home permanently.
Oprah to headline Facebook, Instagram graduation event
Oprah Winfrey has bee slated to be the commencement speaker for the Class of 2020 in an online graduation live streamed from Facebook and Instagram.