Facebook's new prayer tool arrives to mixed reception
Users who are members of faith-based Facebook groups will find an option allowing them to request prayers and other group members will be able to respond via the “I prayed” icon.
Users who are members of faith-based Facebook groups will find an option allowing them to request prayers and other group members will be able to respond via the “I prayed” icon.
Belarus Olympic sprinter to seek asylum after Instagram post, airport standoff
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya's tension with Belarus started with an Instagram post that set off massive backlash in state-run media back home, where authorities relentlessly crack down on government critics.
Krystsina Tsimanouskaya's tension with Belarus started with an Instagram post that set off massive backlash in state-run media back home, where authorities relentlessly crack down on government critics.
Group calls on TikTok to add 'mirror' feature for parents to see kids' feeds
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
More than 12,000 people have signed on to a petition asking TikTok to add a “mirror” feature for parents to keep tabs on what their kids are viewing.
Constable uses Facebook as wanted poster to catch illegal dumping
Since January, 13 arrests have been made and three of the cases were so large the offenders were charged with felonies.
Since January, 13 arrests have been made and three of the cases were so large the offenders were charged with felonies.
Twitter reportedly closes SF, NY offices over delta variant concerns
Twitter has reportedly closed its offices in San Francisco and New York, effective immediately.
Twitter has reportedly closed its offices in San Francisco and New York, effective immediately.
Woman gets Facebook timeout for 'men are dumb' comment, labled as 'hate speech'
A married Michigan woman is adamant she's not a man-hater but was joking when she asked 'why are men so dumb' on a Facebook meme. But that comment got her banned for a day from the social media giant.
A married Michigan woman is adamant she's not a man-hater but was joking when she asked 'why are men so dumb' on a Facebook meme. But that comment got her banned for a day from the social media giant.
Twitter is testing a ‘dislike’ button
Are you seeing a “dislike” button on Twitter? Don’t get too excited yet — it’s just a test.
Are you seeing a “dislike” button on Twitter? Don’t get too excited yet — it’s just a test.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene banned from Twitter for 12 hours
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she was banned from Twitter again for 12 hours for violating the company's policy on COVID-19 misinformation.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said she was banned from Twitter again for 12 hours for violating the company's policy on COVID-19 misinformation.
Biden: 'Killing people' remark was call to action for social media companies
President Joe Biden is tempering his assessment that social media giants are “killing people” by hosting misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines on their platforms.
President Joe Biden is tempering his assessment that social media giants are “killing people” by hosting misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccines on their platforms.
New Jersey man accidentally breaks into, cleans random couple’s condo
Lou Angelino III thought he was cleaning a client’s condo until the client called asking why he hadn’t arrived yet.
Lou Angelino III thought he was cleaning a client’s condo until the client called asking why he hadn’t arrived yet.
Woman arrested after commenting on police Facebook post about her, authorities say
Tulsa police asked the public for help finding a woman charged with accessory to murder. A few hours later, police say she commented on the department’s Facebook post.
Tulsa police asked the public for help finding a woman charged with accessory to murder. A few hours later, police say she commented on the department’s Facebook post.
Biden: Social media 'killing people' with misinformation
President Joe Biden says social media companies are “killing people” by failing to police misinformation on their platforms about the COVID-19 vaccines.
President Joe Biden says social media companies are “killing people” by failing to police misinformation on their platforms about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Twitter discontinuing 'fleets' feature on Aug. 3
Fleets will be disappearing from Twitter in less than a month.
Fleets will be disappearing from Twitter in less than a month.
Venomous copperhead snake bites YouTuber recording video on Maryland trail
A YouTuber trying to get in touch with nature got more than he bargained for when a venomous snake bit him while he was hiking on a Maryland trail.
A YouTuber trying to get in touch with nature got more than he bargained for when a venomous snake bit him while he was hiking on a Maryland trail.
Phylicia Rashad draws criticism over her support for Bill Cosby's prison release
Phylicia Rashad has found herself embroiled in controversy after expressing public support for Bill Cosby’s release from prison, with some prominent Black voices calling for her dismissal as dean of Howard University's College of Fine Arts.
Phylicia Rashad has found herself embroiled in controversy after expressing public support for Bill Cosby’s release from prison, with some prominent Black voices calling for her dismissal as dean of Howard University's College of Fine Arts.
Howard University students want Phylicia Rashad fired after her Bill Cosby support
Howard University students and alumni are calling for "Cosby Show" actress Phylicia Rashad's firing from the school, where she serves as its dean of College of Fine Arts.
Howard University students and alumni are calling for "Cosby Show" actress Phylicia Rashad's firing from the school, where she serves as its dean of College of Fine Arts.
Justices rule for cursing cheerleader over Snapchat post
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post.
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy briefly suspended from Twitter
Twitter briefly suspended Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy's account Friday evening.
Twitter briefly suspended Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy's account Friday evening.
Doctors warn over TikTok challenge involving fake tongue piercings
The challenge involves placing two magnets on both sides of the tongue, giving the illusion of a tongue piercing
The challenge involves placing two magnets on both sides of the tongue, giving the illusion of a tongue piercing
Nebraska man sentenced to death for strangling, dismembering Tinder date
A man who murdered and dismembered a young woman he met on Tinder and then slashed his own neck in court during his trial was sentenced to death this week.
A man who murdered and dismembered a young woman he met on Tinder and then slashed his own neck in court during his trial was sentenced to death this week.