Facebook and Twitter flag Trump post falsely claiming flu is deadlier than COVID-19
After returning to the White House after being hospitalized for COVID-19, the president downplayed the threat of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 Americans by claiming it is not as deadly as the seasonal flu.
After returning to the White House after being hospitalized for COVID-19, the president downplayed the threat of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 Americans by claiming it is not as deadly as the seasonal flu.
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.
Facebook to ban QAnon, militarized social movement ads ahead of election
Facebook announced Wednesday it is banning ads that “praise, support or represent” QAnon and any militarized social movements on the platform.
Facebook announced Wednesday it is banning ads that “praise, support or represent” QAnon and any militarized social movements on the platform.
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.
TikTok fate in the balance as judge weighs Trump administration's app store ban
Lawyers for TikTok have pleaded with a U.S. judge to delay the Trump Administration’s ban of the video sharing program from app stores set to take effect at the end of Sunday.
Lawyers for TikTok have pleaded with a U.S. judge to delay the Trump Administration’s ban of the video sharing program from app stores set to take effect at the end of Sunday.
Social media and COVID shaming: Fighting a toxic combination
Shaming people who get sick or don’t follow the rules in a public health crisis has been a thing since well before coronavirus, researchers say.
Shaming people who get sick or don’t follow the rules in a public health crisis has been a thing since well before coronavirus, researchers say.
'Don't fill these out': Florida deputies warn against online quizzes
The answers to these quizzes, which often involve personal information about yourself, can give be tied to your passwords and online security.
The answers to these quizzes, which often involve personal information about yourself, can give be tied to your passwords and online security.
200,000 COVID-19 deaths memorialized by 20,000 American flags across National Mall
The United States officially marked a grim milestone on Tuesday when the number of American deaths attributed to COVID-19 hit 200,000.
The United States officially marked a grim milestone on Tuesday when the number of American deaths attributed to COVID-19 hit 200,000.
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.
State, local officials reacting to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death
The news of Supreme Court Justice’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death is sparking a lot of reaction on social media from local officials.
The news of Supreme Court Justice’s Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death is sparking a lot of reaction on social media from local officials.
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.
Man, 35, facing sex charges including HIV exposure for alleged sexual relationship with 12-year-old girl
A 35-year-old man from Pontiac is facing several charges after police say he had a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old girl from Allen Park. One of the charges is for HIV exposure.
A 35-year-old man from Pontiac is facing several charges after police say he had a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old girl from Allen Park. One of the charges is for HIV exposure.
Kanye West tweets music contracts, video of himself urinating on Grammy
Kanye West continued to discuss his possible departure from his record contracts in a series of tweets.
Kanye West continued to discuss his possible departure from his record contracts in a series of tweets.
Trump trolls Biden by sharing manipulated video of him dancing to 'F--- tha Police'
“What is this all about?” President Donald Trump asked as he retweeted a video that showed Democratic rival Joe Biden appearing to play the explicit '90s anti-cop song on his phone and bop along to it.
“What is this all about?” President Donald Trump asked as he retweeted a video that showed Democratic rival Joe Biden appearing to play the explicit '90s anti-cop song on his phone and bop along to it.
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.
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.
Ditka again on kneeling: 'If you can't respect this country, get the he-- out of it'
Following the start of the 2020 NFL season and players continuing to kneel during the national anthem, former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka again is saying that "if you can't respect this country, get the he-- out of it."
Following the start of the 2020 NFL season and players continuing to kneel during the national anthem, former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka again is saying that "if you can't respect this country, get the he-- out of it."
Drone footage shows hazardous smoke from US wildfires smothering Vancouver, British Columbia
The drone video, posted to Instagram, shows footage of Vancouver’s tall buildings and dense smoke in the area.
The drone video, posted to Instagram, shows footage of Vancouver’s tall buildings and dense smoke in the area.
NFL fan shares late dad's Cowboys-themed room ahead of season opener
A Dallas Cowboys fan shared a video on Twitter of her late dad's Cowboys-themed room.
A Dallas Cowboys fan shared a video on Twitter of her late dad's Cowboys-themed room.