Woman solicits donations for cancer on social media, but authorities say she never had Hodgkin's
A Gilroy woman has been charged with soliciting more than $60,000 in donations she asked for on Facebook and her blog to help pay for cancer treatments she did not need or receive, and then used the money for herself, according to federal prosecutors and the Internal Revenue Service.
A Gilroy woman has been charged with soliciting more than $60,000 in donations she asked for on Facebook and her blog to help pay for cancer treatments she did not need or receive, and then used the money for herself, according to federal prosecutors and the Internal Revenue Service.
Misinformation on the virus is proving highly contagious
As the world races to find a vaccine and a cure for COVID-19, there is seemingly no antidote in sight to the burgeoning outbreak of coronavirus conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths and sham treatments.
As the world races to find a vaccine and a cure for COVID-19, there is seemingly no antidote in sight to the burgeoning outbreak of coronavirus conspiracy theories, hoaxes, anti-mask myths and sham treatments.
APA President Ken Casaday apologizes for 'insensitive tweet' about man killed at Austin protest
In an earlier tweet, Casaday blamed Foster for the confrontation in which he was shot dead, saying the demonstrator was “looking for a confrontation and found it.”
In an earlier tweet, Casaday blamed Foster for the confrontation in which he was shot dead, saying the demonstrator was “looking for a confrontation and found it.”
FOX 7 Discussion: Twitter restricts Donald Trump Jr’s account
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Abhi Rahman with the Texas Democratic Party join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about Twitter's recent actions towards President Trump and his son, Donald Trump Jr.
Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak and Abhi Rahman with the Texas Democratic Party join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about Twitter's recent actions towards President Trump and his son, Donald Trump Jr.
Some people keeping COVID-19 social lives a secret, according to new survey
A social media expert is warning people to take your social media posts seriously, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
A social media expert is warning people to take your social media posts seriously, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
Jet-skiing Joker spotted in East River in NYC
A man dressed as the Joker was seen jet-skiing on the East River in New York City.
A man dressed as the Joker was seen jet-skiing on the East River in New York City.
Twitter limits Donald Trump Jr.'s account, deletes video shared by president pushing false COVID-19 treatment
Numerous studies have shown that hydroxychloroquine is not an effective treatment for COVID-19.
Numerous studies have shown that hydroxychloroquine is not an effective treatment for COVID-19.
Perdue takes down campaign ad with manipulated Ossoff photo
The digital campaign ad featured a manipulated picture of his Democratic opponent Jon Ossoff, who is Jewish, with an enlarged nose.
The digital campaign ad featured a manipulated picture of his Democratic opponent Jon Ossoff, who is Jewish, with an enlarged nose.
Texas teen who has 'trouble making friends' gets best birthday surprise
Kiley was out to dinner with family to celebrate turning 15 when her friends surprised her at the restaurant.
Kiley was out to dinner with family to celebrate turning 15 when her friends surprised her at the restaurant.
Kim Kardashian asks public to show compassion, empathy to Kanye West
Kim Kardashian West is asking the public to show compassion and empathy to husband Kanye West.
Kim Kardashian West is asking the public to show compassion and empathy to husband Kanye West.
Michigan teacher and coach says he was fired for tweeting 'Trump is our President'
"I felt a lot of people were rooting against our president and I just felt like we should be rooting for him to succeed," Kucera said. "Because when he succeeds. we all succeed."
"I felt a lot of people were rooting against our president and I just felt like we should be rooting for him to succeed," Kucera said. "Because when he succeeds. we all succeed."
Twitter to ban QAnon accounts, block links related to conspiracy theory
Twitter announced on Tuesday that it will take action on "QAnon" activity and permanently suspend accounts tweeting about the QAnon conspiracy theory.
Twitter announced on Tuesday that it will take action on "QAnon" activity and permanently suspend accounts tweeting about the QAnon conspiracy theory.
Fort Bend County Judge reacts to racist comments received on social media
Fort Bend County Judge KP George is talking to FOX 26 about the racist comments he says he's been getting on social media, mostly over his response to COVID-19.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George is talking to FOX 26 about the racist comments he says he's been getting on social media, mostly over his response to COVID-19.
Chicago's Lightfoot calls White House's McEnany a 'Karen' after reported 'derelict mayor' slight
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot called White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany a "Karen" on Twitter Thursday, after reportedly being mentioned as a "derelict mayor" during a press briefing.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot called White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany a "Karen" on Twitter Thursday, after reportedly being mentioned as a "derelict mayor" during a press briefing.
Experts say Twitter breach troubling, undermines trust
Experts say a breach in Twitter’s security that allowed hackers to break into the accounts of leaders and technology moguls is one of the worst attacks in recent years and may shake trust in a platform politicians and CEOs use to communicate with the public.
Experts say a breach in Twitter’s security that allowed hackers to break into the accounts of leaders and technology moguls is one of the worst attacks in recent years and may shake trust in a platform politicians and CEOs use to communicate with the public.
Hackers appear to target Twitter accounts of Joe Biden, Elon Musk, Kanye West, others in bitcoin scam
Messages appearing on their accounts showed statements about bitcoin and promised to “double” payments sent to a bitcoin wallet address.
Messages appearing on their accounts showed statements about bitcoin and promised to “double” payments sent to a bitcoin wallet address.
Principal responds after photos of school library books in dumpster cause social media stir
The principal of a middle school in White Bear Lake, Minnesota is responding after photos showing stacks of books in a school dumpster spread on social media.
The principal of a middle school in White Bear Lake, Minnesota is responding after photos showing stacks of books in a school dumpster spread on social media.
Wayfair denies Reddit human sex trafficking conspiracy theory
Wayfair denied Friday that it is selling expensive furniture on its website as a front for human trafficking.
Wayfair denied Friday that it is selling expensive furniture on its website as a front for human trafficking.
Man yells ‘I feel threatened!’ after being confronted in Costco for not wearing a face mask
A video circulating on social media shows the moment a Costco customer apparently confronted another shopper in Florida for not wearing a facial covering. The conflict escalated when the man who was confronted began screaming, "I feel threatened,” at the customer who confronted him.
A video circulating on social media shows the moment a Costco customer apparently confronted another shopper in Florida for not wearing a facial covering. The conflict escalated when the man who was confronted began screaming, "I feel threatened,” at the customer who confronted him.
US could ban TikTok, Sec. Mike Pompeo says
The United States is looking at the possibility of banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok.
The United States is looking at the possibility of banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok.