Keller: Ads claim Congress will "break" Amazon Prime 2-day delivery
Have you seen those TV ads warning that Congress is poised to "break" the popular Amazon Prime two-day delivery service?
Do tech industry's ads attacking anti-trust bill pass Keller's Truth Test?
WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
State Attorneys General Probing Instagram's Effects On Kids
A group of state attorneys general are investigating Instagram, saying its parent company ignored internal research about the physical and mental health dangers it posed to young people.
Facebook Changes Its Company Name To Meta
Mark Zuckerberg said Facebook will change its corporate name to Meta, demoting Facebook's namesake service to being one of the company's subsidiaries.
Keller @ Large: Facebook Will Act On Misinformation When It Is Paid To
Letting the lies flow meant high engagement - and more profit, claim the critics.
Facebook Planning To Change Its Name, Report Says
Facebook is planning to rebrand itself with a new name and wants to be known for more than social media, according to a report.
Nearly All Americans Agree Rampant Spread Of Misinformation Is A Problem, Poll Shows
Ninety-five percent of Americans identified misinformation as a problem when they're trying to access important information.
Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Back Online After Worldwide Outage
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp were all back online Tuesday after users were unable to access the sites for several hours Monday due to a major outage.
Dedham Man Accused Of Sending Inter-Racial Couple Threatening Messages On Facebook Faces Federal Charges
Prosecutors said Stephen M. DeBerardinis, 45, of Boston and Dedham, made the posts after a white woman and a Black man announced their engagement.
Markey, Trahan Call On Facebook To 'Completely Abandon' Instagram For Kids Following Pause
Instagram is pressing pause on plans to develop a version of its service for kids under 13 after facing pressure from lawmakers.
Keller @ Large: Facebook Oversight Committee Upholds Ban On Donald Trump
The group also found Facebook guilty of vagueness and inconsistency in both making and enforcing the rules that got Trump blocked.
Apple's New Feature Will Let Users Stop Data Tracking From Apps Like Facebook
A new feature from Apple requires apps to get permission from users before the apps can track their behaviors online. People who opt-out will see fewer personalized ads.
Pro-Trump Demonstration At Twitter Headquarters Appears To Be A Bust, Twitter Claims To Respect 'People's Right To Express Their Views':
A demonstration by supporters of President Donald Trump to protest his ban from the Twitter social media platform outside the company's San Francisco headquarters appeared to be a bust Monday morning.
Healey Joins Multistate Lawsuit Seeking To End Facebook's 'Illegal Monopoly'
Healey and 47 other attorneys general sued Facebook, seeking forced divestment of its Instagram and WhatsApp messaging services.
'We Are Really At A Crisis Point For Our Democracy, Economy': Sally Hubbard On Big Tech Corporations & Book 'Monopolies Suck'
Big corporations like Facebook, Amazon and Apple dominate our lives, but do they have our best intentions in mind? Sally Hubbard explains why monopolies are ruining our democracy and economy.
Facebook To Ban Holocaust Denial, Distortion Posts
Facebook is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust, after a push by survivors around the world who targeted CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Facebook Will Let Users Opt Out Of Political Ads
Facebook users will soon be able to turn off political adds.
Quarantine Karaoke Connects People During Coronavirus Crisis
What started as a simple idea on Facebook now has hundreds of thousands followers and its helping people get through the coronavirus crisis.
Judge: Facebook Must Provide Info Sought By Massachusetts AG
Facebook must turn over information to the Massachusetts attorney general's office regarding thousands of apps that the social media company suspects of misusing users' data, a judge decided.
Hiker In NH Finds Man's Wedding Ring After Call For Help On Facebook
Against all odds, a stranger was able to find a North Andover man's most prized procession.
Facebook, Instagram Service Restored After Thanksgiving Day Outage
Facebook has identified the cause of outages that left some users in the United States unable to post photos or answer messages on Facebook or Instagram.
Facebook, Instagram Ban 'Sexual Use' Of Eggplant, Peach, Sweat Drops Emojis
If you are partial to using the eggplant, peach or sweat drops emojis in a sexual context on Facebook and Instagram, you'll need a workaround.
Elizabeth Warren Targets Facebook's Ad Policy -- With A Facebook Ad
The ad's own admission of a lie seeks to draw attention to a controversial Facebook policy Warren has spent days criticizing.
Mark Zuckerberg: Elizabeth Warren's Pledge To Break Up Facebook Would 'Suck For Us'
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that an Elizabeth Warren presidency would be bad for his business, according to leaked audio from a company meeting.
Facebook Launches Dating Service In The US
Facebook is tackling a new frontier: love.
Latest News From CBS Boston
Interactive art display takes over Charlestown Navy Yard
Art is taking over the Charlestown Navy Yard as a local sculptor is using his work to send an uplifting message.
Abortion rights advocates plan all day rally in Swampscott
Monday morning in Swampscott, abortion rights advocates plan to gather for a protest expected to last throughout the day.
Waltham plastic bag ban now in effect
Single-use plastic bags are no longer allowed at Waltham stores.
84-year-old man drowns at Lynn Beach
An 84-year-old man died Sunday after being pulled from the water at Lynn Beach.
Seekonk boy in running to win national Lego competition
A Seekonk boy is in the running to win a national Lego competition.
5-year-old pulled from the water at Snake Pond in Sandwich
An unresponsive five-year-old was pulled from the water in Sandwich on Sunday.
2 trees in Winthrop dedicated to 2021 shooting rampage victims
People came together in Winthrop Sunday morning to honor two residents killed in a deadly shooting rampage there a year ago.
MBTA service resumes on Green and Orange lines near Government Center
The Green and Orange lines near Government Center have resumed regular service Sunday night.
"It finally feels like summer": Boston hits 90 degrees
Another sure sign of summer: volleyball at Revere Beach.
Latest News From CBS Boston
More Latest News From CBS Boston
Interactive art display takes over Charlestown Navy Yard
Art is taking over the Charlestown Navy Yard as a local sculptor is using his work to send an uplifting message.
Abortion rights advocates plan all day rally in Swampscott
Monday morning in Swampscott, abortion rights advocates plan to gather for a protest expected to last throughout the day.
Waltham plastic bag ban now in effect
Single-use plastic bags are no longer allowed at Waltham stores.
84-year-old man drowns at Lynn Beach
An 84-year-old man died Sunday after being pulled from the water at Lynn Beach.
Seekonk boy in running to win national Lego competition
A Seekonk boy is in the running to win a national Lego competition.
Health
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Newest Omicron subvariants infecting people who should have immunity
That said, the vaccines still provide significant protection against severe disease.
Massachusetts reports 1,700 new COVID cases, 6 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.53%.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes tied to teen vaping surge
The FDA ordered the vaping company Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the U.S. market Thursday.
Ability to stand on one leg may be indicator of overall health
A study suggests if you can't stand on one leg for a short period of time, you could be at an increased risk of death.
Massachusetts reports 1,636 new COVID cases, 35 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.52%.
I-Team
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I-Team: What happened to Debbie Melo?
Debbie Melo has now been missing for 22 years. Detectives say her husband has never been ruled out as a suspect.
I-Team: Teen accidentally shot himself in head running from police
A teen is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself in the head while running from police, according to I-Team sources.
I-Team: Mother blames son's death on negligence of Watertown facility
A Watertown facility is facing new allegations from a Braintree mother who says her quadriplegic son died as a result of the home's negligence.
I-Team: Removal of hazardous debris in Chelsea nearly complete
MassDOT says it is ahead of schedule removing hazardous soil it dumped in Chelsea.
UMass gender pay gap increases between top paid men and women
Three years after UMass officials were alerted to significant gender pay gaps, the inequity has only gotten worse.
Keller @ Large
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Keller: State treasurer says Massachusetts should consider suspending gas tax
There is a difference of opinion on the possibility of suspending the gas tax, but treasurer Deb Goldberg said the state has the money to do it.
Keller: Supreme Court decision a reminder that not voting has consequences
Jon says the long-term impact of the court's ruling will be to remind apathetic voters that inaction has consequences.
Keller: Ads claim Congress will "break" Amazon Prime 2-day delivery
Have you seen those TV ads warning that Congress is poised to "break" the popular Amazon Prime two-day delivery service?
Will Massachusetts lawmakers finally find a sports betting solution?
The countdown is on as Massachusetts lawmakers enter the final six weeks of the legislative session. So will sports betting finally make it across the finish line?
Keller: FBI eyes 'dangerous' website mapping Mass. organizations with ties to Israel
"This is a Jewish hit list," says Robert Trestan, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League of New England.
Business News
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Massachusetts-based Marathon Sports is being sold
Stores will continue to use the "Marathon Sports" branding.
Stocks falling, but economist says it's 'too soon to panic'
Stocks are falling, interest rates are rising and prices are skyrocketing, but an economist says it's too soon to panic.
Kohl's in talks to sell department store chain to new owner
Kohl's is negotiating with a potential new owner in a proposed $8 billion deal.
Raytheon moving headquarters out of Massachusetts
Raytheon's headquarters will no longer be located in Waltham.
Target is slashing prices on overstocked big-ticket items
Target is stuck with too much home decor and too many TVs. To clear out the glut, it will ramp up discounts.
New England Living
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Health food for pets at Loyal Biscuit of Maine
Loyal Biscuit is known throughout Maine as the go-to health food store for pets.
Visiting the Owls Head Transportation Museum
Owls Head Transportation Museum is one of Midcoast Maine's top tourist spots.
Sailing the coast with Maine Windjammer
Cruising on this fleet of sailboats promises spectacular scenery, great food, and pure adventure.
Luxury boutique hotels in Midcoast Maine
The Bay View Collection offers a fully integrated Midcoast Maine vacation.
Custom knives crafted in Cambridge
MKS custom knives are used by professional chefs and cooking enthusiasts all over the world.
Sports
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Revs battle to scoreless draw in Vancouver, stretch unbeaten run to nine games
The New England Revolution extended their unbeaten streak to nine games with a 0-0 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps.
Red Sox beat Guardians 8-3 for sweep, winning streak at 7
The Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Guardians 8-3 on Sunday for a three-game sweep.
Verdugo hits 3-run HR, scorching Red Sox top Guardians 4-2
Verdugo's two-out rocket to right off Shane Bieber (3-4) gave Boston a 3-2 lead in the sixth inning.
Arroyo has three RBIs in return, Red Sox beat Guardians 6-3
Christian Arroyo hit a two-run homer powering the red-hot Boston Red Sox to a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians.
Ime Udoka sees bench scoring as area for Celtics improvement
Clearly, the Celtics could have gotten some better contributions off the bench in that six-game series loss, and Ime Udoka said he's hopeful that the team adds a bench scorer to the mix this summer.
Offbeat
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'Huge' great white shark spotted from boat in Cape Cod Bay
A boat was pulling lobster traps in when people on board spotted a big shark.
WATCH: Connecticut woman finds bear inside her house
A Connecticut woman came home this week to find a bear in her kitchen.
World's largest chicken nugget made in Massachusetts
History was made in Massachusetts recently when two TikTok stars created the world's largest chicken nugget.
Santa's Village makes list of top US amusement parks
TripAdvisor has the New Hampshire attraction right up there with some world-famous theme parks in a new ranking.
MBTA to try urine sensors on elevators
The MBTA hopes to tackle public urination in system elevators with technology.