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
Massachusetts family ran for cover during Illinois parade shooting
A family from Massachusetts was among dozens of people who ran for cover during the parade shooting in Illinois.
Man who fell off float in Winchester lake found dead
The search for a missing man in a Winchester lake ended with divers finding him dead 13 feet below the surface.
Boston Police say 13-year-old was driving car with loaded gun
Boston Police said they arrested a 13-year-old boy who was driving a car with a loaded gun late at night on the 4th of July.
Local musician's body pulled from Merrimac River
Robert "Bahama Bob" Urzi, 71, of Newburyport, was found Tuesday morning.
Green Line's C Branch will close for 12 days
Crews will replace tracks and shuttle passengers from Kenmore to Cleveland Circle.
NH Police arrest man after children left in car with loaded gun
Police found a backpack in the car with a loaded gun and a knife inside and accessible to the children.
Police looking for men involved in Chelsea shooting
Although there no one was hit, police found an abandoned black Volkswagen with bullet holes.
Boston dog walker gains Instagram following with photos of perfectly posed pups
Dog walker Steven Watson shares his secret to getting the packs of dogs to pose.
I-Team: Patriot Front has long history in Massachusetts
In 2019, three group members were arrested on assault charges after distributing racist flyers in East Boston.
Latest News From CBS Boston
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Massachusetts family ran for cover during Illinois parade shooting
A family from Massachusetts was among dozens of people who ran for cover during the parade shooting in Illinois.
Man who fell off float in Winchester lake found dead
The search for a missing man in a Winchester lake ended with divers finding him dead 13 feet below the surface.
Boston Police say 13-year-old was driving car with loaded gun
Boston Police said they arrested a 13-year-old boy who was driving a car with a loaded gun late at night on the 4th of July.
Local musician's body pulled from Merrimac River
Robert "Bahama Bob" Urzi, 71, of Newburyport, was found Tuesday morning.
Green Line's C Branch will close for 12 days
Crews will replace tracks and shuttle passengers from Kenmore to Cleveland Circle.
Health
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Massachusetts reports 1,678 new COVID cases, 8 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 6.22%.
CDC: New listeria outbreak tied to 23 illnesses, 1 death
Two people from Massachusetts have gotten sick.
Massachusetts reports 1,915 new COVID cases, 8 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.85%.
Massachusetts reports 1,529 new COVID cases, 17 additional deaths
The seven-day weighted average of positive tests in Massachusetts is now 5.74%.
Study shows gas stoves could be leaking toxic chemicals
Researchers say some stoves are leaking unburned gas at low levels that could be toxic when released into the air.
I-Team
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Rise of the Moors standoff: Where the cases stand now
It has been just about a year since an armed militia group called the Rise of the Moors held an hours long standoff with police on Route 95 in Wakefield.
I-Team: Cleanup finished at Chelsea hazardous debris pile
The city had no idea it was there until WBZ-TV told them.
I-Team: The problem behind Boston's unsolved murders
Unsolved murders are a growing concern nationwide.
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.
Keller @ Large
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Keller: How Supreme Court decisions could impact Massachusetts
The United States Supreme Court released decisions in recent weeks that have made national headlines. So what impact do rulings on topics such as guns and abortion have in Massachusetts?
Keller @ Large: NATO expansion may add strain to relations with Russia
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is officially expanding, as Finland and Sweden are about to become full members.
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?
Business News
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Kohl's sale falls apart in shaky retail environment
Kohl's said Friday that it now expects sales to be down.
Bed Bath & Beyond accused of turning off AC in stores
A new report from Bank of America claims the company has cut air conditioning in an effort to lower expenses.
New Hampshire distillery turning invasive green crabs into whiskey
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Gourmet Dumpling House set to close in Chinatown
Gourmet Dumpling House in Chinatown is about to close after 15 years.
Massachusetts-based Marathon Sports is being sold
Stores will continue to use the "Marathon Sports" branding.
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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Power ranking Patriots' positional groups ahead of 2022 season
It's a good time to take stock of the Patriots' roster by ranking each positional group from strongest to weakest.
Jake DeBrusk no longer wants to be traded away from Bruins
Jake DeBrusk is coming off a weird year. But he wants to stick around in Boston.
Demaryius Thomas had stage 2 CTE when he died
The late Demaryius Thomas was posthumously diagnosed with CTE -- chronic traumatic encephalopathy -- by doctors from Boston University, the New York Times reported Tuesday.
Red Sox win 8th straight on Fourth of July, beat Rays 4-0
Boston matched its franchise record for consecutive July 4 wins.
Top Sox prospect Brayan Bello could make MLB debut Wednesday
The major league debut of top Red Sox pitching prospect Brayan Bello may be upon us.
Offbeat
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Bear 'showing no fear of humans' closes NH campground
A New Hampshire campground is closed until further notice due to a bear that is not afraid of humans, officials say.
Robot dog spotted working security on Boston Esplanade
Massachusetts State Police are using a Boston Dynamics robot at the Esplanade ahead of Monday's festivities.
Stone Zoo announces birth of baby porcupette
The baby's soft quills will harden over time
New Hampshire distillery turning invasive green crabs into whiskey
A New Hampshire distillery has come up with its newest concoction called "Crab Trapper" — whiskey flavored with invasive green crabs.
Black fly season in Maine is lasting longer
Maine's season for black flies appears to be taking up more of the year.