Meta says it didn't force users to follow Trump on Facebook and Instagram

The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.

• Jan 22, 2025

Trump orders Justice Department to not enforce TikTok ban

The order directs the Justice Department not to take action or impose penalties against "any entity for any noncompliance" with the law.

• Jan 20, 2025

Detroit TikTok influencer excited for platform to be back online

TikTok is back online after less than 24 hours after going dark Saturday night.

• Jan 19, 2025

TikTok starts restoring U.S. service after shutdown over divest-or-ban law

President-elect Donald Trump vowed to issue an executive order on Monday to postpone the ban on TikTok from going into effect.

• Jan 19, 2025

If TikTok goes, so will livelihoods: "We'd have to completely rebuild"

Experts say no other app offers the same financial opportunities as TikTok, while creators fear loss of income if it disappears.

• Jan 17, 2025

How to download your TikTok data and videos now that service is shuttered

TikTok voluntarily shut down service. However, the social media app still gave users the option to download their data.

• Jan 19, 2025

What would happen to TikTok on my phone if the app is banned?

A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.

• Jan 17, 2025

TikTok could shut down unless Supreme Court blocks or delays U.S. ban

Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.

• Jan 9, 2025

Meta to end fact-checking, replacing it with system similar to Musk's X

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.

• Jan 8, 2025

Apple's Siri settlement could mean money for consumers — what to know

Apple will pay $95 million to settle allegations that its Siri virtual assistant violated people's privacy by eavesdropping on mobile device users.

• Jan 3, 2025

Apple agrees to pay $95 million to settle Siri eavesdropping claims

Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record user conversations through iPhones and other devices, court finds.

• Jan 3, 2025

Comedian says viral video claiming lions loose in Detroit was a joke

Detroit comedian Jay Cotton says he started a bit of an uproar on social media, but he didn't mean to.

• Dec 27, 2024

Experts debunk viral video claiming lions running loose in Detroit

The startling footage shows a pack of lions roaming through a city, with a label saying it's from 2024 and in the Motor City.

• Dec 26, 2024

ChatGPT recovers after being hit by outages, OpenAI says

The OpenAI issue was caused by an "upstream provider," according to the artificial intelligence organization.

• Dec 27, 2024

FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week

FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.

• Dec 18, 2024

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