Meta targeted young users with addictive tech, states allege
Meta wants children and teens on Facebook and Instagram as long as possible so it can collect and sell their personal data, state prosecutors allege.
Meta collected children's data from Instagram accounts, court documents allege
Meta is accused of deliberately engineering its social media platforms to hook kids
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody targets Meta over negative impacts on kids
Moody's lawsuit alleges that Meta's platforms "cause serious harm to children, parents, and the community at large"
U.S. Supreme Court to weigh Florida tech law
A 2021 Florida law placed restrictions on major social media companies
Friday is last day for Facebook users to claim settlement money
The application to collect part of Meta's data privacy settlement is simple, requiring only a few minutes to fill out.
Twitter's future is in doubt as Threads tops 100 million users
Fueling Threads' rapid growth has been Meta's use of Instagram as a springboard to sign up new users, along with what many Threads users have identified as a dissatisfaction with Twitter.
Twitter threatens lawsuit over Meta's "copycat" Threads, report says
Twitter alleges Meta hired former employees of the blogging platform and tapped trade secrets to develop new Threads service.
Meta's "Twitter killer" app Threads is here. Here's how to get it.
The social media company debuted the new service on July 5, a day earlier than expected. It also has a sneaky way to get a download.
89% of parents support laws restricting kids from social media, survey found
Survey found nearly every parent (98 percent) believes social media platforms are dangerous to users under 18
Meta threatens news ban in California over bill to support journalism
Owner of Facebook and Instagram could bar users in the state from sharing news over bill requiring tech companies to pay news publishers.
Meta to lay off 10,000 workers as part of "year of efficiency"
Zuckerberg said funding low-priority projects is costly and company functions better as leaner organization.
Meta cracking down to prevent sextortion of teens on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is taking steps to crack down on the spread of intimate images of teenagers on Facebook and Instagram.
Meta cracking down to prevent sextortion of teens on Facebook and Instagram
New tool "Take It Down" takes aim at a practice commonly referred to as "revenge porn"
Meta launching paid verification system for Facebook and Instagram
In a Facebook post, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the new verification system called "Meta Verified" will cost $11.99 month on web or $14.99 a month for iPhone users.
Meta to reinstate Trump on Facebook, Instagram
Earlier this month, Trump's presidential campaign asked Meta to reinstate him on the social media platform.
Meta to pay $725 million to settle Facebook/Cambridge Analytica data case
Meta, Facebook's corporate parent, will pay $725 million to settle a lawsuit over allegations it fed personal information to Trump campaign-allied firm Cambridge Analytica in 2016.
U.S. Supreme Court eyes Florida's social media law
The law targets large companies like Facebook and Twitter over decisions to remove politicians and other users from the social media platforms
Court says Florida tech law violates First Amendment
An appeals court ruled that a Florida law targeting social-media platforms unconstitutionally restricts the companies' First Amendment rights.
Police: Man Accused Of Driving Off With Mercedes-Benz In Coral Gables
Police have arrested a man they say was scamming people on social media.
Facebook To Change Corporate Name To Meta
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced Thursday that the corporate name of the social media platform will change to "Meta," to emphasize its "metaverse" vision.
Facebook, Instagram & WhatsApp Experience Worldwide Outage
Facebook and some Facebook-owned platforms are experiencing a worldwide outage Monday afternoon. The company said it is working to get its products up and running as soon as possible.
Gov. DeSantis Wants Facebook Investigated For Election Interference
The move comes after a bombshell report that the tech giant put its thumb on the scale of numerous state and local races by exempting elite users from Facebook's own rules.
Florida Man Keith Jackson Admits On Facebook Live To Killing Lover, Then Kills Self
A Tampa area man set his condo on fire and then killed himself after admitting on Facebook that he'd killed his boyfriend.
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.
Florida Joins States In Lawsuit Targeting Facebook
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody joined 47 other states Wednesday in a lawsuit against Facebook, accusing the social media giant of exploiting its dominance in the digital marketplace and engaging in anti-competitive practices.
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Miami-Dade Animal Services hosting adoption event Friday
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Some retailers are telling customers to just keep unwanted goods
Ordered something online you want to return? Some retailers say, "Keep it," and they'll still give you your money back.
Woman struck, killed by Tri-Rail train in Fort Lauderdale
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U.S. Supreme Court to discuss social media law
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
Florida tourism numbers dip in second quarter
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Gov. DeSantis: State has 'moved on' amid Disney fight
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools to offer new, free food options
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Florida school board reverses decision nixing access to children's book about male penguins
Months after access to a popular children's book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick was restricted at school libraries because of Florida's so-called Don't Say Gay law, a central Florida school district says it has reversed that decision.
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Sandra Day O'Connor, first woman on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote
Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
Florida Republican Party chair accused of rape
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called on Christian Ziegler to step down as state Republican Party chair, saying, "We just can't have a party chair that is under that type of scrutiny."
Govs. Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom face off in unusual debate
Florida's Ron DeSantis, a GOP presidential candidate, took on California's Gavin Newsom, who is a Biden surrogate and not a 2024 candidate, in a debate moderated by Fox's Sean Hannity.
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For the first time, CBS News Miami hears from the judge who sentenced Tristin Murphy to state prison.
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Thousands of syringes containing "vaginal tightening gel" seized at MSP Airport, CBP says
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These extended Black Friday deals are still happening on Apple tech, Roomba vacs and more
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Score a 31" Acer Nitro curved gaming monitor for $139 at Walmart's Cyber Monday 2023 sale
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Walmart Cyber Monday 2023 TV deal: Get this gorgeous 75" Sony Bravia 4K TV for $898 while you can
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This Cyber Monday 2023 gaming chair deal will sell out: Get it today at Walmart for $100
This Cyber Monday 2023 gaming chair deal at Walmart is one of the best we've seen. It's sure to sell out quick.
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Thousands of syringes containing "vaginal tightening gel" seized at MSP Airport, CBP says
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Ford recalls over 238,000 Explorers to replace axle bolts that can fail after US opens investigation
Ford is recalling more than 238,000 Explorers in the U.S. because a rear axle bolt can fail, potentially causing a loss of drive power or allowing the SUVs to roll away while in park.
Beware of price gouging and scams in wake of Hurricane Idalia
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried jailed; judge says crypto mogul tampered with witnesses
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried left a federal courtroom in handcuffs Friday when a judge revoked his bail after concluding that the fallen cryptocurrency wiz had repeatedly tried to influence witnesses against him.
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Bruce Springsteen drummer Max Weinberg says South Florida car restorer stole $125,000
Bruce Springsteen's drummer is suing a Florida car restoration company that he claims stole $125,000 from him.
"Late Show" episodes canceled as Stephen Colbert recovers from surgery
Late night host Stephen Colbert is recovering from surgery for a ruptured appendix, he said on Monday.
Chaka Khan: I regret "nothing"
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Director Ridley Scott on "Napoleon"
The director of such classics as "Alien," "Blade Runner," "Thelma & Louise " and "Gladiator" is back, taking on - at age 85 - one of the most controversial figures in history: the French emperor who dominated European battlefields but found defeat at Waterloo.
Tiffany Haddish arrested on suspicion of DUI in Beverly Hills
Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish was arrested Friday in Beverly Hills on suspicion of driving while impaired, authorities said.