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The social-media service, which debuted Wednesday night, is the fastest-growing app of all time, outpacing ChatGPT.
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The social-media service, which debuted Wednesday night, is the fastest-growing app of all time, outpacing ChatGPT.
The CEO of Facebook's parent company is trying to position Threads as a direct challenger to Twitter.
The Meta CEO tweeted at Musk as he says more than 10 million people signed up for his Twitter-rival app Threads within hours of its launch.
Zuckerberg said funding low-priority projects is costly and company functions better as leaner organization.
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.
"I got this wrong," admits CEO Mark Zuckerberg as his company grapples with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
A year ago, Facebook's parent company was worth $1 trillion. But a risky bet on the metaverse has investors worried.
Federal regulators have fined Facebook $5 billion for privacy violations and holding CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally responsible in a limited fashion.
New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has written to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding big changes in corporate governance.
The social media giant is accused of releasing private information to other tech companies, like Amazon, Netflix and Spotify.
Facebook lost about $119 billion of its value on Thursday, marking the biggest one-day loss in U.S. market history.
On Tuesday, Zuckerberg took questions from 44 senators seeking an explanation for how Facebook failed to prevent a data-mining company from gathering personal information on 87 million users.
Zuckerberg testified to a joint hearing of the Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committees, answering questions about privacy and politics.
Facebook is under fire for one privacy crisis, but its founders' history has not always helped its cause.
Facebook users are supposed to start learning whether or not they are one of the 87 million whose data was compromised in the Cambridge Analytica scandal, but so far it doesn't seem like anyone has received a notification.
Facebook says as many as 87 million people may have had their data accessed in the Cambridge Analytica scandal — an increase from the 50 million disclosed in published reports.
A user downloaded a Facebook archive and was surprised to find several recordings that had been made years earlier and supposedly deleted.
A whistleblower says Cambridge Analytica used personal data from an estimated 50 million Facebook users to help the Trump campaign.
The social media site is facing new questions about collecting phone numbers and text messages from Android devices while it continues to apologize for the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Facebook's virtual reality tour of post-hurricane Puerto Rico was meant to raise awareness for relief efforts, but the cartoon nature of the experience left some scratching their headsets.
The order, supported by South Korea and Japan, aims to cut off sources of revenue that fund North Korea's nuclear ambitions.
The announcement comes from CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a post Wednesday.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla are the proud parents of a baby girl, Max and a new philanthropic initiative worth about $45 billion.
For the first time ever, one billion people used Facebook in one day this past Monday.
Russo, 61, was stabbed to death while on the job near her station's headquarters on Sept. 29, 2022.
The Lehman College student from the Bronx was accused of assaulting and insulting an airport security guard and sentenced to one year in jail.
Transit officials released a report Wednesday outlining the agency's needs for the next 20 years, by which time it's possible 1 million additional commuters will be taking trains and buses.
Carson was stabbed to death in an apparently random attack in Brooklyn early Monday morning.
Toy makers from around the globe showed off their latest offerings that could be on kids' wish lists this holiday.
Russo, 61, was stabbed to death while on the job near her station's headquarters on Sept. 29, 2022.
The Lehman College student from the Bronx was accused of assaulting and insulting an airport security guard and sentenced to one year in jail.
Transit officials released a report Wednesday outlining the agency's needs for the next 20 years, by which time it's possible 1 million additional commuters will be taking trains and buses.
Carson was stabbed to death in an apparently random attack in Brooklyn early Monday morning.
The city's public libraries stand committed to making sure everyone has access to books and information from all points of view without restrictions.
Today will be sunny and unseasonably warm again, with highs in the low 80s.
We're in for a sunny and warm afternoon, with highs around 80. How long will it last?
The MTA has said it will charge anywhere from $9 to $23 to enter Manhattan's Central Business District when congestion pricing takes effect next spring.
Hazy sunshine and warm this afternoon with highs in the upper 70s.
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
Today will be sunny and unseasonably warm again, with highs in the low 80s.
The shooting happened at Rosa Parks Boulevard and Broadway on Tuesday afternoon.
We're in for a sunny and warm afternoon, with highs around 80. How long will it last?
Sen. Menendez pleaded not guilty to bribery charges last Wednesday and was released on $100,000 bond.
The MTA has said it will charge anywhere from $9 to $23 to enter Manhattan's Central Business District when congestion pricing takes effect next spring.
Friends and family of victims Odalis and Ismenia Urena were at the courthouse Tuesday for the hearing.
Their plan includes holding a hearing to identify the county's infrastructure needs, finding and fixing roadway drainage issues and updating the emergency alert system.
The MTA has said it will charge anywhere from $9 to $23 to enter Manhattan's Central Business District when congestion pricing takes effect next spring.
Nassau County police and various law enforcement unions helped organize the event that's set for Wednesday night at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh.
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
As student loan repayments restart in October, the Biden administration said 125,000 people with student loans will have their debt erased.
Both lawmakers expressed frustration over the current state of affairs inside the House of Representatives.
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is serving as speaker pro tempore.
Hizzoner is going to Mexico, and parts of Central America and South America on his own dime.
The House on Tuesday voted to remove California Republican Kevin McCarthy from his position as House speaker. Here's what comes next.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we spoke with a doctor and her patient to get some answers.
NYC Health + Hospitals' abortion care services will be available seven days a week.
Bedbugs are popping up in Paris hotels, homes, and even public transport, and with the Olympics just 10 months away, that has city officials' skin crawling.
The so-called "tripledemic" appears to have arrived, with people everywhere coughing and sneezing.
Advocates, doctors and survivors gathered at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on West 54th Street for the occasion.
Hundreds of fans lined up outside the Ed Sullivan Theater for the first taping of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" since the end of the writers strike.
We spoke with her about her background and coming into the role amid the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
Fans don't yet know if Taylor Swift will watch Travis Kelce play the Jets on Oct. 1 – but they're apparently scooping up tickets, just in case.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Graham Gano kicked a 55-yard field goal for the Giants (1-3), who have played one good half in four games this season.
Decades ago, David Stearns used to sneak into Shea Stadium to root for the New York Mets. Now, he holds their entire roster in his hands.
With pop superstar Taylor Swift watching Travis Kelce and the Chiefs for the second straight game, Kansas City was able to bounce back.
Breanna Stewart scored 27 points in New York's 87-84 win in Game 4. Showdown with Las Vegas begins next Sunday.
A season of great promise for the Amazins ended with a 74-87 record after Sunday's 9-1 defeat.
This comes as the Magnolia Tree Earth Center marks its 50th anniversary.
Officials say the Bronx has one of the highest rates of domestic violence across the city.
The dentists believe New York City isn't taking the time to properly investigate their recent recurring flood problem.
Teens seeking asylum have found a new home environment at the High School for Excellence and Innovation.
Studies show students tend to perform better academically with a certified librarian in school.
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
CBS New York's John Elliott has a look at the forecast.
Transit officials released a report Wednesday outlining the agency's needs for the next 20 years, by which time it's possible 1 million additional commuters will be taking trains and buses. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Adams is going to try to deliver a message to asylum seekers: Do not come to New York City. CBS New York's Zinna Maldonado reports.
Russo, 61, was stabbed to death while on the job near her station's headquarters on Sept. 29, 2022. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The Lehman College student from the Bronx was accused of assaulting and insulting an airport security guard.