Can the government pressure social media companies to remove misinformation?
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether the government can pressure social media companies to pull misinformation on things like vaccine safety.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether the government can pressure social media companies to pull misinformation on things like vaccine safety.
Outages were reported among Meta's social media services including Facebook, Instagram and Threads, according to DownDetector.
Facebook and Instagram users earlier today reported that they were booted out of the social media platforms, with many unable to log back in.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directly addressed families after prodding from Sen. Josh Hawley.
The application to collect part of Meta's data privacy settlement is simple, requiring only a few minutes to fill out.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has sent thousands of requests for the recalled products to be removed from Facebook Marketplace.
Twitter alleges Meta hired former employees of the blogging platform and tapped trade secrets to develop new Threads service.
A young Connecticut boy was the victim of a mean-spirited prank. His community responded with an outpouring of kindness.
A young boy was the victim of a mean-spirited prank. His community responded with an outpouring of kindness. Credit: WFSB
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.
Officials are urging people to stop using the lounger, and asking online marketplaces to regulate attempts to re-sell it, two years after the recall.
The Delaware musician didn't want to wait on a transplant list instead he turned to Facebook and a day later a stranger came forward to offer her kidney.
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
A European Union regulator said Meta's infringement was "very serious since it concerns transfers that are systematic, repetitive and continuous."
Elon Musk said the new features will strengthen privacy, while the social platform also plans to introduce voice and video calling
The launch comes the same week that the company laid off about 10,000 workers.
YouTube's decision means the former president's accounts on three major social media platforms have been restored ahead of the 2024 election.
This is Meta's second round of layoffs in the last five months.
Zuckerberg said funding low-priority projects is costly and company functions better as leaner organization.
Meta is testing a new subscription service that would let Facebook and Instagram users pay for a verified account.
The Supreme Court is for the first time considering the scope of Section 230, which provides legal immunity to online companies for content posted by third parties.
Earlier this month, Trump's presidential campaign asked Meta to reinstate him on the social media platform.
The fan won a Halloween pumpkin carving contest, and the billboard was put up on the White Horse Pike in New Jersey.
Researchers found that more than 400 malicious apps were designed to steal personal data.
For many people, decluttering is a popular way to mark the beginning of a new year. But instead of tossing or donating unwanted items, a growing number of Americans are first offering them to their neighbors for free.
Former Philadelphia police officer Ryan Pownall, who had his murder charges dropped by a judge in 2022, will be reinstated with seniority and full-back pay after he won his arbitration case.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sandy Sprint Philadelphia 5k run/walk on Saturday.
A teenage girl was abducted Thursday afternoon during a FaceTime call with her mother, Philadelphia police said.
Opposition is growing in one Atlantic City neighborhood over possibly expanding the area where recreational marijuana businesses can open.
Rhyuhn Green is headed to The Juilliard School. He's been playing the piano since he was a toddler.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sandy Sprint Philadelphia 5k run/walk on Saturday.
A teenage girl was abducted Thursday afternoon during a FaceTime call with her mother, Philadelphia police said.
Opposition is growing in one Atlantic City neighborhood over possibly expanding the area where recreational marijuana businesses can open.
Rhyuhn Green is headed to The Juilliard School. He's been playing the piano since he was a toddler.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sandy Sprint Philadelphia 5k run/walk on Saturday.
A teenage girl was abducted Thursday afternoon during a FaceTime call with her mother, Philadelphia police said.
Rhyuhn Green is headed to The Juilliard School. He's been playing the piano since he was a toddler.
A tractor-trailer struck a fire hydrant, sending a massive stream of water that looked like a geyser in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, around 1 p.m. Thursday.
At least two Princeton University students were arrested Thursday at a pro-Palestinian protest on campus where students began setting up tents.
Opposition is growing in one Atlantic City neighborhood over possibly expanding the area where recreational marijuana businesses can open.
At least two Princeton University students were arrested Thursday at a pro-Palestinian protest on campus where students began setting up tents.
The Penn Relays will bring thousands of athletes in Philadelphia this weekend. If you're heading to Franklin Field, here's what you need to know.
Thursday is cool and cloudy with a few peeks of sunshine later in the day. Temps drop close to freezing Friday morning, but the second half of the weekend kicks off a summerlike warmup.
For the fourth straight year, Jason Kelce will celebrity bartend at the Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, to raise money for the Eagles Autism Foundation.
The Penn Relays will bring thousands of athletes in Philadelphia this weekend. If you're heading to Franklin Field, here's what you need to know.
Thursday is cool and cloudy with a few peeks of sunshine later in the day. Temps drop close to freezing Friday morning, but the second half of the weekend kicks off a summerlike warmup.
Camay De Silva's loved ones gathered at a Wilmington park to remember her and release balloons in her honor.
Wednesday morning's weather in the Philadelphia area starts off with some chances of rain but then likely clears up in the afternoon.
More cases of measles have been reported so far this year, in less than four months, than in all of 2022. As of April 18, 125 cases were reported in 17 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sandy Sprint Philadelphia 5k run/walk on Saturday.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Federal officials say they're double checking whether pasteurization has eradicated the danger from possible bird virus particles in milk.
Tick bites can cause a range of illnesses — and as the weather warms up, ticks can be particularly prevalent. Delaware County leaders are working to keep residents aware of the dangers ticks bring.
Pennsylvania has the second highest number of infant botulism cases in the country, many concentrated in Montgomery County.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
Cove Pocono Resorts' two other properties, Cove Haven Resort and Paradise Stream Resort, will remain open despite the closure of the Pocono Palace.
Nine life-sized sculptures made by world-renowned artist Seward Johnson are on loan to Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue in Mayfair until mid-September.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
"Intercity bus carriers" will be relocating from the Spring Garden Street area of the city as soon as Labor Day, Philadelphia transportation officials told a Northern Liberties neighborhood group.
Three construction workers died on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania after a truck struck their vehicle in an active work zone, Pennsylvania State Police said.
One person died in a car accident in Pennsauken, Camden County, Tuesday afternoon, Pennsauken police said.
All lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Quakertown have reopened after a dump truck overturned Monday morning, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
Bryce Harper homered in his return to the lineup following the birth of his third child, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 for their second shutout win in splitting a four-game series.
Jordan Mailata will announce Philadelphia's first-round pick live from his native Australia, while Brandon Graham will reveal one of Eagles' second-round picks, of which they have two.
Bryce Harper returns to the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday after missing three games while on MLB's paternity list. Kody Clemens was optioned to Triple A Lehigh Valley.
The Penn Relays will bring thousands of athletes in Philadelphia this weekend. If you're heading to Franklin Field, here's what you need to know.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and Marvin Harrison Jr. may have famous fathers, but the St. Joe's Prep products are out to create their own legacies. It all begins with the 2024 NFL draft.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
Play on Philly provides students with ambitious, high-quality music education at almost no cost.
The Iron Menace coaster at Dorney Park takes you 15 stories into the sky before a 95-degree drop tops out at speeds of 64 mph. We got a sneak peek and rode the brand new ride.
Construction is halfway complete on the Lansdowne Theater, the focus of an $18 million restoration project. Once the building reopens, it will serve as a concert hall.
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner, A Tribe Called Quest, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band and Peter Frampton have been named to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
Mercy Career and Technical High School senior Taylor Houseman was one of two students selected to give a SEPTA bus a brand new look.
A Philly tradition returns to Franklin Field Thursday as the Penn Relays are underway. Day 1 of the Penn Relays brings athletes, coaches and families from across the world to the city of Brotherly Love. Ray Strickland reports.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.
Eighteen months ago, Atlantic City established a Green Zone in the business and tourism districts on Atlantic and Pacific avenues, which allowed recreational marijuana businesses to open there.
New surveillance video shows part of the chase that happened before a crash that killed four people on Route 322 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday afternoon.
A butterfly mural was unveiled in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood, in honor of 20th annual Sandy Spirit 5k run to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. Stephanie Stahl reports.