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.
Members of Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, saw the devastation firsthand in Israel, and they supported fellow Jews as the Israel-Hamas War continues.
By HughE Dillon
Chris Bassitt tossed three-hit ball and struck out six over 6 2/3 innings and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits and an RBI to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-3 victory that ended the Philadelphia Phillies' home winning streak at 11 games.
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
A 19-year-old man was killed in a shooting in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood on the 7100 block of Limekiln Pike Wednesday afternoon.
Philadelphia cleared out homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue, but it appears some of the targeted population were pushed to side streets without a permanent solution in place.
Members of Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, saw the devastation firsthand in Israel, and they supported fellow Jews as the Israel-Hamas War continues.
Chris Bassitt tossed three-hit ball and struck out six over 6 2/3 innings and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits and an RBI to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-3 victory that ended the Philadelphia Phillies' home winning streak at 11 games.
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
A 19-year-old man was killed in a shooting in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood on the 7100 block of Limekiln Pike Wednesday afternoon.
A 19-year-old man was killed in a shooting in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood on the 7100 block of Limekiln Pike Wednesday afternoon.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign a bill that prohibits the use of cell phones while driving a car after it passed both chambers of the General Assembly in Harrisburg on Wednesday.
Philadelphia cleared out homeless encampments along Kensington Avenue, but it appears some of the targeted population were pushed to side streets without a permanent solution in place.
The Olney High School community is mourning this week after Ondria Glaze, a staff member at the Philadelphia school, was killed in what police are calling a murder-suicide.
A man was hospitalized after a shooting at the Jems Jewels and Gold store in Horsham Township, Pennsylvania, according to county dispatchers.
Members of Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, saw the devastation firsthand in Israel, and they supported fellow Jews as the Israel-Hamas War continues.
The City of Wildwood is turning on its parking meters a week early. Now they'll be on when Donald Trump is holding a rally in town.
Wednesday morning is kicking off with scattered showers that could produce lightning, high winds and downpours for some in the Philadelphia region.
North Wildwood's city council approved a new teen curfew and a ban on large tents along the beach for the 2024 summer season during a Tuesday morning council meeting.
Video shows people breaking into the Queen May jewelry store on the Washington Street Mall in Cape May, New Jersey, getting away with Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel handbags.
Wednesday morning is kicking off with scattered showers that could produce lightning, high winds and downpours for some in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday starts with fog and clouds before a sunny day - with a chance of thunderstorms early Wednesday morning.
A 10-year-old boy is dead after he was struck by a teen driver whose car ran off the road in Wilmington, Delaware.
Police in Dover, Delaware, said two men were arrested for the murder of 18-year-old Camay Mitchell De Silva on Delaware State University's campus in April.
Philadelphia will see (but not very far) a foggy start to the week Monday. Kate Bilo tracks when the fog clears out and when Philly gets more rain.
ACL injuries are common and often involve difficult surgery and a long recovery, but a new collagen implant is changing that.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Recall includes yogurt pretzels and other confections sold by retailers such as Dollar General, HyVee, Target and Walmart.
A first-of-its-kind genetic treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is restoring and improving vision.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
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.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Part of the New Jersey Turnpike Southbound was blocked Tuesday due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer.
The 45th Annual Broad Street Run happens Sunday, May 5. Here's how to get there and where to park.
A tractor-trailer truck got stuck under an Amtrak bridge on Route 420 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania on Friday morning.
A driver and passenger on Route 202 were killed after their vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a car-carrier truck in North Wales, Pennsylvania on Monday, according to police.
Chris Bassitt tossed three-hit ball and struck out six over 6 2/3 innings and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits and an RBI to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-3 victory that ended the Philadelphia Phillies' home winning streak at 11 games.
Kody Clemens connected on his first swing with Bryce Harper's Victus bat for a homer off Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios, sparking a 10-1 win for the Phillies over Toronto on Tuesday night.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
A group of ice skaters who practice at IceWorks Skating Club in Aston, Pennsylvania, earned fourth palace at a competition in Bordeaux, France, last month.
Members of the NAACP Philly branch said the proposed arena by the 76ers would benefit members of the Black community in the city, especially when it comes to jobs.
"Grotesquerie" star Niecy Nash took to social media to show off her new co-worker, Travis Kelce, on the new horror-drama TV series by "American Horror Story" creator Ryan Murphy.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have each released several ruthless diss tracks against each other, with Kendrick alleging Drake has a secret daughter and making other disturbing accusations.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
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ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
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.
A 49-year-old man was electrocuted at a construction site in West Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon at 65th and Lansdowne. Police say the victim was on a ladder when he was electrocuted and fell. Investigators are working to learn exactly what led to the accident.
Vice President Kamala Harris discussed reproductive rights with actress Sheryl Lee Ralph at an event in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Wednesday.
Members of Temple Beth Sholom in Cherry Hill recently traveled to Israel, where they witnessed the war's devastation firsthand, and they showed their support for fellow Jews as the war continues.
Panera Bread said it is phasing out its Charged Sips caffeinated drinks, amid lawsuits alleging that the beverages caused two cardiac-related deaths. Another lawsuit alleges the company's charged lemonade left a customer with long-term heart problems.
Temple University celebrated the class of 2024 Wednesday morning at the Liacouris Center. It's the school's 137th commencement ceremony. Over 8,000 graduates earned degrees from the university this year. Award-winning actress, producer and former Temple Owl Quinta Brunson spoke to the students at the ceremony.