Meta users say accounts wrongly banned over "sickening" allegations
Thousands of Facebook and Instagram users across the country say their accounts were suddenly locked after being accused of the same serious violation.
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Thousands of Facebook and Instagram users across the country say their accounts were suddenly locked after being accused of the same serious violation.
Starting next week, parents will get an alert if their teen repeatedly searches for certain terms related to self-harm or suicide in a short time span.
In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
In one of more than 1,000 similar lawsuits nationwide, tech giants Meta, TikTok and YouTube are heading to trial after a lawsuit alleged the companies knowingly designed addictive features to keep young people on their platforms. Depending on the outcome, the trial could result in the companies paying billions of dollars in damages and having to make changes to their platforms. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
A Bucks County small business owner says Meta suspended her Facebook and Instagram accounts for one of its most serious violations, but she insists she did nothing wrong.
Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.
People who filed claims as part of Facebook's privacy settlement could get their money over the next 10 weeks.
Parent company Meta says Instagram's new location-sharing feature, Instagram Map, is off by default. Here's how to check your settings on the feature.
Meta platforms such as Instagram have marketed AI tools that let users create sexually explicit images of real people.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.
Users reported problems accessing many of Meta's social media services, including Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.
The new Instagram for teens accounts aim to better protect kids online while also reducing the amount of time they spend on the app.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
The wrongful death lawsuits come just two days after the same group of 19 families reached a $2 million settlement with the city of Uvalde over the Robb Elementary School massacre.
President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether the government can pressure social media companies to pull misinformation on things like vaccine safety.
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.
Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are among dozens of states suing the social media giant, claiming it's harming young people's mental health.
The application to collect part of Meta's data privacy settlement is simple, requiring only a few minutes to fill out.
Threads users, rejoice: the app is rolling out its highly anticipated web version Tuesday.
Is the Threads app safe? A Drexel University privacy expert says the app has privacy concerns that "we should look into."
The CEO of Facebook's parent company is trying to position Threads as a direct challenger to Twitter.
Twitter alleges Meta hired former employees of the blogging platform and tapped trade secrets to develop new Threads service.
The Eagles are sending safety Sydney Brown to the Falcons in a trade including a draft pick swap.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
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All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
The Eagles are sending safety Sydney Brown to the Falcons in a trade including a draft pick swap.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
Rashiem Russell was arrested at a home in Darlington, South Carolina, Friday morning, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
It's been 200 years, or over 10,000 Sunday services, since Monumental Baptist Church was founded.
Five Philadelphia men were convicted in connection with a violent carjacking ring, where they would allegedly ship the stolen cars to Africa for resale.
Terrence Hill Jr. made a stepback 3-pointer in overtime, and No. 11 VCU erased a 19-point second-half deficit to stun North Carolina in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Police in South Jersey are looking for two people caught on camera stealing a high-performance Dodge Charger Daytona from a driveway in Washington Township.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
The Eagles are sending safety Sydney Brown to the Falcons in a trade including a draft pick swap.
Chrissy Palladino may have retired from Camden Catholic High School, but her handprints remain on the girls' basketball program.
The Phillies said that, despite the rebrand, the statue of legendary Harry Kalas will remain in its original location.
A late goal from the Los Angeles Kings' Artemi Panarin tied Thursday night's game vs. the Flyers, who emerged victorious in a shootout.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe scored a career high 38 points with 11 assists, and Justin Edwards added 32 points as the 76ers beat the Sacramento Kings 139-118.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General said it started when an Evesham Township police officer tried to pull over a driver on Route 73 near Greentree Road shortly after 4:30 a.m.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working around the clock rebuilding a large portion of Ventnor's boardwalk. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes reports.
The ballpark eatery and bar named in honor of Philadelphia broadcasting legend Harry Kalas is getting a rebrand ahead of the Phillies' 2026 season.
The most serious charges against one of the five teenagers arrested during an ICE protest last month have been dismissed. The five teenagers were back in court on Friday.
Many taxpayers are seeing larger refunds this season, but ignoring one step could significantly delay your money for months. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with tips from the IRS to make sure you get your refund quickly.