Twitter To Lay Off 9% Of Staff And Kills Off Vine App
The layoffs are expected to impact about 350 employees.
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The layoffs are expected to impact about 350 employees.
Cyberattacks on a key internet firm repeatedly disrupted the availability of popular websites across the East Coast of the United States Friday
Eric Trump says his father's performance in the first presidential debate humanized him for voters.
Chris discussed yesterday's NJ Transit crash in Hoboken, the Phillies plan to honor Ryan Howard and Donald Trump's latest rant against Alicia Machado. He spoke with economist Chris Butler on Finance Friday about the testimony of Wells Fargo's CEO before Congress at 7:00, comedians Justin Willman and Simon Taylor, who will be performing at Helium Comedy Club this weekend at 7:20 and CSN Philly's Ray Didinger to assess the Eagles 3-0 start at 8:00.
Facebook and Twitter have each partnered with news organizations to live-stream the debates on their respective platforms.
The changes Twitter announced back in May to expand its character limit are now live.
Chris discussed the final day in office of Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, Donald Trump starting to run television ads in Pennsylvania and remnants of a jail found under construction at the corner of 3rd and Market in Philadelphia. He talked with Rudy Takala from the Washington Examiner at 7:20 about an internet bill in Washington and Philadelphia City Controller Alan Butkovitz about his report on excessive spending during the tenure of Mayor Michael Nutter at 8:00.
Rich discusses Hillary Clinton receiving 'four pinocchios', Donald Trump's response to the Khan Family and President Obama's remarks about Donald Trump's comments. He also discussed Hillary Clinton's response on Fox News Sunday, Miami's travel warning due to Zika and Donald Trump's prediction that the election will be rigged. Rich spoke with Dinesh D'Souza at 4pm.
Milo Yiannopoulos says Twitter boosted his profile by banning him.
Milo Yiannopoulos was permanently banned from Twitter after a fight with Ghostbusters Actress Leslie Jones.
This shouldn't come as much of a surprise as he predicted the suspension months ago on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT.
Live-streaming services Periscope and Facebook Live proved to be a valuable tool.
In an attempt to catch up with its competitors, Twitter is extending its video lengths.
Brands advertising on Twitter can use emojis to bolster their campaigns.
Chris discussed the terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida, the media choosing to label the mass shooting as a hate crime and the candidates responses to the attack. He talked with Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna on the Monday Morning Matchup regarding the mass shooting at 7:00 and Edward Turzanski, the John Templeton Fellow of the Foreign Policy Research Institute about the attack from a strategic standpoint at 8:00.
A victim's impact statement posted on social media from a case in California has drawn strong reaction worldwide.
Rumors have persisted for months that Twitter was looking to move beyond its 140-character limit.
Rich discussed the Black vote in relation to the presidential election, Hillary Clinton's stance on trade and Joe Biden's 'presidential' comments. He also discussed his encounter with a dog snatcher, a dating sight connecting dismayed voters with Canadians and Cheryl Mills brief interview with the FBI. Rich spoke with Gov. Ed Rendell at 4pm and CBS 3 Reporter David Spunt at 4:50pm.
Hoping to boost its visibility, Twitter has changed how it's categorized in the Apple App Store.
Today, on the 400th anniversary of his death, Shakespeare will live on Twitter's stage.
Cheerios maker General Mills was forced to delete a Twitter tribute to Prince, after the singer's fans slammed the company and called the tweet tasteless.
With less than 100 days until the Democratic National Convention, the host committee has created a social media campaign to energize Philadelphians about the event coming to town.
"Have you seen this dog Sam?" "It was last seen flying across Lancashire," reads a missing dog poster showing a white cuddly toy puppy named Sam taking a selfie against a spectacular view of Earth.
Twitter is rolling out a new feature that lets you instantly share a tweet via direct message.
Chris discussed Villanova's thrilling last second shot to win the NCAA Tournament, charges not being filed against former Eagle LeSean McCoy, and the fight for convention delegates between Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and John Kasich. He talked with author Kevin Ring about his book, Scalia's Court at 8:20.
Behind the warm glow and custom fragrance blends at Cork and Candles in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, owner Chris Holloway is fighting a battle most customers never see
An expert shares tips for what to do if you get a letter in the mail about a data breach.
Day 3 of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sees America's military death toll rise to four, and skies full of missiles as Persian Gulf allies take hits.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be quiet, but it will be brutally cold with a high of 35 degrees.
Neemias Queta scored a career-high 27 points and added 17 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics recover from a slow start and rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 114-98.
Behind the warm glow and custom fragrance blends at Cork and Candles in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, owner Chris Holloway is fighting a battle most customers never see
An expert shares tips for what to do if you get a letter in the mail about a data breach.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
Day 3 of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sees America's military death toll rise to four, and skies full of missiles as Persian Gulf allies take hits.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be quiet, but it will be brutally cold with a high of 35 degrees.
Behind the warm glow and custom fragrance blends at Cork and Candles in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, owner Chris Holloway is fighting a battle most customers never see
A man was shot, and two other men were stabbed in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Sunday afternoon, police said.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Saturday afternoon in Frankford after a vehicle detached from a tow truck and struck him.
Protesters gathered outside City Hall calling for no war with Iran as religious leaders and law enforcement react to the U.S.-Israel strikes.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A large fire that tore through several homes in Camden, New Jersey, left one person injured Saturday night, fire officials say.
Philadelphia police are "monitoring developments overseas" after the United States and Israel began military strikes in Iran.
Ewing Township police are looking for three women who allegedly vandalized a Wendy's resturant and tried to assault its employees.
Madison St. Rose is making a name for herself with the Princeton Tigers women's basketball team after overcoming a major health scare.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
The NICU team at Virtua Voorhees Hospital in New Jersey celebrated Baby Myla as she headed home Tuesday.
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.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Neemias Queta scored a career-high 27 points and added 17 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics recover from a slow start and rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 114-98.
Former Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson is reportedly joining the Philadelphia Eagles' coaching staff.
Philadelphia Phillies top pitching prospect Andrew Painter had two perfect innings in his highly anticipated spring training start Sunday vs. the Yankees.
The combined efforts of Travis Konecny and Dan Vladar led the Flyers to victory over the Bruins.
The Philadelphia 76ers say that Joel Embiid will miss at least three games because of a strained right oblique.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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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 CBS News Philadelphia family is wishing broadcasting legend Marciarose Shestack a very happy 95th birthday! Marciarose made history at this station as the first woman to ever anchor in Philadelphia, and later became the first woman in the county to anchor a primetime daily newscast.
Cameras powered by artificial intelligence and attached to SEPTA trolleys are officially "on" and will help crack down on drivers who block lanes. A 30-day warning period begins Monday, March 2 before drivers who block the trolley start getting $51 tickets in the mail.
As the war launched by the U.S. and Israel on Iran entered its third day, more Iranian missiles are being directed at Israel and its Arab neighbors. Three U.S. service members were killed in Kuwait and hundreds of people have reportedly been killed in Iran. Meanwhile at home, groups on both sides of the conflict held demonstrations over the weekend.
A new report from the Identity Theft Resource Center says data breaches hit a record high last year, but many of the notices consumers receive still lack clear guidance on what to do next. If you received a data breach notice in the mail from Conduent or another company, here's what experts recommend you do next.
Someone used a large trashcan to block off a deep sinkhole in the 4200 block of 17th Street in Philadelphia's Nicetown section. Neighbors in the area say other sinkholes and potholes are forming on nearby streets.