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.
Interstate 78 eastbound was blocked on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Saturday is the better day to get outside, as the chance for rainy weather is fairly low.
Two people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after a crash in North Philadelphia, police said.
Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 as the 76ers defeat the Timberwolves.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Interstate 78 eastbound was blocked on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Saturday is the better day to get outside, as the chance for rainy weather is fairly low.
Ramesses Vazquez-Viana suffered burns to more than 90% of his body in the January 2025 plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
Two people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after a crash in North Philadelphia, police said.
Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 as the 76ers defeat the Timberwolves.
Interstate 78 eastbound was blocked on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Two people were hospitalized with gunshot wounds after a crash in North Philadelphia, police said.
A 7,000 square foot mini soccer pitch will replace the pickleball courts at Dilworth Park in Philadelphia through October.
Philadelphia flight instructor John Aytch was giving a lesson about what to do when a plane loses power when that exact scenario occurred.
Ramesses Vazquez-Viana suffered burns to more than 90% of his body in the January 2025 plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.
Liza Sylvia, "a mom to everyone," is molding the next generation of athletic trainers at Maple Shade High School in New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Shaun Stebbins was arrested for alleged child sexual assault and child pornography offenses dating back to 2014.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
Interstate 78 eastbound was blocked on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Two temporarily shuttered TSA security checkpoints at PHL are back open, with another set to reopen next week.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
Paul George scored 23 points, Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. each had 21 as the 76ers defeat the Timberwolves.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Brandon Marsh hit the longest homer of his career, Bryce Harper homered for the second straight game, and the Phillies tagged Michael Lorenzen for nine runs on 12 hits.
Liza Sylvia, "a mom to everyone," is molding the next generation of athletic trainers at Maple Shade High School in New Jersey.
A 7,000 square foot mini soccer pitch will replace the pickleball courts at Dilworth Park in Philadelphia through October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
We've got warm weather Saturday in the Philadelphia region with potential for a record high temperature. Then on Sunday we'll see rain move in likely during the late morning hours. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.
Saturday is the better day to get outside, as the chance for rain is fairly low. Not zero, but a few passing showers are about all we expect. Bill Kelly reports.
From chocolates, to pound cake, to flowers, customers are making sure they secure their Easter goods before Sunday. Kerri Corrado reports.
10-year-old Ramesses Vazquez-Viana was honored before the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game Friday night. His mother says its a moment that will stay with him long after the bell rings. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Tracking the NEXT big change for Easter Sunday. Bill Kelly has the forecast.