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Users reported problems accessing many of Meta's social media services, including Facebook, Instagram and Messenger.
Many local officials have taken to social media to push back on harmful misinformation about Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
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 wants children and teens on Facebook and Instagram as long as possible so it can collect and sell their personal data, state prosecutors allege.
The suit alleges that Meta deliberately engineered its platforms to be addictive to children and teenagers.
The application to collect part of Meta's data privacy settlement is simple, requiring only a few minutes to fill out.
The suit alleges that companies such as TikTok have caused mental health problems for students.
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.
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
The court sidestepped a ruling that could have limited the scope of a federal law known as Section 230 that serves as a powerful shield for internet companies.
Host Heather Abraham is chatting with Sauvik Das, an assistant professor at CMU's Human Computer Interaction Institute, about what the recent settlement really means for Facebook users.
Eight hours after posting the video, police were able to find the suspect.
FTC is fining GoodRx for alleged unauthorized disclosures of consumers' personal health info to Facebook, Google, others.
Earlier this month, Trump's presidential campaign asked Meta to reinstate him on the social media platform.
Google is laying off 12,000 workers, or about 6% of its workforce, becoming the latest tech company to trim staff as the economic boom that the industry rode during the COVID-19 pandemic ebbs.
A year ago, Facebook's parent company was worth $1 trillion. But a risky bet on the metaverse has investors worried.
Researchers found that more than 400 malicious apps were designed to steal personal data.
Hackers and scammers will stop at nothing to take hold of your personal information.
KDKA's John Shumway is here to give you tips on how you can keep the upper hand on hackers and online thieves who are looking to steal your identity.
KDKA's John Shumway spoke with an expert, one who had his identity stolen through an online scam, warning people of the dangers of the electronic bad guys.
Local companies say they were impacted by the global outage that impacted Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Facebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp social platforms crashed Monday morning in a massive service outage.
A teenager whose discovery in a locked shed at her West Virginia home led to the arrest of her adoptive parents has taken the stand in the couple's trial.
A former CEO and one of his top executives at an Ohio energy company have been indicted on federal racketeering charges.
Chase Hunter scored 20 points and his 3-pointer with 14 seconds left in overtime helped carry Clemson to a 78-73 win over Pittsburgh.
U.S. defense contractor Anduril Industries is preparing to build a massive advanced manufacturing facility in central Ohio.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will again consider whether voters should have to write the accurate date by hand on return envelopes used to send their completed mail-in ballots to be counted.
A teenager whose discovery in a locked shed at her West Virginia home led to the arrest of her adoptive parents has taken the stand in the couple's trial.
A former CEO and one of his top executives at an Ohio energy company have been indicted on federal racketeering charges.
Chase Hunter scored 20 points and his 3-pointer with 14 seconds left in overtime helped carry Clemson to a 78-73 win over Pittsburgh.
U.S. defense contractor Anduril Industries is preparing to build a massive advanced manufacturing facility in central Ohio.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will again consider whether voters should have to write the accurate date by hand on return envelopes used to send their completed mail-in ballots to be counted.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will again consider whether voters should have to write the accurate date by hand on return envelopes used to send their completed mail-in ballots to be counted.
The locations expected to be targeted by deportation teams from ICE include those with large populations of immigrants, one source said.
A federal court had ordered the Biden administration to take action over fluoride's potential health risks at higher levels.
President-elect Donald Trump said his inauguration will take place in the Capitol Rotunda due to dangerously low temperatures.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine named Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to fill the Senate seat that Vice President-elect JD Vance is vacating.
The Steelers location is in Coyoacan, about 30 miles south of Mexico City.
Temperatures are expected to be below zero degrees next week.
The service between the two cities will begin on April 30.
Tenants at the Valley Royal Court Apartment Complex are left in the cold and the building's management is nowhere to be found.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker is pushing for a bill giving bank employees more authority to protect cyberfraud victims.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Boaz took a trip to the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden to check out the "Orchid and Tropical Bonsai Show: A Moment of Beauty" installation.
If staying fit and having fun is your idea of happiness, PUNCH Boxing and Fitness Studio may be the place for you. During our Pursuit of Happiness Week, Daisy took a trip to the fitness studio to check out what it's all about.
Singer-songwriter Justin Fabus put on a special performance in the PTL studios ahead of his show at the City Winery in the Strip District.
Daisy was live at the Carnegie Museum of Art where the stage was being set for their "Winter Heat" party.
A family from Fayette County says they begged for help to save a dying loved one who took her final breath waiting for an ambulance.
KDKA Investigates has uncovered years of neglect by a company that owns dozens of complexes across the country.
A Pittsburgh councilman said the benefits are limitless for people buried under medical debt.
Two men said thieves drained the money from their SNAP benefits cards before they had a chance to head to the grocery store.
KDKA Consumer Investigator Meghan Schiller explains what you need to research before agreeing to pay up.
While just under 95% of school-aged children are vaccinated against preventable diseases, the rate has been slipping for years.
A federal court had ordered the Biden administration to take action over fluoride's potential health risks at higher levels.
There have been 8 reports of made-in-China alarms sold by HSN nationwide and online not sounding in response to smoke.
The Department of Environmental Protection is urging radon testing as Pennsylvania is one of the most radon-prone states in the U.S.
Packaged food is having a moment — a bad one. The chips and cookies you love to buy from store shelves are leading to health issues more dangerous than just weight gain. Dr. Natalie Gentile has the details.
Chase Hunter scored 20 points and his 3-pointer with 14 seconds left in overtime helped carry Clemson to a 78-73 win over Pittsburgh.
Alex Nedeljkovic became the first goalie in NHL history to have a goal and an assist, and made 40 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2.
Nedeljkovic joins Tristan Jarry as a goalie to score on an empty net.
The standout senior guard scored 60 points in a game recently.
The Jets have interviewed numerous candidates for the coaching gig.
A former CEO and one of his top executives at an Ohio energy company have been indicted on federal racketeering charges.
U.S. defense contractor Anduril Industries is preparing to build a massive advanced manufacturing facility in central Ohio.
Pittsburgh is getting its first women's sports bar next month.
The Pittsburgh area is getting its first Wegmans.
The Biden administration extended a deadline for Nippon to abandon plans to acquire U.S. Steel.
The 14-track record will be the second album released in his memory since his tragic death in 2018.
David Lynch has died at the age of 78, his family announced.
Bob Uecker was the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker "Mr. Baseball" and honors from the Hall of Fame.
"Mayor of Kingstown" is back in Pittsburgh.
Princess Kate made the announcement on social media after visiting the London hospital where she received treatment.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Kristin Emery's forecast!
Watch as teams from Mount Lebanon, Homer-Center, and Apollo-Ridge high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Mount Lebanon, Homer-Center, and Apollo-Ridge high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
Watch as teams from Mount Lebanon, Homer-Center, and Apollo-Ridge high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
A late interception from quarterback Drew Allar allowed Notre Dame to get in field goal range.
Counties south of Pittsburgh along with parts of Maryland and West Virginia are being hit the hardest.
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised more than $1.7 million. Here are some photos from the night.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
