Facebook's New "Promote" Option Raising Concerns
"It's free and it always will be." That's the slogan you see when you log onto Facebook. But a new change is causing concerns about the way they do business.
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"It's free and it always will be." That's the slogan you see when you log onto Facebook. But a new change is causing concerns about the way they do business.
On Friday's edition of the KDKA NewsRadio, Bill Rehkopf talks with Alicia Kozakiewicz.
A man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a teenage girl he met through Facebook.
Shortly after Klein Michael Thaxton took his hostage, he used his victim's iPhone and computer to turn to Facebook, posting, "i cant take it no more im done bro -- how this ends is up to yall bro."
It was billed "Campaign Coverage in the Time of Twitter," a discussion at Carnegie Mellon University on the growing role of social media and internet technology in news coverage of politics.
A man is facing charges after bringing a teenager to a hotel room after meeting her on the internet. The criminal complaint reads like a chapter out of the hit book "Fifty Shades of Grey."
It was an uplifting night here in our region and all over the world as thousands of red balloons were released into the sky for a very special boy. The Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Washington was one of hundreds of locations around the world to hold Ryan's Red Balloon Release Friday night.
With all the communicative access to current local, national, and global information, expecting the masses to settle for media headlines and sound bites is insulting to today's technologically-aware audience.
You can get all kinds of deals and plenty of freebies with very little effort on your part. There are more than 3 billion "likes" and comments on Facebook each day. Companies are hoping you like them and in return they are giving away all kinds of goods.
The Next moves from city to city, each one an iconic, sonic hot spot —Orlando, Baltimore, Dallas, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. Each episode, our four recurring Superstar Icons, Gloria Estefan, John Rich, Nelly, and Joe Jonas will drop in on the lives of four different Contestants — local musical heroes with not just a buzz on the scene, but rather a huge regional following of devoted fans.
Have you ever felt wronged and wanted to complain to a company? Well, complaining has gotten a whole lot easier thanks to social media.
An 18-year-old man is accused of having sex with a 13-year-old he met online. Police say the pair met on Facebook just a couple of days before Valentine's Day and used the holiday as a reason to meet up.
As millions of people get involved with social media, there are some new issues coming to light. The sites include Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and more and the social media world continues to grow.
The recent marriage of Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg prompted lots of talk of pre-nuptial agreements. Turns out the Zuckerbergs may have started something new and different -- a relationship agreement.
Even though gas prices are dropping, wouldn't it be nice to fill up for free?
A man has been arrested for making a threat against police officers on Facebook. Police issued a BOLO for 26-year-old Kenneth Aquiline, a Marine from Penn Hills.
Problems with Facebook are on the rise, up 30 percent in the last year, according to a Consumer Reports National Research Center study.
It's the end of a social experiment. A class at Robert Morris has been out of touch with social media for 48 hours.
Rallies and demonstrations, both large and small, are being held in cities across the nation following the death of Trayvon Martin in Florida.
KDKA AM's Larry and John talk to labor attorney Doug Smith about the perils of what you put online and how it can jeopardize your career.
Hines Ward and his representatives were basically blindsided by an NFL Network report Friday night that stated the Pittsburgh Steelers were planning to release the 15-year veteran.
The idea of being "friends" on Facebook sounds innocent enough, especially to young children. But authorities in Beaver County jumped into action when someone recently got a bit too friendly with some kids.
If you were wondering about Hines Ward's retirement status – wonder no more. The wide receiver put a rest to the speculation on his Facebook page.
Investigators have reportedly taken a fourth suspect into custody in connection with a burglary at a local market earlier this month.
Anglers are making last minute preparations ahead of Saturday's start of trout fishing season in Pennsylvania.
A 6-year-old girl from Pennsylvania is making it her mission to help childhood patients those patients through art.
Konnor Griffin made his MLB debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, and a photo captured his family's heartwarming reaction to his first hit.
Teenager Konnor Griffin made a splash in his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Good Friday marked the last day of fish fries during Lent, and Pittsburghers say they have mixed feelings as the season comes to a close.
Anglers are making last minute preparations ahead of Saturday's start of trout fishing season in Pennsylvania.
A 6-year-old girl from Pennsylvania is making it her mission to help childhood patients those patients through art.
Konnor Griffin made his MLB debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, and a photo captured his family's heartwarming reaction to his first hit.
Teenager Konnor Griffin made a splash in his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Good Friday marked the last day of fish fries during Lent, and Pittsburghers say they have mixed feelings as the season comes to a close.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
According to a top Shapiro campaign official, the total more than doubles the previous benchmark for a Pennsylvania gubernatorial race at this stage.
President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
A federal judge has ordered Penn to hand over records about Jewish employees on campus to a federal agency as part of an investigation into antisemitic discrimination.
The Pirates' home schedule starts on Friday, so how can fans save money on tickets, food, and other deals at PNC Park?
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
After a rat raised questions about health and safety at The Urban Tap, the owner says the South Side business is ready to gain back the public's trust.
Looking to get free shipping when you make an online purchase, but your order doesn't qualify? Here's how you can change that!
To close out the show, we're making sure you're prepared for the Pirates Home Opener on the North Shore!
Neighborhood Ford Store is giving away a Pirates-wrapped F-150 and Daisy learned how you can win it!
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is joined by Pirates Executive Vice President of Sales David Burke to learn about the giveaways, theme nights, and so much more!
Mikey and David are joined by Aramark Chef Gabor to show off some of the newest eats at PNC Park this season!
We check in with KDKA-TV Meteorologist Trey Fulbright for the latest forecast ahead of the Pirates Home Opener!
A new homeless encampment has popped up on Pittsburgh's North Side.
A Sewickley Hills man said he's left without a usable driveway because PennDOT cannot get it right.
Steven Eason, 15, was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight at the Haunted Hills Hayride in North Versailles in 2021. No arrest has been made.
People in the Pittsburgh area formed "Families for Justice," a support group for parents who lost children to gun violence.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
UPMC and AHN say they've been collaborating about getting ready for an event of this magnitude.
When doctors found out Ainsley Flynn had viral myocarditis, they leaped into action to save her. Now, Flynn is giving back.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exploring everything radiation treatment can treat, and the success has been life-changing for people.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Konnor Griffin made his MLB debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, and a photo captured his family's heartwarming reaction to his first hit.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Teenager Konnor Griffin made a splash in his major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Fans are flocking to the North Shore to welcome home their Pittsburgh Pirates for a new season.
Baseball's top prospect answered questions about being promoted to the Pittsburgh Pirates, expectations, and his MLB debut.
Fat Head's Saloon on Pittsburgh's South Side is closing next month after more than 30 years in business.
Pittsburgh's newest music venue released a lineup of its first concerts on Monday, giving a taste of what's to come at Citizens Live at the Wylie.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The first stop on Boone's new tour will be at PPG Paints Arena on July 7.
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.
Newborns at a Pittsburgh-area hospital dressed up to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana."
11 shows will be coming to Pittsburgh, including six winners of the Best Musical at the Tony Awards.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Anglers are making last minute preparations ahead of Saturday's start of trout fishing season in Pennsylvania. Ricky Sayer reports.
On April 23-25, hundreds of thousands of people are expected to come to Pittsburgh for the 2026 NFL draft. Episode 1 of KDKA Draft Command breaks down everything to know ahead of the three-day event.
In this week's On A Positive Note, Ross Guidotti meets a 6-year-old girl who made it her mission to help childhood cancer patients through her art.
Chris Hoffman takes a look at how Pittsburgh paved the way for the very first World Series.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
