Meta failed to protect social media users from scam ads, lawsuit alleges
The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
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The Consumer Federation of America accused Meta of allowing scam advertisements to "proliferate on its platforms."
People who filed claims as part of Facebook's privacy settlement could get their money over the next 10 weeks.
Facebook is now 21 years old! We've posted a lot of things over those years. What happens when some of the more embarrassing ones come back to haunt you?
Fake Facebook pages have been popping up claiming to be the iconic iceball cart, but the owner says they're all scams.
The impersonator claimed to be the Steelers' star and tried to raise money for a fake "TJ Watt Foundation."
The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.
The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips you can use to tell fact from fiction online.
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.
Just over a week after a deadly crash on the Fort Duquesne Bridge, community members gathered Friday to remember one of the victims.
Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 19th and 20th home runs of the season and Philadelphia rallied past Pittsburgh 11-9 in 10 innings.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed 2026 first-round draft pick Max Iheanachor to a four-year contract.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
The historic Lincoln Highway, America's first coast-to-coast road, still runs through Pennsylvania.
Just over a week after a deadly crash on the Fort Duquesne Bridge, community members gathered Friday to remember one of the victims.
Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 19th and 20th home runs of the season and Philadelphia rallied past Pittsburgh 11-9 in 10 innings.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed 2026 first-round draft pick Max Iheanachor to a four-year contract.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
The historic Lincoln Highway, America's first coast-to-coast road, still runs through Pennsylvania.
Gambling addiction is impacting more young people, so much so that state lawmakers are calling it an epidemic.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Live updating West Virginia primary election results for May 12, 2026.
Residents heading to the polls in West Virginia's primary election now must present a valid photo ID in order to vote.
The Allegheny County Health Department has issued a consumer alert for Prantl's Bakery in Shadyside, saying an inspection found pest droppings.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
Gas across the country continues to climb.
Two food items sold at Giant Eagle have been voluntarily recalled due to separate contamination risks.
If your current security system is just a dog and a basic lock, it might be time for an upgrade. East End Handyman Company's Patrick McLaren is back on PTL to show us how you can install a security camera.
Team PTL's Daisy Jade is at the CCAC West campus and she's learning more about their annual car show!
Shari Zatman is back for another segment, this time, she's giving us the instructions on how to make a floral graduation cap!
Our friend, Shari Zatman of Perfectly Planned by Shari is here to help you get through graduation season by showing you how to plan the perfect party!
In a world of viral trends, Corrine has been proving that the old Hollywood glamour hasn't gone anyway, it just needed a refresh.
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
It's been nearly eight years since Rachael DelTondo was shot and killed in the driveway of her parents' home in Aliquippa.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
A western Pennsylvania dad went from wondering what a spot on his leg was to learning he has an extremely rare skin cancer.
The Allegheny County Health Department wants to require all employers in the county to give their employees paid parental leave.
Allegheny Health Network is putting out a warning about a new social media trend.
Workers at Butler Memorial Hospital say they're ready to walk off the job if hospital management doesn't come to terms with them.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 19th and 20th home runs of the season and Philadelphia rallied past Pittsburgh 11-9 in 10 innings.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed 2026 first-round draft pick Max Iheanachor to a four-year contract.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have released their 2026 schedule.
Sidney Crosby is heading to Switzerland to represent his native Canada at the men's world hockey championships.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The exhibit transforms historic industrial and historical paintings into a multi-projection animated experience.
Country music star Lainey Wilson and former Steelers quarterback Devlin "Duck" Hodges tied the knot in a lavish Tennessee wedding.
Riverlife will reopen its free-to-access barge platform, Shore Thing, later this month.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Just over a week after a deadly crash on Pittsburgh's Fort Duquesne Bridge, community members gathered together Friday to remember one of the victims. KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish reports.
Getting kids excited about reading can be hard, but across the Pittsburgh area, teachers are increasingly finding a way with help from the Pittsburgh Penguins and U.S. Steel. KDKA-TV’s Ricky Sayer explains how.
The Ladies of Laughter's Funny and Fabulous Tour has helped launch and spotlight some of comedy's biggest names. And now it's bringing a lineup of powerhouse women to the Steel City.
It's the newest venture from a pastry chef who’s gone from Michelin-starred kitchens to building her own sweet empire right here in Pittsburgh.
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.
