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.
"Mayor of Kingstown" has wrapped up its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
PennDOT crews found that a large portion of the bridge over I-79 had deteriorated, taking it down to one lane.
A man is dead after a bus rolled on top of him inside a garage in Westmoreland County.
The Penguins made three signings and two trades on free agency day. Here's who is joining the team.
Matt Vogt set a new scoring record and won the Indiana State Amateur to earn a spot in the U.S. Amateur later this summer.
Thursday is expected to be the hottest day of the week with temperatures expected to reach 95 degrees.
A man is dead after a bus rolled on top of him inside a garage in Westmoreland County.
PennDOT crews found that a large portion of the bridge over I-79 had deteriorated, taking it down to one lane.
"Mayor of Kingstown" has wrapped up its fifth and final season in Pittsburgh.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Rep. Eric Davanzo later said he "will never apologize for putting patriotism before politics."
Some lawmakers say the Pennsylvania State Senate is stalling on a bill to increase the state's minimum wage.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Imagine finding out the home you own is no longer yours, even though you weren't behind on your mortgage or selling it.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
Schwebel's, which sells bread at grocery stores across western Pennsylvania, is closing after 120 years.
Are we dreaming? Or are these beds *actually* flying? That's right...Daisy takes us to the 5th Annual Zelienople Bed Derby, where the beds are less for sleeping, and more for speed.
Grab your calendars because Kidsburgh Ambassador Yuling Behr is sharing all the family-friendly events happening around the 'burgh this month.
Fine Wine and Good Spirits are bringing out the bubbly...here are some American-made wines that are perfect for your holiday celebration.
Daisy Jade is live from the Big Butler Fair! Take a look at all the fun things these fairgrounds have to offer.
The first week of July doesn't just bring fireworks...it also brings one of the biggest conventions in Pittsburgh...Anthrocon!
Allegheny County is facing a major financial crisis that leaders are unsure how to address.
Rising Tide Partners began acquiring depressed properties five years ago with the promise of transforming struggling neighborhoods.
A Westmoreland County woman is demanding answers after she said a broken pipe flooded her apartment in Rostraver Township.
The school board in McKeesport has called a special meeting on Wednesday to decide the future of its football coaching staff.
Delta-8 is unregulated and untested, and more and more users are paying the price.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
Representatives from UPMC and Allegheny County Public Safety held a demonstration to encourage firework safety in Pittsburgh.
When you hear you're diagnosed with cancer, it can be overwhelming. It can leave questions, anger and a feeling of seclusion.
Allegheny County health officials said babies who have died from sudden unexpected infant death have more than doubled since 2000.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
The Penguins made three signings and two trades on free agency day. Here's who is joining the team.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Matt Vogt set a new scoring record and won the Indiana State Amateur to earn a spot in the U.S. Amateur later this summer.
No. 18 at South Hills Country Club is one of the tougher finishing golf holes in all of western Pennsylvania.
Trea Turner hit a three-run home run during a five-run second inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat struggling Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes and the Pirates 10-6.
Giant Eagle has remained the dominant grocer in southwestern Pennsylvania for more than 40 years, and one of those reasons was the exit of Kroger.
A major healthcare merger is now official.
The Kroger Company announced the acquisition of Giant Eagle on Wednesday morning.
Schewbel's is closing after 120 years, meaning Giant Eagle will have to find a new bakery to make its branded bread.
A federal judge has extended his block on enforcement of an Ohio law that would require children under 16 to get parental consent to use social media apps while a legal challenge proceeds.
Pittsburgh's Fourth of July celebration, which was recently voted the best in the country by USA Today readers, will span Downtown and the North Shore.
Anthrocon 2026, dubbed "Critters, Cryptids and Curses," will return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Road closures will be in place ahead of the America250PA concert at Point State Park on Saturday, June 27.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Pittsburgh's South Side Street Fest is officially underway, aiming to create a safer and welcoming South Side.
Are we dreaming? Or are these beds *actually* flying? That's right...Daisy takes us to the 5th Annual Zelienople Bed Derby, where the beds are less for sleeping, and more for speed.
Grab your calendars because Kidsburgh Ambassador Yuling Behr is sharing all the family-friendly events happening around the 'burgh this month.
Fine Wine and Good Spirits are bringing out the bubbly...here are some American-made wines that are perfect for your holiday celebration.
Daisy Jade is live from the Big Butler Fair! Take a look at all the fun things these fairgrounds have to offer.
The first week of July doesn't just bring fireworks...it also brings one of the biggest conventions in Pittsburgh...Anthrocon!
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.
