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In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
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In a potentially bellwether case, a plaintiff alleges that social media companies deliberately design their platforms to target children.
Facebook owner Meta has named Dina Powell McCormick, a former Trump administration adviser and longtime finance executive, as its new president and vice chairman.
The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.
Meta shocked the tech world this week by moving to overhaul its approach to fact checking. Here's what the changes mean for social media users.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg cites "cultural tipping point" of election in making major changes to practices.
The U.S. has a record 813 billionaires — the most of any country.
"You have a product that's killing people," one lawmaker told Mark Zuckerberg as the Meta CEO testified in a hearing on protecting kids online.
The social-media service, which debuted Wednesday night, is the fastest-growing app of all time, outpacing ChatGPT.
The CEO of Facebook's parent company is trying to position Threads as a direct challenger to Twitter.
A year ago, Facebook's parent company was worth $1 trillion. But a risky bet on the metaverse has investors worried.
For the last year, Facebook has been signaling it wants in on the cryptocurrency phenomenon. At its F8 developers conference last month, cofounder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he wants to make sending money as easy as sending a photo: digital, immediate, free and secure.
Facebook has taken down 652 pages, accounts and groups it says were part of a coordinated disinformation campaign.
Facebook faces two new federal lawsuits for allegedly violating the trust of the millions of users whose personal data was shared with the data-mining firm Cambridge Analytica.
A user downloaded their Facebook archive and was surprised to find several recordings that had been made years earlier and supposedly deleted.
Led by Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, 37 state Attorneys General sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday.
Breaking more than four days of silence, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted mistakes and outlined steps to protect user data in light of a privacy scandal involving a Trump-connected data-mining firm.
Facebook once aimed to connect the world. Now it would be happy just to reconnect part of it - and Google and others hope to join it.
An Ohio family says they learned just 20 minutes before dinner this week that a planned mystery guest would be Facebook founder and billionaire Mark Zuckerberg.
To revive interest in smartphones, Samsung and LG are improving their cameras and embracing the nascent world of virtual reality.
Oculus, owned by Facebook, has confirmed that a new building in Oakland called Schenley Place will be its new Pittsburgh headquarters.
Facebook is changing again. This time the company says they are focused on clearing the clutter, and creating "a personalized newspaper."
During the current election campaign, for the first time in American history, President Barack Obama and the "left" have made success in America to be negative.
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.
Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg visited CMU's campus today to recruit students to work for the social networking site.
Police in Altoona said they're looking for a "sick individual" suspected of throwing items into yards, poisoning pets and killing at least one.
Police are investigating after two non-district students entered West Allegheny High School earlier this week.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
Greensburg police say a peaceful protester was assaulted at the Westmoreland County Courthouse on Tuesday.
Police in Altoona said they're looking for a "sick individual" suspected of throwing items into yards, poisoning pets and killing at least one.
Police are investigating after two non-district students entered West Allegheny High School earlier this week.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
President Trump's director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, announced his immediate resignation Tuesday, citing the administration's decision to intervene in Iran.
U.S. intelligence has circulated to President Trump's inner circle that Iran's late supreme leader had misgivings about his son replacing him, viewing Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as not very bright.
TSA officers faced their first full missed paycheck Friday.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
"I think, overall, what's accomplished is remarkable," Sen. John Fetterman told CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in an interview Wednesday.
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!
Pennsylvania farmers say economic factors like diesel fuel and fertilizer costs are pushing them to the edge.
The gas price spikes are real and apparent. Here's how Pittsburgh drivers can save money.
Looking to escape present day for a night? You're in luck, the Good Ol' Days House in Belle Vernon is a nostalgic guesthouse!
If you're looking to escape the cold and rain of Pittsburgh, look no further than the Northern Outer Banks!
Irene Molloy has done it all in show business: TV, movies, Broadway, and now the Pittsburgh native is sharing her stories in a unique new show: Show Pony! Heather and David learn more about it and find out when you can see it right here at home!
It's healthy food fast - that's what The Common Good offers, and they've given Team PTL's Daisy Jade an exclusive look!
It's Whatcha Think Wednesday on Pittsburgh Today Live, and one of the big topics: being someone who gets paid to eat ranch dressing around Europe! Heather Abraham and David Highfield discuss that, and doorless hotels?
An inspection sheds light on why dust is blanketing a neighborhood in Westmoreland County.
The O'Connor administration will begin taking a scalpel to Pittsburgh's finances as it tries to close a $30 million to $40 million budget hole.
Residents in the area of Rochester, Beaver County, say a persistent chemical smell has taken over the air.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
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.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
A new baseball season means new foods to try at PNC Park.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Head coach Dan Muse confirmed Sydney Crosby will be back in the lineup as the Penguins finish their 5-game road trip on Wednesday.
Curt Cignetti, who coached Indiana to its first national title in football, will drive the honorary pace car at the Indianapolis 500.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
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 budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
Pittsburgh CLO and Pittsburgh Public Theater are forming a new organization.
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.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
The North Fayette Police Department said it is investigating after two non-district students entered West Allegheny High School earlier this week.
Stay on top of the weather in the Pittsburgh area with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
Coraopolis is considering moving police dispatch to the county’s 911 center — a move that could eliminate communication gaps and modernize the system. Shelley Bortz reports.
A man was arrested after he allegedly exposed himself to multiple people at Riverview Park. Mamie Bah reports.
Dan Marino is one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, and it all started at Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School.
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.
