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CBS News uncovered multiple paid advertisements on Meta's Instagram stories feature that lead to Telegram channels that promote sex work in the U.S. and other countries
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CBS News uncovered multiple paid advertisements on Meta's Instagram stories feature that lead to Telegram channels that promote sex work in the U.S. and other countries
Leaked information includes user passwords for platforms including Google, Facebook and Apple, the report says.
Meta platforms such as Instagram have marketed AI tools that let users create sexually explicit images of real people.
Counselors are urging foreign students applying to U.S. colleges to avoid certain topics online as the State Department scrutinizes their social media.
A push in Texas to ban children under 18 years old from social media platforms is fading in Austin.
Valeria Márquez, 23, was likely murdered by a hit man during a livestream on TikTok, Mexican prosecutors said.
Social media accounts using AI to impersonate people with Down syndrome are spreading, CBS News analysis shows, garnering dollars and millions of views while exploiting real advocates.
The case could determine whether Mark Zuckerberg's company might have to divest WhatsApp and Instagram.
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
Sherman police are warning residents about a scam circulating on social media.
Southwest Airlines' latest social post to try and deflect from backlash over ending its free checked bag policy has created quite the social media buzz.
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend.
Meta appears unable to keep up with the spread of sexualized, deepfake images of stars including Miranda Cosgrove and Scarlett Johansson on Facebook.
Videos of Kerato's eye color surgeries have millions of views on social media.
One couples love story shows how love can heal and inspire others.
Meta Platforms will pay $25 million to resolve a lawsuit President Trump brought in 2021 over the suspension of his social media accounts after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Fort Worth ISD said the district is actively investigating the post and is committed to the safety of its students.
A law that could ban TikTok in the U.S. is set to take effect on Jan. 19. Here's what that would mean for users of the social media platform.
The CBS News Confirmed team shares tips you can use to tell fact from fiction online.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
As school districts struggle to control the spread online exploitation among their students, Texas lawmakers could consider banning social media from minors along with other measures in the upcoming legislative session.
The "pill" inside pregnancy tests is not an emergency contraceptive, but a desiccant tablet meant to regulate moisture.
After a photo went viral in 2016, Irvin Randle wanted to show off his style. The math teacher by day now has 1.1 million followers on Instagram and 1.7 million on TikTok.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Bluesky reported one million new users after President-elect Trump tapped X owner Musk for his next administration.
Mayes Middleton and Nathan Johnson are set to go head-to-head in November.
After it became clear that Paxton secured the Republican nomination, both campaigns unleashed their attacks on Tuesday night, with Talarico calling Paxton "corrupt" and Paxton calling Talarico "radical."
San Antonio closes out the Western Conference finals on the road behind 22 points from its star.
Mission Oak Cliff says support has poured in as families displaced by the Clyde Apartments blast seek essentials.
Relatives describe Marisol Perez as a devoted parent as they prepare for a Sunday vigil.
Mayes Middleton and Nathan Johnson are set to go head-to-head in November.
Geoff Henley, who represents the Clyde apartments, said photos showed an Addison-based company's truck was at the site in Oak Cliff.
After it became clear that Paxton secured the Republican nomination, both campaigns unleashed their attacks on Tuesday night, with Talarico calling Paxton "corrupt" and Paxton calling Talarico "radical."
The number of victims could change as details continue to unfold and crews search through the debris.
Authorities say search operations have ended while the NTSB probes how a damaged gas line triggered the fatal explosion.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
Mayes Middleton and Nathan Johnson are set to go head-to-head in November.
After it became clear that Paxton secured the Republican nomination, both campaigns unleashed their attacks on Tuesday night, with Talarico calling Paxton "corrupt" and Paxton calling Talarico "radical."
President Trump's physician said in a letter released Friday that the president is in "excellent health," following a physical earlier this week at Walter Reed National Military Hospital.
The strikes are part of a monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
Republican nominee for Texas Attorney General Mayes Middleton tells Jack Fink about his win over candidate Chip Roy in May and his campaign priorities for the November election.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Texas strung together five straight hits in the final inning to erase a late deficit and hand rookie Peyton Gray his first major league win.
Azzi Fudd scored 22 points in her first WNBA start, Jessica Shepard had her second triple-double of the season, and the Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 95-87.
University president Lawrence Schovanec wrote in a letter to the Texas Tech community that the school would appeal the ruling.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai and relievers Steven Okert and Alimber Santa combined to throw a no-hitter in a 9-0 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
