Woman's 'Lovely' Facebook Photos of Aurora Borealis Turn Out to Be Lights from Local Tomato Factory: 'Still Beautiful'
While many praised the photos, locals from the area burst her bubble by letting her know that the photos were not actually of the aurora borealis.
California Driver Caught Using Horrifying Halloween Decoration as Carpool Lane Companion
The California Highway Patrol reminded Halloween enthusiasts that carpool lane companions must have a heartbeat in a hilarious Facebook post.
TikTok, Facebook Approve Ads With US Election Disinformation, Study Says
The advocacy group Global Witness submitted eight ads containing false election claims to the Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok, the Meta-owned Facebook, and Google-owned YouTube to test their ad systems in the final stretch of the November 5 election.
Trillion-Dollar Company Meta Fires Employees Who Used $25 Meal Credit to Buy Groceries Instead: 'Surreal'
Meta, a company valued at 1.2 trillion, has allegedly fired employees over their reported misuse of the company's $25 meal credit system.
Georgia Cops Find Massive Drug Stash During Hurricane Response, Offer to Return to Rightful Owner: 'Please Come See Us'
The Washington County Sheriff's Office said the drugs were discovered while deputies were helping clear off Highway 231 by Washington State Prison.
Viral Facebook Post Accuses Beautician of Critically Injuring Client with 'Liposuction Machine' Purchased on AliExpress
The woman alleged that the beautician was using a "portable phlegm sucking dental machine" purchased from AliExpress.
Illinois Man Named 'Benjamin Franklin' Accused Stealing Lots of Benjamins in Facebook Marketplace Scam
An Illinois man who called himself "Benjamin Franklin" was arrested in connection to multiple reports of robberies on Facebook Marketplace.
Top Texas Judge Wrote Racist Facebook Posts Under Fake Name to Boost His Election Chances: Authorities
The Texas judge is out on bond after an investigation revealed he used a fake Facebook profile to garner voters' sympathy during his reelection campaign.
Self-Taught 'Surgeon' Caught Performing Penis Enlargement Operations on Patients Recruited Through Facebook
The man told police that he had been teaching himself about silicone injections and pearl implants since he was 14, but had no real medical license.
Police Catch Wanted Colorado Man Who Tried to Escape By Jumping in a Lake: 'You're Going to Jail Tired and Wet'
The suspect was apprehended one event short of a triathlon.
Disturbing Social Media Post Sparks 'Gut-Wrenching' Allegations of Mistreatment at Kansas Day Care Center
One father claimed that he had received a message from the day care saying that his 2-year-old had been left alone and "was told to clean up his own urine."
Italy Fines Meta Over Data Use, Account Transparency
It also condemned Meta's handling of suspended Facebook and Instagram accounts.
EU Probes Facebook, Instagram Over Child Protection
The probe is under a mammoth law known as the Digital Services Act (DSA) that forces the world's largest tech firms to do more to protect European users online and clamp down on illegal content.
Meta Challenges FTC Bid To Amend 2020 Privacy Settlement Over Kids Chat App
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has contested the US Federal Trade Commission's attempt to modify its 2020 privacy settlement, saying it had voluntarily disclosed issues in its Messenger Kids app and received no complaints from parents.
Thousands of Users Report Inability to Access Meta's Instagram and Facebook
That is according to Downdetector, which compiles reports from users at a national and global level
New York City Sues YouTube, Instagram, Facebook Over Youth Mental Health Crisis
The lawsuit claims that social media companies use algorithms to generate feeds to manipulate and addict children and teens, promoting compulsive use.
Latinos Dominate Social Media, Leading in Usage of TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp Across the U.S.
Latinos also represent a significant portion of Snapchat usage
Meta's Policy Criticized After Oversight Board's Review Of Biden Video
The Oversight Board said in a Monday statement that Meta's Manipulated Media policy needs to be reconsidered after a review of an edited video of President Joe Biden.
Facebook: From Harvard Dorm To Scandal-plagued Social Media Titan
Key chapters in the history of Facebook, the world's biggest social media application, launched 20 years ago.
Meta Accused Of Mishandling Israel-Hamas War Posts
Meta's independent oversight board on Tuesday criticized the social media titan of removing posts that showed human suffering in the Middle East conflict.
Lawsuit Says Meta Exposes Children To Exploitation
The US state of New Mexico filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing Facebook and Instagram of being a "breeding ground" for predators who target children.
Meta Sues US Regulator To Stop Privacy Settlement Change
The Silicon Valley tech giant, known as Facebook when the $5 billion settlement was made, said that aspects of the Federal Trade Commission's very structure violate the US Constitution, making its proceeding against Meta unlawful.
Meta To Require Political Ads Reveal AI Altered Images
Meta on Wednesday said that advertisers will soon have to disclose when artificial intelligence (AI) or other software is used to create or alter imagery or audio in political ads.
Facebook, Instagram To Offer Paid Ad-Free Europe Subscriptions
Facebook and Instagram users in Europe will be able to buy subscriptions to use the social networks without being tracked for targeted advertising from next month, Meta announced Monday, to comply with tougher EU rules.
'No Evidence' Facebook Harms Well-being: Global Study
The probe by the University of Oxford's Internet Institute, which analysed data from nearly 1 million people across 72 countries over 12 years, instead found "positive correlations" between adopting the social media platform and so-called well-being indicators.
Meta To Unveil Twitter Competitor On Thursday
The app, Threads is scheduled to launch on Thursday and is already available for pre-order on the Apple App Store.
Woman Kills Her Husband To Be With Her Facebook Lover
A woman allegedly killed her husband to unite with her Facebook lover.
Alleged Paul Pelosi Attacker Described as 'Odd, Out of Touch With Reality'
The suspect in the attack on Paul Pelosi, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, was described by acquaintances as "odd" and "out of touch with reality" as social media activity revealed that the alleged attacker posted memes and a wide range of conspiracy theories.
Man Poses As Female Gynecologist On Facebook To Get Intimate Photos Of Women
A man who posed as a female gynecologist to fool women into sending photos of their genitalia has been sentenced.
Mexican Cartels Take To Social Media To Recruit Smugglers Amid Border Surge
Criminal cartels in Mexico are using social media to recruit U.S. citizens to assist with their smuggling operations at the southern border.