Are White Vans Being Used in Coordinated Human Trafficking Abductions?
Human trafficking scarelore stories make for frequent social media hoaxes.
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California Discloses Facebook Probe, Sues for Documents
California's attorney general disclosed an ongoing probe into Facebook's privacy practices, as it sued the company over its repeated refusal to turn over documents and answer questions.
Apple Commits $2.5B to Combat California Housing Crisis
The sum from Apple eclipses pledges by fellow Silicon Valley giants Google and Facebook for addressing the lack of affordable housing in a region where affluent tech workers have helped drive up the cost of homes.
The Pressure Is Now on Facebook to Ban Political Ads, Too
Twitter's ban on political advertising is ratcheting up pressure on Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg to follow suit. But so far, that doesn't appear likely to happen.
Facebook Employees Sign Letter Opposing Political Ads Policy
Hundreds of Facebook employees have signed a letter to CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other executives saying they oppose the social network's policy of letting politicians lie in advertisements.
Facebook CEO Promotes Free Speech; No Questions from Press
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg promoted free expression in a speech at Georgetown University, but restrictions on news coverage of the event drew criticism that its rules undermined its message.
Facebook Still Auto-Generating Islamic State, al-Qaida Pages
A whistleblower's complaint shows that Facebook itself has inadvertently provided the two extremist groups with a networking and recruitment tool by producing dozens of pages in their names.
Facebook to Name First Oversight Panel Members by Year-End
The oversight panel is intended to rule on thorny content issues, such as when Facebook or Instagram posts constitute hate speech.
Facebook Expands New Tool Aiming to Shrink ‘News Deserts’
The social media giant said it is expanding its "Today In" service to 6,000 cities and towns across the U.S.
Facebook, Google Face Antitrust Scrutiny from States
Two bipartisan groups of state attorneys general are launching separate antitrust investigations into Facebook and Google, adding to regulatory scrutiny of two of the world's largest and most ubiquitous tech companies.
Facebook Face Recognition Feature to Replace Tag Suggestions
Facebook says it is ending its practice of using face recognition software to identify users' friends in uploaded photos and automatically suggesting they "tag" them.
Border Boss Says She Joined FB Page to Read Staff Posts
The head of the U.S. Border Patrol said that she joined a Facebook group whose members mocked migrants and lawmakers so she could read what her personnel thought about her, and said she knew little about the group.
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Was Rapper YNW Melly Stabbed to Death in Prison?
Rumors of the rapper's demise spread in December 2019 after posts on "prank" news websites.
Were Will and Jaden Smith Killed in a Car Crash?
Fake death notices are often spread for malicious purposes.
Did Sons of Top Democrats Do Business in Ukraine As Part of Clinton-Linked Conspiracy?
Conspiracy theorists outdid themselves in October 2019 in response to the Ukraine scandal that threatened Donald Trump's presidency with impeachment.
Is the Trump Admin Ending Food Assistance for Nearly 700,000 People?
A rule change that hardens work requirements for those receiving federal food assistance is expected to go into effect in 2020.
Are Criminals Using Plastic Bottles in Wheel Wells to Carjack People?
The alleged trick of distracting a driver by cramming a plastic bottle in a wheel well runs counter to how most carjackers operate.