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Facebook Is Deleting Posts That Make False COVID-19 Claims

February 11, 2021February 9, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

Facebook is pledging to take a harder line against vaccine misinformation. The platform announced on Feb. 8 that it would immediately begin banning users, groups …

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Facebook Will Permanently Stop Recommending Political Groups Following Capitol Attack

January 28, 2021 by Brittany Anas

Back in October, and ahead of a contentious presidential election, Facebook temporarily stopped using algorithms to recommend political and civic groups to its users. Now, …

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If You See This ‘Free Groceries’ Post On Facebook, Don’t Be Fooled

December 13, 2020 by Eat This, Not That!

If an offer on social media seems too good to be true, know that it probably is. Such was the case on Nov. 29, when …

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New California Law Will Make It Harder For Facebook, Google To Gather Users’ Data

November 6, 2020 by Kate Streit

The California Privacy Rights and Enforcement Act, also known as Proposition 24, will make it more difficult for large technology companies such as Facebook and …

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Etsy Is Banning QAnon Merchandise From Its Marketplace

October 19, 2020October 16, 2020 by Brittany Anas

Creative goods marketplace Etsy announced it’s banning merchandise associated with QAnon, an umbrella term for a loosely-organized network that believes in a convoluted set of …

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Facebook Will Pay Some People To Deactivate Their Accounts In The Weeks Leading Up To The Election

September 10, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

It might sound strange for a company to pay its customers to stop using its service. But that’s what Facebook is looking to do for …

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Why Facebook Is Going To Block New Political Ads The Week Before The Election

September 6, 2020 by Newsy

Facebook will block new political ads the week before election day. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he wants to reduce the risk of false and misleading claims …

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Starbucks Worker Who Refused To Serve Customer Without Mask Got $10,000 In Tips Through GoFundMe

June 25, 2020 by KGTV, San Diego

More than 1,000 people have raised at least $10,000 in tips for a Starbucks employee who refused to serve a woman who was not wearing a mask …

Read moreStarbucks Worker Who Refused To Serve Customer Without Mask Got $10,000 In Tips Through GoFundMe

Facebook Will Now Let Users To Turn Off Political Ads

June 18, 2020 by Marie Rossiter

Facebook announced that it will now let users turn off political ads, both on Facebook and Instagram, which the company also owns. We’re still about …

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How To Hide Facebook’s New Avatars

May 21, 2020 by Claire Gillespie

Just when we needed something lighthearted on our Facebook feeds to break up the doom-and-gloom of the COVID-19 news cycle, along came the new Facebook …

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Facebook Is Adding A New Hug Reaction So We Can Support Each Other While Social Distancing

April 22, 2020 by Tricia Goss

Social distancing and social media go hand-in-hand. When you can’t be with friends and family in person, you can share memes and informative articles, chat …

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There’s A Facebook Group For People Who Hate Cilantro With Nearly 250,000 Members

April 30, 2020September 27, 2019 by Anna Weaver

It looks so innocuous, that green leafy herb resembling parsley. Yet to legions of people, cilantro (which is called coriander in some places in the …

Read moreThere’s A Facebook Group For People Who Hate Cilantro With Nearly 250,000 Members

Here’s How Facebook’s New Dating App Works

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 by Mandy Gambrell

If you’ve been looking for love in all the wrong places, there’s a new way to search for your soulmate online: Facebook Dating is now …

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You Can Now Find Places To Donate Blood Via Facebook

June 13, 2019June 13, 2019 by CNN

Facebook is no longer just a place to connect with former high school buddies; the social media giant now wants to make it easier for …

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This Blogger’s Response To Being Called An ‘Old Hag’ For Having Gray Hair Is Going Viral

May 30, 2019 by Kate Streit

Rachel Farnsworth is a popular food blogger with more than 48,000 followers on Instagram and more than 2.7 million on Facebook. When someone commented on …

Read moreThis Blogger’s Response To Being Called An ‘Old Hag’ For Having Gray Hair Is Going Viral

Here’s How You Can ‘memorialize’ A Deceased Loved One On Facebook

June 15, 2019May 28, 2019 by Anna Weaver

If you’ve had any Facebook friends who have passed away in recent years, you might have seen their accounts switch to a “Remembering” memorialized account. …

Read moreHere’s How You Can ‘memorialize’ A Deceased Loved One On Facebook

WhatsApp Got Hacked—Here’s What To Do To Protect Yourself

May 15, 2019May 14, 2019 by Bridget Sharkey

If you received a strange phone call on your WhatsApp in recent weeks, you may have been the victim of a cyber crime — even …

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You’ll Soon Notice Changes To Facebook That Focus On Connecting People In More Private Ways

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 by Kate Streit

The next time you hop on Facebook, you might notice some major changes. In response to user preferences, the mobile app will now put much …

Read moreYou’ll Soon Notice Changes To Facebook That Focus On Connecting People In More Private Ways

This Service Is Like Amber Alert For Missing Pets

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

Having a pet go missing is a situation that no pet owner wants to find themselves in, but approximately 10 million pets are stolen or …

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This Baby Girl Is In Remission From Cancer And Her Photos Are Going Viral

April 25, 2019April 18, 2019 by Kate Streit

Molly Hughes was only 5 months old when her parents received the devastating news that their baby girl had stage four neuroblastoma. This rare type …

Read moreThis Baby Girl Is In Remission From Cancer And Her Photos Are Going Viral

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Facebook Staff Had Access To Millions Of Users’ Passwords—So You May Want To Change Yours Now

March 22, 2019March 22, 2019 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

If you haven’t changed your Facebook or Instagram password recently, you might want to do so now. In a blog post published yesterday, Facebook disclosed …

Read moreFacebook Staff Had Access To Millions Of Users’ Passwords—So You May Want To Change Yours Now

This Mom Is Warning Other Parents After Her Son Got A Piece Of Popcorn In His Lungs

April 1, 2019March 7, 2019 by Kate Streit

Everyone loves popcorn, but you may not know that when it comes to little ones, the popular snack can pose a serious choking hazard. After …

Read moreThis Mom Is Warning Other Parents After Her Son Got A Piece Of Popcorn In His Lungs

Study Finds Some Social Media Use Is Akin To Drug Use

January 19, 2019January 16, 2019 by Kate Streit

If you feel like you’re addicted to Facebook, you may be onto something. A new study conducted by researchers at Michigan State University and published in the Journal …

Read moreStudy Finds Some Social Media Use Is Akin To Drug Use

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New Study Finds Baby Boomers Most Likely To Fall Victim To Fake News On Facebook

January 17, 2019January 16, 2019 by Kate Streit

In the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election, Americans became increasingly concerned with the spread of misinformation, especially online, and particularly through social media. Now, …

Read moreNew Study Finds Baby Boomers Most Likely To Fall Victim To Fake News On Facebook

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A Mysterious Instagram Glitch Showed Funky Lines On Photos

December 7, 2018December 7, 2018 by CNN

No, your phone isn’t broken. On Dec. 6, strange lines began appearing on some Instagram posts and Stories, which are photos and videos that disappear …

Read moreA Mysterious Instagram Glitch Showed Funky Lines On Photos

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Authorities Warn Facebook Users To Beware Of Suspicious Hoax Messages

December 4, 2018November 28, 2018 by Annamarya Scaccia

If you’ve spent any time on Facebook over the last two months, you may have received an alarming message about your account being cloned. The …

Read moreAuthorities Warn Facebook Users To Beware Of Suspicious Hoax Messages

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Facebook Messenger Will Soon Let You ‘Unsend’ A Message

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 by Annamarya Scaccia

Picture this: It’s 3 a.m. You’re tired but can’t sleep. You’ve decided to click around Wikipedia and you learn about the fascinating mating habits of …

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Facebook Hack: What You Should Do If You’re Affected By The Breach

October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 by CNN

Sheryl Sandberg, Mark Zuckerberg and me. And there’s a good chance you, too. Welcome to a not-so-exclusive club: Facebook users who may have been affected …

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Apple Says Your IPhone Isn’t Eavesdropping On You

November 8, 2018August 9, 2018 by CNN

Tech users have long questioned whether mobile devices and smart speakers eavesdrop on their private conversations. Apple answered that question on Aug. 7 with a …

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Facebook And Instagram Will Now Reveal How Much Time You Spend In Each App

August 2, 2018August 2, 2018 by CNN

Get ready to find out how much time you spend on Facebook and Instagram. A new set of features are starting to roll out to …

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This Mom’s Post About How Much Teachers Care Is Going Viral

July 12, 2018July 11, 2018 by Kate Streit

Although it may feel like summer is just getting started, back-to-school time will be here before we know it. One Florida mom went school supply …

Read moreThis Mom’s Post About How Much Teachers Care Is Going Viral

Adorable Photo Of Firefighter With Little Girl After Crash Goes Viral

June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 by Kate Streit

Capt. Chris Blazek of the Chattanooga Fire Department in Chattanooga, Tennessee arrived at the scene of a car crash on June 2 to find a …

Read moreAdorable Photo Of Firefighter With Little Girl After Crash Goes Viral

Online Dating Can Lower Your Self-Esteem And Increase Depression

June 4, 2018June 4, 2018 by CNN

Before there were smartphones, singles would often go to bars or clubs and try to meet “the One,” or at least the one for that …

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Posting Daily Photos On Social Media Could Actually Boost Your Well-Being

May 18, 2018 by Bridget Sharkey

It is no secret that most of us are very dependent on our smartphones and social media. In fact, the average person checks their phone …

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Here’s How Facebook’s Clear History Tool Will Work

May 10, 2018May 10, 2018 by Kenza Moller

Ever since news broke back in March that millions of Facebook users’ private information had been accessed by a political consultancy without their permission, the …

Read moreHere’s How Facebook’s Clear History Tool Will Work

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Facebook Will Soon Offer An Online Dating Service

May 2, 2018 by CNN

Facebook wants to help people find love on its platform. At its annual developers conference, F8, the company announced a new dating feature. Users can …

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How Answering Facebook Questions Could Make You Vulnerable To Hackers

April 20, 2018 by Kaitlin Gates

When it comes to what you share on social media, there is no such thing as being too careful. That includes things that might seem …

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Facebook Messenger Now Forcing Some Users To Check Their Privacy Settings

April 16, 2018April 13, 2018 by Kaitlin Gates

Following a data breach that affected millions of Facebook users and admissions from the social media giant that it used automated tools to scan the …

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Teacher’s Viral Facebook Rant Is A Reminder Of How Hard That Job Can Be

April 17, 2018April 11, 2018 by Kate Streit

Most people can agree that teachers have a really hard job. Sure, they may get summers off, but their challenges are well-documented. Between molding the …

Read moreTeacher’s Viral Facebook Rant Is A Reminder Of How Hard That Job Can Be

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How To Find Out If Your Facebook Account Was Part Of Cambridge Analytica Data Breach

April 12, 2018April 10, 2018 by Kate Streit

About 87 million people have had their Facebook data misused in a breach by Cambridge Analytica. And now, Facebook is taking steps to notify users …

Read moreHow To Find Out If Your Facebook Account Was Part Of Cambridge Analytica Data Breach

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Facebook Confirms It Scans Messages Sent Via Messenger, But Don’t Forget Google Scans Your Emails, Too

April 11, 2018April 9, 2018 by Rachel Khona

In the wake of Facebook’s privacy scandal regarding Cambridge Analytica, CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed in an interview that the tech giant scans messages sent via …

Read moreFacebook Confirms It Scans Messages Sent Via Messenger, But Don’t Forget Google Scans Your Emails, Too

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Yes, Facebook Is Scanning Your Messages For Abuse

April 19, 2018April 6, 2018 by CNN

You might assume that chats sent on Facebook Messenger are completely private. But you’d be wrong. Facebook confirmed April 5 that it uses automated tools …

Read moreYes, Facebook Is Scanning Your Messages For Abuse

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Here’s How To Download Your Facebook Archive

March 30, 2018March 28, 2018 by KMTV

With growing concerns about the privacy of using Facebook, users may want to see what the social media giant is collecting about you. It was …

Read moreHere’s How To Download Your Facebook Archive

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How To Protect Your Privacy On Facebook

March 23, 2018March 21, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

In today’s social media-driven society, there are countless apps and websites designed to keep you and your friends—no matter how far away—in touch and up-to-date …

Read moreHow To Protect Your Privacy On Facebook

Facebook Post About ‘Terrible’ 2-Year-Olds Is Going Viral

March 15, 2018March 9, 2018 by Kate Streit

Anyone who has ever parented a toddler knows that it’s often a herculean task. The so-called “terrible twos” are so well-known that even non-parents feel …

Read moreFacebook Post About ‘Terrible’ 2-Year-Olds Is Going Viral

Facebook Has A New Face Recognition Feature—Here’s How To Turn It Off

March 2, 2018 by Kaitlin Gates

Oh, technology. You can be seriously so awesome, but then downright creepy. The latest example of what could honestly fall into either category: Facebook’s new …

Read moreFacebook Has A New Face Recognition Feature—Here’s How To Turn It Off

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I Dumped Facebook And Upgraded My Life

February 8, 2018 by Natalie Gould Tomko

In fall 2016, I noticed something different about myself. I was agitated and angsty. I know many others felt this way—I know because Facebook told …

Read moreI Dumped Facebook And Upgraded My Life

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If You Have An Instant Pot, Check Out These 10 Groups For Best Recipes And Cooking Tips

August 2, 2019January 24, 2018 by Carrie Murphy

Ah, the Instant Pot. In the past few years, the electric pressure cooker has become an immediate classic in thousands of kitchens all over the …

Read moreIf You Have An Instant Pot, Check Out These 10 Groups For Best Recipes And Cooking Tips

Instagram’s New Feature Is Bad News If You Like Privacy

January 24, 2018 by Kaitlin Gates

If you find Facebook Messenger’s “Active Status” feature to be a bit creepy, we have some bad news. Instagram has now also become more stalker-friendly, …

Read moreInstagram’s New Feature Is Bad News If You Like Privacy

How To Turn Your Face Into A Museum Portrait Like You See Everyone Doing On Your Newsfeed

January 16, 2018January 16, 2018 by Bridget Sharkey

Did your friend from high school just upload a photo of herself onto Facebook next to a museum portrait? Of course she did. That’s what …

Read moreHow To Turn Your Face Into A Museum Portrait Like You See Everyone Doing On Your Newsfeed

Crossing Guard Gives Free Winter Coats To Kids, Warms Our Hearts

January 3, 2018 by Chelsea Davis

In a world where bad news is ubiquitous, it’s heartwarming to know that there are still caring people helping to make it a better place. Minnie …

Read moreCrossing Guard Gives Free Winter Coats To Kids, Warms Our Hearts

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