The original social network still shapes discourse—from Marketplace memes to Meta’s latest moves.
Signal tried an ad campaign that revealed the targeting data behind it—Facebook rejected it
Signal tried to run ads that showed data Facebook collects. The ads were rejected.
On May 4, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich
Reddit support groups are a safety net for the laid-off and uninsured
‘Thank God for Reddit.’
On Apr 30, 2021 by Michelle Brandabur
Men accused of drugging, raping spring breaker who later died—woman says they photobombed her a day after
‘I was in shock when I found out.’
On Mar 25, 2021 by Eilish O’Sullivan
A boba shop got review-bombed after a customer claimed the owner threw a drink on her and her child—but a video shows otherwise (updated)
The woman spearheaded an online smear campaign against the store.
On Feb 28, 2021 by Samira Sadeque
Police investigating TikTok video that might show Cassie Compton, girl who’s been missing for 6 years (updated)
Cassie Compton went missing in 2014 at the age of 15.
On Jan 14, 2021 by Eilish O’Sullivan
Tech Tuesday newsletter: One opinion Ajit Pai is ignoring on Trump’s Section 230 order? His own
Here is a look at tech and politics news from the last week.
On Oct 27, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Facebook’s 1-week political ad ban starts today. Will it matter?
Some experts are skeptical.
Facebook suspends environmental advocacy groups days after vow to fight climate misinformation
The company says it was just a mistake.
On Sep 22, 2020 by Claire Goforth
#ReformForRonnie calls for social media reform after man films suicide on Facebook
‘Something has to be done.’
On Sep 17, 2020 by Angelica Arinze
Horrific video of man’s suicide inserted into TikTok clips to bait unsuspecting viewers
TikTok has banned accounts spreading the video.
On Sep 8, 2020 by Audra Schroeder
Facebook removes Senate candidate’s post about CDC coronavirus death numbers
Facebook says posts that misstate CDC coronavirus death data will be removed.
On Sep 2, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Facebook is alerting users to a pretty big change in its terms of service
Facebook says it isn’t, but people think it is.
On Sep 1, 2020 by Andrew Wyrich
Sketchy Black Lives Matter protest showcases Facebook’s glaring issues around disinformation
Facebook groups still lack the necessary transparency.
On Aug 14, 2020 by Claire Goforth
Facebook removes Trump’s post for falsely claiming children are ‘almost immune from’ COVID-19
It is reportedly the first time Facebook has removed a Trump post for coronavirus misinformation.
On Aug 5, 2020 by Eilish O’Sullivan
Where the loved ones of COVID-19 victims still gather in groups to grieve
Without funerals, people are turning to Facebook to mourn coronavirus victims
On Aug 4, 2020 by Colleen Hagerty
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