Twitter enacts more rules to combat election misinformation, violence
Twitter is imposing tough new rules that restrict candidates from declaring premature victory and tighten its measures against spreading misinformation, calling for political violence and spreading thoughtless commentary in the days leading up to and following the Nov. 3 U.S. election.
Twitter is imposing tough new rules that restrict candidates from declaring premature victory and tighten its measures against spreading misinformation, calling for political violence and spreading thoughtless commentary in the days leading up to and following the Nov. 3 U.S. election.
Philadelphia City Council holds hearing on police response to protests, demonstrations
Nearly five months later, Philadelphia City Council held a Zoom hearing on police response to George Floyd demonstrations and Black Lives Matter protests in Philly in May and June.
Nearly five months later, Philadelphia City Council held a Zoom hearing on police response to George Floyd demonstrations and Black Lives Matter protests in Philly in May and June.
‘Selena: The Series’ to release on Netflix in December
A teaser trailer for the series was released by the streaming giant on Tuesday and the black-and-white visual shows Selena gracing the stage as she sings “Como La Flor.”
A teaser trailer for the series was released by the streaming giant on Tuesday and the black-and-white visual shows Selena gracing the stage as she sings “Como La Flor.”
Police: Man, 33, shot in the face during argument in West Philadelphia
Authorities believe an argument lead to a fatal shooting Tuesday afternoon in West Philadelphia.
Authorities believe an argument lead to a fatal shooting Tuesday afternoon in West Philadelphia.
Texas grand jury indicts Netflix for 'Cuties' film
Netflix has been indicted on a criminal charge that alleges the streaming giant promotes “lewd visual material” of a child.
Netflix has been indicted on a criminal charge that alleges the streaming giant promotes “lewd visual material” of a child.
National Night Out events held across Philly amid surge of gun violence
Several towns and cities across our area held a scaled back National Night Out Tuesday.
Several towns and cities across our area held a scaled back National Night Out Tuesday.
Facebook to expand measures banning QAnon groups
The move comes less than two months after Facebook said it would stop promoting the group and its adherents — but faltered with spotty enforcement.
The move comes less than two months after Facebook said it would stop promoting the group and its adherents — but faltered with spotty enforcement.
Facebook and Twitter flag Trump post falsely claiming flu is deadlier than COVID-19
After returning to the White House after being hospitalized for COVID-19, the president downplayed the threat of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 Americans by claiming it is not as deadly as the seasonal flu.
After returning to the White House after being hospitalized for COVID-19, the president downplayed the threat of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 200,000 Americans by claiming it is not as deadly as the seasonal flu.
Police: 21-year-old shot multiple times and killed in South Philadelphia
A 21-year-old male was shot and killed in the Lowe’s parking lot on Columbus Boulevard Monday.
A 21-year-old male was shot and killed in the Lowe’s parking lot on Columbus Boulevard Monday.
Gay men take over ‘Proud Boys’ hashtag on Twitter
Gay men took over the “Proud Boys” hashtag after the president’s “stand back, stand by” comment during the first presidential debate sparked praise from the hate group.
Gay men took over the “Proud Boys” hashtag after the president’s “stand back, stand by” comment during the first presidential debate sparked praise from the hate group.
Police: 27-year-old man shot and killed in South Philadelphia
Responding officers found a 27-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head in South Philadelphia Monday afternoon.
Responding officers found a 27-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head in South Philadelphia Monday afternoon.
Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs to speak at Senate hearing
The CEOs of technology giants Facebook, Google and Twitter are expected to testify for an Oct. 28 Senate hearing on tech companies’ control over hate speech and misinformation on their platforms.
The CEOs of technology giants Facebook, Google and Twitter are expected to testify for an Oct. 28 Senate hearing on tech companies’ control over hate speech and misinformation on their platforms.
Man, 25, critical after he is stabbed in West Philadelphia
A 25-year-old man is in critical condition after he was found with a stab wound to the neck, police say.
A 25-year-old man is in critical condition after he was found with a stab wound to the neck, police say.
Man, 26, shot multiple times in Ogontz, police say
A 26-year-old man is recovering after he was shot multiple times in Ogontz.
A 26-year-old man is recovering after he was shot multiple times in Ogontz.
Disney employee starts food pantry for thousands of coworkers laid off, furloughed amid coronavirus
'No cast member goes hungry'
'No cast member goes hungry'
Police: 19-year-old critical after he was shot multiple times in Kensington
One 19-year-old teen is in critical after he was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia.
One 19-year-old teen is in critical after he was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia.
Amazon, eBay remove Proud Boys merchandise listings
Online superstores Amazon and eBay have pulled merchandise referencing the far-right Proud Boys after affiliated apparel was spotted on the sites.
Online superstores Amazon and eBay have pulled merchandise referencing the far-right Proud Boys after affiliated apparel was spotted on the sites.
California struggles with theme park reopening rules amid pressure
Facing mounting pressure to let theme parks such as Disneyland reopen amid the pandemic, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday delayed new operating rules after industry leaders pushed back against his administration’s initial plans.
Facing mounting pressure to let theme parks such as Disneyland reopen amid the pandemic, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday delayed new operating rules after industry leaders pushed back against his administration’s initial plans.
Facebook to ban QAnon, militarized social movement ads ahead of election
Facebook announced Wednesday it is banning ads that “praise, support or represent” QAnon and any militarized social movements on the platform.
Facebook announced Wednesday it is banning ads that “praise, support or represent” QAnon and any militarized social movements on the platform.
Uber, Lyft look to kill California law on app-based drivers
The battle between the powerhouses of the so-called gig economy and labor unions including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters could become the most expensive ballot measure in state history. Voters are weighing whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to drivers.
The battle between the powerhouses of the so-called gig economy and labor unions including the International Brotherhood of Teamsters could become the most expensive ballot measure in state history. Voters are weighing whether to create an exemption to a new state law aimed at providing wage and benefit protections to drivers.