Carnegie Mellon teams up with Facebook, Google for COVID-19 survey
The university’s goal is to collect information that could help researchers in forecasting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The university’s goal is to collect information that could help researchers in forecasting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Twitter announces new labels for government and state-affiliated media accounts
The new labels will be applied to accounts of key government officials and those that belong to state-affiliated media entities, Twitter said on Aug. 6.
The new labels will be applied to accounts of key government officials and those that belong to state-affiliated media entities, Twitter said on Aug. 6.
Facebook removes video of Trump saying children are ‘virtually immune’ to coronavirus, Twitter follows suit
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Hearing for accused teen Twitter hacker interrupted by pornography
Accused Twitter hacker Graham Clark's bond will remain high at $725,000. That ruling came during a raucous Wednesday morning virtual hearing for the 17-year-old.
Accused Twitter hacker Graham Clark's bond will remain high at $725,000. That ruling came during a raucous Wednesday morning virtual hearing for the 17-year-old.
Google Doodle tells users to ‘wear a mask, save lives’ in public service announcement
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Man, 56, shot and killed in North Philadelphia, police say
A 56-year-old man is dead after he was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia.
A 56-year-old man is dead after he was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia.
Amazon selling coronavirus face shields it helped design at cost
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
The face shields, priced at $2.65 each, are available to purchase in packs of 25.
Police: 1 killed, 1 critical during shooting at illegal drag racing event in Port Richmond
Authorities say a 35-year-old man is dead and a 21-year-old man is in critical condition following a shooting at an illegal drag racing event in Port Richmond
Authorities say a 35-year-old man is dead and a 21-year-old man is in critical condition following a shooting at an illegal drag racing event in Port Richmond
Twitter permanently bans former KKK leader David Duke
Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke has been banned from Twitter for breaking the social media platform’s site’s rules.
Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke has been banned from Twitter for breaking the social media platform’s site’s rules.
Man, 22, stable after he is shot in the face in South Philadelphia
Police in South Philadelphia are investigating after a man was shot in the face.
Police in South Philadelphia are investigating after a man was shot in the face.
Multiple Philadelphia police vehicles set on fire across the city overnight
Police have described the suspect as a white male wearing a flannel, backpack, and a bandana.
Police have described the suspect as a white male wearing a flannel, backpack, and a bandana.
Google to let its employees work from home through July 2021, according to report
Google had previously told its employees to expect to work from home until at least the end of 2020.
Google had previously told its employees to expect to work from home until at least the end of 2020.
Police: 3 killed, 6 injured as violence sweeps across Philadelphia
It was a violent night in Philadelphia as three people were shot and killed and six others were wounded.
It was a violent night in Philadelphia as three people were shot and killed and six others were wounded.
Georgia mom brought guns, marijuana in diaper bag to Disney's Epcot, deputies say
Yunique Smith, 27, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, was arrested.
Yunique Smith, 27, of Stone Mountain, Georgia, was arrested.
Amazon’s new boxes can transform into cat condos, rocket ships and more fun creations
“Less packaging, more smiles” is Amazon’s new program that includes a call to action to use less packaging material and shrink the boxes to fit orders more often.
“Less packaging, more smiles” is Amazon’s new program that includes a call to action to use less packaging material and shrink the boxes to fit orders more often.
Officer among two hurt after crash in North Philaldelphia
Police say the officer was in his patrol car when there was a collision involving a second vehicle.
Police say the officer was in his patrol car when there was a collision involving a second vehicle.
Disney World animals to star in new Disney+ TV show
“The Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look of the animal care and veterinarian facilities at the theme park resort.
“The Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look of the animal care and veterinarian facilities at the theme park resort.
Charges filed against Philadelphia officer accused of using OC spray on seated protesters on I-676
Officer Richard Nicoletti, 35, has been charged with three counts of simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, official oppression, and one count of possession of an instrument of crime.
Officer Richard Nicoletti, 35, has been charged with three counts of simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, official oppression, and one count of possession of an instrument of crime.
Female found dead in trunk of vehicle in West Philadelphia, police say
Philadelphia Police working tonight to identify the woman whose body was found in the trunk of a Silver Dodge Charger.
Philadelphia Police working tonight to identify the woman whose body was found in the trunk of a Silver Dodge Charger.
Twitter to ban QAnon accounts, block links related to conspiracy theory
Twitter announced on Tuesday that it will take action on "QAnon" activity and permanently suspend accounts tweeting about the QAnon conspiracy theory.
Twitter announced on Tuesday that it will take action on "QAnon" activity and permanently suspend accounts tweeting about the QAnon conspiracy theory.