Philadelphia police officer shot following attack by man armed with hammer and pickaxe; suspect dead
A Philadelphia police officer was shot after being attacked by a man armed with a hammer and pickaxe in the city's Overbrook neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
A Philadelphia police officer was shot after being attacked by a man armed with a hammer and pickaxe in the city's Overbrook neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.
Apple Wallet now lets users add COVID-19 vaccine card: How to set it up
Apple’s new iOS 15.1 update allows users to add verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccination to the Wallet app. Here’s how to do it.
Apple’s new iOS 15.1 update allows users to add verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccination to the Wallet app. Here’s how to do it.
Disney, Pixar release 'Lightyear' trailer; the story behind Buzz
Disney and Pixar launched on Wednesday, Oct. 27 the trailer for “Lightyear,” the Buzz Lightyear story which is slated to hit theaters in summer 2022.
Disney and Pixar launched on Wednesday, Oct. 27 the trailer for “Lightyear,” the Buzz Lightyear story which is slated to hit theaters in summer 2022.
Man, 28, shot multiple times and killed in Castor, police say
Police investigate after a 28-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in Castor.
Police investigate after a 28-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in Castor.
Double shooting in Point Breeze injures woman, 32, and leaves man in critical condition
A man and woman were both injured in a Point Breeze shooting. The man sustained critical injuries, according to officials.
A man and woman were both injured in a Point Breeze shooting. The man sustained critical injuries, according to officials.
Don’t change outgoing voicemail if lost, stranded: Rescue team responds to viral post
After a post on Facebook advising any lost hikers or stranded motorists to change their outgoing voicemail to reveal their locations should their phones die or lose signal went viral, a nonprofit rescue team from Colorado is pointing out why that’s not a good idea.
After a post on Facebook advising any lost hikers or stranded motorists to change their outgoing voicemail to reveal their locations should their phones die or lose signal went viral, a nonprofit rescue team from Colorado is pointing out why that’s not a good idea.
Police: 17-year-old girl, 18-year-old male injured in East Germantown shooting
Police investigate after a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old male were both shot in East Germantown.
Police investigate after a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old male were both shot in East Germantown.
Disneyland increasing ticket prices in California
The "Happiest Place on Earth," just got more expensive.
The "Happiest Place on Earth," just got more expensive.
Facebook Papers: Company froze as anti-vaccine comments swarmed users
As false claims about vaccine safety threatened to undermine COVID-19 response, documents reveal that Facebook took a full month to implement changes.
As false claims about vaccine safety threatened to undermine COVID-19 response, documents reveal that Facebook took a full month to implement changes.
Facebook whistleblower says platform making online hate worse
Ex-Facebook data scientist turned whistleblower Frances Haugen told U.K. lawmakers Monday that the company is making online hate and extremism worse.
Ex-Facebook data scientist turned whistleblower Frances Haugen told U.K. lawmakers Monday that the company is making online hate and extremism worse.
Facebook: Language gaps weaken platform's screening of hate, terrorism
Internal Facebook files reveal that in some of the world’s most volatile regions, terrorist content and hate speech proliferate because of the company’s language gaps.
Internal Facebook files reveal that in some of the world’s most volatile regions, terrorist content and hate speech proliferate because of the company’s language gaps.
Man shot and killed in Belmont, police say
Police investigate after a man was shot and killed in Philadelphia's Belmont neighborhood.
Police investigate after a man was shot and killed in Philadelphia's Belmont neighborhood.
Facebook Oversight Board criticizes company for not being ‘fully forthcoming’
“On some occasions, Facebook failed to provide relevant information to the Board, while in other instances, the information it did provide was incomplete,” the Facebook Oversight Board said in its quarterly transparency report.
“On some occasions, Facebook failed to provide relevant information to the Board, while in other instances, the information it did provide was incomplete,” the Facebook Oversight Board said in its quarterly transparency report.
Philadelphia Police officer arrested on child pornography charges
Philadelphia Police Officer William Watts, Sr. is accused of downloading multiple files of child pornography from the internet application WhatsApp.
Philadelphia Police Officer William Watts, Sr. is accused of downloading multiple files of child pornography from the internet application WhatsApp.
Philadelphia police officer accused of punching man in mouth, dropping gun picked up by child
A Philadelphia police officer is facing charges after investigators say he punched a man in the mouth and dropped his gun during a fight that was later picked up by a child.
A Philadelphia police officer is facing charges after investigators say he punched a man in the mouth and dropped his gun during a fight that was later picked up by a child.
Southwest Philly neighborhood upset over violence meet with officials to find solutions
One Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood is furious over the seemingly endless violence and held an emergency meeting with officials to find solutions.
One Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood is furious over the seemingly endless violence and held an emergency meeting with officials to find solutions.
FTC warns about ‘Amazon impersonators’ ahead of holiday shopping season
The Federal Trade Commission is warning Americans about a scam involving impersonators pretending to work for Amazon when asking for payments and gift card information.
The Federal Trade Commission is warning Americans about a scam involving impersonators pretending to work for Amazon when asking for payments and gift card information.
Netflix employees 'walkout' in protest of new Dave Chappelle special, calling it 'transphobic'
Some Netflix workers on Wednesday participated in a walkout in protest of comedian Dave Chappelle’s new special "The Closer." Critics say the new special is offensive to transgender people and has the potential to instigate real-life violence.
Some Netflix workers on Wednesday participated in a walkout in protest of comedian Dave Chappelle’s new special "The Closer." Critics say the new special is offensive to transgender people and has the potential to instigate real-life violence.
YouTube didn’t violate Constitution by removing QAnon videos, federal judge rules
A federal judge tossed out a lawsuit filed by several “conservative content creators” who claimed YouTube banned their videos and suspended their accounts.
A federal judge tossed out a lawsuit filed by several “conservative content creators” who claimed YouTube banned their videos and suspended their accounts.
Police urge vigilance after string of armed robberies in busy West Philadelphia neighborhood
Police in West Philadelphia urge residents to remain vigilant and watch their surroundings as they investigate a pattern of armed robberies near 52nd and Market.
Police in West Philadelphia urge residents to remain vigilant and watch their surroundings as they investigate a pattern of armed robberies near 52nd and Market.