Hacker who sold data of 65K medical employees on dark web gets 7 years

Justin Johnson was sentenced to seven years for hacking a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center employee database and selling personal information online.

Facebook pays millions to settle DOJ discrimination claims in hiring process

Facebook also agreed in the settlement announced Tuesday to train its employees in anti-discrimination rules and to conduct more widespread advertising and recruitment for job opportunities in its permanent labor certification program.

House committee threatens criminal probe of Amazon over competition practices

U.S. House lawmakers are threatening to seek a criminal investigation of Amazon, saying the tech giant has one “final chance” to correct previous testimony by executives on its competition practices.

Facebook 'metaverse': Company to hire 10K in EU to build futuristic platform

Facebook will hire 10,000 European workers to build “the metaverse,” a futuristic platform for connecting online using augmented and virtual reality.

The future of Walt Disney World: New rides, shows, and more

There are so many attractions, shows, and experiences under development at the Florida resort and we are taking a look at what comes next.

Philadelphia's new driver equality bill prompts confusion over enforcement

Philadelphia could soon become the first city in the country to have a driver equality law designed to reduce cases of what people call ‘driving while Black’ or getting pulled over for superficial and racially motivated reasons, but there are questions as to how it will be carried out. 

Protesters demand CEO Mark Zuckerberg leave Facebook

A group gathered outside of the home of Mark Zuckerberg demanding he resign as CEO of the social media company.

Veteran Philadelphia police officer charged following domestic violence investigation

A veteran Philadelphia police officer is facing charges following an investigation into a domestic violence incident during which investigators say he choked a woman unconscious. 

Jefferson Hospital Shooting: Officer injured in gunfight with Stacey Hayes released from hospital

A Philadelphia police officer who was injured during a gunfight with a man accused of shooting and killing a co-worker at Jefferson University Hospital earlier this month was released from the hospital on Wednesday.

Facebook broadening anti-bullying policies to protect public figures

“On National Bullying Prevention and Awareness Day in the US, we’re announcing updates to our global bullying and harassment policies to better protect members of our community, particularly those who may be vulnerable to online abuse,” Facebook said in a news release.

Philadelphia Police Department selected for National Public Safety Partnership to combat gun violence

The Philadelphia Police Department has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Public Safety Partnership, which will provide intense training and tactical assistance.

Amazon to allow employees to work mostly from home indefinitely

Amazon is trying to get their employees back to the workplace by 2022, but with so many offices around the globe, they are leaving that decision to individual teams and their managers.

Facebook oversight board to meet with whistleblower Frances Haugen

Facebook’s oversight board will be meeting with whistleblower Frances Haugen in the coming weeks in an effort to push for greater transparency and accountability from the social media giant, the panel said.

Facebook rolls out new controls for teens, parents

These initiatives come after Facebook announced late last month that it was pausing work on its Instagram for Kids project.