Twitter launches ‘pre-bunk’ feature to combat misinformation ahead of 2020 election
Twitter announced a new “pre-bunk” feature which will present users with a series of prompts and reliable sources to combat misinformation ahead of the presidential election.
Twitter announced a new “pre-bunk” feature which will present users with a series of prompts and reliable sources to combat misinformation ahead of the presidential election.
Baby white rhino born at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Within the first hour of being born, the rhino calf was nursing, standing, and walking around near mom.
Within the first hour of being born, the rhino calf was nursing, standing, and walking around near mom.
Facebook demands shut down of ad-targeting data collection tool
Academics, journalists and First Amendment lawyers are rallying behind New York University researchers in a showdown with Facebook over its demand that they halt the collection of data on political ads-targeting the site.
Academics, journalists and First Amendment lawyers are rallying behind New York University researchers in a showdown with Facebook over its demand that they halt the collection of data on political ads-targeting the site.
Calls for Facebook, Twitter to halt trending sections ahead of election gather steam
Calls for Twitter and Facebook to temporarily halt their respective trending features in the U.S. ahead of the 2020 presidential election are gaining steam with just two weeks until Election Day.
Calls for Twitter and Facebook to temporarily halt their respective trending features in the U.S. ahead of the 2020 presidential election are gaining steam with just two weeks until Election Day.
Disneyland, California's major theme parks to remain closed
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.
Facebook says it's ready to fight against misinformation amid COVID-19 pandemic, election
Facebook is facing its toughest challenge yet: an election complicated by a pandemic, a deeply divided nation lured by conspiracy theories and alternate versions of reality.
Facebook is facing its toughest challenge yet: an election complicated by a pandemic, a deeply divided nation lured by conspiracy theories and alternate versions of reality.
Police Hero Plaque honoring late Cpl. O'Connor unveiled
Family members and fellow officers gathered outside the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 Friday morning to remember one of their own.
Family members and fellow officers gathered outside the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 Friday morning to remember one of their own.
Senate Judiciary Committee to vote on subpoenaing Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey
Senate Republicans are moving to subpoena Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey over allegations of censorship related to a New York Post story on Joe Biden’s son, Hunter.
Senate Republicans are moving to subpoena Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey over allegations of censorship related to a New York Post story on Joe Biden’s son, Hunter.
Facebook reducing distribution of Hunter Biden story in New York Post
Facebook is limiting the distribution of a story in the New York Post about a purported email between Hunter Biden and an adviser to a Ukrainian energy company.
Facebook is limiting the distribution of a story in the New York Post about a purported email between Hunter Biden and an adviser to a Ukrainian energy company.
Netflix ends free 30-day trial period in U.S.
Netflix has made a major change. The streaming juggernaut has ended its 30-day free trial in the US.
Netflix has made a major change. The streaming juggernaut has ended its 30-day free trial in the US.
Police ID 27-year-old man shot and killed in North Philadelphia
Philadelphia police say a 27-year-old man has been killed after he was shot in the head in North Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police say a 27-year-old man has been killed after he was shot in the head in North Philadelphia.
FOP sues Philadelphia over decision to hold hearing on upcoming contract negotiations
In a release, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 President John McNesby called the city's ordinance "invalid" and claimed it “adversely affects [the union's] collective bargaining rights.”
In a release, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 President John McNesby called the city's ordinance "invalid" and claimed it “adversely affects [the union's] collective bargaining rights.”
Police: 15-year-old boy shot on front porch of home in West Philadelphia
A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition Tuesday night after he was shot multiple times in West Philadelphia, officials said.
A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition Tuesday night after he was shot multiple times in West Philadelphia, officials said.
Apple unveils iPhone 12 lineup featuring 5G capability
The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for sale in short order, Apple said.
The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for sale in short order, Apple said.
Gunfire erupts in Fairhill, leaving a man critically injured, police say
Police in Fairhill find a man critically shot multiple times Monday afternoon.
Police in Fairhill find a man critically shot multiple times Monday afternoon.
Police: 2 men sought in connection with June shooting death of 30-year-old man in South Philly
Two suspects are sought in the June shooting death of a 30-year-old man in South Philadelphia, officials announced Monday. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction by city officials.
Two suspects are sought in the June shooting death of a 30-year-old man in South Philadelphia, officials announced Monday. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction by city officials.
Facebook bans Holocaust denial, distortion posts
Facebook says it is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide.
Facebook says it is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide.
Amazon Prime Day 2020: What to know about the online sales event
Because Amazon Prime Day was delayed this year, it could affect Black Friday sales.
Because Amazon Prime Day was delayed this year, it could affect Black Friday sales.
Gun violence claims 2 lives in separate shootings across Philadelphia
A 54-year-old woman was killed Saturday night in Holmesburg while a 27-year-old man was shot and killed in Crescentville, officials said.
A 54-year-old woman was killed Saturday night in Holmesburg while a 27-year-old man was shot and killed in Crescentville, officials said.
Police: Double shooting in Kensington leaves man in critical condition
Authorities say a man in his 20s is in critical condition following a double shooting early Saturday morning in Kensington.
Authorities say a man in his 20s is in critical condition following a double shooting early Saturday morning in Kensington.