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.
Ad for onions removed by Facebook for being 'overtly sexual'
These onions are arousing some suspicion over their content.
These onions are arousing some suspicion over their content.
Former Philadelphia officer charged in fatal 2017 shooting of unarmed man
Former officer Eric Ruch Jr., a former who was dismissed from the Philadelphia police department just under a year after the 2017 incident, is now facing charges in the shooting death of Dennis Plowden.
Former officer Eric Ruch Jr., a former who was dismissed from the Philadelphia police department just under a year after the 2017 incident, is now facing charges in the shooting death of Dennis Plowden.
Philadelphia police hold outreach events to steer kids towards success
Police in North Philadelphia have been holding outreach events twice a week in front of the city's 22nd Police District since July, giving kids the chance to train with certified boxing instructors, and prepare them for success at a time when our city is plagued by gun violence.
Police in North Philadelphia have been holding outreach events twice a week in front of the city's 22nd Police District since July, giving kids the chance to train with certified boxing instructors, and prepare them for success at a time when our city is plagued by gun violence.
Facebook removes more than 275 fake accounts linked to conservative group
Facebook has removed more than 275 accounts that used fake profiles to pose as conservative Americans. The platform announced Thursday that it's also banned an Arizona-based marketing firm that its investigation found was behind the fake accounts.
Facebook has removed more than 275 accounts that used fake profiles to pose as conservative Americans. The platform announced Thursday that it's also banned an Arizona-based marketing firm that its investigation found was behind the fake accounts.
Police identify suspect killed in shootout with officers after deadly rampage in Germantown
Stanley Cochran, 29, has been identified as the man who went on a deadly shooting rampage in Germantown Thurdsay morning, killing a 19-year-old woman and injuring a 19-year-old man.
Stanley Cochran, 29, has been identified as the man who went on a deadly shooting rampage in Germantown Thurdsay morning, killing a 19-year-old woman and injuring a 19-year-old man.