Small businesses took a hit amid Facebook outage

Millions of small businesses that rely on Facebook and Instagram to generate leads and make sales took a hit on Monday when the platforms were down.

Facebook products 'harm children, stoke division,' whistleblower testifies

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen testified that the company’s platforms harm children and fuel division and that the company chooses “profits before people.”

Zuckerberg loses $6B amid Facebook outage

Facebook shares also dropped more than 5% as the hours-long outage continued Monday.

Facebook asks for dismissal of FTC antitrust complaint

Facebook is asking a federal court to dismiss a revised complaint against it by the Federal Trade Commission.

Ex-Facebook manager alleges social network magnifies hate, misinformation

Frances Haugen was identified in a “60 Minutes” interview Sunday as the woman who anonymously filed complaints with federal law enforcement that Facebook’s own research shows how it magnifies hate and misinformation.

Whistleblower claims Facebook fed US Capitol riot, magnified misinformation

Frances Haugen was identified in a “60 Minutes” interview Sunday as the woman who anonymously filed complaints with federal law enforcement that the company’s own research shows how it magnifies hate and misinformation.

Facebook faces questions over teen safety after whistleblower report says Instagram is harmful

For some of the Instagram-devoted teens, the peer pressure generated by the visually focused app led to mental-health and body-image problems, and in some cases, eating disorders and suicidal thoughts.

‘Toxic effects’: Senators grill Facebook rep at hearing on social media harm to children

Facebook's global head of Security Antigone Davis faced a grilling Thursday by the Senate Commerce Committee in a hearing on social media and its effects on the mental health of children.

Facebook pauses development of 'Instagram Kids' app after pushback

Instagram is putting a hold on the development of an “Instagram Kids” app so it can address concerns about the vulnerability of younger users.

Newlyweds who posted invoice for no-shows say some have tried to pay them back

A newlywed couple who went viral for posting an invoice on social media for the guests who didn't show up to their wedding reception said at least two people have tried to pay them back.

FTC refiles antitrust lawsuit against Facebook

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a filing a revised version of its complaint alleging that Facebook abused its market power to suppress competition.

These companies are requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations

Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.

Facebook's new prayer tool arrives to mixed reception

Users who are members of faith-based Facebook groups will find an option allowing them to request prayers and other group members will be able to respond via the “I prayed” icon.

Woman gets Facebook timeout for 'men are dumb' comment, labled as 'hate speech'

A married Michigan woman is adamant she's not a man-hater but was joking when she asked 'why are men so dumb' on a Facebook meme. But that comment got her banned for a day from the social media giant.

Facebook to invest $1B in content creator programs through 2022

The investment will include new bonus programs that pay eligible creators for hitting certain milestones when they use the platform’s creative and monetization tools.

Trump files class-action lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter and Google

Donald Trump announced Wednesday he was serving as lead plaintiff in the class-action suits, claiming he has been wrongfully censored by the companies.

Facebook suspends Trump for 2 years after oversight board ruling

Former President Donald Trump has been suspended from Facebook for two years after an oversight board ruling, the social media company announced.

Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made

Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.