Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp back online after brief outage impacts users globally
In a statement, Facebook said “a technical issue” caused people to have trouble accessing some apps and that it had been resolved.
In a statement, Facebook said “a technical issue” caused people to have trouble accessing some apps and that it had been resolved.
Instagram 'unintentionally' hid likes for some users
Not seeing the number of likes on your Instagram? You're not alone.
Not seeing the number of likes on your Instagram? You're not alone.
Michelle Obama, Donald Trump most admired in 2020, Gallup poll finds
For the third year in a row, former first lady Michelle Obama has been named the most admired woman of 2020, while President Donald Trump has been named the nation’s most admired man, according to a new Gallup poll.
For the third year in a row, former first lady Michelle Obama has been named the most admired woman of 2020, while President Donald Trump has been named the nation’s most admired man, according to a new Gallup poll.
Jupiter and Saturn to align in the sky this month as 'Christmas Star'
The rare occurrence will happen after sunset on Dec. 21, 2020, the start of the winter solstice.
The rare occurrence will happen after sunset on Dec. 21, 2020, the start of the winter solstice.
Pokémon card could sell for $500G, breaking records
A 20-year-old Pokémon card could become the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold, fetching $500,000, British news agency SWNS reports.
A 20-year-old Pokémon card could become the most expensive Pokémon card ever sold, fetching $500,000, British news agency SWNS reports.
Company will pay you $2,500 to watch 25 holiday movies in 25 days
"And you get unlimited hot cocoa breaks and a fast-tracked application to the “nice” list."
"And you get unlimited hot cocoa breaks and a fast-tracked application to the “nice” list."
FTC reports surge of social media scams amid COVID-19 pandemic
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a spike in complaints about social media scams, especially on Facebook and Instagram.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a spike in complaints about social media scams, especially on Facebook and Instagram.
Walmart raising wages for 165,000 employees
Walmart has started giving approximately 165,000 hourly workers a raise.
Walmart has started giving approximately 165,000 hourly workers a raise.
Eddie Van Halen dies of cancer, according to son
Eddie Van Halen, rock icon, legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, has died of cancer. He was 65.
Eddie Van Halen, rock icon, legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, has died of cancer. He was 65.
Walmart raising pay for 165,000 employees, some to $18-$30 an hour
On Thursday, the retail giant announced that it will be implementing a "team-based operating model" in Supercenters that includes new roles and skills training to serve customers and encourage career and pay growth for associates.
On Thursday, the retail giant announced that it will be implementing a "team-based operating model" in Supercenters that includes new roles and skills training to serve customers and encourage career and pay growth for associates.
CDC director says face masks ‘more guaranteed’ to protect against COVID-19 than vaccine
“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.
“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.
Protesters march on Gracie Mansion over plan to move homeless out of NYC hotels
Advocates for the homeless marched on Gracie Mansion Sunday to protest the city’s decision to move some 300 homeless men from The Lucerne Hotel on the Upper West Side.
Advocates for the homeless marched on Gracie Mansion Sunday to protest the city’s decision to move some 300 homeless men from The Lucerne Hotel on the Upper West Side.
America remembers 9/11; virus alters familiar tributes
Americans have commemorated 9/11 as another national crisis, the coronavirus, reconfigured anniversary ceremonies and a presidential campaign carved a path through the memorials.
Americans have commemorated 9/11 as another national crisis, the coronavirus, reconfigured anniversary ceremonies and a presidential campaign carved a path through the memorials.
Restaurants in NJ reopen for indoor dining
Restaurants across New Jersey were allowed to reopen their doors to diners on Friday as of 6 a.m. following an announcement by Gov. Phil Murphy earlier this week that enough progress had been made in the battle against the coronavirus.
Restaurants across New Jersey were allowed to reopen their doors to diners on Friday as of 6 a.m. following an announcement by Gov. Phil Murphy earlier this week that enough progress had been made in the battle against the coronavirus.
VIOLENT SURGE: Shootings up 166% in NYC
The number of murders and shootings in August were dramatically higher than in the same month last year, according to NYPD statistics. It is part of an ongoing trend for months in New York City.
The number of murders and shootings in August were dramatically higher than in the same month last year, according to NYPD statistics. It is part of an ongoing trend for months in New York City.
Disney, honor Chadwick Boseman with a Wakanda-themed park: Whoopi Goldberg
'The View' co-host thinks Disney should pay special tribute to the 'Black Panther' star.
'The View' co-host thinks Disney should pay special tribute to the 'Black Panther' star.
Tyler Perry is officially a billionaire
The Atlanta media mogul went from living in and out of his car to being worth a billion dollars.
The Atlanta media mogul went from living in and out of his car to being worth a billion dollars.
NYC public schools delay start of in-person classes to Sept. 21
In-person classes will be delayed throughout the New York City public school system by 11 days to allow extra time for teachers to prepare, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio Tuesday.
In-person classes will be delayed throughout the New York City public school system by 11 days to allow extra time for teachers to prepare, announced Mayor Bill de Blasio Tuesday.
Joe Biden hits campaign trail, blames Trump for inciting unrest
Joe Biden is forcefully condemning the violence at recent protests while also blaming President Donald Trump for fomenting the divide that’s sparking it.
Joe Biden is forcefully condemning the violence at recent protests while also blaming President Donald Trump for fomenting the divide that’s sparking it.
Lady Gaga, The Weekend win big at MTV VMAs
Lady Gaga cleaned house at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, while The Weeknd took home the top prize — and both pop stars sent important messages to viewers about the current state of the world: “Wear a mask" and “Justice for Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor."
Lady Gaga cleaned house at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, while The Weeknd took home the top prize — and both pop stars sent important messages to viewers about the current state of the world: “Wear a mask" and “Justice for Jacob Blake and Breonna Taylor."