FTC warns of Google Voice verification scam

The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers of a trick used by scammers in an attempt to conceal their identity and access sensitive information with a technique known as the Google Voice verification scam.

Judge refuses to stop vaccine mandate for NYPD, other workers

A New York judge on Wednesday refused to pause a vaccine mandate set to take effect Friday for the city’s municipal workforce, denying a police union’s request for a temporarily restraining order.

Internal docs show Facebook overlooked Trump's rhetoric amid George Floyd protest

It wasn't until after Donald Trump posted about Floyd’s death that the reports of violence and hate speech increased “rapidly” on Facebook across the country, an internal company analysis of the ex-president’s social media post reveals.

CDC confirms link between melioidosis patients and aromatherapy spray sold at Walmart

Lab tests show bacterial strains of Burkholderia pseudomallei that match strains found in melioidosis patients from Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota and Texas — confirming the spray or one of its ingredients caused the infections, the CDC said.

Thief breaks into Bronx Popeyes, steals safe

A brazen thief used a large stone to break a window at a Bronx Popeyes restaurant, climbed in, and stole the safe.

Apple Wallet now lets users add COVID-19 vaccine card: How to set it up

Apple’s new iOS 15.1 update allows users to add verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccination to the Wallet app. Here’s how to do it.

NYPD makes arrest in connection with 2-day crime spree across Manhattan

A man police say was wanted for a series of armed robberies and a shooting was arrested Tuesday afternoon a short time after he robbed another bank.

Senators grill YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat about safety of kids

Congress is considering at least two bills that would hold social media companies accountable for how they direct content to children and teens. Senators questioned executives from YouTube, TikTok, and Snapchat about what they’re doing to ensure young users' safety.

Lakeland recruits NYPD officers as 'anti-police sentiment' grows in big cities

“He said, ‘You can park your police vehicle in front of your house,’ and to me, that was mind-blowing. I used to lie about what I did. I used to tell people I was a bartender. I was ashamed to be a law enforcement officer,” said a former NYPD officer who moved to Lakeland.

Facebook Papers: Company froze as anti-vaccine comments swarmed users

As false claims about vaccine safety threatened to undermine COVID-19 response, documents reveal that Facebook took a full month to implement changes.

NYPD: Armed robber shoots man on subway

A man was shot on a Manhattan subway train during an attempted robbery during rush hour.

New York City workers hold anti-vaccine mandate rally

Hundreds of New York City municipal workers marched over the Brooklyn Bridge and then held a rally outside of City Hall on Monday to protest vaccine mandates.

What is the Facebook Papers project?: Everything you need to know

The Facebook Papers project represents a unique collaboration among 17 American news organizations, including The Associated Press.

Hochul and de Blasio get COVID vaccine boosters

New York's governor and New York City's mayor have each received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.

Facebook papers: Documents reveal internal turmoil pitting profit against safety

Facebook the company is losing control of Facebook the product — and of the carefully crafted image it’s spent over a decade selling despite problems like misinformation, human trafficking, and pervasive extremist groups on its platform.

Facebook whistleblower says platform making online hate worse

Ex-Facebook data scientist turned whistleblower Frances Haugen told U.K. lawmakers Monday that the company is making online hate and extremism worse.

Facebook papers: Apple threatened to ban app over Mideast maid abuse

Apple threatened to pull Facebook and Instagram from its app store two years ago over concerns about the platform being used as a tool to trade and sell maids in the Mideast.

SHOCKING VIDEO: Man shot while getting haircut in the Bronx

Two gunmen sharing a single gun shot a man who was getting a haircut inside of a barbershop in the Bronx on Friday evening.