Facebook, Instagram services restored after widespread outages
Facebook and Instagram users earlier today reported that they were booted out of the social media platforms, with many unable to log back in.
Facebook and Instagram users earlier today reported that they were booted out of the social media platforms, with many unable to log back in.
"Of course, we're devastated. We don't understand why these things happen," Joel Osteen said.
Several people were rescued from the basement who were not able to get out on their own.
Meta wants children and teens on Facebook and Instagram as long as possible so it can collect and sell their personal data, state prosecutors allege.
A $2 bill with a red seal can sell for $300 to $2,500. Those with brown or blue seals can sell for hundreds.
Eight victims are dead and seven are injured following a shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets Saturday afternoon. The gunman has also been confirmed dead.
U.S. Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger is ditching Facebook in response to whistleblower complaints about the company's handling of misinformation, toxic and hateful content.
Each week, the DNR tracks the colors in its foliage report.
Hate it or love it, social media has become a major part of many of our lives. But our reliance on platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok can also be a double-edged sword.
Recent reports say that social media can cause social media problems in young adults and teens.
The Maryland Department of Health reported Thursday morning that 10,011 total Marylanders have lost their lives to COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020.
The research has been reviewed by top Facebook executives, according to The Journal, and was cited in a 2020 presentation given to CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
A new business named "The Spotlight" has opened in Towson Town Center and is designed specifically for content creators.
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh joins a coalition of 44 attorney's general urging Facebook to not launch Instagram Kids, a version of the app for children 13 and under.
A 24-year-old Reisterstown man was charged with sexually assaulting at least one minor and other sex offenses.
Instagram user Matt Shirley compiled a chart based on his survey of followers from all 50 states, asking where users were from and which state they hate.
Newly released surveillance video shows a brazen homicide in east Baltimore.
All charges against a 23-year-old man arrested in Baltimore on Monday were dropped after a video posted on social media shows officers pinning him to the ground.
Baltimore Police are investigating the use of force in an arrest after officers were seen on video pinning a man to the ground on December 2.
Instagram is about to take its biggest step yet toward removing likes from its platform.
Posting on Instagram can come with a rush of validation when likes from friends and strangers come pouring in. But those likes will soon be hidden for some US users.
Instagram is rolling out a dark mode option, the latest major app to latch onto the eye-strain-reducing, battery-saving, chic-looking trend that's sweeping the globe.
Earlier this year, Instagram head Adam Mosseri declared that the social network wants to "lead the fight against online bullying."
As students get ready to head back to campus, Instagram will soon be flush with back to school photos.
A Baltimore man was sentenced to 15 years in prison Tuesday for selling guns illegally on social media, including to minors.
The trial for a man accused of shooting two Baltimore County police officers last year, igniting a manhunt, has been rescheduled to September 16, according to court records.
A major win for the family of Henrietta Lacks in their fight to be compensated for her revolutionary HeLa cells that have been tremendously influential in modern medicine and were taken without her consent decades ago.
The weather will feel summer-like Friday with temperatures in the 80s. Strong storms are possible Thursday.
Former Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby is just days away from her sentencing, months after juries in two separate trials convicted her on counts of perjury and mortgage fraud.
The Waterfront Partnership is inviting Baltimore to take a plunge into the Inner Harbor, in celebration of a drastic water quality improvement.
Crews got right back to work Monday after the Dali cargo ship was unstuck from the wreckage of the Key Bridge in the Patapsco River, with Unified Command determined to reopen full access to the crippled Port of Baltimore by the end of May.
The weather will feel summer-like Friday with temperatures in the 80s. Strong storms are possible Thursday.
The trial for a man accused of shooting two Baltimore County police officers last year, igniting a manhunt, has been rescheduled to September 16, according to court records.
Eight survivors opened up on Monday about the sexual abuse they endured at the hands of Catholic clergy during an emotional hearing in the Archdiocese of Baltimore's bankruptcy case.
A major win for the family of Henrietta Lacks in their fight to be compensated for her revolutionary HeLa cells that have been tremendously influential in modern medicine and were taken without her consent decades ago.
Crews got right back to work after the Dali cargo ship was unstuck from the wreckage of the Key Bridge in the Patapsco River on Monday.
The Dali, the 948-foot-long cargo ship stuck in the Patapsco River for weeks after it felled the Francis Scott Key Bridge, was refloated back to the Seagirt Marine Terminal Monday morning.
The winner of this year's Preakness takes home about $1.2 million. After Seize the Grey won the race on Saturday, that prize money will be divvied up between its more than 2500 owners.
Dali, the cargo ship that crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore before its collapse, is set to be refloated Monday after eight weeks of salvage efforts requiring the use of giant floating cranes and explosives.
Sheila Dixon on Friday conceded the Baltimore mayoral Democratic primary race to incumbent Brandon Scott.
BCS’ 24/25 season includes something for everyone in Charm City: from highly-anticipated world premieres featuring star talent to regional premieres of high-quality family entertainment. It is the first season programmed by Tony Award-nominee Stevie Walker-Webb in his new tenure as Artistic Director.
Port Discovery Children's Museum joined WJZ at 9 to talk about its upcoming Birthday Bash on Sunday, June 2.
Dr. Levinson from Specialized Eye Care talks about treatments for dry eye.
Looking for places to dance in Baltimore? Leah Brennan has some locations for you to check out.
Frank Vespe is the publisher and founder of The Racing Biz. The Racing Biz is the go-to news site for horse racing in Maryland and in the Mid-Atlantic. Frank is also president of the Maryland Racing Media Association.
Gunnar Henderson belted his 16th home run of the season, a three-run blast in the sixth inning, but it wasn't enough to rally the Baltimore Orioles past the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.
The Baltimore Ravens have signed wide receiver Qadir Ismail, the son of former NFL receiver Qadry Ismail.
Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson has quickly become one of the most dangerous leadoff hitters in his second full season in the big leagues.
Gunnar Henderson hit his major league-leading 15th home run, Ryan O'Hearn also went deep and Corbin Burnes notched 11 strikeouts to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 6-3 Sunday.
The winner of this year's Preakness takes home about $1.2 million. After Seize the Grey won the race on Saturday, that prize money will be divvied up between its more than 2500 owners.
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial, signaling the start of the final chapter of proceedings before the jury begins deliberations.
A new federal bulletin warns that AI technology like "deepfake" videos could pose serious threats to the 2024 election cycle.
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to Maryland's ban on so-called assault weapons, allowing legal proceedings to play out.
While the State Department bulletin is meant for overseas travel, there is concern of a domestic threat from ISIS, two sources told CBS News.
Sheila Dixon on Friday conceded the Baltimore mayoral Democratic primary race to incumbent Brandon Scott.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Panera faces another lawsuit over a highly caffeinated beverage that the restaurant chain said it would phase out.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
It's almost Preakness weekend at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. Here's everything you need to know about the event, how to get there and more.
Joan Vassos, who was revealed Wednesday as the leading lady of the inaugural season of ABC's "The Golden Bachelorette", is a school administrator from Maryland.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The weather will feel summer-like Friday with temperatures in the 80s. Strong storms are possible Thursday.
Your WJZ First Alert Weather Team is monitoring Thursday afternoon and evening for a possible ALERT DAY for the potential of severe storms.
Turning warm & muggy ahead of Thursday storm chances
Rainy weather stays away for a couple of days
A string of nice days before more rain returns
BCS’ 24/25 season includes something for everyone in Charm City: from highly-anticipated world premieres featuring star talent to regional premieres of high-quality family entertainment. It is the first season programmed by Tony Award-nominee Stevie Walker-Webb in his new tenure as Artistic Director.
Port Discovery Children's Museum joined WJZ at 9 to talk about its upcoming Birthday Bash on Sunday, June 2.
Hutzell says the story of Pvt. Ralph P. Parker is unlike any other you’ll hear as we approach Memorial Day.
Where's Marty? In Ellicott City with Nimble, the winner of the Westminster Dog Show agility contest
Your WJZ First Alert Weather Team is monitoring Thursday afternoon and evening for a possible ALERT DAY for the potential of severe storms.