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.
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.
The application to collect part of Meta's data privacy settlement is simple, requiring only a few minutes to fill out.
U.S. Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger is ditching Facebook in response to whistleblower complaints about the company's handling of misinformation, toxic and hateful content.
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.
After months of encouraging employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19, companies are beginning to take a harder line and roll out mandates — a dramatic escalation of Corporate America's approach to halting the spread of the virus.
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.
Nearly two months into the largest vaccine rollout in US history, Instagram continued to prominently feature anti-vaccination accounts in its search results, while Facebook groups railing against vaccines remained easy to find.
Facebook is trying to help struggling entrepreneurs be more successful with their efforts.
A demonstration by supporters of President Donald Trump to protest his ban from the Twitter social media platform outside the company's San Francisco headquarters appeared to be a bust Monday morning.
A Virginia gubernatorial candidate who is an outspoken supporter of President Donald Trump has had new restrictions placed on her Facebook account after falsely blaming antifa activists for Wednesday's deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Democrats, meanwhile, called on her to resign.
Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh is joining 47 other attorneys general in suing Facebook.
Big corporations like Facebook, Amazon and Apple dominate our lives, but do they have our best intentions in mind? Sally Hubbard explains why monopolies are ruining our democracy and economy.
Exotic vacation pics. Shots of healthy meals. Flattering selfies.
Some of the nation's leading property management companies deliberately excluded older people from seeing Facebook advertisements for dozens of apartment complexes in the Washington, D.C., area, a housing watchdog alleged in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
A Hagerstown man is in police custody after he fled from officers during an arrest Tuesday.
A Maryland university is helping Facebook collect data for a real-time map that shows the prevalence of self-reported coronavirus symptoms around the country.
A measure to make Maryland the first state in the nation to tax companies like Facebook and Google for money they make from digital ads on the internet is making steps forward in the state's legislature.
Facebook says a bug that inadvertently accesses a user's iPhone camera while they're scrolling through the News Feed will be fixed sometime today.
Facebook has launched a new feature to help track what preventive health screenings might be recommended for you based on your age and sex.
Facebook is now offering facial-recognition features to all of its users, but says it will keep the capabilities turned off by default.
Federal prosecutors plan to issue a superseding indictment against a Delaware man facing child pornography charges.
Free cupcakes from Charm City Cakes Friday.
An agency spokeswoman says a social media post from the Maryland Department of Human Services that warned of CIA infiltration was the result of hacking.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
U.S. Congressman Andy Harris, from Maryland, is one of many Republican lawmakers demanding the resignation of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following the response to the assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
The window for Curtis Bay residents to apply for a portion of settlement funds from a 2021 coal terminal explosion closes on Thursday, July 18.
Maryland is reporting three more heat-related deaths, including two in Baltimore City.
Residents in Odenton are concerned about a new development they say is disrupting their rural way of life.
U.S. Congressman Andy Harris, from Maryland, is one of many Republican lawmakers demanding the resignation of U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle following the response to the assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania.
Maryland is reporting three more heat-related deaths, including two in Baltimore City.
The University of Maryland football team will have new state-of-the-art technology on-site to help fight the heat during summer camp.
Law enforcement continues to examine every aspect of the Pennsylvania rally where former President Trump was shot in an assassination attempt over the weekend.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
A pilot died when a small environmental research plane crashed Tuesday morning in a river on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Can you recover from 'sleep debt' and "make it up" later? Cardiologist Dr. Carlos Ince from Mercy Medical Center weighs in.
Baltimore City is suing to prevent a ballot measure that would bring $1,000 cash infusions to new parents in the city, arguing it violates state and local laws.
We are joined in studio to see how the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund is helping provide support to Baltimore's youth population.
"Real Housewives" star Luann De Lesseps is hosting the Countess Cabaret Tour
Broadway star and performer, Felicia Curry, is in town at Everyman Theater this July as part of the theater's Summer Cabaret Series.
It's time for women to be infused with love, appreciation, motivation and influential encouragement by Rev. Dr. Paris J. Harrison
A spritz called "Fancy Pants" and the “Steal My Kisses” cocktail are among the new offerings from Topside in Mount Vernon
The Baltimore Orioles had all five players get on the field for the American League in Tuesday's Major League All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas.
Corbin Burnes planned to break away from his newborn twin daughters and show up at the All-Star Game regardless of whether he was the starting pitcher for the American League.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County has named Tiffany Tucker as its new athletics director.
Baltimore Orioles star shortstop Gunnar Henderson didn't have the Home Run Derby debut he was expecting.
Women's professional lacrosse is returning to Baltimore County.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Republicans from across the country are returning Tuesday to Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum for Day 2 of the Republican National Convention.
"The political rhetoric in this country has gotten very heated. It's time to cool it down. We all have a responsibility to do that," President Biden said.
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon granted Trump's bid to dismiss the indictment.
The four-day event kicks off on Monday, two days after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt.
Morgan State University's Magnificent Marching Machine will appear on the world stage Friday, performing in Normandy, France on the 80th Anniversary and Commemoration of D-Day.
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.
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.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
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.
Can you recover from 'sleep debt' and "make it up" later? Cardiologist Dr. Carlos Ince from Mercy Medical Center weighs in.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
Wellness drinks are now filling grocery store aisles. As popular as drinks like kombucha and prebiotic sodas are, do they actually help you?
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
A female chimp was born last month at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the zoo said Tuesday, and the public will be able to name it.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Extreme heat takes a break in Maryland
Maryland storm chances resume followed by heat relief
Strong storm chances threaten Maryland
Some patchy fog will be possible overnight under partly cloudy skies with low temperatures dropping into the upper 60s and lower 70s.
It's another very hot day across the area with temperatures topping out in the 90s for most locations. Heat index values through the afternoon will reach between 100 and 105 degrees for most areas, with portions of the Eastern Shore possibly reaching close to 110 degrees.
Extreme heat takes a break in Maryland
Maryland congressman wants Secret Service director to resign
Deadline nearing for Curtis Bay residents to join CSX lawsuit
Sports Director Mark Viviano says thanks after 22 years at WJZ
Former Secret Service agent talks about Trump's assassination attempt