Meta launches Instagram for teens to address social media concerns
Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.
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Meta bills the new Instagram service as having built-in protections for teens that give parents peace of mind.
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.
Maryland State Police are investigating a shooting in Elkton Maryland, prompting road closures.
Turning cooler this weekend!
New changes to Maryland juvenile justice laws took effect on Friday.
A jury found a retired Baltimore police officer guilty of sexually abusing a girl at his then-wife's daycare in Owings Mills, and deputies took him into custody Friday night.
With election day almost here, all eyes are on local and national races, including the seat for Baltimore City Council president.
A Baltimore County jury began deliberating the guilt of innocence of retired Baltimore City police officer James Weems Junior Friday afternoon.
Hundreds of thousands of Marylanders have already made their voices heard days with early voting ending Thursday night.
Her daughter, 19-year-old Cameron Holt, was shot multiple times near Baltimore's Federal Hill.
Turning cooler this weekend!
The election worker reported being followed, creating an "unsettling situation," while checking a ballot drop box.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
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.
Alexus Davilla and Kaicey Baylor are in the Saw-themed escape room. Will they escape before the time runs out?
Rachel Rusk, joins us with an easy at home decorating trick to make any cake ghoulish and ghostly.
Everyone from staff and volunteers have reported erie encounters of ghosts and other paranormal entities over the course of many years. Kris Hoellen joins us with a few of them.
Yesenia Mosley shares some of the traditions of the Mexican holiday and tells us about their big parade and celebration happening Saturday November 2.
The 11th annual Oyfest is taking place Saturday November 2nd at Union Craft Brewery. Tickets are on sale now.
The Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos have come a long way since starting the season 0-2.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was again absent from practice Thursday.
Former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell is one of nine semifinalists for possible enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 as a contributor.
Johnson, who was traded to the Baltimore Ravens from the Carolina Panthers, joined his new team at practice in Owings Mills on Wednesday.
Lamar Jackson missed practice for the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday.
Hundreds of thousands of Marylanders made their voices heard on the final day of early voting Thursday.
Healthcare, public safety and education are some of the top priorities Harford County voters are considering when making their voices heard in the 2024 election.
Maryland ballot Question 1 will ask voters to decide if the right to reproductive freedom should be protected in the state Constitution.
At Chick & Ruth's Deli in downtown Annapolis, lunch is sometimes served with a side of politics.
Baltimore City voters will be casting their ballots to decide the future of the Inner Harbor.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
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 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.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
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Meteorologist Molly Robey has your Saturday forecast | November 2, 2024
Turning cooler this weekend!
Rain possible early Friday followed by nice Maryland weekend
Weekend starts crisp and cool in Maryland
Warm with morning rain chances Friday in Maryland
Meteorologist Molly Robey has your Saturday forecast | November 2, 2024
Your Saturday morning news round up | November 2, 2024
New laws set bar higher for juveniles accused of serious crimes
James Weems found guilty of sexually abusing child at ex-wife's Owings Mills daycare
Retired police officer found guilty of molesting children at Baltimore County daycare