Nearly All Americans Agree Rampant Spread Of Misinformation Is A Problem, Poll Shows
Ninety-five percent of Americans identified misinformation as a problem when they're trying to access important information.
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Ninety-five percent of Americans identified misinformation as a problem when they're trying to access important information.
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp were all back online Tuesday after users were unable to access the sites for several hours Monday due to a major outage.
Prosecutors said Stephen M. DeBerardinis, 45, of Boston and Dedham, made the posts after a white woman and a Black man announced their engagement.
Instagram is pressing pause on plans to develop a version of its service for kids under 13 after facing pressure from lawmakers.
The group also found Facebook guilty of vagueness and inconsistency in both making and enforcing the rules that got Trump blocked.
A new feature from Apple requires apps to get permission from users before the apps can track their behaviors online. People who opt-out will see fewer personalized ads.
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.
Healey and 47 other attorneys general sued Facebook, seeking forced divestment of its Instagram and WhatsApp messaging services.
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.
Facebook is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust, after a push by survivors around the world who targeted CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Facebook users will soon be able to turn off political adds.
What started as a simple idea on Facebook now has hundreds of thousands followers and its helping people get through the coronavirus crisis.
Facebook must turn over information to the Massachusetts attorney general's office regarding thousands of apps that the social media company suspects of misusing users' data, a judge decided.
Against all odds, a stranger was able to find a North Andover man's most prized procession.
Facebook has identified the cause of outages that left some users in the United States unable to post photos or answer messages on Facebook or Instagram.
If you are partial to using the eggplant, peach or sweat drops emojis in a sexual context on Facebook and Instagram, you'll need a workaround.
The ad's own admission of a lie seeks to draw attention to a controversial Facebook policy Warren has spent days criticizing.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that an Elizabeth Warren presidency would be bad for his business, according to leaked audio from a company meeting.
Facebook is tackling a new frontier: love.
Facebook is now offering facial-recognition features to all of its users, but says it will keep the capabilities turned off by default.
Soon, you could get fewer familiar ads following you around the internet — or at least on Facebook.
It is the largest fine in FTC history — and yet still only about a month's worth of revenue for Facebook.
Young people are often warned that too much social media use could lead to mental health problems, but a new study finds that networking sites may do just the opposite for adults.
Your social media could reveal a lot more about you than you think.
Facebook's policy suggests you'll be forced to sort out fakes from the truth all campaign long.
More than 200 pieces of sports memorabilia owned by Larry Lucchino are going up for auction with all proceeds benefitting charity.
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
The New England Patriots will make their annual trip to South Beach this weekend to take on the Miami Dolphins.
A Massachusetts fire chief wants children near the Great Barrington wildfire to know that everything is going to be OK.
The Boston Celtics will be welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden on Thursday to celebrate the franchise's 18th NBA Championship.
The Boston Celtics will be welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden Thursday afternoon to celebrate their 18th NBA title
If you buy tickets to a concert or game in Massachusetts and suddenly can't go, it's going to be a lot more difficult to get rid of them.
Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
People in Holbrook said they woke up to muddy water coming out of their pipes this week.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
The New England Patriots will make their annual trip to South Beach this weekend to take on the Miami Dolphins.
The Boston Celtics will be welcomed to the White House by President Joe Biden on Thursday to celebrate the franchise's 18th NBA Championship.
Bruins GM Don Sweeney said "change is hard," but he believes it was the right time to fire head coach Jim Montgomery as the team struggles early in the season.
The defending NBA champions held off the league's hottest team on Tuesday night in Boston.
The Boston Bruins have fired head coach Jim Montgomery after a sluggish start to the season.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.