Meta says it didn't force users to follow Trump on Facebook and Instagram
The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.
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The company also said it was working to resolve an issue where some words, including "Democrats" and "Republican," were blocked from Instagram search.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directly addressed families after prodding from Sen. Josh Hawley.
"You have a product that's killing people," one lawmaker told Mark Zuckerberg as the Meta CEO testified in a hearing on protecting kids online.
The social-media service, which debuted Wednesday night, is the fastest-growing app of all time, outpacing ChatGPT.
The CEO of Facebook's parent company is trying to position Threads as a direct challenger to Twitter.
The Meta CEO tweeted at Musk as he says more than 10 million people signed up for his Twitter-rival app Threads within hours of its launch.
Zuckerberg said funding low-priority projects is costly and company functions better as leaner organization.
In a Facebook post, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the new verification system called "Meta Verified" will cost $11.99 month on web or $14.99 a month for iPhone users.
"I got this wrong," admits CEO Mark Zuckerberg as his company grapples with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
A year ago, Facebook's parent company was worth $1 trillion. But a risky bet on the metaverse has investors worried.
Federal regulators have fined Facebook $5 billion for privacy violations and holding CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally responsible in a limited fashion.
New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has written to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding big changes in corporate governance.
The social media giant is accused of releasing private information to other tech companies, like Amazon, Netflix and Spotify.
Facebook lost about $119 billion of its value on Thursday, marking the biggest one-day loss in U.S. market history.
On Tuesday, Zuckerberg took questions from 44 senators seeking an explanation for how Facebook failed to prevent a data-mining company from gathering personal information on 87 million users.
Zuckerberg testified to a joint hearing of the Senate Judiciary and Commerce Committees, answering questions about privacy and politics.
Facebook is under fire for one privacy crisis, but its founders' history has not always helped its cause.
Facebook users are supposed to start learning whether or not they are one of the 87 million whose data was compromised in the Cambridge Analytica scandal, but so far it doesn't seem like anyone has received a notification.
Facebook says as many as 87 million people may have had their data accessed in the Cambridge Analytica scandal — an increase from the 50 million disclosed in published reports.
A user downloaded a Facebook archive and was surprised to find several recordings that had been made years earlier and supposedly deleted.
A whistleblower says Cambridge Analytica used personal data from an estimated 50 million Facebook users to help the Trump campaign.
The social media site is facing new questions about collecting phone numbers and text messages from Android devices while it continues to apologize for the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Facebook's virtual reality tour of post-hurricane Puerto Rico was meant to raise awareness for relief efforts, but the cartoon nature of the experience left some scratching their headsets.
The order, supported by South Korea and Japan, aims to cut off sources of revenue that fund North Korea's nuclear ambitions.
A portion of the center median of I-80 collapsed in Wharton, N.J. Wednesday, the mayor said. It's the latest in a string of problems along that troubled stretch of road.
The Trump administration is threatening to cut billions of dollars in federal funding to the MTA over subway crime, but MTA officials, the governor and the mayor say they're not worried because crime is already down.
The Trump administration's deadline to Columbia University to make changes is set for the end of the day Thursday.
The Pentagon ordered a digital refresh to remove content featuring DEI, which has led to the removal in some cases of pages recognizing significant figures in the U.S. military's history.
Hempstead was once one of the most active business districts on Long Island. It now appears to be on the way to recovery.
The Trump administration is threatening to cut billions of dollars in federal funding to the MTA over subway crime, but MTA officials, the governor and the mayor say they're not worried because crime is already down.
The Trump administration's deadline to Columbia University to make changes is set for the end of the day Thursday.
Hempstead was once one of the most active business districts on Long Island. It now appears to be on the way to recovery.
A pro-Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia University will have his case heard in New Jersey, a judge ruled Wednesday.
MetroCards will soon be a thing of the past in New York City, the head of the MTA announced Wednesday.
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
We have a First Alert Weather Day coming our way, starting Sunday afternoon.
Gusts between 30-40 mph combined with dry fuels and low humidity levels will lead to a continued risk of wildfire development through the rest of the weekend.
A wind advisory is in effect for New York City and the surrounding area Friday due to gusts of up to 50 mph.
From flooding to downed trees, Wednesday's rain wreaked havoc on some parts of the Tri-State Area.
A portion of the center median of I-80 collapsed in Wharton, N.J. Wednesday, the mayor said. It's the latest in a string of problems along that troubled stretch of road.
Witnesses cited in court documents said Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca drove across multiple lanes and almost hit a utility pole.
Mercy House, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, hosted a big celebration for mothers-to-be in need. It's the first time it has hosted one.
A New Jersey family says they would be heavily impacted by any proposed cuts to Medicaid.
Traffic was backed up Tuesday morning in Manhattan because of a pair of crashes on the George Washington Bridge and the FDR Drive.
Hempstead was once one of the most active business districts on Long Island. It now appears to be on the way to recovery.
Three Long Island fire departments that displayed the Confederate flag have now reached a settlement over alleged discrimination.
It's been four years since an acid attack left a Long Island college student disfigured. Nafiah Ikram was attacked in her Elmont driveway.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
Television journalist and educator David Diaz, who spent decades covering New York City and the Tri-State Area, died last week at the age of 82.
The Trump administration is threatening to cut billions of dollars in federal funding to the MTA over subway crime, but MTA officials, the governor and the mayor say they're not worried because crime is already down.
The Trump administration's deadline to Columbia University to make changes is set for the end of the day Thursday.
The Pentagon ordered a digital refresh to remove content featuring DEI, which has led to the removal in some cases of pages recognizing significant figures in the U.S. military's history.
"I myself don't give away anything for nothing," Rep. Nancy Pelosi said about Schumer's handling of last week's government shutdown vote.
During the call, Trump suggested the U.S. could take ownership of and run Ukrainian's nuclear power plants, which he said would help protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
A New Jersey family says they would be heavily impacted by any proposed cuts to Medicaid.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
Saturday marks five years since New York City announced citywide lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Two cats in separate New York City households have tested positive for bird flu, the city health department says.
A patient on Long Island is the first in New York to be cured of sickle cell anemia, doctors say.
Tracy Morgan had a health scare and was seen getting sick during the Knicks-Heat game Monday at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for federal sex trafficking charges will begin a week later than expected, a judge in Manhattan ruled Friday.
Celebrities like Laurence Fishburne, Mark Ruffalo and Matthew Broderick were among those rallying Saturday to keep a 135-year-old church and theater space on the Upper West Side open.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first time in history when it comes to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026.
Baylor Scheierman scored a career-high 20 points, Kristaps Porzingas had 25 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 104-96 on Tuesday night.
Nazem Kadri and Matt Coronato scored first-period goals and the Flames beat the Rangers 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Pierre Engvall scored the tiebreaking goal in New York's four-goal third period, and the Islanders rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2.
Tracy Morgan had a health scare and was seen getting sick during the Knicks-Heat game Monday at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Timo Meier and Jesper Bratt scored less than a minute apart in the second period, and the visiting Devils beat the Blue Jackets 2-1 on Monday night.
Tensions are sparking in southern Brooklyn as residents learn of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems moving into vacant storefronts and lots along industrial corridors, many just steps from residential homes.
At Bronx Charter School for the Arts, students aren't the only ones learning a few lessons.
This Woman's History Month, we're remembering the woman who brought the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge across the finish line.
Residents in parts of Queens say neighborhood streets are being treated like a parking lot for trucks, with trash accumulating among commercial vehicles left on the roadside.
Hundreds of members of Borough Park's Orthodox Jewish community rallied side-by-side with neighbors from the Asian-American community Thursday to protest New York City's plans to open a homeless shelter.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Part of the center median of I-80 in Wharton, N.J. collapsed, Wharton's mayor said Wednesday. Traffic along I-80 was shut down in both directions near Exit 34.
The Department of Defense has restored a webpage describing Jackie Robinson's military service just hours after it had been removed.
St. John's University went through their first workout in Providence, Rhode Island, on Wednesday as they get ready to take on the Omaha Mavericks. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports live from the court.
The Trump administration is threatening to cut billions of dollars in federal funding to the MTA over subway crime, but as CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer reports, MTA officials, the governor and the mayor say they're not worried.
A pro-Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia University will have his case challenging his detention by the government heard in New Jersey, a judge ruled Wednesday. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
