Hours-Long Outages Affecting Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp Users Largely Resolved
Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users reported issues on all three services Wednesday morning that continued for hours before being resolved in the late afternoon.
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Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users reported issues on all three services Wednesday morning that continued for hours before being resolved in the late afternoon.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said the social network is evaluating how it should handle "deepfake" videos created with artificial intelligence and high-tech tools to yield false but realistic clips.
Three weeks after refusing to delete a doctored video of Nancy Pelosi, a pair of artists have uploaded a "deepfake" video of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to Instagram, directly challenging the company's previous policy not to remove such videos.
Big Sur's world-famous coastline has been a tourist attraction for decades but a new Instagram page is shaming visitors for endangering lives in pursuit of the perfect selfie.
In the NFL draft, the 49ers selected Nick Bosa from Ohio State University, a player known for his sacks as well as for some controversial political views expressed on Twitter.
Sri Lanka placed a nationwide block on social media sites after more than 200 people died in multiple attacks on Sunday.
A number of major Silicon Valley tech companies were called out in the Mueller Report, taking some heat for the role they played in spreading Russian disinformation.
Millions more Instagram users were affected by a password security lapse than parent company Facebook acknowledged nearly four weeks ago.
Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger were temporarily down early Sunday.
A young couple from India who wrote a travel blog were intoxicated when they died in a fall from a scenic overlook in Yosemite National Park.
Police in Menlo Park are investigating a bomb threat early Tuesday evening near offices of Facebook and Instagram, according to authorities.
Instagram is taking steps to remove fake likes, comments, and follows from profiles.
A Bay Area couple who fell 800 feet to their deaths off Yosemite National Park's popular Taft Point last week were taking a selfie moments before the fatal plunge, the victim's brother said Tuesday.
An East Bay man who was recently visiting Yosemite National Park was shocked to discover he might have taken the last known photo of the woman who died with her husband after a horrific fall from the park's popular Taft Point last week.
A Michigan photographer's search for a mystery couple he inadvertently photographed during their proposal on Yosemite National Park's Taft Point has come to an end.
Park rangers have recovered the bodies of a couple from a remote area of Yosemite National Park after they fell to their deaths from a popular cliff used as a backdrop for selfies.
The company said it is starting to use new machine learning technology to proactively detect bullying in photos and captions.
Facebook is naming Adam Mosseri, a 10-year veteran at the company, as the head of Instagram.
When Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger sold Instagram to Facebook in 2012, the photo-sharing startup's fiercely loyal fans worried about what would happen to their beloved app under the social media giant's wings.
The co-founders of Instagram are resigning their positions with the social media company without explanation.
Chief Executive Kevin Systrom said in a statement late Monday that he and Mike Krieger, Instagram's chief technical officer, plan to leave the company in the next few weeks and take time off "to explore our curiosity and creativity again."
A 24-foot glass bong taller than a giraffe, huggable faux marijuana buds and a pool full of foam weed nuggets are among the attractions — and Instagram backdrops — at a new Las Vegas museum celebrating all things cannabis.
Get ready to find out how much time you spend on Facebook and Instagram.
Facebook's Instagram app is loosening its restraints on video in an attempt to lure younger viewers away from YouTube.
Instagram is taking a subtle but bold step to quiet your loud friends.
California is one of the top fly-fishing destinations of the nation, especially when it comes to wild trout. But as climate change continues to warm our rivers, the pressure is growing on California's cold-water fish.
The San Francisco 49ers took Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams with the 11th pick in the NFL draft.
A change in leadership at the Oakland Unified School District is coming as Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell announced that she is stepping away at the end of the school year.
It was a problem with no clear solution: thousands of school-issued laptops, all out of commission.
Thursday, the first curbside chargers were installed on Fillmore Street, with plans to scale the program to hundreds — and potentially thousands — more.
California is one of the top fly-fishing destinations of the nation, especially when it comes to wild trout. But as climate change continues to warm our rivers, the pressure is growing on California's cold-water fish.
A change in leadership at the Oakland Unified School District is coming as Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell announced that she is stepping away at the end of the school year.
It was a problem with no clear solution: thousands of school-issued laptops, all out of commission.
Thursday, the first curbside chargers were installed on Fillmore Street, with plans to scale the program to hundreds — and potentially thousands — more.
The parents of 19-year-old Krysta Tsukahara, Carl and Noelle, are sharing the story of their daughter for the first time since the fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont.
Thursday, the first curbside chargers were installed on Fillmore Street, with plans to scale the program to hundreds — and potentially thousands — more.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
Stabilization center will be open 24/7 in the city's Tenderloin.
Part of the new strategy includes redeploying Transit Fare Inspectors (TFIs) in a way to make them more visible throughout the MUNI system.
After years of declining ridership and public criticism over safety concerns, BART officials said a recent drop in crime is a sign their efforts are working.
A change in leadership at the Oakland Unified School District is coming as Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell announced that she is stepping away at the end of the school year.
It was a problem with no clear solution: thousands of school-issued laptops, all out of commission.
The parents of 19-year-old Krysta Tsukahara, Carl and Noelle, are sharing the story of their daughter for the first time since the fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead on a busy commercial corridor Wednesday night.
Two men who allegedly robbed a Concord credit union on Monday and led police on a chase to San Jose, where one of the suspects was shot, have been charged with multiple crimes.
Two men who allegedly robbed a Concord credit union on Monday and led police on a chase to San Jose, where one of the suspects was shot, have been charged with multiple crimes.
After years of declining ridership and public criticism over safety concerns, BART officials said a recent drop in crime is a sign their efforts are working.
Health officials in the South Bay have ordered a Whole Foods Market location in Cupertino to temporarily close for repairs due to a vermin infestation.
A Morgan Hill man was arrested and is facing a hate crime charge after he allegedly attacked Muslim worshippers during Ramadan.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced that three Bay Area locations will be open on Saturday, May 3, ahead of the looming federal enforcement deadline for Real ID.
Mendocino County is offering employees up to $25,000 to voluntarily resign in the wake of budget shortfalls, according to a memo sent to county staff Wednesday.
Authorities on the Northern California coast are investigating multiple incidents of hazardous materials being dumped along Highway 101 in Mendocino County, saying that a construction firm in the Bay Area could be responsible.
One of the teen girls who survived a deadly Marin County crash last week was released from the hospital on Tuesday, a family spokesperson said.
Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco is leading the development project in Northern Novato.
School officials in Marin County released the identities of four teens who were killed and two teens who were injured in a vehicle crash Friday evening.
The San Francisco 49ers took Georgia edge rusher Mykel Williams with the 11th pick in the NFL draft.
Shea Langeliers had four hits and Nick Kurtz drove in a run with a base hit his first time up in his major-league debut to help the Athletics beat Texas 5-2 on Wednesday.
Jalen Green made eight 3-pointers and scored 38 points to lead the Houston Rockets to a 109-94 win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night in a testy matchup to even the first-round Western Conference series at one game apiece.
Wilmer Flores hit a two-run single in the sixth inning to back another strong start by Giants ace Logan Webb, and San Francisco beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 on Wednesday night.
Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs, leading the Texas Rangers over the Athletics 8-5 on Tuesday night.
The parents of 19-year-old Krysta Tsukahara, Carl and Noelle, are sharing the story of their daughter for the first time since the fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash in Piedmont.
Oakland police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead on a busy commercial corridor Wednesday night.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
Stabilization center will be open 24/7 in the city's Tenderloin.
Two men who allegedly robbed a Concord credit union on Monday and led police on a chase to San Jose, where one of the suspects was shot, have been charged with multiple crimes.
It was a problem with no clear solution: thousands of school-issued laptops, all out of commission.
The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union's Digital Markets Act.
U.S. Department of Justice attorneys are seeking to impose sweeping penalties on Google after a court ruled the tech giant is a monopoly.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
The ruling involving Google's online ad technology follows a similar case last year in which Google's search engine was declared a monopoly.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Health officials in the South Bay have ordered a Whole Foods Market location in Cupertino to temporarily close for repairs due to a vermin infestation.
Californians can now buy opioid reversal drugs directly from the state under a program aimed at making the life-saving medication less expensive and more accessible.
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
A federal judge in California issued a preliminary injunction Thursday blocking the Trump administration from pulling funds from so-called "sanctuary cities" in response to a lawsuit brought by San Francisco and other local governments across the U.S.
President Trump signed an executive order that directed the Pentagon to develop a policy that would bar transgender people from serving in the military.
Mendocino County is offering employees up to $25,000 to voluntarily resign in the wake of budget shortfalls, according to a memo sent to county staff Wednesday.
Berkeley City Manager Paul Buddenhagen initiated a citywide hiring freeze Monday in order to help address a budget deficit heading into the next fiscal year.
An Oakland business owner said she is optimistic that recovery is on the way, with Mayor-Elect Barbara Lee set to take office.
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled the country's 2010 Equality Act defines a woman as someone born biologically female in a potential landmark case for transgender rights.
The Trump administration is gearing up to investigate schools for potential Title IX violations for allowing transgender women to compete in women's sports, including San Jose State.
The NCAA updated its policy one day after the administration's order banning transgender athletes from competing on female teams.
The order directs that federally-run insurance programs, including TRICARE and Medicaid, exclude coverage for gender-affirming care for those under 19.
A Milpitas man convicted in the 2021 domestic violence murder of his transgender partner has been sentenced, prosecutors said.
On Wednesday, organizers said that the cost to hold the event has increased each year for the last four years.
DJ Habibeats Is a Bay Area native spearheading a booming cultural movement by blending Middle Eastern sounds, with countless cultural mixes.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Nearly three dozen art and community grassroots organizations are scrambling to figure out how to stay afloat financially after San Francisco rescinded their promises of funding amid a widening scandal at the city's Human Rights Commission.
In a unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors established the Castro Upper Market Entertainment Zone.
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Unified School District has seen an alarming spike in the number of unhoused students in the school system who deal with a host of challenges far beyond what most children face.
Meteorologist and CBS News Bay Area's resident pilot Lt. Jessica Burch got a treat during Fleet Week, taking to the skies with one of the Blue Angels.
A Bay Area man discovered his devastating loss left him with a new opportunity to rethink how he lives -- follow his journey in virtual reality, 360-degree video.
A groundbreaking medical study involving the UCSF Medical Center has shown some colorectal cancer patients can safely skip radiation treatment and enjoy a potentially higher quality of life.
Every day, San Francisco bar pilot Captain Zach Kellerman goes through what might just be the world's most dangerous commute.
California is one of the top fly-fishing destinations of the nation, especially when it comes to wild trout. But as climate change continues to warm our rivers, the pressure is growing on California's cold-water fish.
A North Bay community continues to grieve after four high school students died in a car crash last week.
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A change in leadership at the Oakland Unified School District is coming as Superintendent Dr. Kyla Johnson-Trammell announced that she is stepping away at the end of the school year.
Reporter Itay Hod shows us how students are saving the district money and getting jobs skills by fixing damaged electronics.
In 2025, KPIX is moving to a new community service award: the CBS News Bay Area Icon Award. Submit nominations for an outstanding community hero at kpix.com/icon.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for a South Bay woman who has played Mrs. Claus for more than 40 years for the children of North San Jose's Alviso District.
For residents of the Oakland Hills, the prospect of another wildfire always remains a concern. This week's Jefferson Awards winner has made it his mission to make the hills and other high-risk areas safer.
In East Palo Alto -- where state education numbers show more than nine in ten public school students are low income and more than half are English learners -- many are finding hope and connection at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula.
This week's Jefferson Award winner is Army veteran who continues to live a life of service into his 80s, by feeding hundreds of San Francisco families a week.
A Bay Area man who overcame tremendous obstacles to excel in school has made it his mission to gear up other students for success in the classroom and in life.
For Students Rising Above scholar Josh Collins it took moving across the country to realize the value of his Bay Area family.
Samir Hooker had to grow up fast after his stepfather was shot dead 12 years ago. Now he is watching over his mom and sister while attending UC Berkeley.
It's hard enough to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the country when you're the first in your family to go to college. Imagine doing that while you're also trying to protect your parents from being deported?
Some students who are the first in their families to go to college face the challenge of balancing a rigorous academic load while still working to help support their family back home.