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Facebook Shuts Down Pro-Israel Page After Being a Target of Hate Speech

Facebook terminated the pro-Israel page over hate speech. The developer claimed their page was targeted by third-party organizations.
Florida OKs Bill to Penalize Social Media Firms That Ban Politicians

Florida OKs Bill to Penalize Social Media Firms That Ban Politicians

The Florida House and Senate voted this week to pass legislation that will penalize social media companies banning politicians from their platforms.
Pennsylvania Woman Stabbed to Death by a Man She Met On Facebook Marketplace

Pennsylvania Woman Stabbed to Death by a Man She Met On Facebook Marketplace

Denise Williams, a woman from Pennsylvania, lost her life after being stabbed by a man she met on Facebook Marketplace.

'COVID-19 Cure' Promotion Leads the Suspension of Venezuela President Page on Facebook

Facebook suspends the page of the Venezuela President after promoting a COVID-19 cure that is not backed by science.

12 States Pressure Facebook and Twitter on Taking Action Regarding Anti-Vaxxers

Attorneys general from 12 states demanded Facebook and Twitter to take action on the anti-vaxxers. Attorneys general from 12 states demanded Facebook and Twitter to do more on COVID-19 misinformation in their respective platforms.
Amazon Rainforest in Brazil Are Being Illegally Offered for Sale on Facebook Marketplace

Parts of Amazon Rainforest in Brazil Are Being Illegally Offered for Sale on Facebook Marketplace

Some portions of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, which include national forests and land reserved for indigenous peoples, are being sold illegally on Facebook, a report said.
Facebook Bans All 'Stop the Steal' Posts Ahead of Biden Inauguration

Facebook Bans All 'Stop the Steal' Posts Ahead of Biden Inauguration

Facebook announced on Monday that it would start removing content with the phrase "stop the steal" ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20.
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg

Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg: How Did the Feud Between These Two Billionaires Start?

There is no love lost between billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg but their feud has started since in 2016. Since then, the two started to tease each other.
Apple Rebuffs Facebook’s Criticism of Upcoming Privacy Changes

Facebook vs. Apple War: Apple Rebuffs Facebook's Criticism Over Upcoming Privacy Changes

Apple doubled down on Facebook after receiving a barrage of criticism for its upcoming App Tracking Transparency Feature.
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AOC Calls Facebook 'Out-of-Control' as Social Media Giant Faces Bipartisan Backlash

The Federal Trade Commission along with 48 states in the U.S. filed a lawsuit against social media giant Facebook for acquiring Instagram and WhatsApp, making it a social media monopoly.
FTC, 40 States Accuse Facebook of Being a Social Media Monopoly

FTC, 40 States Seeks to Break Up Facebook for Being a Social Media Monopoly

The Federal Trade Commission along with more than 40 states have accused Facebook on Wednesday of being a social media monopoly through buying out its rivals to illegally eliminate competition.
Facebook

US Justice Department Sued Facebook for Alleged Discrimination Over US Workers

The U.S. Justice Department sued Facebook on Thursday alleging the big tech as anti-American by favoring foreign workers over skilled U.S. born.
 Facebook Tweaks Algorithm to Promote Certain Sites Amid Surge in Election Misinformation

Facebook Tweaks Algorithm to Promote Certain Sites Amid Surge in Election Misinformation

Facebook changed its algorithm after Election Day to highlight certain news sites as it tried to combat election misinformation.
Facebook

Facebook Introduces New 'Vanishing' Feature on Messenger, Here's How it Works

Facebook announced that it is rolling out a new feature on Messenger and Instagram. The announcement was made after Facebook-owned WhatsApp launched a new feature.
Social Media Sites

America's Big Tech Companies Keep Getting Richer Amid the Pandemic

America's big tech companies Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Twitter reported on Thursday their massive earnings for the third quarter this year.
Facebook to Expand Upskilling Program for Black, Latino Small Businesses

Facebook to Expand Upskilling Program for Black, Latino Small Businesses

Facebook announced Wednesday that it is expanding its upskilling program aimed in helping owners of Black and Latino small businesses.
Facebook

Facebook Pledges to Cut Greenhouse Gases From Operations

Facebook pledged on Tuesday to slash greenhouse gases from its global operations this year. Facebook pledged on Tuesday to slash greenhouse gases from its global operations this year.
Facebook

Facebook Pays Users To Deactivate Account, Here's Why

Facebook will be paying its users ahead of the 2020 U.S. elections. The social media site expects 200,000 to 400,000 to participate in the study.
Facebook

Why New Political Ads Will Be Banned on Facebook?

No new political ads will be allowed on Facebook one week before the election. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced this decision on Thursday.
Facebook Unfriending Could Have Serious Real-Life Effects, Study Shows

Facebook Unfriending Could Have Serious Real-Life Effects, Study Shows

Facebook unfriending could seem harmless but it could have serious real-life consequences, according to a study.
Facebook

Facebook Sues Developer for Alleged Data-Stealing Scheme

Social media giant Facebook has filed a lawsuit on Thursday against MobiBurn for allegedly harvesting information about the social media's users without permission.
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