Facebook reducing distribution of Hunter Biden story in New York Post
Facebook is limiting the distribution of a story in the New York Post about a purported email between Hunter Biden and an adviser to a Ukrainian energy company.
Facebook bans Holocaust denial, distortion posts
Facebook says it is banning posts that deny or distort the Holocaust and will start directing people to authoritative sources if they search for information about the Nazi genocide.
Ad for onions removed by Facebook for being 'overtly sexual'
These onions are arousing some suspicion over their content.
Facebook to ban QAnon, militarized social movement ads ahead of election
Facebook announced Wednesday it is banning ads that “praise, support or represent” QAnon and any militarized social movements on the platform.
Facebook under fire for posts leading up to Kenosha fatal shootings
Daliah Saper of Saper Law Offices talks about the legal ramifications the social network could face in lieu of a lawsuit filed in wake of the deadly Kenosha shootings.
Lawsuit claims Facebook groups led to fatal shootings in Kenosha
Four people are behind a federal lawsuit against Facebook, accused shooter Kyle Rittenhouse, and a former Kenosha alderman.
Lawmakers call upon tech firms like Facebook, Microsoft to step in on election security
Lawmakers are increasingly turning to a new ally in their efforts to track foreign election interference.
Kim Kardashian West, other celebrities join Instagram 'freeze' to protest Facebook inaction
Celebs are taking part in a 24-hour Instagram “freeze” to protest against the failure of Facebook to stop hateful content and curb election misinformation.
Facebook will pay some users to deactivate their accounts ahead of 2020 election
Facebook announced a new research partnership to study the role its social media platforms have on society during elections.
Facebook will restrict new political ads a week before Election Day
With just two months left until the U.S. presidential election, Facebook says it is taking additional steps to encourage voting, minimize misinformation and reduce the likelihood of post-election “civil unrest.”
Zuckerberg says Facebook erred in not removing militia post
Facebook made a mistake in not removing a militia group’s page earlier this week that called for armed civilians to enter Kenosha, Wisconsin, amid violent protests after police shot Jacob Blake, CEO Mark Zuckerberg says.
Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of US election
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Facebook removes video of Trump saying children are ‘virtually immune’ to coronavirus, Twitter follows suit
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Facebook to build $800M data center in DeKalb
Facebook has announced it will build an $800 million data center in DeKalb that will create about 100 permanent jobs and depend on 100 percent renewable energy.
Facebook to label all rule-breaking posts - even Trump’s
“The policies we’re implementing today are designed to address the reality of the challenges our country is facing and how they’re showing up across our community,” Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page announcing the changes.
Facebook removes Trump campaign ads for violating 'organized hate' policy
A red inverted triangle was once used to designate political prisoners in Nazi concentration camps.
Facebook and Instagram will let users turn off political ads ahead of 2020 election
The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.
Facebook won't allow promotion of protests 'that defy government's guidance' on social distancing
Facebook has banned some pages promoting protests of stay-at-home mandates that challenge the government's advice about social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Facebook to warn users who 'liked' coronavirus hoaxes
The social media company says it's going to notify users if they liked, reacted or commented on harmful misinformation removed from Facebook's news feed.
Garth Brooks plans Facebook concert next week – and he’s taking requests
The 30-minute set is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET Monday and Brooks says he’ll be accepting song requests.