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 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 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.
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Facebook Pledges to Cut Greenhouse Gases From Operations

Facebook pledged on Tuesday to slash greenhouse gases from its global operations this year.
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.
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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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Zoom Video's for Home Service to Expand to Popular Smart Displays

Zoom is set to expand its social media presence to some smart display devices after coronavirus cases continue to increase across the United States.
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Facebook Cracks Down on QAnon Conspiracy Groups

Facebook took down thousands of QAnon groups and accounts on Wednesday. It covered the conspiracy groups from both Instagram and Facebook, as well as a range of militia groups.
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Facebook, Snap Inc Want to Buy Tiktok Rival Dubsmash, Reports Say

Facebook Inc and Snapchat owner Snap Inc held talks to buy Dubsmash, The Information reported Wednesday.
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Mark Zuckerberg's Net Worth Balloons to More Than $100 Billion

Mark Zuckerberg's net worth went over $100 billion for the first time on Thursday after Facebook Inc. hit a record-high with the release of its TikTok rival, Reels.
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Foreign Tech Company ByteDance Accuses Facebook of 'Plagiarism and Smear'

ByteDance, the company that owns TikTok, accused Facebook of "plagiarism and smear" following continued pressure on its business in the U.S.
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'This is No Joke': Man Leaves 'Regretful' Post on Facebook Before Dying of COVID-19

California truck driver Tommy Macias wrote a tragic last message a day before dying of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on June 21.
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Will Facebook Be Revising Its Stance on Political Ads?

Facebook is addressing the growing pressure over its refusal to fact-check political ads, saying they will be blocking political ads from foreign state media during the elections. CEO Mark Zuckerberg also announced his intention to help people register, vote, and be informed of the election results.

Accidental Live Broadcast of Racial Slurs on Facebook Leads to a Board of Trustees Member’s Resignation

This Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees member did not wait to be put on the hot seat any longer. After his accidental live broadcast on Facebook on Saturday, he resigned from his position.
Facebook Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies at a House Financial Services Committee hearing in Washington, US

Famous, Snapchat, Unite with other Tech Giants and Famous Brands to Stand in Support for Racism

Tech giants Facebook, and Snapchat turned out to be the latest American companies that condemn racism in the United States as violent demonstrations ignited across major cities over George Floyd's death.
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Trump Threatened to 'Close Down' Social Media Platforms Following Twitter's Fact-Check Response

The United States' President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Thursday to limit the legal protection that federal law currently grants social media companies and other online platforms.
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