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Politics - The Hill
Meta again testing facial recognition software to fight 'celeb bait' scams
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is testing facial recognition software to combat “celeb bait” scams on its platforms, as well as to allow users to more easily regain access to ...1 hour ago -
Business - Inc.
Meta Fired a $400K-a-Year Employee for Charging Toothpaste to the Company. It Was Actually a Very Smart Move
It may seem ridiculous to nickel-and-dime your employees like this, but it makes sense for Meta to enforce smaller rules.9 hours ago -
Tech - ABC News
GoFundMe bets social media can unlock Gen Z giving
New GoFundMe tools will make it easier to circulate causes across online platforms in a push to cater toward younger generations23 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Facebook and Instagram to delete ads that use celebrities without their consent
Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed.6 hours ago - Facebook -
World - ABC News
Albania's left-wing former President Meta is arrested on corruption allegations
Albanian prosecutors have arrested former President Ilir Meta on suspicion that the left-wing Freedom Party leader engaged in alleged corruption, money laundering and hiding of personal income and ...23 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
M25 and M26 closures as fire engulfs Tesco lorry
National Highways says diversions are likely to be in place until the road undergoes repairs.Yesterday -
Top stories - BBC News
How Edinburgh created the world's first fire brigade
Two hundred years ago the world's first municipal fire service started in Scotland.Yesterday -
Sports - ESPN
Sputtering Sooners fire OC Littrell, elevate Finley
The Sooners, who rank 128th in total offense and 107th in scoring, fired offensive coordinator Seth Littrell and elevated Joe Jon Finley as the new play-caller.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts
Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, is facing accusations that it used tactics to get users hooked on its platforms.2 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
One dead after 'explosion' and fire at house
An emergency assistance centre is set up for people told to leave their homes after a house fire in Bedford.2 days ago -
Tech - VentureBeat
Meta Introduces Spirit LM open source model that combines text and speech inputs/outputs
Spirit LM Expressive incorporates emotional cues into its speech generation and can detect and reflect anger, surprise, or joy.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Massachusetts judge rules Meta must face state's social media lawsuit
A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has ruled Meta must face a state lawsuit, alleging the company knowingly designed and deployed features harmful to young online users. Suffolk County Superior ...3 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Biden Renewed Efforts to Reach a Cease-Fire in Gaza
Also, a power outage plunged all of Cuba into darkness. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.3 days ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - BBC News
Meta fires staff for buying toothpaste, not lunch
Meta workers reportedly used vouchers that should have been spent on meals to buy household goods.4 days ago -
Sports - ESPN
Berhalter accepts USMNT firing, but 'it still hurts'
Gregg Berhalter acknowledged that his firing in August as USMNT coach was "a really difficult moment," but said he's now hungry and motivated again to take on his new roles as Chicago Fire head ...4 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Girl fascinated by flames died in accidental fire
Alysia Salisbury's screams could not be heard over the sound of a fire alarm, an inquest hears.4 days ago -
World - ABC News
A blaze burns down a brand-new fire station in Germany that lacked fire alarms
Local reports say a brand-new fire station that burned down in a blaze that caused millions of euros in damage did not have a fire alarm system4 days ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Meta unveils features to combat teen ‘sextortion’
Meta is ramping up its efforts to fight sextortion on Instagram with the launch of new features that are designed to help prevent young users from getting blackmailed into sharing nude photos.4 days ago - Meta -
Business - Inc.
Social Media Layoffs Hit Meta
The tech giant confirmed an unspecified number of job cuts at WhatsApp and Instagram.5 days ago - Meta -
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Tech - ABC News
Meta lays off staff at WhatsApp and Instagram to align with 'strategic goals'
Meta says it has laid off some employees, including staff at WhatsApp And Instagram, to realign its resources with its “strategic goals.”5 days ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Max Thieriot on returning for new season of "Fire Country"
Fire Country is back, with Max Thieriot reprising his role as Bode, a convict working as a firefighter in his Northern California hometown.5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Meta fires staff for ‘using free meal vouchers to buy household goods’
Facebook and Instagram owner reportedly dismisses about 24 workers for abusing $25 meal credit system. Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has reportedly fired about 24 staff at its Los ...5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
Meta under fire for ‘polluting’ open-source
Open Source Initiative chief criticises tech group for using the term to describe its Llama models5 days ago - Meta -
Business - Financial Times
Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits
Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergent5 days ago -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Fire at Goodwill Donation Center in Owasso under investigation
Fire at Goodwill Donation Center in Owasso under investigation5 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Meta Will Face State Lawsuits Alleging Teen Social Media Addiction
Despite efforts to have two cases dismissed, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook will have a legal reckoning over allegations its platforms harm younger users.6 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Meta Quest 3S VR Headset Launches Today - Get Batman: Arkham Shadow For Free
Meta Quest 3S (128GB) + Batman: Arkham Shadow Bundle $300 | Bundle with Elite Strap to save ...October 15 - Meta -
Tech - ABC News
Meta’s Oversight Board says viral video left on Facebook threatened LGBTQ+ people in Nigeria
Meta’s oversight board has expressed serious concern over the company’s failure to take down a viral graphic video showing two men bleeding after they were apparently beaten up for being allegedly gayOctober 15 - Facebook -
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Top stories - NBC News
Israeli strike on Gaza hospital ignites devastating fire
The Israeli military has launched a series of deadly strikes in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, including on a flour distribution center, a school and a hospital where displaced Palestinians ...October 14 - Israel -
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World - ABC News
Pakistani police fire tear gas and charge protesters in Karachi
Pakistani police fired tear gas and charged protesters in the southern city of Karachi after they tried to break through a security barricadeOctober 13