Facebook gets serious about fighting fake news
Facebook is taking new measures to curb the spread of fake news on its huge and influential social network.
Embattled SOCSD art teacher resigns
School board trustees accepted a Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District art teacher’s resignation Wednesday after she posted a controversial message on social media last month.
Teacher’s Facebook post draws public criticism
After discussing a personnel matter behind closed doors for almost an hour Tuesday, Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District officials declined to comment about the employment status of an elementary art teacher or any possible disciplinary action taken against her after she posted a questionable Facebook message last week during school hours.
Mayor in West Virginia resigns after racist Obama post
A West Virginia mayor resigned Tuesday following a backlash after she posted a response to a racist comment about first lady Michelle Obama on Facebook.
Unfriended? Divisive 2016 campaign roils Facebook
Some friends don’t let friends talk politics anymore on Facebook.
Others are on “unfriending” sprees.
Turner lashes out online, citing death threats
Ward 4 Councilman Marty Turner says a recent series of harsh Facebook posts is the result of people sending him death threats, and he’s claiming political rivals are behind them.
Facebook’s CEO meets with conservatives on reported bias
Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday held a wide-ranging discussion with a group of conservative commentators who said afterward the Facebook CEO acknowledged the giant social network has a problem reaching conservatives.
Froma Harrop: Can we face away from Facebook?
Facebook remains uncontested as the social media champ of Wall Street.
Facebook says no evidence conservative stories suppressed
A Facebook official says the company has found no evidence to back up allegations that Facebook contractors suppressed stories of interest to conservatives in its “Trending” section.
Facebook announces stricter policy on firearms sales
Facebook says it’s cracking down on online gun sales, announcing Friday a new policy barring private individuals from advertising or selling firearms on the world’s largest social network.
Councilman accuses another of racism
Ward 4 Councilman Marty Turner used social media once again to take aim at another city councilman Sunday morning.
Our View: Marty Turner’s Facebook outbursts
For the second time in three months, Columbus Ward 4 Councilman Marty Turner has used social media to attack a fellow councilman.
Facebook hails US presidential race as 2015’s top topic
The U.S. won’t elect a president until next year but the debate over the crowded field of candidates jostling for the Oval Office emerged as the hottest topic on Facebook this year.
Attackers post video of assault on victim’s Facebook page
Two men, called “cowards” by a sheriff, stole a cellphone from a suburban Detroit man with cerebral palsy, beat him, recorded the assault on his cellphone and posted it to his Facebook page, authorities said.
Owners of lost pets have luck on social media
One Tuesday in September when Columbus resident Consquella Townsel couldn’t find “Zeus,” her 3-month-old pitbull, she thought at first he must be hiding in her home.
Police investigating social media threat against mosque
Alleged threats were reportedly posted on Facebook on Thursday evening.
Harvard student loses Facebook gig for app that shows flaws
A Harvard University student says he lost his internship at Facebook after he launched a browser application from his dorm room that exploited privacy flaws on the company’s mobile messenger.
Ky. sheriff’s office asks drug dealers to turn in their rivals
A Kentucky sheriff’s office has posted a flyer on its Facebook page asking drug dealers to turn in their rivals.
Rainbow Facebook pics: Armchair activism or shifting tide?
You may have noticed your Facebook friends getting considerably more colorful.
Facebook now worth more than Wal-Mart on stock market
Facebook is now bigger than Wal-Mart, at least when it comes to its value on the stock market.