Instagram's algorithm blocked negative coverage of Trump, but not Biden
Instagram has since disabled its 'related hashtags' feature — which algorithmically suggests content relevant to a user's search — calling the discrepancy a "technical error."
Los Angeles can cut off power and water at properties hosting parties during the pandemic
The order targets repeat offenders who have hosted large gatherings several times during the pandemic, Mayor Eric Garcetti said Wednesday.
LeBron James laughs off Trump's criticism of NBA players taking a knee
Following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, NBA players have been vocal in their calls for social justice and, as the season resumed last week, every player knelt during the national anthem, wearing Black Lives Matter T-shirts.
US State Department lifts global 'Do Not Travel' advisory
The department issued the Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory -- the highest level of travel advisory -- on March 19, urging US citizens not to travel overseas due to the coronavirus pandemic.
NY attorney general seeks to dissolve NRA
The lawsuit filed Thursday by Attorney General Letitia James followed an 18-month investigation into the NRA, which is a nonprofit group originally chartered in New York.
'American Idol' to host live virtual auditions in Wisconsin
On Aug. 12, "American Idol" will be offering virtual live auditions for Wisconsin residents.
When a nearly 12-foot alligator came toward his 4-year-old, this dad sprung into action
Andrew Grande didn't hesitate before jumping into action when he saw a massive alligator making its way to his 4-year-old daughter.
Oprah sends 500 CEOs and leaders copies of 'Caste,' which compares America's racial hierarchy to India and Nazi Germany
Oprah says her latest book club pick "might well save us." So the media mogul is sending 500 copies to the nation's governors, mayors, CEOs and college professors.
A 8-year-old boy is mowing lawns for busy first responders and single moms -- and feeding the hungry
A young boy in Conway, South Carolina, is making a big difference in his community, one act of kindness at a time.
Facebook removes Trump post falsely claiming children are 'almost immune' to Covid-19
Facebook on Wednesday said it had removed a post from President Donald Trump's page for containing false claims about Covid-19.
Neil Young takes Trump's reelection campaign to court for copyright infringement
Rock & Roll legend Neil Young has sued President Donald Trump's reelection campaign for copyright infringement over its use of two songs at the President's political rallies and events.
Instagram's TikTok copycat Reels is now available in the US
Facebook has a long history of copying features from rivals, but even by that benchmark, Reels stands out.
Ammonium nitrate stored in a warehouse linked to catastrophic Beirut explosion
Beirut was declared a 'disaster city' by authorities on Wednesday, in the wake of a huge explosion in the port of the Lebanese capital that left at least 135 people dead and 5000 injured. The number of deaths is expected to climb amid ongoing search and rescue efforts.
Fauci says US has suffered from pandemic 'as much or worse than anyone'
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday that the United States has suffered "as much or worse than anyone" from the coronavirus pandemic, a sentiment that contrasts sharply with the tone President Donald Trump has struck as the crisis drags on.
Republican operatives are helping Kanye West get on general election ballots
Republican operatives, some with ties to President Donald Trump, are actively helping Kanye West get on presidential general election ballots in states ranging from Vermont to Arkansas to Wisconsin.
Iowa governor signs executive order restoring some ex-felons' voting rights
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday signed an executive order that reinstates the voting rights of Iowans who have completed their felony sentences.
