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Conrad Roy’s dad finds memento of son on Father’s Day—7 years after it was lost in the ocean

The day the memento was lost, Roy Jr. and his son were working together at a New Bedford work site. Roy Jr. lost his son later that same year.

On Jun 22, 2021 by Nahila Bonfiglio

Trump will stay banned from Facebook for at least 2 years

The announcement came in response to the Oversight Board’s ruling in May.

On Jun 4, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Facebook is ending exemptions for politicians who break its rules

Critics say the policy change has taken ‘far too long.’

On Jun 4, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Trump is still suspended from Facebook and Instagram, despite reports to the contrary

His pages have always been up.

On Jun 3, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

‘What am I doing that’s wrong?’: Karen calls cops on Black woman, lands her with a ticket for talking on the phone

She had to pay a $385 fine.

On May 31, 2021 by P.J. West

Sex trafficking survivor blasts Facebook encryption plans for endangering children

Federal government also opposes

On May 26, 2021 by Claire Goforth

Facebook says Russia pushed the most disinformation on its platform since 2016

Facebook released a report detailing its disinformation fight over the last four years.

On May 26, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Facebook won’t remove ad accusing Rep. Ilhan Omar of supporting Hamas

The lawmaker’s aides say the ad ‘peddles both hate speech and misinformation.’

On May 20, 2021 by Mikael Thalen

‘I just thought, give him another vote:’ Man accused of killing his wife and casting her mail-in ballot for Trump

‘I didn’t know you couldn’t do that for your spouse.’

On May 17, 2021 by P.J. West

44 states call on Facebook to scrap its Instagram for kids plan

‘In short, an Instagram platform for young children is harmful for myriad reasons.’

On May 10, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Trump’s misinformation about Section 230 rears up in comments defending him to Facebook Oversight Board

Of course Section 230 showed up in the Oversight Board’s public comments.

On May 5, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Facebook Oversight Board upholds decision to ban Trump

It said Trump’s ban was ‘justified,’ but didn’t agree with the indefinite ban.

On May 5, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Signal tried an ad campaign that revealed the targeting data behind it—Facebook rejected it

Signal tried to run ads that showed data Facebook collects. The ads were rejected.

On May 4, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Facebook Oversight Board says it will announce decision on Trump ban Wednesday

The announcement is expected on Wednesday.

On May 3, 2021 by Andrew Wyrich

Reddit support groups are a safety net for the laid-off and uninsured

‘Thank God for Reddit.’

On Apr 30, 2021 by Michelle Brandabur