Madison East High School drag show canceled amid safety concerns
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Metropolitan School District has postponed a student-led drag show organized by East High School students after receiving messages about the event…
One of Marjorie Taylor Greene's verified Twitter accounts permanently suspended from Twitter
Originally Published: 02 JAN 22 10:07 ET Updated: 02 JAN 22 10:21 ET By Donie O'Sullivan, CNN (CNN) -- Twitter has permanently suspended Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Twitter account @mtgreenee, the company confirmed to CNN Sunday morning. A…
UW researchers to combat misinformation on social media
MADISON, Wis. -- Spotting "fake news" is often easier said than done, even when you work in the journalism industry. Researchers from UW-Madison want to help, and they're…
Trump says he plans to sue Facebook, Twitter and Google
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced plans to file a class-action lawsuit targeting Facebook and its CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter and its CEO Jack Dorsey and Google and its CEO Sundar Pichai in a Hail Mary move after being removed from their platforms, but the efforts will likely be unsuccessful.
Madison's Jewish community responds to rise in anti-Semitic hate crimes, calls them 'nothing new'
There's been a rise in reported attacks against members of the Jewish community this month, but local Jewish leaders call the incidents "nothing new."
Twitter, Facebook muzzle Trump amid Capitol violence
In an unprecedented step, Twitter and Facebook on Wednesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump after he repeatedly posted false accusations about the integrity of the election.
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube take action on Trump's posts amid riots at the US Capitol
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube took action on President Donald Trump's posts Wednesday in the wake of riots at the US Capitol from his supporters, but the platforms stopped short of suspending the President's accounts.
Packers commit to 'Be the change'
Leaders of the Packers, along with head coach Matt LaFleur, released a powerful video pushing for policy reform following George Floyd’s death in custody of Minneapolis police department.
Cyberattack on Epilepsy Foundation posted strobing images
Attackers sent videos of flashing and strobing lights to people on Twitter last month as part of a cyberattack which deliberately targeted people with epilepsy.
Saudi behind Navy base rampage lived double life on social media
Mohammad al-Shamrani has over 2,700 tweets under his name. While the alleged killer's motivations remain a mystery, newly-obtained information about his social media presence offers clues about his mindset before his lethal shooting spree last week at a naval base in Pensacola, Florida.
Authorities scrutinizing Twitter account in naval air station attack
Investigators are scrutinizing a Twitter account they suspect is linked to the Saudi air force officer who carried out a deadly attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday, a source familiar with the case tells CNN.
Officials haven't found links between Pensacola gunman, terror groups
Investigators have found no apparent ties between the Saudi Arabian military officer who killed three people at a US Navy base in Florida on Friday and terrorist groups, according to a senior administration official and a law enforcement source.
Tweet purportedly shows Pensacola shooter inspired by al Qaeda
Much remains unknown about the Royal Saudi Air Force officer who attacked Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida on Friday morning.
Elon Musk heads to court for defamation trial over 'pedo guy' tweet
Elon Musk is going to court for tweeting "pedo guy."
Omar's opponent has Twitter account permanently suspended
A Republican candidate running to challenge Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota had her Twitter account permanently suspended for repeated violations of Twitter rules, according to a Twitter spokesperson.
Twitter boss Jack Dorsey says he's going to live in Africa
Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey has capped a whirlwind tour of Africa by pledging to move to the continent for several months in 2020.
Twitter will soon delete your account if you don't use it enough
Twitter is rethinking part of its plan to remove inactive accounts from the service starting next month after receiving feedback that it would be effectively eliminating posts from some people who've died.
Google changes political ad policies
In announcing new limits on political advertising Wednesday, Google took aim at an issue that a growing cross-section of business leaders, government officials and researchers say is a threat to democracy.
Sacha Cohen: Social media 'greatest propaganda machine in history'
Sacha Baron Cohen has had it with social media.
After public hiatus, Bolton says White House froze his Twitter account
Former national security adviser John Bolton said Friday the White House barred him from his own Twitter account after he left the administration and suggested it acted out of concern about what he might say.
Twitter now lets you hide replies to your tweets
Twitter is letting all users hide unwanted replies to their tweets as part of a broader effort to make the platform less toxic.
WH Twitter account slams decorated veteran Vindman during testimony
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman had already recounted his unease at President Donald Trump's approach to Ukraine and his actions to report it when his employer -- the White House -- attacked him on Twitter.
#StillWithKap trends on Twitter ahead of Kaepernick's NFL workout
After about three years as a free agent, Colin Kaepernick was back on the field Saturday afternoon showing off his skills.
Twitter will run some political ads, just not from politicians
Twitter announced details of its new policy banning political ads on Friday, saying that although politicians, political candidates and groups like SuperPACs will be banned from advertising on its platform, other groups and qualifying news organizations will be allowed to advertise on political issues. The policy, well-intentioned though it may be, will likely create confusion among campaigns and activist groups — and a headache for Twitter.
