Reddit says it banned 944 suspicious accounts
Discussion forum company Reddit issued its transparency report for 2017 during Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's Senate appearance, saying it had found and banned 944 suspicious accounts associated with Russia's Internet Research Agency.
Discussion forum company Reddit issued its transparency report for 2017 during Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's Senate appearance, saying it had found and banned 944 suspicious accounts associated with Russia's Internet Research Agency.
Zuckerberg's testimony: Will Facebook CEO's appearance lead to more consumer protection?
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify before the U.S. Senate Tuesday, and the House the day after that. The appearances are either a step toward redemption, or a step on the path to the public opinion gallows.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify before the U.S. Senate Tuesday, and the House the day after that. The appearances are either a step toward redemption, or a step on the path to the public opinion gallows.
Complaint that YouTube collects children's personal information
It’s not only Facebook under fire for privacy concerns, but now YouTube.
It’s not only Facebook under fire for privacy concerns, but now YouTube.
Ford recalls trucks, SUVs for transmission shifter problem
Ford is recalling about 350,000 trucks and SUVs in the U.S., Canada and Mexico because they might be in a different gear than the one shown on the shift indicator.
Ford is recalling about 350,000 trucks and SUVs in the U.S., Canada and Mexico because they might be in a different gear than the one shown on the shift indicator.
Facebook: Most users may have had public data 'scraped'
Facebook's acknowledgement that most of its 2.2 billion members have probably had their personal data scraped by "malicious actors" is the latest example of the social network's failure to protect its users' data.
Facebook's acknowledgement that most of its 2.2 billion members have probably had their personal data scraped by "malicious actors" is the latest example of the social network's failure to protect its users' data.
Mozilla, Tesla, other businesses take a Facebook pause
Mozilla, Tesla and other companies are distancing themselves from Facebook following revelations of a major leak of user data to political consultants associated with the 2016 Trump campaign.
Mozilla, Tesla and other companies are distancing themselves from Facebook following revelations of a major leak of user data to political consultants associated with the 2016 Trump campaign.
San Francisco becomes largest U.S. city to adopt ban on new fur sales
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to ban the sale of new furs beginning in 2019.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to ban the sale of new furs beginning in 2019.
In CNN interview, Facebook's Zuckerberg apologizes for 'major breach of trust'
NEW YORK (AP) -- Breaking five days of silence, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized for a "major breach of trust," admitted mistakes and outlined steps to protect user data in light of a privacy scandal involving a Trump-connected data-mining firm.
NEW YORK (AP) -- Breaking five days of silence, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized for a "major breach of trust," admitted mistakes and outlined steps to protect user data in light of a privacy scandal involving a Trump-connected data-mining firm.
Zuckerberg asked to testify; data firm's CEO suspended
The head of Trump-affiliated data-mining firm Cambridge Analytica has been suspended, while government authorities are bearing down on both the firm and Facebook over allegations the firm stole data from 50 million Facebook users to manipulate elections.
The head of Trump-affiliated data-mining firm Cambridge Analytica has been suspended, while government authorities are bearing down on both the firm and Facebook over allegations the firm stole data from 50 million Facebook users to manipulate elections.
Walmart robots: Labor saver or employee eliminator?
Walmart invited reporters into one of its Bay Area stores to show of a new labor saving employee: an artificially intelligent robot.
Walmart invited reporters into one of its Bay Area stores to show of a new labor saving employee: an artificially intelligent robot.
How Facebook likes could profile voters for manipulation
Facebook "likes" can tell a lot about a person. Maybe even enough to fuel a voter-manipulation effort like the one a Trump-affiliated data-mining firm stands accused of -- and which Facebook may have enabled.
Facebook "likes" can tell a lot about a person. Maybe even enough to fuel a voter-manipulation effort like the one a Trump-affiliated data-mining firm stands accused of -- and which Facebook may have enabled.
Facebook bans Trump-linked firm which mined profiles of 50 million users without permission
WASHINGTON (AP) - A data analysis firm employed by President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign tapped the Facebook profiles of more than 50 million users without their permission, allowing it to capitalize on the private social media activity of a large portion of the U.S. electorate, newspapers reported Saturday.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A data analysis firm employed by President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign tapped the Facebook profiles of more than 50 million users without their permission, allowing it to capitalize on the private social media activity of a large portion of the U.S. electorate, newspapers reported Saturday.
Judge: Trump administration violated law over smog findings
A federal judge in Oakland has ruled the Trump administration violated federal law when it failed to meet a deadline to identify all regions of the country that don't meet tougher smog standards adopted during the Obama administration.
A federal judge in Oakland has ruled the Trump administration violated federal law when it failed to meet a deadline to identify all regions of the country that don't meet tougher smog standards adopted during the Obama administration.
Mexico, Canada and others may be exempted from US tariffs
The White House said Wednesday that Mexico, Canada and other countries may be spared from President Donald Trump's planned steel and aluminum tariffs under national security "carve-outs," a move that could soften the blow amid threats of retaliation by trading partners and dire economic warnings from lawmakers and business groups.
The White House said Wednesday that Mexico, Canada and other countries may be spared from President Donald Trump's planned steel and aluminum tariffs under national security "carve-outs," a move that could soften the blow amid threats of retaliation by trading partners and dire economic warnings from lawmakers and business groups.
California jobless rate falls to 4.4 percent in January
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California's unemployment rate fell to 4.4 percent in January - the lowest figure since 1976. That's even lower than the previous record low of 4.5 percent that was set in December. However, it's a fraction higher than the national unemployment rate for January, which was 4.1 percent.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California's unemployment rate fell to 4.4 percent in January - the lowest figure since 1976. That's even lower than the previous record low of 4.5 percent that was set in December. However, it's a fraction higher than the national unemployment rate for January, which was 4.1 percent.
McDonald's flips its golden arches to make a statement
A McDonald's in Lynwood has flipped its iconic golden arches to a 'W' for International Women's Day.
A McDonald's in Lynwood has flipped its iconic golden arches to a 'W' for International Women's Day.
Target raises its starting pay for 2nd time in less than a year
Target is raising its minimum starting pay for workers for the second time in less than a year after seeing a bigger and better pool of candidates.
Target is raising its minimum starting pay for workers for the second time in less than a year after seeing a bigger and better pool of candidates.
20-year-old sues Dick's, Walmart over new gun policies
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- An Oregon man filed suits Monday claiming Dick's Sporting Goods and Walmart discriminated against the 20-year-old when they refused to sell him a rifle.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- An Oregon man filed suits Monday claiming Dick's Sporting Goods and Walmart discriminated against the 20-year-old when they refused to sell him a rifle.
Founder of transformative Tower Records chain dies at 92
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Russell Solomon, who founded the Tower Records chain that became a global phenomenon and changed the way people consumed music, has died. He was 92.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Russell Solomon, who founded the Tower Records chain that became a global phenomenon and changed the way people consumed music, has died. He was 92.
S&P upgrades Alameda County's credit rating to AAA
Standard and Poor's Global Ratings announced this week that it has upgraded Alameda County's credit to the highest-possible AAA rating, county officials said today.
Standard and Poor's Global Ratings announced this week that it has upgraded Alameda County's credit to the highest-possible AAA rating, county officials said today.