Facebook, Instagram services restored after widespread outages
Facebook and Instagram users earlier today reported that they were booted out of the social media platforms, with many unable to log back in.
Facebook and Instagram users earlier today reported that they were booted out of the social media platforms, with many unable to log back in.
Meta wants children and teens on Facebook and Instagram as long as possible so it can collect and sell their personal data, state prosecutors allege.
The suit alleges that Meta deliberately engineered its platforms to be addictive to children and teenagers.
The application to collect part of Meta's data privacy settlement is simple, requiring only a few minutes to fill out.
The suit alleges that companies such as TikTok have caused mental health problems for students.
The social media company debuted the new service on July 5, a day earlier than expected. It also has a sneaky way to get a download.
Officials are urging people to stop using the lounger, and asking online marketplaces to regulate attempts to re-sell it, two years after the recall.
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
The court sidestepped a ruling that could have limited the scope of a federal law known as Section 230 that serves as a powerful shield for internet companies.
Host Heather Abraham is chatting with Sauvik Das, an assistant professor at CMU's Human Computer Interaction Institute, about what the recent settlement really means for Facebook users.
Eight hours after posting the video, police were able to find the suspect.
FTC is fining GoodRx for alleged unauthorized disclosures of consumers' personal health info to Facebook, Google, others.
Earlier this month, Trump's presidential campaign asked Meta to reinstate him on the social media platform.
Google is laying off 12,000 workers, or about 6% of its workforce, becoming the latest tech company to trim staff as the economic boom that the industry rode during the COVID-19 pandemic ebbs.
A year ago, Facebook's parent company was worth $1 trillion. But a risky bet on the metaverse has investors worried.
Researchers found that more than 400 malicious apps were designed to steal personal data.
Hackers and scammers will stop at nothing to take hold of your personal information.
KDKA's John Shumway is here to give you tips on how you can keep the upper hand on hackers and online thieves who are looking to steal your identity.
KDKA's John Shumway spoke with an expert, one who had his identity stolen through an online scam, warning people of the dangers of the electronic bad guys.
Local companies say they were impacted by the global outage that impacted Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Facebook and its Instagram and WhatsApp social platforms crashed Monday morning in a massive service outage.
The Westmoreland County Historical Society said it has been kicked off Facebook.
For Pennsylvanians use Facebook, it could soon be your lucky day.
A local congressman led a group of his colleagues in a bipartisan attack on the chief executives of three major social media companies.
In a private Facebook group called the Pittsburgh Area Police Breakroom, many current and retired officers spent the year criticizing chiefs that took a knee or officers who marched with Black Lives Matter protesters, who they called "terrorists" or "thugs."
The Steelers have addressed a lot of offensive needs through the first three rounds of the draft and could make at least 3 picks today.
Dr. Lindsay Zubritsky, or Dr. Z, is a Pittsburgh-area native and she now will advise the national company on all things skincare.
It's believed that with all the hills and valleys in Pittsburgh, tornadoes can't happen here, but that could not be further from the truth!
While the day starts off rainy, temperatures will be on the rise this weekend.
Since 2010, the DEA has been fighting back against the misuse of prescription drugs through Drug Take Back Days.
The Steelers have addressed a lot of offensive needs through the first three rounds of the draft and could make at least 3 picks today.
Dr. Lindsay Zubritsky, or Dr. Z, is a Pittsburgh-area native and she now will advise the national company on all things skincare.
It's believed that with all the hills and valleys in Pittsburgh, tornadoes can't happen here, but that could not be further from the truth!
While the day starts off rainy, temperatures will be on the rise this weekend.
Since 2010, the DEA has been fighting back against the misuse of prescription drugs through Drug Take Back Days.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania has been a proponent of the bill since its inception, citing the impact fentanyl has had on the state.
Both Biden and Trump won their Pennsylvania primaries overwhelmingly, but there were some ominous signs for both.
As expected, both Joe Biden and Donald Trump won their Pennsylvania primaries overwhelmingly, but there were some ominous signs for both in the results. KDKA-TV's Jon Delano reports.
After hearing the complaints of law enforcement, the Allegheny County president judge has sanctioned District Judge Xander Orenstein.
The summer fuel blend along with inspections and maintenance at refineries are partially to blame for the rising prices.
Want to check the latest product recalls, click here!
Police say weather emergencies are ripe opportunities for scammers and unlicensed contractors.
PTL's Katie O'Malley is getting a look inside the gigantic, brand new Dick's House of Sport store that just opened at Ross Park Mall in the North Hills.
One realtor said no matter what neighborhood, home values are way up in Pittsburgh.
Thanks to all the KDKA kids for joining us for a fun edition of Pittsburgh Today Live.
On Take Your Child to Work Day, Boaz and the KDKA Kids were hard at work preparing their own version of PTL, and we got to see it on today's show!
It's a luxury, limo-style theater on wheels perfect for entertaining the kids on Take Your Child to Work Day. Katie got a tour of the Steel City Gamerz Truck on PTL today.
Grant Kemmerer, from the Wild World of Animals, brought some of his friends to Take Your Child to Work Day.
We're all about making memories on a day like today, ones that might be as messy as they are pizza-licious. Jen Clark, from Crate Cooking School, showed us how to make pizza!
Vince Fannick was charged with 117 counts of insurance fraud, theft by deception and unlawful talking.
Is the city of Pittsburgh about to fall off a fiscal cliff?
An untold number of 55-gallon drums containing radioactive waste are buried in shallow trenches on a site in Armstrong County.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said he wants to stop independent pharmacies from closing up.
Independent pharmacists blame middlemen who they say are sucking the life out of your community pharmacy.
Dr. Lindsay Zubritsky, or Dr. Z, is a Pittsburgh-area native and she now will advise the national company on all things skincare.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day and we've got everything you need to know about why and the risks of holding onto expired medications.
Avian Flu has not reached Pennsylvania, but the local dairy laid out steps they will take should it be detected in our area.
Dr. Matt Kocher and Victor Flinko now work together at UPMC Children's, but years ago, they formed a friendship while battling cancer.
The Steelers have addressed a lot of offensive needs through the first three rounds of the draft and could make at least 3 picks today.
Patrick Bailey hit a walk-off three-run homer and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 on Friday.
Roman Wilson and Payton Wilson were drafted in the third round by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday.
Offensive lineman Matt Goncalves was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly talked to the San Francisco 49ers about trading for Deebo Samuel.
Amazing Books and Records is moving out of Downtown Pittsburgh and into Shadyside.
Spirit is adding a new nonstop route out of the Pittsburgh International Airport.
This will be the final week of business for the Oakland ice cream shop.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
President Joe Biden visited Pittsburgh to meet with steelworkers, promising to keep U.S. Steel American-owned.
A Pennsylvania school district has reversed the cancellation of an appearance by actor and children's book author Maulik Pancholy.
Some of Pittsburgh's favorite attractions will offer more than 100,000 free tickets this summer.
Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction on felony sex crime charges has been overturned by the State of New York Court of Appeals.
A local businessman and his family were on an episode of "Family Feud" on Wednesday.
Works by Vermeer, Monet and Rembrandt are at The Frick Pittsburgh for part of the spring and summer.
Belle Vernon native and Washington and Jefferson graduate Dr. Lindsay Zubrinsky will now advise the company All Laundry as their first-ever Chief Dermatology Advisor.
It's often said that thanks to the hills and valleys in Western Pennsylvania, we're not a risk for tornadoes, but that could not be further from the truth. Ray and Elizabeth Petelin explain more in an all-new Hey Ray!
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Shaler-North Hills Library is just one of many places across the Pittsburgh area ready for National Drug Take Back Day. KDKA's Lauren Linder is there to make sure you're ready for the day.
Allegheny County Police are investigating after two men were found shot inside an apartment in McKees Rocks.
We had a great time with the KDKA kids on both Pittsburgh Today Live and Talk Pittsburgh for Take Your Child to Work Day 2024!
Several businesses were damaged by the overnight fire.
Several areas across Pittsburgh flooded after setting another daily rain record.
From the path of totality in Erie to 97% coverage in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanians experienced the rare solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Numerous areas saw rising floodwaters on Tuesday and Wednesday