FACEBOOK'S RULE ENFORCEMENT REPORT LISTS 2.1 MILLION POSTS AS BULLYING, 8.7 MILLION OF CHILD NUDITY IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS
In its second Community Standard Enforcement Report , Facebook included a new category of numbers for how many of the site's posts...
FACEBOOK FIRES PR FIRM THAT TRIED LINKING THE SOCIAL NETWORK'S OPPONENTS TO GEORGE SOROS
Facebook ended its relationship with Definers, a public-affairs firm that offered political-style “opposition research,” and which...
MEN WHO WORK IN MINING HAVE THE NATION'S SECOND HIGHEST SUICIDE RATE, SAYS CDC REPORT
Male construction workers have the highest suicide rate of any occupational group in the United States, according to a new report from...
TRUMP DUPED SAUDIS INTO LOWER CRUDE-OIL PRICES TO KEEP GAS PRICES LOW, REPORTS SAY
President Donald Trump convinced Saudi Arabia to increase oil output in June and to lobby other nations to do the same in exchange...
FCC APPROVES SPACEX TO LAUNCH NEW, ‘VERY-LOW-EARTH-ORBIT,' INTERNET-BEAMING SATELLITES
In a move that is expected to expand satellite Internet connectivity, the US Federal Communications Commission unanimously voted Thursday...
NO RELIEF FROM ‘VERY UNHEALTHY' AIR IN SAN FRANCISCO AFTER CAMP FIRE-AND IT'S GETTING WORSE
While residents in Butte County and Malibu have endured the harshest ravages of 2018's record wildfire season, the 7 million people...
WHY BUSINESSES SHOULD BE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE MIDTERM RESULTS
With the dust mostly settled on the 2018 midterm elections, now is a good time to consider how the outcome will impact businesses across...
BRAINSTORM HEALTH: HEALTH CARE BUSINESS LEADERS, FDA E-CIGS BAN, HEALTH CARE ON THE BLOCKCHAIN
Good afternoon, readers. This morning, Fortune unveiled our latest Businessperson of the Year list. It encompasses 20 individuals whose...
SCHWAN'S IS SELLING A BILLION-DOLLAR STAKE TO SOUTH KOREA'S LARGEST FOOD MANUFACTURER
Schwan's Co, the Minnesota-based food distributor, is selling a $1.8 billion stake to South Korean's largest food manufacturer, according...
MOUNTAIN GORILLA POPULATION RISES THANKS TO CONSERVATION EFFORTS
The population of Mountain Gorillas has increased from roughly 680 to over 1,000 in the last 10 years, a major improvement for a species...
HOW THE CRYPTO CRACKUP COULD GET MUCH WORSE
Cryptocurrency markets, after months of relative calm, are melting down all over again. Bitcoin crashed through its longtime floor...
NEW PHYSICAL ACTIVITY GUIDELINES COME WITH NEW ADVICE ABOUT EXERCISING
It doesn't matter how long you exercise. What's important is that you do-even if it's just for five minutes at a time. That's the recommendation...
2018 MIDTERMS: REPUBLICANS NO LONGER HOLD ANY HOUSE SEATS IN NEW ENGLAND
Republicans no longer hold any House seats in New England, Axios reports , indicating that the party's shift to the right since President...
INSTAGRAM JUST ANNOUNCED 3 NEW WAYS USERS CAN SHOP ON THE PHOTO-SHARING SITE
In anticipation of the holiday shopping season, Instagram announced three new features that make it easier for users to make purchases...
FACEBOOK CEO MARK ZUCKERBERG: I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT OUR CONTROVERSIAL LOBBYING, OPPOSITION RESEARCH TACTICS
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he was unaware of the social networking giant's controversial opposition research and lobbying tactics...
HOW THE CRYPTO CRACKUP COULD GET MUCH WORSE
Cryptocurrency markets, after months of relative calm, are melting down all over again. Bitcoin crashed through its longtime floor...
JAPAN'S NEW CYBERSECURITY MINISTER HAS NEVER USED A COMPUTER
Worried that you're under-qualified for a promotion? Channel the can-do attitude of recently appointed Japanese minister Yoshitaka...
WALMART EMPLOYEES WILL NEED TO TRAVEL FOR SPINAL SURGERIES TO LOWER HEALTH CARE COSTS
Walmart will require employees to travel to specific hospitals for spinal procedures in an effort to lower health care costs, the Wall...
GAS PRICES FALL AS MILLIONS PREPARE TO HIT THE ROAD FOR THANKSGIVING
Driving over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house is going to cost you less this year. After coming close to a four-year...
SOME CRITICS ARE BLASTING EA'S ‘BATTLEFIELD V' AND THAT COULD DRIVE THE STOCK A LOT LOWER
Battlefield V is the biggest title in Electronic Arts' holiday catalog and it's being shot to pieces by some game critics. That could...
Thieves caught outside supermarket: 'butter late than never'
Two men were on a roll unto police said they stopped them with more than $1,400 worth of butter. Read more ...
Toddler finds gun under father's pillow, fatally shoots himself, police say
Both parents were asleep at the home when the 2-year-old found the weapon, according to police. Read more ...
County leader under fire after racially motivated 'master race' comment
A county commissioner made comments regarding a "master race." Read more ...
FBI investigates death of American woman on cruise ship headed to Aruba
The FBI is investigating the death of 52-year-old woman on a cruise ship heading from Florida to Aruba. Read more ...
Reports: Homeless man, couple made up story for GoFundMe campaign that...
Reports indicate all three will face criminal charges of conspiracy and theft by deception related to the GoFundMe campaign. Read more ...
North Korea to deport American it detained for illegal entry
SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea said Friday that it will deport an American citizen it detained one month ago for illegally entering the country. The announcement suggests... Read more ...
Man shouts 'Heil Hitler' during 'Fiddler on the Roof' show
An audience member said a man interrupted a performance of "Fiddler on the Roof" in Baltimore with a pro-Nazi and pro-Trump salute. Read more ...
Williams helps Clippers edge Spurs for 3rd straight victory
LOS ANGELES - Lou Williams hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 40 seconds remaining and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-111 on Thursday night for their first... Read more ...
Ohio House Passes Controversial 'Fetal Heartbeat' Anti-Abortion Bill
If bill becomes law, it would allow only about 6 weeks to obtain a legal abortion in the state, often before a woman knows she's pregnant. Read more ...
Norvell lifts No. 3 Gonzaga over Texas A&M 94-71
SPOKANE, Wash. - Zach Norvell Jr. scored 22 points, Rui Hachimura added 18, and No. 3 Gonzaga beat Texas A&M 94-71 on Thursday night. Read more ...