Facebook’s pushback: Stem the leaks, spin the politics, don’t say sorry
The day after former Facebook employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen went public in October, the company’s team in Washington started working the phones. Facebook's strategy in combatting the scandal involved stemming the leaks, spinning the politics, and never apologizing.
Samsung BioLogics says report on Biogen deal talks untrue
Samsung BioLogics on Thursday denied a media report that said the South Korean firm was in talks to buy U.S. drugmaker Biogen Inc.
John Madden’s first Miller Lite ad sparked success as commercial pitchman
He was the Super Bowl-winning coach who "retired" at age 42. But John Madden, who died Tuesday at age 85, went on to become a hugely successful commercial pitchman as well.
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg adds Hawaii reservoir to assets
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s already-sprawling Hawaii compound has just gotten even bigger.
Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez pack on PDA during winter vacation hike in St. Barts
The surfaced paparazzi snaps come just days after fellow divorced tech billionaire Bill Gates revealed his plans to forgo most of his holiday plans due to the rapid emergence of the coronavirus omicron variant.
Intel is latest US company to apologize to China while pushing social justice at home
Intel has apologized for discouraging suppliers from doing business with China's Xinjiang region, after a letter published on its website sparked backlash from a Chinese state-run publication and social media users.
COVID relief fraud nears $100B, Secret Service says
The release of COVID-19 federal relief funds has unleashed a wave of individuals and criminal networks responsible for what the Secret Service says is nearly $100 billion in stolen benefits.
ABC, ESPN, FX returning to YouTube TV after Disney, Alphabet strike deal in carriage fee dispute
The restoration comes after the two parties failed to establish a deal by Friday at 11:59 p.m., resulting in a temporary blackout of the content over the weekend.
Salvation Army hosts two-day racial justice forum after racism guide controversy
The Salvation Army is hosting a two-day racial justice forum in Illinois after the organization sparked controversy last month with a racism guide that contained racially charged language instructing White people and Christians to "evaluate" racist attitudes.
‘Spilling the tea,’ the cyberbullying tactic plaguing schools, parents and students
The latest form of cyberbullying is occurring at schools across the country and, like other forms of bullying from the past, it can result in fights, social rejection and self harm.
Tech-savvy kids defeat Apple’s and others’ parental-control features
Tech-savvy children, whose online time skyrocketed during the pandemic, are finding ways to circumvent the controls meant to protect them.
Swedish company showcases microchip that can download COVID-19 passport status
A microchip technology introduced in recent years by the Stockholm-based startup Epicenter is being presented as a means to store one's COVID-19 vaccine passport under the skin.
Meta/Facebook voted worst company of 2021: survey
Facebook, which was recently rebranded as “Meta,” was rated the worst company of the year, according to a recent survey.
Meta warns 50,000 Facebook, Instagram users may have been targeted by private 'surveillance-for-hire' firms
Meta removed a total of about 1,500 accounts that used a combination of reconnaissance, engagement and exploitation to indiscriminately target people in more than 100 countries
Mia Farrow calls out Disney for 'Home Alone' reboot poster showing 'white, male kid' carrying guns: 'Why?'
Mia Farrow has called out Disney over its promotional poster for the “Home Sweet Home Alone” movie on its streaming service.
Peloton pulls Chris Noth ad after 'Sex and the City' actor accused of sexual assault
Peloton's latest ad featuring “Sex and the City” star Chris Noth, best known for his role as Mr. Big, has been pulled after the actor was hit with sexual assault allegations.
Carole Baskin drops lawsuit against Netflix over 'Tiger King' sequel
Carole Baskin is no longer putting up a fight against Netflix over its Season 2 of "Tiger King."
Biden national security officials warn of 'heightened risk' of 'malicious cyber' activities around holidays
The White House National Security Council is warning of a “heightened risk” of “malicious cyber” activities like ransomware surrounding the Christmas holiday, urging business leaders to update IT practices and to work with federal law enforcement to improve U.S. cybersecurity.
Is Bluetooth a security risk? Depends on who and where you are
A recent story suggests Vice President Kamala Harris is “Bluetooth phobic” and shuns AirPods because of the inherent security risk associated with the ubiquitous wireless technology.



















