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Meta tests blocking news content on Instagram, Facebook for some Canadians

Meta is preparing to block news for some Canadians on Facebook and Instagram in a temporary test that is expected to last through the end of June.

Facebook parent Meta hit with record fine for transferring European user data to US

The European Union has slapped Meta with a record $1.3 billion privacy fine and ordered it to stop transferring user data across the Atlantic.

Why the Supreme Court tiptoeing past a key social media shield helps Big Tech

Google, Twitter, Facebook and other tech companies fueled by social media have dodged a legal threat that could have blown a huge hole in their business models.

New Center bar set to reopen just in time for Detroit’s Movement Electronic Music Festival

A beloved New Center bar is reopening its doors after being on hiatus throughout the pandemic.

Delaware judge refuses to dismiss Facebook shareholder suit over user data privacy breaches

A Delaware judge has refused to dismiss a shareholder lawsuit alleging that Facebook officers and directors violated both the law and their fiduciary duties in failing for years to protect the privacy of user data.

Is your pet a rescue? Share with us your stories, photos or videos!

Do you have a pet that was rescued from a bad situation, and now has the life it deserves thanks to your love, sacrifice and devotion?

Kids and social media: Here are tips for concerned parents

A bipartisan group of senators recently introduced legislation aiming to prohibit all children under the age of 13 from using social media.

FTC: Facebook misled parents, failed to guard kids' privacy

U.S. regulators say Facebook misled parents and failed to protect the privacy of children using its Messenger Kids app.

Facebook parent Meta posts solid 1Q results, stock soars

Facebook parent company Meta’s first-quarter results surpassed Wall Street’s modest expectations on both profit and revenue while the monthly user base of its flagship platform inched close to 3 billion.

Big Tech crackdown looms as EU, UK ready new rules

TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, Google, and Amazon are facing rising pressure from European authorities as London and Brussels advanced new rules Tuesday to curb the power of digital companies.

Facebook class action lawsuit settlement: Who’s eligible, how to file claim

If you were using Facebook between 2007 and 2022, you could be eligible for payment from a massive class action lawsuit settlement.

Are you a Facebook user? You could get some settlement cash

Anyone in the U.S. who has had a Facebook account at any time since May 24, 2007, can now apply for their share of a $725 million privacy settlement that parent company Meta has agreed to pay.

$725M Facebook settlement approved: Who’s eligible for payment, how to file claim

If you were using Facebook between 2007 and 2022, you could be eligible for payment from a massive class action lawsuit settlement.

‘Rest in peace big boy’: Longtime Detroit police horse dies at 14

A longtime member of the Detroit Mounted Police horse group has passed away after serving six years in the city.

Louisville attack shows challenge of curbing violent videos

Social media companies are once again in the spotlight after a bank employee in Louisville, Kentucky, killed five people in a mass shooting and livestreamed the attack on Instagram.

Police: Michigan teen dies after falling from condo balcony in Florida while on spring break

A teenager from Michigan who was on spring break died after falling from a balcony in Florida.

Spike leaves Mojo in the Morning after over 2 decades on Detroit radio

After 23 years, Spike from the Mojo in the Morning iHeart radio show has announced his departure.

'Winnie the Pooh' film pulled from Hong Kong cinemas

Public screenings in Hong Kong of a slasher film that features Winnie the Pooh have been scrapped, sparking discussions over increasing censorship in the city.

'I’M BACK!': Trump returns to Facebook after reinstatement

Former President Donald Trump has returned to Facebook after a more than two-year ban.

What DTE Energy is saying after ice storm caused massive power outage across Metro Detroit

As hundreds of thousands who lost power in last week’s ice storm now anticipate this next round of winter weather Local 4 asked on our Facebook page, “What’s one question you would ask the CEO of DTE?”

BetterHelp shared users' sensitive health data, FTC says

The online counseling service BetterHelp has agreed to return $7.8 million to customers to settle with the Federal Trade Commission for sharing with companies including Facebook and Snapchat health data it had promised to keep private.

'Take It Down:' a tool for teens to remove explicit images

“Once you send that photo, you can’t take it back,” goes the warning to teenagers, often ignoring the reality that many teens send explicit images of themselves under duress, or without understanding the consequences.

MWC mobile tech fair to show off new phones, AI, metaverse

The latest folding-screen smartphones, immersive metaverse experiences, AI-powered chatbot avatars and other eye-catching technology are set to wow visitors at the annual MWC wireless trade fair.

How Section 230 helped shape speech on the Internet

Twenty-six words tucked into a 1996 law overhauling telecommunications have allowed companies like Facebook, Twitter and Google to grow into the giants they are today.

Supreme Court weighs liability shield for internet giants

A lawsuit against YouTube from the family of an American college student who was killed by Islamic State gunmen in Paris in 2015 is at the center of a closely watched Supreme Court case being argued Tuesday.

Facebook ran ads in Moldova for oligarch sanctioned by US

Facebook allowed a Moldovan oligarch with ties to the Kremlin to run ads on its platform urging protests against that country's government — even though he and his political party are subject to U.S. sanctions.

Ethiopia church split resolved amid social media suspension

Leaders of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church have agreed to resolve their differences peacefully after weeks of deadly confrontations between rival followers of the synod and security forces that have left at least 10 people dead.

Ohio proposal: Get parents' OK for kids to use social media

Ohio’s governor wants to require parental consent for kids under 16 to get new accounts on TikTok, Snapchat and other social media and gaming platforms.

Meta to buy VR startup Within after favorable court ruling

A federal judge has sided with Facebook parent Meta and cleared the way for the company to buy virtual reality startup Within Unlimited, the maker of the popular fitness app Supernatural.

FTC fines GoodRx for unauthorized sharing of health data

The Federal Trade Commission has imposed a $1.5 million penalty on telehealth and prescription drug discount provider GoodRx Holdings Inc. for sharing users’ personal health data with Facebook, Google and other third parties without their consent.

Police ask Riverview residents to stay indoors due to shelter in place notice

Police have called for a shelter-in-place for residents of Riverview.

Trump's return to Facebook could be major fundraising boost

Meta's decision to soon reinstate Donald Trump’s Facebook account comes at a critical moment as the former president tries to gain momentum in what has been widely derided as a lackluster start to his third bid for the White House.

Donald Trump is reinstated to Facebook after 2-year ban

Facebook parent Meta is reinstating former President Donald Trump’s personal account after two-year suspension following the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Concert ticket scammers targeting Metro Detroit Taylor Swift fans

A Metro Detroit mother was scammed on Facebook by someone selling fake Taylor Swift concert tickets.

Dogs found safe after thieves break into rescue, steal them on Detroit’s east side

Four rescue dogs were stolen early Wednesday morning after thieves broke into Make A Difference Rescue on Detroit's east side.

School lawsuits over social media harm face tough legal road

Like the tobacco, oil, gun, opioid and vaping industries before them, the big U.S. social media companies are now facing lawsuits brought by public entities that seek to hold them accountable for a huge societal problem in the mental health crisis among youth.

Seattle schools sue tech giants over social media harm

The public school district in Seattle is suing the tech giants behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable for the mental health crisis among youth.

Dog rescued from freezing cold on Christmas Day is on road to recovery in Ecorse

A boxer pitbull mix had been left out in the middle of the deep freeze around Christmas Day. She was curled up in a ball, struggling to stay warm, when rescuers found her in Ecorse near West Jefferson Avenue and West Outer Drive.

Ireland fines Meta 390M euros in latest privacy crackdown

Irish regulators have hit Facebook parent Meta with hundreds of millions in fines for online privacy violations and banned the company from forcing European users to agree to personalized ads based on their online activity.

Dog rescued by Belle Isle Coast Guard after falling through ice on Detroit River

The U.S. Coast Guard Belle Isle station rescued a dog who had fallen through the ice on the Detroit River on Saturday.

EU accuses Meta of antitrust breaches with classified ads

The European Union has accused Facebook parent Meta of breaching the bloc’s antitrust rules by distorting competition in the online classified ads business.

FTC didn't stop Facebook-Instagram. How about Meta-Within?

Facebook parent Meta is sparring with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over its pending acquisition of virtual reality fitness company Within Unlimited in federal court in San Jose, California.

Single father has car stolen in Metro Detroit following auto theft trend

Having a car stolen is a major inconvenience for anyone, but a single parent who relies on that vehicle to see their kids and get to work can be life-changing.

Deer with plastic pumpkin on head in Bloomfield Hills has been freed

The deer with its head stuck in a Halloween trick-or-treating bucket who has been nicknamed Bucky was freed on Friday.

FTC challenges Meta acquisition of VR company in court

Federal regulators opened their campaign to block Facebook parent Meta’s acquisition of a virtual-reality company in a San Jose, California, courtroom.

Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform

Facebook parent Meta Platforms says it will be forced to consider removing news content from its platform if Congress passes legislation that could require social media companies to pay news outlets.

Beloved Wayne County veterinarian killed in car crash over the weekend

A beloved Wayne County veterinarian passed away over the weekend after being involved in a fatal car crash, according to a Facebook post made by his clinic.

Meta oversight board urges changes to VIP moderation system

Facebook’s quasi-independent oversight board says an internal system that exempted high-profile users, including former President Donald Trump, from some or all of its content moderation rules needs a major overhaul.

Neighborhood crime alert warning issued after multiple vehicle were broken into in Shelby Township

Shelby Township police are warning residents about multiple car break-ins.

Irish watchdog fines Meta 265M euros in latest privacy case

Irish regulators have slapped Facebook parent Meta with a 265 million euro fine in what is the company’s latest punishment for breaching strict European Union data privacy rules.

Michigan State University students launch app to help locals shovel, do household ‘odd jobs’

A group of young entrepreneurs from Michigan State University has created an app to help locals with small jobs like shoveling snow.

Facebook still banning Trump — for now — despite campaign

Donald Trump's suspension from Facebook and Instagram will stand for now despite his candidacy for president.

2 officers, supervisor suspended in connection with shooting that killed 27-year-old woman in Detroit

Detroit police Chief James White announced Monday that he’d suspended two officers and one supervisor in connection with the police shooting and death of a 27-year-old woman last week.

Co-owner of well-known Miller’s Bar in Dearborn dies at age 74

Dennis Miller, the co-owner of Miller’s Bar in Dearborn, died at age 74 on Thursday.

United Way of Washtenaw County awards local organizations $200K in grants

Fourteen organizations were recipients of recent grants from United Way of Washtenaw County's Opportunity Fund.

5th person arrested after local Facebook celebrity killed during live stream in Ypsilanti Township

A fifth person has been arrested in connection with the murder of a local Facebook celebrity who was shot and killed in Ypsilanti Township after an argument with commenters during a live stream.

Misinformation and the midterm elections: What to expect

The seeds of misinformation about next week's midterm elections were planted in 2020.

Clarification: Media-BBC's Fake Americans story

In a story published November 1, 2022, The Associated Press reported that the BBC worked with the Pew Research Center in coming up with fake profiles of Americans that the BBC used in its examination of social media disinformation.

Judge orders Meta to pay $10.5M in legal fees to Washington

Facebook parent company Meta has been ordered to pay $10.5 million in legal fees to Washington state, atop a nearly $25 million fine for repeated and intentional violations of campaign finance disclosure laws.

Ex-Capitol cop who messaged 1/6 rioter guilty of obstruction

A former U.S. Capitol Police officer has been convicted of obstruction of justice for deleting Facebook messages he exchanged with a man who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.

Lumber falls from truck near Grand Rapids, killing driver

Police say a semitrailer driver has died after some lumber fell from his truck and onto him.

Meta fined $24.7M for campaign finance disclosure violations

A Washington state judge has fined Facebook parent company Meta nearly $25 million for repeated, willful violations of campaign finance disclosure laws.

Social media stocks slip amid Musk, Snap news

Shares of social media companies have tumbled after a slew of news in the sector that concerned investors, including a report that Elon Musk may cut almost 75% of Twitter’s workforce and Snap’s muted fourth-quarter outlook.

Social media platforms brace for midterm elections mayhem

Social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Twitter say they're taking steps to prevent the spread of misinformation about voting and elections ahead of next month's midterms.

Livonia family desperately searches for dog that was stolen after getting loose

A Livonia family desperately wants their dog Velvet, who disappeared after getting loose, returned to their home.

Owner of Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Lodge, Judy Zehnder Keller, dies at 77

The president and owner of the famous Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Lodge, Judy Zehnder Keller, passed away on Wednesday.

West Michigan officials looking for stolen drive-in movie theater projector

Ionia County officials are seeking information about a stolen commercial movie projector that was taken from the former Danny Boy’s Drive In Movie Theaters.

Meta agrees to sell Giphy, ending battle with UK regulators

Facebook parent Meta says it will sell off Giphy after running out of options to thwart a ruling by U.K. regulators, who again found that the deal to buy the GIF-sharing platform would limit competition and innovation.

Michigan man, women among 11 who helped block doors to stop woman from getting abortion in Tennessee

Two women and one man from Michigan are among a group of people who are being charged for physically standing in front of the doors of a Tennessee clinic to stop a woman from getting an abortion, according to officials.

Meta hits back in fight with FTC over VR company acquisition

Facebook parent Meta struck back in its legal battle with federal regulators over its proposed acquisition of virtual-reality company Within Unlimited and its fitness app Supernatural.

Why Meta's virtual-reality avatars are finally getting legs

Why is it so hard to build a metaverse avatar — a visual representation of ourselves in the digital world — that walks on two legs.

Facebook owner Meta unveils $1,500 VR headset: Will it sell?

Facebook parent Meta has unveiled a high-end virtual reality headset with the hope people will soon be using it to work in the virtual reality of the still-elusive place called the metaverse.

Lake Michigan paddler ‘died fighting’ after battling high waves, strong winds amid canoeing competition

A canoeing competition held on Lake Michigan turned deadly this weekend when a racer died after falling off his boat multiple times.

Nigeria regulator seeks $70M penalty in lawsuit against Meta

A Nigerian advertising regulator has sued Meta, accusing the owner of Facebook and WhatsApp of publishing unauthorized ads.

US warns about foreign efforts to sway American voters

U.S. officials say Russia is working to amplify doubts about the integrity of American elections while China is interested in influencing policy perspectives in favor of Beijing.

Killings of 5 men in California are related, police say

Rewards totaling $85,000 have been offered for information leading to an arrest in five fatal shootings since July in Stockton, California, that investigators believe are related.

In Ian's wake, worried families crowdsource rescue efforts

Desperate to locate and rescue their loved ones, social media users are sharing phone numbers, addresses and photos of their family members and friends online for anyone who can check on them after Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida.

House approves antitrust bill targeting Big Tech dominance

The House has approved antitrust legislation targeting the dominance of Big Tech companies by giving states greater power in competition cases and increasing money for federal regulators.

Rohingya seek reparations from Facebook for role in massacre

For years, Facebook, now called Meta, has pushed the narrative that it was a neutral platform in Myanmar that was misused by malicious people and failed to moderate violent and hateful material adequately.

Facebook violated rights of Palestinian users, report finds

Actions by Facebook and its parent Meta during last year’s Gaza war violated the rights of Palestinian users to freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, political participation and non-discrimination.

Iranians see widespread internet blackout amid mass protests

Iranians are experiencing a near-total internet blackout amid days of mass protests against the government.

Court rules in favor of Texas law on social media regulation

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of a Texas law targeting major social media companies like Facebook and Twitter.

California 1st with law protecting children's online privacy

A new law in California will require companies that provide online services to protect children's privacy.

Watch Live in the D on Local 4 with Jason Carr and Tati Amare

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South Korea fines Google, Meta over privacy violations

South Korea’s privacy watchdog has fined Google and Meta a combined 100 billion won ($72 million) for tracking consumers' online behavior without their consent and using their data for targeted advertisements.

Michigan man sends woman videos on Facebook of child performing sex acts, police say

A Michigan man is facing charges after he sent a woman videos on Facebook of a child performing sexual acts, state police said.

Fighting bogus claims a growing priority in election offices

Local election officials preparing for the rapidly approaching midterm elections have one more headache: trying to combat misinformation that can confuse, anger and disenfranchise voters.

Wildlife rescue: Watch an Ann Arbor police officer rescue a stuck deer

In bodycam footage, Officer Dattolo can be seen freeing, and reassuring, the panicked buck.

‘She was the best’: Plymouth’s favorite dog has passes away after battle with cancer

She was a beloved pillar of the community whose name was Stella. She would greet folks for years in Downtown Plymouth, but sadly, she died.

Survey finds young people follow news, but without much joy

A survey of people ages 16 to 40 finds that millennials and Generation Z follow the news, but they aren't that happy with what they're seeing.

Facebook parent settles suit in Cambridge Analytica scandal

Facebook’s corporate parent has reached a tentative settlement in a lawsuit alleging the world’s largest social network service allowed millions of its users’ personal information to be fed to Cambridge Analytica, a firm that supported Donald Trump’s victorious presidential campaign in 2016.

Facebook parent culls large Proud Boys network from sites

Facebook parent Meta says it has removed a network of accounts linked to the Proud Boys, a far-right extremist group it banned in 2018.

Help Me Hank gives tips on how to spot out Facebook Marketplace payment scams

With listings for everything from clog shoes to cars and cabinets, Facebook Marketplace is the hot spot to buy and sell goods online, and scammers know it, and now they’re working on getting your attention and your money.

Anti-vax group in Europe thrives online, thwarts tech effort

An anti-vaccine group that has harassed doctors and public officials in Italy and France is still active on platforms like Facebook despite efforts to rein in its abuse and misinformation.

Correction: Body Parts Theft story

In a story published August 19, 2022, about a Pennsylvania man being charged after allegedly attempting to buy stolen human remains from an Arkansas woman, The Associated Press erroneously reported the spelling of the FBI Little Rock spokesman's first name.

RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine group kicked off Instagram, Facebook

Instagram and Facebook have suspended Children's Health Defense for repeated violations of policies on COVID-19 misinformation.

Amazon testing TikTok-style feed on its app, AI firm says

Amazon appears to be getting the TikTok bug, joining other companies seeking to hold consumers’ attention by introducing replicas of the popular social platform.

U.S. midterms bring few changes from social media companies

Social media companies are sharing their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections, although they have offered scant details.

Strike four: Facebook misses election misinfo in Brazil ads

Facebook failed to detect election-related misinformation in ads ahead of Brazil's 2022 election, a new report from Global Witness has found.

EXPLAINER: Online privacy in a post-Roe world

With abortion now or soon to be illegal in over a dozen states and severely restricted in many more, Big Tech companies that collect personal details of their users are facing new calls to limit that tracking and surveillance.

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