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Facebook Delayed Action as Anti-Vaccine Comments Swarmed Users, Watchdog Group Says
Facebook shelved some suggestions from the internal study, while other changes were made in April
Frances Haugen Is Talking to European Lawmakers. Thatâs a Big Problem for Facebook
Haugen is seeking to ensure new laws around the world reflect the internal reality of how social media companies work
Teslaâs Market Value Tops $1 Trillion After Hertz Orders 100,000 Electric Cars
The purchase by a leading rental car company reflects its confidence that electric vehicles are gaining acceptance
What the Facebook Whistleblower Did to the Companyâs Stock in 6 Weeks
Facebookâs stock price has been diving since the Wall Street Journal first published initial reports from whistleblower Frances Haugen on Sept. 13. As of Mondayâs close, the companyâs shares are down nearly 13%. And although Facebookâs valuation is still near an all-time peak since going public in 2012, itâs dipped below the $1 trillion markâŚ
The 5 Most Important Revelations From the âFacebook Papersâ
A more complete portrait of how Facebook was vividly aware of its harmful effects came to light Monday, both at Frances Haugenâs testimony in front of the British Parliament and via a series of reports based on internal documents she leaked, deemed âThe Facebook Papers.â During the 2.5 hour question-and-answer, Haugen repeatedly said that FacebookâŚ
Saudi Arabia to Start Investment Fund for Carbon Capture
Saudi Arabia said Middle Eastern economies will be boosted by efforts to cut planet-warming gases and announced a fund to invest in carbon-capture technology. âClimate change is an economic opportunity for individuals and the private sector,â Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in Riyadh on Monday at a forum attended by several heads of state.âŚ
Facebook Papers Show Deep Conflict Within
Internal documents depict an internally conflicted company where data on the harms it causes is abundant, but solutions are halting at best.
Netflixâs Hit Series Squid Game Gives Boost to Vans Sneaker Sales
Netflix Inc.âs hit series âSquid Gameâ is giving a boost to footwear and apparel maker VF Corp. as fans clamor for the white Vans sneakers featured in the dystopian drama. âWe saw a nice spike,â Chief Executive Officer Steve Rendle said Friday on a conference call to discuss quarterly earnings, before clarifying that the bumpâŚ
Whatâs Allowed on Trumpâs New âTRUTHâ Social Media PlatformâAnd What Isnât
Including a clause prohibiting users from "excessive use of capital letters"
Meet the Obscure Financier Behind Donald Trumpâs Media Company
Patrick Orlando has become an unlikely power behind the nascent media company of former President Donald J. Trump.
A New Name Wonât Fix Facebook
When an established company becomes fraught with scandal, advisers will often suggest changing the subject to distract from its mistakes. Itâs usually a last resort effort, but the kind of textbook public relations move that advisers crave. Facebook may be planning to do just that by unveiling a new name next week, according to aâŚ
Facebook Oversight Board Rebukes Company Over VIP Rules
The news comes as the board published the first of its quarterly transparency reports Thursday