Internal docs show Facebook overlooked Trump's rhetoric amid George Floyd protest
It wasn't until after Donald Trump posted about Floyd’s death that the reports of violence and hate speech increased “rapidly” on Facebook across the country, an internal company analysis of the ex-president’s social media post reveals.
It wasn't until after Donald Trump posted about Floyd’s death that the reports of violence and hate speech increased “rapidly” on Facebook across the country, an internal company analysis of the ex-president’s social media post reveals.
Apple Wallet now lets users add COVID-19 vaccine card: How to set it up
Apple’s new iOS 15.1 update allows users to add verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccination to the Wallet app. Here’s how to do it.
Apple’s new iOS 15.1 update allows users to add verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccination to the Wallet app. Here’s how to do it.
Racine County I-41/94 semi crash, minor injuries after tire failure
Two people were treated at the scene for minor injuries after a crash involving a semi that flipped over on I-41/94 near Seven Mile Road in the Village of Raymond in Racine County.
Two people were treated at the scene for minor injuries after a crash involving a semi that flipped over on I-41/94 near Seven Mile Road in the Village of Raymond in Racine County.
Milwaukee man fatally shot near 36th and Garfield
A Milwaukee man, 20, died at the scene of a shooting near 36th and Garfield
A Milwaukee man, 20, died at the scene of a shooting near 36th and Garfield
Facebook Papers: Company froze as anti-vaccine comments swarmed users
As false claims about vaccine safety threatened to undermine COVID-19 response, documents reveal that Facebook took a full month to implement changes.
As false claims about vaccine safety threatened to undermine COVID-19 response, documents reveal that Facebook took a full month to implement changes.
Talking about the "Buy Nothing" Facebook group
The movie talk is pause and instead, the Real Milwaukee Team and Gino Salomone are talking about the "Buy Nothing" Facebook group.
The movie talk is pause and instead, the Real Milwaukee Team and Gino Salomone are talking about the "Buy Nothing" Facebook group.
Milwaukee woman shot while driving near 19th and Courtland
A Milwaukee woman, 36, was shot while driving near 19th Place and Courtland.
A Milwaukee woman, 36, was shot while driving near 19th Place and Courtland.
Another Milwaukee reckless driving crash, city leaders express 'disgust'
Another weekend saw another reckless driving crash in Milwaukee. City leaders say they are fed up with this continued problem. While they work to address the problem from a legislative position, they’re hoping the community will take it upon themselves to do better.
Another weekend saw another reckless driving crash in Milwaukee. City leaders say they are fed up with this continued problem. While they work to address the problem from a legislative position, they’re hoping the community will take it upon themselves to do better.
Facebook papers: Documents reveal internal turmoil pitting profit against safety
Facebook the company is losing control of Facebook the product — and of the carefully crafted image it’s spent over a decade selling despite problems like misinformation, human trafficking, and pervasive extremist groups on its platform.
Facebook the company is losing control of Facebook the product — and of the carefully crafted image it’s spent over a decade selling despite problems like misinformation, human trafficking, and pervasive extremist groups on its platform.
Facebook whistleblower says platform making online hate worse
Ex-Facebook data scientist turned whistleblower Frances Haugen told U.K. lawmakers Monday that the company is making online hate and extremism worse.
Ex-Facebook data scientist turned whistleblower Frances Haugen told U.K. lawmakers Monday that the company is making online hate and extremism worse.
Facebook papers: Apple threatened to ban app over Mideast maid abuse
Apple threatened to pull Facebook and Instagram from its app store two years ago over concerns about the platform being used as a tool to trade and sell maids in the Mideast.
Apple threatened to pull Facebook and Instagram from its app store two years ago over concerns about the platform being used as a tool to trade and sell maids in the Mideast.
We Energies: Thousands without power in overnight storm
Some We Energies customers in southeastern Wisconsin woke up without power Monday.
Some We Energies customers in southeastern Wisconsin woke up without power Monday.
Facebook: Language gaps weaken platform's screening of hate, terrorism
Internal Facebook files reveal that in some of the world’s most volatile regions, terrorist content and hate speech proliferate because of the company’s language gaps.
Internal Facebook files reveal that in some of the world’s most volatile regions, terrorist content and hate speech proliferate because of the company’s language gaps.
Milwaukee police chief hiring; Norman fields community questions
Acting Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman faced tough questions from city residents Saturday – the first of three FPC community meetings.
Acting Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman faced tough questions from city residents Saturday – the first of three FPC community meetings.
Carlton Harris Jr. speaks about death of his son, Major
Carlton Harris Jr. spoke on Friday, Oct. 22 in the wake of his son, Major, being found dead on Milwaukee's north side. https://bit.ly/3nlZIEd
Carlton Harris Jr. spoke on Friday, Oct. 22 in the wake of his son, Major, being found dead on Milwaukee's north side. https://bit.ly/3nlZIEd
Facebook Oversight Board criticizes company for not being ‘fully forthcoming’
“On some occasions, Facebook failed to provide relevant information to the Board, while in other instances, the information it did provide was incomplete,” the Facebook Oversight Board said in its quarterly transparency report.
“On some occasions, Facebook failed to provide relevant information to the Board, while in other instances, the information it did provide was incomplete,” the Facebook Oversight Board said in its quarterly transparency report.
Milwaukee police offer update in search for Major Harris
The Milwaukee Police Department offered an update on their search for 3-year-old Major Harris. They are focusing on neighborhoods near 35th and Center.
The Milwaukee Police Department offered an update on their search for 3-year-old Major Harris. They are focusing on neighborhoods near 35th and Center.
11 Milwaukee domestic violence homicides, experts come together
In Milwaukee, domestic violence advocates are working to make sure survivors know about all the resources available.
In Milwaukee, domestic violence advocates are working to make sure survivors know about all the resources available.
We Energies MPS field trip for prospective energy workers
Sometimes the best way to see if a job is for you is to give it a try. Milwaukee Public Schools' students got a hands-on demonstration with We Energies.
Sometimes the best way to see if a job is for you is to give it a try. Milwaukee Public Schools' students got a hands-on demonstration with We Energies.
We Energies MPS field trip for prospective energy workers
Sometimes the best way to see if a job is for you is to give it a try. Milwaukee Public Schools' students got a hands-on demonstration with We Energies.
Sometimes the best way to see if a job is for you is to give it a try. Milwaukee Public Schools' students got a hands-on demonstration with We Energies.