"We take these threats very seriously:" Travelers feeling uneasy after spike in threats against airlines
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been a bad week for those traveling by plane!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been a bad week for those traveling by plane!
FBI pursuing leads after bomb threats made targeting two jets bound for Atlanta, one from MKE
ATLANTA (AP) — An FBI agent says law officers are continuing to pursue a suspect after someone made bomb threats targeting two jets bound for Atlanta, prompting F-16 fighter jets to escort the planes.Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Stephen Emmett told The Associated Press on Sunday, January 25th the agency is continuing to pursue leads in an effort to locate the individual responsible for the threats.No bombs were found in searches of both planes after they landed safely in Atlanta on Saturday.Airport officials say the threats targeted Southwest Airlines Flight 2492, which arrived at Atlanta from Milwaukee, and Delta Air Lines Flight 1156, which arrived from Portland, Oregon.Preston Schlachter, a spokesman for the North American Aerospace Defense Command, said the threats were posted on the social media network Twitter.Related stories:
ATLANTA (AP) — An FBI agent says law officers are continuing to pursue a suspect after someone made bomb threats targeting two jets bound for Atlanta, prompting F-16 fighter jets to escort the planes.Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Stephen Emmett told The Associated Press on Sunday, January 25th the agency is continuing to pursue leads in an effort to locate the individual responsible for the threats.No bombs were found in searches of both planes after they landed safely in Atlanta on Saturday.Airport officials say the threats targeted Southwest Airlines Flight 2492, which arrived at Atlanta from Milwaukee, and Delta Air Lines Flight 1156, which arrived from Portland, Oregon.Preston Schlachter, a spokesman for the North American Aerospace Defense Command, said the threats were posted on the social media network Twitter.Related stories:
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Is Twitter helping the Brewers to succeed? Why the players love social media
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Despite Sunday's loss in Cincinnati, the Milwaukee Brewers still lead their division by five games over the Cardinals.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Despite Sunday's loss in Cincinnati, the Milwaukee Brewers still lead their division by five games over the Cardinals.
Teen tweets apparent terror threat to American Airlines, American responds
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Twitter user says she's not happy she is "all over the internet" after she apparently tweeted a terror threat to American Airlines -- and American responded.FOX6 first learned of this story via our sister station, FOX8 WGHP.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Twitter user says she's not happy she is "all over the internet" after she apparently tweeted a terror threat to American Airlines -- and American responded.FOX6 first learned of this story via our sister station, FOX8 WGHP.
Green Bay Packers launch new Twitter account
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers launched on Monday, April 7th, a new Twitter account, @PackersPromos, which will feature promotions from Packers partners, deals for fans, contests and more.The new account will provide a platform for the team to promote contests and happenings at Lambeau Field to its local and regional fan base.
GREEN BAY (WITI) -- The Green Bay Packers launched on Monday, April 7th, a new Twitter account, @PackersPromos, which will feature promotions from Packers partners, deals for fans, contests and more.The new account will provide a platform for the team to promote contests and happenings at Lambeau Field to its local and regional fan base.
Are Graeme Zielinski's tweets part of a smear campaign?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Graeme Zielinski, the former Wisconsin Democratic Party's spokesman accuses the Milwaukee County Sheriff of domestic violence.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Graeme Zielinski, the former Wisconsin Democratic Party's spokesman accuses the Milwaukee County Sheriff of domestic violence.
State A.G. urges Wisconsinites residents to follow @AMBERAlert
MADISON (WITI) -- Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen is encouraging Wisconsinites to follow @AMBERAlert on Twitter.
MADISON (WITI) -- Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen is encouraging Wisconsinites to follow @AMBERAlert on Twitter.
What were the top Twitter trends of 2013?
The resignation of Pope Benedict.
The resignation of Pope Benedict.
Is Twitter's IPO worth the risk?
Is Twitter's billion dollar IPO worth buying into?
Is Twitter's billion dollar IPO worth buying into?
Twitter launches emergency notification service
(CNN) -- A new service from Twitter allows government agencies and non-governmental organizations to send emergency messages directly to users' phones during natural disasters or times of crisis, the company announced Wednesday.Users that sign up for the service called Twitter Alerts will receive "critical information" via a text message or push notification when an organization marks a tweet as an "alert," according to the Twitter Alerts website."Twitter Alerts brings us one step closer to helping users get important and accurate information from credible organizations during emergencies, natural disasters or moments when other communications services aren't accessible," Gaby Peña, a product manager at Twitter, said on the company's blog where the service was announced.More than 60 organizations have signed up for the new system, including the emergency management departments of Louisiana, Florida, New York and Colorado as well as the American Red Cross and FEMA, said Twitter.
(CNN) -- A new service from Twitter allows government agencies and non-governmental organizations to send emergency messages directly to users' phones during natural disasters or times of crisis, the company announced Wednesday.Users that sign up for the service called Twitter Alerts will receive "critical information" via a text message or push notification when an organization marks a tweet as an "alert," according to the Twitter Alerts website."Twitter Alerts brings us one step closer to helping users get important and accurate information from credible organizations during emergencies, natural disasters or moments when other communications services aren't accessible," Gaby Peña, a product manager at Twitter, said on the company's blog where the service was announced.More than 60 organizations have signed up for the new system, including the emergency management departments of Louisiana, Florida, New York and Colorado as well as the American Red Cross and FEMA, said Twitter.
Social network Twitter files for IPO
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Twitter filed for an initial public offering of stock on Thursday afternoon, though the details of its business will remain a secret for now.The company sent its filing confidentially to the Securities Exchange Commission.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Twitter filed for an initial public offering of stock on Thursday afternoon, though the details of its business will remain a secret for now.The company sent its filing confidentially to the Securities Exchange Commission.
Harley-Davidson offers special app for 110th Anniversary
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Getting the word out about the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration has never been easier!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Getting the word out about the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Celebration has never been easier!
Bill would make it illegal for employers to ask for social media passwords
MADISON (WITI) -- State lawmakers are considering a bill that would keep nosy bosses out of your personal business.
MADISON (WITI) -- State lawmakers are considering a bill that would keep nosy bosses out of your personal business.
Twitter updates abuse rules after UK backlash over threats
LONDON (CNN) -- Twitter responded Saturday to a backlash in the United Kingdom sparked by recent online threats against women by announcing it had revised its rules on abusive behavior."It comes down to this: people deserve to feel safe on Twitter," says a statement posted by Twitter's UK boss Tony Wang and Del Harvey, senior director for trust and safety.The social network's announcement comes in the wake of rape threats made via Twitter against feminist Caroline Criado-Perez and Labour Party politician Stella Creasy, and bomb threats made to a number of women journalists.The women's treatment at the hands of Internet "trolls" has prompted outcry and fueled a wider debate over whether Twitter does enough to protect its users from ugly abuse.More than 120,000 people put their name to an online petition set up on Change.org calling for Twitter to add a "report abuse" button to tweets in the space of a week."Abuse on Twitter is common; sadly too common.
LONDON (CNN) -- Twitter responded Saturday to a backlash in the United Kingdom sparked by recent online threats against women by announcing it had revised its rules on abusive behavior."It comes down to this: people deserve to feel safe on Twitter," says a statement posted by Twitter's UK boss Tony Wang and Del Harvey, senior director for trust and safety.The social network's announcement comes in the wake of rape threats made via Twitter against feminist Caroline Criado-Perez and Labour Party politician Stella Creasy, and bomb threats made to a number of women journalists.The women's treatment at the hands of Internet "trolls" has prompted outcry and fueled a wider debate over whether Twitter does enough to protect its users from ugly abuse.More than 120,000 people put their name to an online petition set up on Change.org calling for Twitter to add a "report abuse" button to tweets in the space of a week."Abuse on Twitter is common; sadly too common.
Twitter faces new pressure to limit hate speech
(CNN) -- An advocate for honoring women on British currency was thanked for her efforts on Twitter with dozens of rape threats.
(CNN) -- An advocate for honoring women on British currency was thanked for her efforts on Twitter with dozens of rape threats.
Twitter founder uses phone during takeoff
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Twitter founder Jack Dorsey tweeted a number of Vine videos this past week documenting a drive through D.C., his walk through LaGuardia airport, and his plane taking off in San Francisco.Wait, what was that last one?Dorsey appears to have recorded the takeoff from his seat on the airplane -- which would be directly in conflict with what flight attendants always instruct passengers to do: power down anything with an on/off switch during takeoffs and landings.Dorsey, who know is is the CEO of mobile payments company Square, did not reply to requests for comment.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Twitter founder Jack Dorsey tweeted a number of Vine videos this past week documenting a drive through D.C., his walk through LaGuardia airport, and his plane taking off in San Francisco.Wait, what was that last one?Dorsey appears to have recorded the takeoff from his seat on the airplane -- which would be directly in conflict with what flight attendants always instruct passengers to do: power down anything with an on/off switch during takeoffs and landings.Dorsey, who know is is the CEO of mobile payments company Square, did not reply to requests for comment.
Tweet shows Taco Bell employee licking taco shells
(KTVI) – The internet is buzzing over a photo of a Taco Bell employee licking taco shells that was posted on Taco Bell’s official Facebook page Sunday.BuzzFeed shows Facebook user JJ O’Brien Nolan posted the photo with the comment: “This sure says a lot about your employees, food treatment, and what they post on the internet.”
(KTVI) – The internet is buzzing over a photo of a Taco Bell employee licking taco shells that was posted on Taco Bell’s official Facebook page Sunday.BuzzFeed shows Facebook user JJ O’Brien Nolan posted the photo with the comment: “This sure says a lot about your employees, food treatment, and what they post on the internet.”
Twitter bumps up log-in security after series of high-profile hacks
(CNN) -- After a series of high-profile and embarrassing hacks, Twitter has rolled out a new, two-step login to help users prevent unwanted intrusions.The "two-factor" verification system, which will be optional, asks users to register a phone number, e-mail account and six-digit code that would have to be entered, via text message, each time they log in to the site."Every day, a growing number of people log in to Twitter," Jim O'Leary, of the site's security team, said in a blog post. "Usually these login attempts come from the genuine account owners, but we occasionally hear from people whose accounts have been compromised by email phishing schemes or a breach of password data elsewhere on the web."The move comes in the wake of repeated hacks to prominent Twitter accounts in recent months.Last month, The Associated Press's Twitter account was compromised by someone who falsely tweeted that there had been a bombing at the White House.It was the latest in a laundry list of media organizations hacked in recent months.
(CNN) -- After a series of high-profile and embarrassing hacks, Twitter has rolled out a new, two-step login to help users prevent unwanted intrusions.The "two-factor" verification system, which will be optional, asks users to register a phone number, e-mail account and six-digit code that would have to be entered, via text message, each time they log in to the site."Every day, a growing number of people log in to Twitter," Jim O'Leary, of the site's security team, said in a blog post. "Usually these login attempts come from the genuine account owners, but we occasionally hear from people whose accounts have been compromised by email phishing schemes or a breach of password data elsewhere on the web."The move comes in the wake of repeated hacks to prominent Twitter accounts in recent months.Last month, The Associated Press's Twitter account was compromised by someone who falsely tweeted that there had been a bombing at the White House.It was the latest in a laundry list of media organizations hacked in recent months.
Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi to hold Tweet Chat
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi is holding his first ever Tweet Chat on Wednesday, May 8, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. as part of a continuing efforts to reach out to the residents and improve the lines of communicationResidents can tweet questions, comments, or ideas about the City of Oak Creek and Mayor Scaffidi will answer them on the City of Oak Creek twitter account, @CityofOakCreek.This effort builds on the city’s use of social media as a communication tool, which began in May 2012 with the creation of the City of Oak Creek Facebook page.For more information please contact Mayor Steve Scaffidi at (414) 335-6330 or sscaffidi@oakcreekwi.org
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi is holding his first ever Tweet Chat on Wednesday, May 8, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. as part of a continuing efforts to reach out to the residents and improve the lines of communicationResidents can tweet questions, comments, or ideas about the City of Oak Creek and Mayor Scaffidi will answer them on the City of Oak Creek twitter account, @CityofOakCreek.This effort builds on the city’s use of social media as a communication tool, which began in May 2012 with the creation of the City of Oak Creek Facebook page.For more information please contact Mayor Steve Scaffidi at (414) 335-6330 or sscaffidi@oakcreekwi.org