Judge: President Trump can't block critics on Twitter
NEW YORK — A federal judge in New York says President Donald Trump violates the First Amendment by blocking critics on Twitter for political speech.Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald in Manhattan issued the written decision Wednesday.In ruling, she said no government official — including the president — is above the law.The case was brought last July by the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University and seven individuals blocked by President Trump after criticizing the Republican president.After a hearing this year, the judge had suggested that President Trump mute rather than block some of his critics.
NEW YORK — A federal judge in New York says President Donald Trump violates the First Amendment by blocking critics on Twitter for political speech.Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald in Manhattan issued the written decision Wednesday.In ruling, she said no government official — including the president — is above the law.The case was brought last July by the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University and seven individuals blocked by President Trump after criticizing the Republican president.After a hearing this year, the judge had suggested that President Trump mute rather than block some of his critics.
Twitter to add special labels to political candidates in US
NEW YORK — Twitter says it's adding special labels to tweets from some U.S. political candidates ahead of this year's midterm elections.Twitter says the move is to provide users with "authentic information" and prevent spoofed and fake accounts from fooling users.
NEW YORK — Twitter says it's adding special labels to tweets from some U.S. political candidates ahead of this year's midterm elections.Twitter says the move is to provide users with "authentic information" and prevent spoofed and fake accounts from fooling users.
What parents need to know about Fortnite
Fortnite Battle Royale has been around for a few months and has really taken off with video gamers.
Fortnite Battle Royale has been around for a few months and has really taken off with video gamers.
Google announces new features to come at developers conference
Google held it's annual developers conference this week and made lots of big announcements.
Google held it's annual developers conference this week and made lots of big announcements.
Oh, Yeezus: Pres. Trump and Kanye West trade Twitter love
NEW YORK — Trump-West 2020?In a moment that seemed to encapsulate 2018's social media-driven blurring of celebrity and politics, President Donald Trump tweeted his thanks to rap superstar Kanye West on Wednesday for his recent and perhaps unexpected online support."Thank you Kanye, very cool!" the president posted in response to the tweets from West, who called the president "my brother."
NEW YORK — Trump-West 2020?In a moment that seemed to encapsulate 2018's social media-driven blurring of celebrity and politics, President Donald Trump tweeted his thanks to rap superstar Kanye West on Wednesday for his recent and perhaps unexpected online support."Thank you Kanye, very cool!" the president posted in response to the tweets from West, who called the president "my brother."
Connect with your neighbors using these apps
Between high-speed internet and WiFi cameras, our homes are better connected than ever - but what about our neighborhoods?
Between high-speed internet and WiFi cameras, our homes are better connected than ever - but what about our neighborhoods?
Twitter to stream 1 Major League Soccer match each weekend
NEW YORK — Twitter will stream a Major League Soccer match each weekend as part of a three-year contract announced Friday.The 24 live telecasts will take the video from Univision's national Spanish-language telecast and use English-language commentary via SAP.
NEW YORK — Twitter will stream a Major League Soccer match each weekend as part of a three-year contract announced Friday.The 24 live telecasts will take the video from Univision's national Spanish-language telecast and use English-language commentary via SAP.
Study finds false stories on Twitter travel way faster than the truth
WASHINGTON — A new study finds that false information on the social media network Twitter travels six times faster than the truth and reaches far more people.And you can't blame bots; it's us, say the authors of the largest study of online misinformation.Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology looked at more than 126,000 stories tweeted millions of times between 2006 and the end of 2016 — before Donald Trump took office but during the combative presidential campaign.
WASHINGTON — A new study finds that false information on the social media network Twitter travels six times faster than the truth and reaches far more people.And you can't blame bots; it's us, say the authors of the largest study of online misinformation.Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology looked at more than 126,000 stories tweeted millions of times between 2006 and the end of 2016 — before Donald Trump took office but during the combative presidential campaign.
KFC only follows 11 people on Twitter for this brilliant reason
We're not sure if the guy who goes by the Twitter handle @edgette22 does any detective work on the side, but he may want to look into it.Mashable reports the online sleuth made a startling find during what must have been a day filled with downtime, and it involves KFC's Twitter account."@KFC follows 11 people," he tweeted Thursday, before going on to detail exactly who those 11 are: "5 Spice Girls and 6 guys named Herb."
We're not sure if the guy who goes by the Twitter handle @edgette22 does any detective work on the side, but he may want to look into it.Mashable reports the online sleuth made a startling find during what must have been a day filled with downtime, and it involves KFC's Twitter account."@KFC follows 11 people," he tweeted Thursday, before going on to detail exactly who those 11 are: "5 Spice Girls and 6 guys named Herb."
President Trump's lawyers: Courts have no say over his Twitter feed
NEW YORK — Lawyers for President Donald Trump say a judge should reject a lawsuit challenging President Trump's ability to block his critics from following him on Twitter.The lawyers filed papers late Friday to try to put an end to a Manhattan federal court lawsuit that makes First Amendment claims.
NEW YORK — Lawyers for President Donald Trump say a judge should reject a lawsuit challenging President Trump's ability to block his critics from following him on Twitter.The lawyers filed papers late Friday to try to put an end to a Manhattan federal court lawsuit that makes First Amendment claims.
Twitter turns over 'handles' of 201 Russia-linked accounts
MENLO PARK, Calif. — Twitter has handed over to Senate investigators the profile names, or "handles," of 201 accounts linked to Russian attempts at influencing the 2016 presidential election.
MENLO PARK, Calif. — Twitter has handed over to Senate investigators the profile names, or "handles," of 201 accounts linked to Russian attempts at influencing the 2016 presidential election.
Apps to know: Have some fun with your hair color, learn math and use flashcards
Check out these apps that allow you to have some fun with your hair color, learn math and use flashcards to master any topic!This edition of Apps to Know is all about having fun with your photos and learning in unique ways.
Check out these apps that allow you to have some fun with your hair color, learn math and use flashcards to master any topic!This edition of Apps to Know is all about having fun with your photos and learning in unique ways.
Car you rent and control right from your phone
MILWAUKEE -- The car rental is getting a high-tech makeover -- with cars you rent and control right from your phone.
MILWAUKEE -- The car rental is getting a high-tech makeover -- with cars you rent and control right from your phone.
Police: Republican Paul Nehlen deliberately delayed investigation into ballot selfie
MILWAUKEE -- House Speaker Paul Ryan's Republican challenger deliberately delayed an investigation into a ballot selfie he took on election day in August 2016, Town of Delavan police say.
MILWAUKEE -- House Speaker Paul Ryan's Republican challenger deliberately delayed an investigation into a ballot selfie he took on election day in August 2016, Town of Delavan police say.
5 tools to help protect your privacy online
There are lots of ways that websites track you online – here are 5 useful tools to help protect your privacy.Insecure connections and trackers galore are just a few of the things we’re up against when we surf online.
There are lots of ways that websites track you online – here are 5 useful tools to help protect your privacy.Insecure connections and trackers galore are just a few of the things we’re up against when we surf online.
Apps to know: TV Time, Simple Habit & Halide Camera
These Apps to Know can help you keep track of your TV shows, meditate when you have a few minutes and take professional level photos on your iPhone.Follow KTLA Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on Facebook or Twitter for cool apps, tech tricks & tips!Mentioned:TV TimeI love this app because it helps you keep track of the TV shows you're watching - or want to watch - no matter what channel or streaming service they are on.
These Apps to Know can help you keep track of your TV shows, meditate when you have a few minutes and take professional level photos on your iPhone.Follow KTLA Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on Facebook or Twitter for cool apps, tech tricks & tips!Mentioned:TV TimeI love this app because it helps you keep track of the TV shows you're watching - or want to watch - no matter what channel or streaming service they are on.
Secret deals on your smartphone
We love our smartphones for many reasons, but they can also help us nab deals on a variety of things.
We love our smartphones for many reasons, but they can also help us nab deals on a variety of things.
Talk hands-free: How you can connect your smartphone to any old car's dashboard
Many new cars let you connect your smartphone to the dashboard.
Many new cars let you connect your smartphone to the dashboard.