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.
Wrong-way driver killed following multi-vehicle crash that hospitalized 3, including a child
Officials are piecing together a deadly crash overnight Sunday in west Harris County, where a wrong-way driver was killed and three people, including a child, were hospitalized.
Officials are piecing together a deadly crash overnight Sunday in west Harris County, where a wrong-way driver was killed and three people, including a child, were hospitalized.
Managing anger from social media
A priest and author discusses how you can help fight the anger that stems from social media.
A priest and author discusses how you can help fight the anger that stems from social media.
FOUND: Police looking for Pasadena teen reported missing for nearly a week
Texas EqquSearch confirmed Zoe Templeton, 17, has been found safe after she was reported missing Oct. 17 in Pasadena.
Texas EqquSearch confirmed Zoe Templeton, 17, has been found safe after she was reported missing Oct. 17 in Pasadena.
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.
Harris Co. Commissioner Ramsey calls proposed redistricting plan ‘corrupt’
Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey is furious - incensed over proposed political boundaries which would drastically reduce the geographic size of the area he serves and alter the demographic make-up to favor a Democrat in future elections.
Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey is furious - incensed over proposed political boundaries which would drastically reduce the geographic size of the area he serves and alter the demographic make-up to favor a Democrat in future elections.
Netflix employees 'walkout' in protest of new Dave Chappelle special, calling it 'transphobic'
Some Netflix workers on Wednesday participated in a walkout in protest of comedian Dave Chappelle’s new special "The Closer." Critics say the new special is offensive to transgender people and has the potential to instigate real-life violence.
Some Netflix workers on Wednesday participated in a walkout in protest of comedian Dave Chappelle’s new special "The Closer." Critics say the new special is offensive to transgender people and has the potential to instigate real-life violence.
Katy man sentenced for killing wife, burning body in their backyard
Officials say Jay Hammersley, 46, strangled his wife before he cremated her body in the backyard.
Officials say Jay Hammersley, 46, strangled his wife before he cremated her body in the backyard.
YouTube sued over claims of not enforcing ban on animal abuse videos
An animal rights group has sued YouTube claiming the company has not enforced its ban on videos showing animal abuse.
An animal rights group has sued YouTube claiming the company has not enforced its ban on videos showing animal abuse.
Facebook pays millions to settle DOJ discrimination claims in hiring process
Facebook also agreed in the settlement announced Tuesday to train its employees in anti-discrimination rules and to conduct more widespread advertising and recruitment for job opportunities in its permanent labor certification program.
Facebook also agreed in the settlement announced Tuesday to train its employees in anti-discrimination rules and to conduct more widespread advertising and recruitment for job opportunities in its permanent labor certification program.
House committee threatens criminal probe of Amazon over competition practices
U.S. House lawmakers are threatening to seek a criminal investigation of Amazon, saying the tech giant has one “final chance” to correct previous testimony by executives on its competition practices.
U.S. House lawmakers are threatening to seek a criminal investigation of Amazon, saying the tech giant has one “final chance” to correct previous testimony by executives on its competition practices.
Amazon hiring 150K seasonal workers in US amid holiday hiring surge
Amazon's seasonal hires can get sign-on bonuses of up to $3,000.
Amazon's seasonal hires can get sign-on bonuses of up to $3,000.
Facebook 'metaverse': Company to hire 10K in EU to build futuristic platform
Facebook will hire 10,000 European workers to build “the metaverse,” a futuristic platform for connecting online using augmented and virtual reality.
Facebook will hire 10,000 European workers to build “the metaverse,” a futuristic platform for connecting online using augmented and virtual reality.
Driver shoots other after crash in Fort Bend County, authorities say
Authorities say shortly after the crash, one of the drivers got out of their car and shot at the other driver several times.
Authorities say shortly after the crash, one of the drivers got out of their car and shot at the other driver several times.
Houston police will be out in force during Astros games and watch parties
Fans won?t be the only ones gathering at Astros watch parties and at the big game. FOX 26?s Damali Keith has more on the extra measures Houston police are taking to protect the city during the ALCS.
Fans won?t be the only ones gathering at Astros watch parties and at the big game. FOX 26?s Damali Keith has more on the extra measures Houston police are taking to protect the city during the ALCS.
Houston police will be out in force during Astros games and watch parties
Fans won’t be the only ones gathering at Astros watch parties and at the big game.
Fans won’t be the only ones gathering at Astros watch parties and at the big game.
HPD Senior Police Officer John Wilbanks passes away after battle with COVID-19
Senior Police Officer John Wilbanks, who has been an officer with the Houston Police Department since June 1994, passed away on Wednesday after a battle with COVID-19, the police chief said.
Senior Police Officer John Wilbanks, who has been an officer with the Houston Police Department since June 1994, passed away on Wednesday after a battle with COVID-19, the police chief said.
Facebook broadening anti-bullying policies to protect public figures
“On National Bullying Prevention and Awareness Day in the US, we’re announcing updates to our global bullying and harassment policies to better protect members of our community, particularly those who may be vulnerable to online abuse,” Facebook said in a news release.
“On National Bullying Prevention and Awareness Day in the US, we’re announcing updates to our global bullying and harassment policies to better protect members of our community, particularly those who may be vulnerable to online abuse,” Facebook said in a news release.
Stafford man sentenced to prison for sexually abusing girlfriend's child
"This case is a mother’s worst nightmare: to witness your child being sexually abused, and worse, by someone you trusted enough to invite into your home," said the lead prosecutor.
"This case is a mother’s worst nightmare: to witness your child being sexually abused, and worse, by someone you trusted enough to invite into your home," said the lead prosecutor.
'Squid Game' tops 'Bridgerton' as Netflix's biggest series launch ever
"Squid Game" has become Netflix's biggest show ever, topping "Bridgerton" in the most views since its debut.
"Squid Game" has become Netflix's biggest show ever, topping "Bridgerton" in the most views since its debut.