Facebook parent company Meta cuts 11,000 jobs, 13% of workforce
The layoffs come as Meta contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
The layoffs come as Meta contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes.
Elon Musk says impersonator Twitter accounts will be permanently suspended
Comedian Kathy Griffin had her account suspended Sunday for switching her screen name to Musk.
Comedian Kathy Griffin had her account suspended Sunday for switching her screen name to Musk.
Twitter announces subscription service including blue check for $7.99 monthly fee
Twitter said users who “sign up now” for the new “Twitter Blue with verification” can receive the blue check next to their names “just like the celebrities, companies and politicians you already follow.”
Twitter said users who “sign up now” for the new “Twitter Blue with verification” can receive the blue check next to their names “just like the celebrities, companies and politicians you already follow.”
Twitter begins widespread layoffs; class action suit filed
Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot.
Twitter began widespread layoffs Friday as new owner Elon Musk overhauls the social platform and some employees filed a class action lawsuit alleging not enough time was given to them before getting the boot.
Houston PD officer crashes patrol vehicle into suspected drunk driver on Katy Fwy
Investigators say the driver was stopped on the highway with no hazard lights on before her car was rear-ended by a Houston PD officer.
Investigators say the driver was stopped on the highway with no hazard lights on before her car was rear-ended by a Houston PD officer.
Netflix officially launches ‘Basic with Ads’ option
The anticipated ad-supported plan will cost U.S. subscribers $6.99 a month.
The anticipated ad-supported plan will cost U.S. subscribers $6.99 a month.
One man was shot, later died after altercation in Montgomery County
A man was shot and killed in Magnolia after an apparent altercation with another man at a local business.
A man was shot and killed in Magnolia after an apparent altercation with another man at a local business.
Twitter's blue check: A history of the platform's verification system
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
The story of Twitter's blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that's come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking off in 2008 and '09.
FCC commissioner urges US government to ban TikTok
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr discussed concerns about Americans' data on TikTok being sent back to Beijing. "I don’t believe there is a path forward for anything other than a ban."
Migos rapper Takeoff killed in Houston, other celebrities react
Social media reacts to the fatal shooting of Migos rapper, Takeoff.
Social media reacts to the fatal shooting of Migos rapper, Takeoff.
Visitors to Shanghai Disney locked in park for COVID-19 testing
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
“Please return and take a tour in the park," an employee in a mask said to guests in a video on social media. "The park’s gates are all closed temporarily, and you cannot leave now.”
3 people arrested in northwest Houston, one jumped off bridge to avoid arrest
Units with Harris County Sheriff's Office were called about an aggravated robbery in northwest Houston and were able to stop a second one that occurred in the area.
Units with Harris County Sheriff's Office were called about an aggravated robbery in northwest Houston and were able to stop a second one that occurred in the area.
TikTok lawsuit settlement: Some users receiving payments up to $167
A federal lawsuit alleged TikTok collected and shared the personal data of TikTok and Musical.ly users without notice or consent.
A federal lawsuit alleged TikTok collected and shared the personal data of TikTok and Musical.ly users without notice or consent.
Harris County deputy hospitalized after crash with speeding drunk driver
Witnesses said several bystanders went to help the officer, who in-turn told them to render aid to the other driver, who was described as "extremely intoxicated"
Witnesses said several bystanders went to help the officer, who in-turn told them to render aid to the other driver, who was described as "extremely intoxicated"
Elon Musk now in control of Twitter, fires top executives, AP sources say
Elon Musk ousted Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, as well as the chief financial officer and the company’s top lawyer, two people familiar with the deal said.
Elon Musk ousted Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, as well as the chief financial officer and the company’s top lawyer, two people familiar with the deal said.
History-making, former Houston Colt 45's player, talks about the Astros in the World Series
The former professional baseball player also had a history making career in the Houston Police Department, becoming the first Black supervisor in HPD.
The former professional baseball player also had a history making career in the Houston Police Department, becoming the first Black supervisor in HPD.
Apple confirms iPhone will get USB-C charging after EU mandate
Apple has confirmed that the iPhone will support USB-C charging following a European Union mandate.
Apple has confirmed that the iPhone will support USB-C charging following a European Union mandate.
Meet the voice of TikTok: Woman reveals she’s the text-to-speech speaker
The radio host revealed her identity on the popular social media platform and already has more than 200,000 followers.
The radio host revealed her identity on the popular social media platform and already has more than 200,000 followers.
Robert Solis sentenced to death for killing Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal
"Sandeep changed our Sheriff?s Office family for the better, and we continue striving to live up to his example of servant leadership," Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said on Twitter. "May he Rest In Peace."
"Sandeep changed our Sheriff?s Office family for the better, and we continue striving to live up to his example of servant leadership," Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said on Twitter. "May he Rest In Peace."
Elon Musk posts video of himself 'strolling' into Twitter headquarters, calls himself 'Chief Twit'
A court has given Musk until Friday to close his April agreement to acquire the company after he earlier tried to back out of the deal. Neither Musk nor Twitter has said if the deal is closed yet.
A court has given Musk until Friday to close his April agreement to acquire the company after he earlier tried to back out of the deal. Neither Musk nor Twitter has said if the deal is closed yet.