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8 hours ago

How to record the screen on your phone, tablet or computer

Kurt "The CyberGuy" Knutsson breaks down the steps for you to be able to screen record on any of your devices, so you can show your screen to others in the future.

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1 day ago

Rare hissing mushroom known as the "Devil's Cigar" spotted at Texas park

The mushroom gained its other popular nickname "Devil's Cigar" because of it's dark brown color and 3-4 inch fuzzy capsule.

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2 days ago

Meta to buy VR startup Within after favorable court ruling

A federal judge has sided with Facebook parent Meta and cleared the way for the company to buy virtual reality startup Within Unlimited, the maker of the popular fitness app Supernatural.

2 days ago

Facebook's parent firm Meta can be sued by ex-moderator, judge rules

A Kenyan court has said that Facebook's parent company can be sued by a former content moderator.

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Kenyan court says Meta can be sued for psychological distress

An employee at Facebook’s Nairobi hub for content moderation said he suffered PTSD from disturbing images.

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A Florida cop was headed home from work. Along came a ‘reckless driver,’ bodycam shows

Newly released bodycam footage posted on Facebook shows the drama.

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School district apologizes for calling muddy snowman ‘diverse’

An school district in New York posted a photo of a muddy snowman with the caption "This snowman is just as diverse as our students!”

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Suspect shot by Lynchburg police officer after chase, authorities say

Man shot anA Lynchburg police officer is on limited-duty status after shooting a suspect Thursday night, says the department in a news release posted to its Facebook page.d killed by Lynchburg police officer after car chase

Jim Cramer says Meta Platforms’ latest quarter is why he stuck with the stock

Jim Cramer said Facebook parent Meta Platforms' most recent quarter illustrates why investors shouldn't always sell stocks that get hammered.

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Wall Street jumps as technology stocks bounce back

Tech stocks and a surge for Facebook's parent company led the market higher as investors look past interest rate hikes.

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Amazon's advertising business grew 19%, while Google and Meta both deal with slowdowns

Although Amazon's ads business constitutes a small fraction of the $149.2 billion in revenue the company recorded in its fourth quarter, it's growing fast.

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Iowa sniffs out Illinois student prank ahead of Saturday's game

An Illinois student spirit group purchased 200 tickets for Saturday's men's basketball game at Iowa, but then the tickets were invalidated.

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‘Seldom seen’ critter gets stuck in home chimney, Utah officials say. See it go free

Video of the release shows the furry creature peeking up at the conservation officer before scampering off through the snow. ​

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Meta shares rocket 20% on solid earnings: Analyst sees 'enticing' valuation

Meta Platforms saw a slew of analyst upgrades as shares rose nearly 20% off the backs of a better-than-anticipated earnings report and optimistic commentary.

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Silicon Valley’s golden age fades as Big Tech layoffs continue

The era of moonshots and free sushi lunches is ending as tech companies double down on their core purpose: making lots of money.

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Zuckerberg’s New Focus Pulls Meta Back From The Brink

A growing chorus wanted him to shift attention from the metaverse. Meta’s latest results showed he could listen.

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Carolyn Hax: Caregiving in-law blamed for father-in-law's death

Sister-in-law didn't visit her ailing dad, and is now blaming his death "nonstop" on the in-law who cared for him.

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Barcelona misses out on signing MLS star by 18 seconds

Barcelona is talking to FIFA to see if the transfer could still be completed.

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USMNT-eligible striker Folarin Balogun leads Ligue 1 in scoring

Folarin Balogun scored a hat trick in Reims' 4-2 win over Lorient on Wednesday.

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Hall of Fame NFL executive Bobby Beathard dies at 86

Beathard was a four-time Super Bowl-winning executive with multiple organizations.

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Facebook-parent Meta announces $40 billion stock buyback

Meta added active users in the fourth quarter, but revenue growth still slowed, and the social networking company is emphasize its cash-generation powers.

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FTC fines GoodRx for unauthorized sharing of health data

The Federal Trade Commission has imposed a $1.5 million penalty on telehealth and prescription drug discount provider GoodRx Holdings Inc. for sharing users’ personal health data with Facebook, Google and other third parties without their consent.

The Supreme Court Considers the Algorithm

A very weird Section 230 case is headed to the country’s highest court.

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School District’s ‘Racist’ Dirty Snowman Post Has Community Crying WTF

ANDY BUCHANANMembers of a small New York community are furious at their local school for sharing a painfully tone-deaf social media post in which a dirty snowman was praised for its “diversity.”The Coxsackie-Athens Central School District posted an image on Tuesday of three elementary-aged students proudly standing behind a snowman they had built, local radio station WRRV reported. In the photo, the snowman has been constructed with three large mounds of snow with what appears to be quite a bit

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Meta acquisition of Within reportedly approved by court in loss for FTC

The FTC sued to block Meta's acquisition of Within in July, arguing Meta was using the deal "to buy its way to the top," rather than compete on the merits.

cnbc.com

Got a Facebook ad for erectile dysfunction drugs? GoodRx may have sold your data.

FTC is fining GoodRx for alleged unauthorized disclosures of consumers' personal health info to Facebook, Google, others.

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Florida police dog finds 76-year-old woman lost in woods after 20-hour search: 'Whew. Thank you!'

A Florida police officer and his K-9 partner are being credited with finding an elderly woman who had been lost in the woods for almost 24 hours this week.

foxnews.com

Breanna Stewart heads to New York on first day of WNBA free agency

Former MVP Breanna Stewart, the most coveted free agent in the WNBA, is headed to New York to join the Liberty.

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Pulaski County water main break repaired

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Tom Brady retirement reaction: 'Greatest of All Time. No question, no debate'

Tributes poured in from all corners of the sports world and beyond for Tom Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion considered by many to be the greatest of all-time.

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14-Year-Old Cowboy Denim Bradshaw Dies After Riding Bull For First Time In A Rodeo

The teen bull rider was reportedly in cardiac arrest after the bull threw him to the arena floor.

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Tom Brady announces retirement from NFL 'for good'

Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady announced he’s retiring “for good” in a video posted to Twitter.

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2023 National Signing Day Tracker: Live updates

National Signing Day is officially underway. Catch up on all the news as some of the biggest names in the 2023 class sign their national letter of intent.

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2023 National Signing Day Tracker

National Signing Day is officially underway. Catch up on all the news as some of the biggest names in the 2023 class sign their national letter of intent.

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2023 Super Bowl odds: Tracking daily line movement for Chiefs-Eagles

We will track the daily point spread movement for the Chiefs-Eagles showdown in Super Bowl LVII.

foxsports.com

Hakim Ziyech stranded in Paris as Chelsea fails to submit transfer paperwork

PSG's loan deal for Hakim Ziyech is reportedly off due to a clerical error on Chelsea's end.

foxsports.com

Villanova vs. Marquette in National Girls & Women in Sports Day event

National Girls & Women in Sports Day features an all-female special event basketball game between Villanova and Marquette.

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Chelsea agrees to sign Enzo Fernández for Premier League record fee

The midfielder from Argentina won the Young Player Award at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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Barcelona given green light to register Gavi to first-team

Gavi will be registered as a first-team player with Barcelona after a commercial court ruled in the club's favor.

foxsports.com

Paolo Banchero headlines field for All-Star Rising Stars event

The Rising Stars roster has been announced for the NBA All-Star weekend, Paolo Banchero leading the charge.

foxsports.com

Jason McIntyre follows through on bet, gets Seahawks logo shaved into hair

Jason McIntyre followed through on his preseason vow, shaving the Seahawks logo into his head after Seattle went 9-8 this season.

foxsports.com

Woman in Philippine Air Force goes viral for gown made of 17,000 soda can pull tabs

A Filipino woman recently went viral for sharing a photo of a gown she is in the process of making with soda can pull tabs. Richell Malibiran, a 43-year-old technical sergeant in the Philippine Air Force, caught the attention of thousands of Facebook users after posting about her current project on Jan. 24. Malibiran, who is a member of the public Facebook group Homepaslupa Buddies 3.0, asked its 1.1 million members for help in donating pull tabs for her latest endeavor.

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NFL odds: How the Chiefs' Super Bowl futures have moved this season

With the Super Bowl less than two weeks away, let's take a look at how the Chiefs' title futures have moved throughout this NFL season.

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NFL odds: How the Eagles' Super Bowl futures have moved this season

With the Super Bowl less than two weeks away, let's take a look at how the Eagles' title futures have moved throughout this NFL season.

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Tyler Huntley, Derek Carr added to AFC Pro Bowl Games roster

Tyler Huntley, who threw just two TDs this season, and Derek Carr have been added to the AFC Pro Bowl Games roster.

foxsports.com

NBA Stock Watch: Joel Embiid's MVP case rising, Ben Simmons again falling

Joel Embiid wasn't picked as an All-Star starter, but he's playing the best basketball of his career. Meanwhile, his former running mate is back to flailing.

foxsports.com

Bubble Watch 2023: Oregon, Florida among teams with work to do

Andy Katz breaks down the teams that are in danger of missing the NCAA Tournament without making a move in the next couple of weeks.

foxsports.com

NFL to set record $224.8M salary cap for 2023

The NFL salary cap is markedly increasing for the second year in a row; plus, the 2023 franchise tag figures are out.

foxsports.com

Behind the Scenes with FOX's NFL crew: When the best-laid plans go awry

The 49ers and Eagles were supposed to deliver a legendary game. But it went off the rails from the beginning. How does a broadcast adjust to blowouts, injuries and missed challenges?

foxsports.com

Everyone's watching Meta's earnings report for a hint at how online ads are doing

Meta, Apple, Google, Amazon and Snap are slated to report earnings this week, as an economic slowdown and Apple privacy changes weigh on prospects.

cnbc.com

How Egyptian police hunt LGBT people on dating apps

The BBC has seen evidence of how officers pose as dates online to seek out and arrest their targets.

bbc.co.uk

Chargers QB Justin Herbert has surgery on non-throwing shoulder

Chargers QB Justin Herbert had surgery on his non-throwing shoulder last week but is expected to be ready for the offseason program.

foxsports.com

Gloucestershire parish councillor given three-month village hall ban

She had written a Facebook post asking about using the hall as a warm space for vulnerable people.

bbc.co.uk

She named her breakfast cafe Woke. A conservative backlash followed.

Woke Breakfast & Coffee Co. spurred a political debate in Coventry, Conn.

washingtonpost.com

Long-time Craig County teacher dies, schools closed Mon. January 30

Craig County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 30 so students and staff can attend the funeral for a beloved teacher.

Trump's return to Facebook could be major fundraising boost

Meta's decision to soon reinstate Donald Trump’s Facebook account comes at a critical moment as the former president tries to gain momentum in what has been widely derided as a lackluster start to his third bid for the White House.

Donald Trump to be allowed back on Facebook after 2-year ban

Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.

Suspect considered armed and dangerous now in custody after Bland County Schools go on lockdown

UPDATE

Former Montgomery County superintendent speaks out after being fired

Former Montgomery County superintendent Dr. Mark Miear speaks out after being fired with little explanation in March.

School lawsuits over social media harm face tough legal road

Like the tobacco, oil, gun, opioid and vaping industries before them, the big U.S. social media companies are now facing lawsuits brought by public entities that seek to hold them accountable for a huge societal problem in the mental health crisis among youth.

Ellen Campbell announces 24th District win, Jade Harris concedes

Ellen Campbell has announced her win of the 24th District seat, and her opponent, Jade Harris, has conceded.

Seattle schools sue tech giants over social media harm

The public school district in Seattle is suing the tech giants behind TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Snapchat, seeking to hold them accountable for the mental health crisis among youth.

Beloved Henry County Sheriff’s Office K9 retires

A pup serving as a Henry County Sheriff’s Office sergeant’s sidekick for more than four years has retired.

Ireland fines Meta 390M euros in latest privacy crackdown

Irish regulators have hit Facebook parent Meta with hundreds of millions in fines for online privacy violations and banned the company from forcing European users to agree to personalized ads based on their online activity.

New brewery coming to Downtown Pulaski

The Great Wilderness Brewing Company said they will be located on 1st Street in the downtown area. There is no word yet on when the brewery will open.

EU accuses Meta of antitrust breaches with classified ads

The European Union has accused Facebook parent Meta of breaching the bloc’s antitrust rules by distorting competition in the online classified ads business.

12 DAYS OF YOUR PHOTOS: Share your matching Christmas pajamas

A family tradition for the holidays: matching pjs.

FTC didn't stop Facebook-Instagram. How about Meta-Within?

Facebook parent Meta is sparring with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over its pending acquisition of virtual reality fitness company Within Unlimited in federal court in San Jose, California.

12 DAYS OF YOUR PHOTOS: Share your favorite holiday crafts

Did you make your ornaments this year or did your child bring home some extra holiday crafts? We want to see it all!

VDH announces return of free at-home COVID-19 kits

Free COVID-19 test kits are now being offered by the Virginia Department of Health.

Blue Ridge Bites: Halwa Bakery & Cafe Butternut Squash Soup

Karmen George, owner of Halwa Bakery & Cafe in Blacksburg is back in the kitchen to show us how to make butternut squash soup – perfect for the long winter months.

FTC challenges Meta acquisition of VR company in court

Federal regulators opened their campaign to block Facebook parent Meta’s acquisition of a virtual-reality company in a San Jose, California, courtroom.

Facebook parent Meta threatens to remove news from platform

Facebook parent Meta Platforms says it will be forced to consider removing news content from its platform if Congress passes legislation that could require social media companies to pay news outlets.

Meta oversight board urges changes to VIP moderation system

Facebook’s quasi-independent oversight board says an internal system that exempted high-profile users, including former U.S. President Donald Trump, from some or all of its content moderation rules needs a major overhaul.

Late night visitor, a bear in Roanoke damages fence

Unwelcomed guests are not always pleasant, especially when an animal gets close to your home.

New diner opens in Downtown Salem

You can enjoy breakfast, cocktails, and more at the West Salem Diner, which opened officially on Wednesday, according to their Facebook page.

Irish watchdog fines Meta 265M euros in latest privacy case

Irish regulators have slapped Facebook parent Meta with a 265 million euro fine in what is the company’s latest punishment for breaching strict European Union data privacy rules.

Danville fire crews responding to ‘very large fire’ at Celotex

The Danville Fire Department is responding to what they say is a “very large fire” at Celotex.

Facebook still banning Trump — for now — despite campaign

Donald Trump's suspension from Facebook and Instagram will stand for now despite his candidacy for president.

Facebook parent company Meta laying off 13% of employees

Facebook parent Meta is laying off 11,000 people, about 13% of its workforce, as it contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a letter to employees Wednesday.

Misinformation and the midterm elections: What to expect

The seeds of misinformation about next week's midterm elections were planted in 2020.

Clarification: Media-BBC's Fake Americans story

In a story published November 1, 2022, The Associated Press reported that the BBC worked with the Pew Research Center in coming up with fake profiles of Americans that the BBC used in its examination of social media disinformation.

Judge orders Meta to pay $10.5M in legal fees to Washington

Facebook parent company Meta has been ordered to pay $10.5 million in legal fees to Washington state, atop a nearly $25 million fine for repeated and intentional violations of campaign finance disclosure laws.

Ex-Capitol cop who messaged 1/6 rioter guilty of obstruction

A former U.S. Capitol Police officer has been convicted of obstruction of justice for deleting Facebook messages he exchanged with a man who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.

Meta fined $24.7M for campaign finance disclosure violations

A Washington state judge has fined Facebook parent company Meta nearly $25 million for repeated, willful violations of campaign finance disclosure laws.

Social media stocks slip amid Musk, Snap news

Shares of social media companies have tumbled after a slew of news in the sector that concerned investors, including a report that Elon Musk may cut almost 75% of Twitter’s workforce and Snap’s muted fourth-quarter outlook.

Social media platforms brace for midterm elections mayhem

Social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Twitter say they're taking steps to prevent the spread of misinformation about voting and elections ahead of next month's midterms.

Angels of Assisi to host mobile pet health clinic in Roanoke

Angels of Assisi is hosting a mobile pet health clinic Saturday in Roanoke.

Meta agrees to sell Giphy, ending battle with UK regulators

Facebook parent Meta says it will sell off Giphy after running out of options to thwart a ruling by U.K. regulators, who again found that the deal to buy the GIF-sharing platform would limit competition and innovation.

One hurt after Botetourt County crash

A person is seriously injured after a car crash in Botetourt County.

Meta hits back in fight with FTC over VR company acquisition

Facebook parent Meta struck back in its legal battle with federal regulators over its proposed acquisition of virtual-reality company Within Unlimited and its fitness app Supernatural.

Dinwiddie students evacuated after fire incident

A fire broke out at Dinwiddie High School after a science room incident Wednesday, NBC 12 reports.

Why Meta's virtual-reality avatars are finally getting legs

Why is it so hard to build a metaverse avatar — a visual representation of ourselves in the digital world — that walks on two legs.

Facebook owner Meta unveils $1,500 VR headset: Will it sell?

Facebook parent Meta has unveiled a high-end virtual reality headset with the hope people will soon be using it to work in the virtual reality of the still-elusive place called the metaverse.

A teenage thief gets a heated taste of his own medicine after stealing ‘the world’s hottest gummy bear’

A teenager got stuck in a sticky, heated situation after stealing “the world’s hottest gummy bear” from a pharmacy in Texas last week, according to the pharmacy’s Facebook post.

Nigeria regulator seeks $70M penalty in lawsuit against Meta

A Nigerian advertising regulator has sued Meta, accusing the owner of Facebook and WhatsApp of publishing unauthorized ads.

US warns about foreign efforts to sway American voters

U.S. officials say Russia is working to amplify doubts about the integrity of American elections while China is interested in influencing policy perspectives in favor of Beijing.

Killings of 5 men in California are related, police say

Rewards totaling $85,000 have been offered for information leading to an arrest in five fatal shootings since July in Stockton, California, that investigators believe are related.

Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Bowl returns

Olive Garden announced its Never-Ending Pasta Bowl will return on Oct. 3, reports Business Insider.

In Ian's wake, worried families crowdsource rescue efforts

Desperate to locate and rescue their loved ones, social media users are sharing phone numbers, addresses and photos of their family members and friends online for anyone who can check on them after Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida.

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