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Facebook to Tackle Efforts to Interfere With 2020 US Census

SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook plans to clamp down on attempts to use its services to interfere with the 2020 U.S. census, including the posting of misleading information about when and how to participate, who can participate and what happens when people do. Face...
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Think Before You Post. It Can Change Your Life Forever.

Fresno area schools and law enforcement have teamed up on a video message for youth. Did you know that last year during one week, five local high school students were arrested after posting threatening images on social media sites? Students as Young as...

Beto O’Rourke Announces He’s Dropping 2020 Presidential Bid

WASHINGTON — Beto O'Rourke, the former Texas congressman, announced Friday that he was ending his Democratic presidential campaign, which failed to recapture the enthusiasm, interest and fundraising prowess of his 2018 Senate race. In an online post, O'Rour...
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Twitter Bans All Political Advertisements

SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter is banning all political advertising from its service, saying social media companies give advertisers an unfair advantage in proliferating highly targeted, misleading messages. "While...
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Ahead of 2020, FB Ensnared in Heated Political Climate

Mark Zuckerberg defended meetings he's reportedly had with conservative leaders after #DeleteFacebook began trending on social media. "Meeting new people and hearing from a wide range of viewpoints is part of learning. If you haven't tried it, I suggest you...