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After being exploited by Russian troll farms, Facebook takes new steps to fight 'fake news'
Facebook is changing how it identifies "fake news" for users, dropping its 'disputed flags' in favour of 'related articles' that add context to stories on the social network.
Babies' lives put at risk by Facebook breast milk-sharing groups, warn doctors
Facebook site for sharing breastmilk has increased hugely in numbers. Experts fear that without NHS supervision, it could lead to infections and viruses.
'Have you met your boss?': Sarah Sanders roasted for telling Democrat to 'spend less time tweeting'
"This may qualify as the stupidest thing she's ever said," one Twitter user said.
'F**k that sh*t': Tech executive blasted over 'awful' approach to work during the holiday season
"These two weeks ARE a gift. Spend them with your kids, you macho goon," Creature of London CEO Dan Cullen-Shute tweeted.
Six celebrity body positive photos which prove images aren't always what they seem
Gogglebox personality Scarlett Moffatt is the latest woman to share a photo online proving that images aren't always what they seem.
Mexican Instagram star El Pirata de Culiacan 'gunned down' after insulting cartel boss El Mencho
Local reports have said that the popular social media figure El Pirata de Culiacan was gunned down in a bar on Monday night.
'This is not normal': Twitter in disbelief over Trump and Putin's friendly calls amid Russia probe
"This is not even remotely normal. There's something going on here," one Twitter user said.
'That's how a Jedi Master does it': Ted Cruz tried to take down Mark Hamill and got burned instead
"Ted Cruz, the Jar Jar Binks of the Republican party," one Twitter user wrote.
'What planet are you living on?' Sarah Sanders blasted over 'dangerous' claim that Trump defeated Isis
Twitter blasted Sarah Huckabee Sanders over her tweet about the most "underreported" Trump stories of 2017.
Facebook admits it may be damaging our well-being, says more Facebook is the cure
In a blog post on 15 December, researchers from the social network said that spending too much time "passively consuming information" can make people "feel worse".
'F*****g moron': Trump Jr viciously slammed for blaming 'Obama's FCC chair' for net 'neutality' repeal
"You misspelled #NetNeutrality, you genetically altered butternut squash," one Twitter use fired back.
American raped five London girls after threatening to share indecent social media images
Eniola Balogun pleaded guilty to four counts of rape and possession of indecent images of a child at Wood Green Crown Court.
'Thank you, Alabama': Twitter reacts to Democrat Doug Jones' 'inspiring' win over Trump pick Roy Moore
"The tears I have right now are extraordinarily different from the tears last November," one Twitter user wrote. "Let's take our country back, America."
'WTF': Twitter left cringing after pro-Trump group sends 12-year-old girl to interview Roy Moore
Twitter slammed the video as "tone-deaf" and "cringeworthy" in light of the sexual allegations levied against Moore.
'My brother doesn't say the N word': Keaton Jones' family rallies after $57k fundraiser put on hold
Keaton Jones went viral after he spoke emotionally about being bullied on a video posted by his mother. She has since been accused of racism.
'Garbage person': Republican Steve King blasted for saying diversity isn't an 'American strength'
Twitter furiously blasted King for his "ignorant" anti-diversity tweets with many calling it "absolutely despicable" and hateful rhetoric.
'Hypocrite in chief': Trump trolled after old tweet on Obama's White House Hanukah party resurfaces
"A tweet for every occasion," one Twitter user said.
When are UK users getting the Instagram Direct chat app? Not any time soon...
Instagram demo shows camera-first standalone chat app that separates direct messaging from main program.
'Can any of the Trumps spell?': Ivanka Trump mercilessly trolled for misspelling 'peek-a-boo'
"This woman travels around the world touting herself as the voice of American women. I'm at the 'peak' of disgust," one Twitter user wrote.
Adorable dad takes young daughter on dates every month to show her 'how she should be treated'
Caitlin Fladager posted online that her husband has now taken their four-year-old daughter out for a "date" every month for a year, and the internet went crazy for the idea.
Cheating Ben: Internet hunts philandering boyfriend from Bournemouth to Manchester train
Emily, 23, told Twitter about a man called Ben who was boasting on a Bournemouth to Manchester train about cheating on his girlfriend. The search for cheating Ben has gone viral.
Supermoon 2017: Twitter reacts to the celestial event with spectacular photos and hilarious memes
"By morning he'll have taken credit for the supermoon," one Twitter user joked.
Sickening viral video of up to 15 men chasing, groping and molesting girl prompts police action
The incident came to light only after the video went viral on social media and appeared on news channels.
Facebook opens brand new London office bringing 800 jobs as Brexit uncertainties loom
"The UK is not only the best place to start a new business, it's also the best place to grow one," Chancellor Philip Hammond said.
Why are Paul Golding and Jayda Fransen still verified on Twitter?
Twitter has declined to answer questions around the personal – verified - account of Jayda Fransen, the deputy leader of Britain First, who was retweeted by Donald Trump.
How James Comey became king of the subtweet with his hidden attacks on Trump
Former FBI director busy on Twitter and many say his not-so-subtle tweets are aimed at Donald Trump.
'What an idiot': Trump savagely mocked for lashing out at the wrong Theresa May on Twitter
"As if he hasn't embarrassed us enough already," one Twitter user wrote.
New Snapchat update: Everything we know so far
Snapchat has promised a major redesign of its app amid falling gains on the social media platform. It promises to bring an emphasis back to friend content.
'I didn't break any rules': The rogue employee who deactivated Trump's Twitter account speaks out
"I didn't hack anyone. I didn't do anything that I was not authorized to do," he told TechCrunch.
Instagram regram button that lets you quickly share friends' pics being tested
Facebook-owned photo application Instagram is reportedly testing a 'regram' function – similar in style to Twitter's retweet button – to let users share interesting content.

