Meta stock soars despite mixed earnings result
Facebook beat profit expectations and grew its user base, reversing a disappointing quarter last year.
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Meta to reportedly launch new digital token
The Financial Times is reporting that Facebook's parent company, Meta, will launch a new digital token designed for making purchases on Facebook apps. CBS News' Michelle Miller and Mola Lenghi discussed this report and more with CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson.
China paid for U.S. social media influencers to tout Beijing Olympics
Government filings show China paid a company in New Jersey to recruit a "Real Housewives" star, a TikTok "brand king" and others to promote its Winter Games.
Hackers targeted Ukraine, business executives
Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has released a new global threat report on cybersecurity. The social media company said it has taken down thousands of fake accounts linked to spies and hackers worldwide. The company also found cyberthreats as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Nathaniel Gleicher, the head of security policy at Meta, joined CBS News to discuss some of the report's key findings.
New "CBS Mornings" series explores the metaverse
To get a sense of what the metaverse is, "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil visited an existing piece of it — or at least his avatar did.
Exploring the metaverse
Tony Dokoupil enters the metaverse to explore the possibilities and limitations of virtual worlds.
Instagram to allow users to view certain posts in chronological order again
Parent company Meta announced the change on Wednesday.
Meta involved in "extremist activities," Russian court rules
The ruling applies to Facebook and Instagram, but spares WhatsApp, according to Russian news source Novaya Gazette.
Kanye West suspended from Instagram after racial slurs against Trevor Noah
The rapper was responding to a segment on Noah's show where the comedian accused him of harassing his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.
Russia to ban Instagram after Meta allows posts calling for violence
Russia announced Instagram users have until March 14 to leave the platform after Meta allows Ukrainian calls for violence on its platforms.
Misinformation spreads during Russia-Ukraine war
Misinformation has been spreading in the nearly two weeks since Russian troops invaded Ukraine. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen talked with Emily Dalton Smith, the vice president of social impact at Meta, about steps the social media company is taking to battle inaccurate or unsubstantiated posts as well as provide support for Ukrainians.
Here’s what the Metaverse looks like
An emerging virtual world could change how we work, play and do business. "You are not alone in VR," one believer says.
You've heard of the metaverse. Here's what it looks like.
An emerging virtual world could change how we work, play and do business. "You are not alone in VR," one believer says.
Meta says Ukrainians targeted by hackers, misinformation on Facebook
Meta on Sunday said it took down a Russian misinformation campaign along with a hacking group targeting accounts in Ukraine.
Russian cyberattacks on Ukraine continue
The White House denies that President Biden is weighing cyberattacks against Russia. It comes as cyberattacks on Ukrainian government and banking websites continue, and the U.S. and Ukraine remain firm that Russia is responsible. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson discusses the latest on the cyber front.
MoneyWatch: Stocks fall amid Ukraine tensions
The stock market is feeling the impact of the ongoing crisis at the Russia-Ukraine border. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell more than 600 points on Thursday as nervous investors are dumping stocks. Paul Christopher, head of global market strategy for Wells Fargo Investment Institute, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
Texas sues Facebook parent Meta over facial recognition data
Facebook should have obtained users' consent before identifying them in photos, according to the suit.
AI fuels false claims after Charlie Kirk's death, analysis reveals
X's AI chatbot Grok, the AI-search engine Perplexity and Google's AI summaries all provided false information in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Erika Kirk speaks out for first time since Charlie Kirk shooting
Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, speaks out for the first time since her husband's death on Wednesday.
ICE agent shoots, kills man in Chicago suburb; agent also injured
An ICE agent shot and killed a man in Franklin Park, Illinois, Friday morning after authorities say he attempted to drive into agents as they tried to make an arrest.
Details emerge about Charlie Kirk shooting suspect. Here's what we know.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
Secret Service puts agent on leave who wrote negative post about Charlie Kirk
A U.S. Secret Service agent who wrote a negative social media post about Charlie Kirk has been put on leave, U.S. officials said Friday.
Missouri lawmakers pass GOP redistricting plan backed by Trump
Missouri is the third state to seek to redraw its congressional maps ahead of next year's midterms.
Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department says
The Justice Department filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging the company discriminates against disabled passengers.
Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody after manhunt, officials announce
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk died Wednesday after he was shot at an event at Utah Valley University. Officials say a suspect is now in custody.
Smoke cloud from meth seized by FBI sickens Montana animal shelter workers
Fourteen animal shelter workers were evacuated and went to the hospital. The shelter's 75 dogs and cats were relocated or put into foster homes.