Smokey the Bear apprehends a man for supposedly taking his signs in Florida to sell on Facebook.
Bear Helps Nab Sign Thief in Florida In a rather unusual turn of events, a bear—yes, you heard that right—played a crucial role in helping authorities catch a man who had been stealing Smokey Bear signs across Florida and selling them online. Florida’s agricultural commissioner, Wilton Simpson, revealed that the suspect had listed one of […]
Cincinnati official ignites anger with comments on Facebook about downtown attack
Cincinnati Councillors Criticized After Controversial Facebook Comments Cincinnati city councillors are facing backlash following their remarks on Facebook in response to a violent incident downtown last weekend. A post by a user named Leohna Alia La Jcannon highlighted a brutal attack, allegedly prompting a comment from Councillor Victoria Parks stating, “They begged for that beatdown!” […]
School board chair in Florida expresses regret for acknowledging Hulk Hogan’s death on Facebook
Sarah Rockwell, the chair of the Alachua County Board of Education in Florida, has come under fire for a Facebook comment she made regarding the passing of famed wrestler Hulk Hogan, which she described as the “one magazine” of the world. Her comment read, “Oh, did Hulk die? I didn’t know. Good. One Magazine in […]
MS-13 gang member tricked infatuated victim into his murder using a fake Facebook account, authorities say
MS-13 Gang Member Pleads Guilty to Double Murder A member of the notorious MS-13 gang, Kevin Cuevas “Creeper” Del Cid, has admitted to his involvement in the murders of two young men in Long Island back in 2016. Using a fake Facebook profile, he lured a 20-year-old into a deadly meeting, according to federal prosecutors. […]
Man taken into custody for reportedly making threats against Trump on Facebook prior to Texas trip
Texas Man Arrested for Threats Against President A man from Texas was taken into custody on Thursday, according to federal authorities. Robert Herrera, 52, from San Antonio, is facing accusations related to making threats of interstate communication toward the president. The concerning message was shared on a local news outlet’s Facebook page that was discussing […]
Is it possible to prevent Mark Zuckerberg from using your art on Facebook?
When you share your creative work online, especially on platforms like Facebook, you might encounter messages from Meta, the company behind Facebook, about ownership rights. A resident from Edmond, Oklahoma, named Robert, voiced his worries about this subject. He mentioned that “Facebook/Meta keeps warning users that they claim rights over any messages, photos, or art […]
16 billion passwords exposed in a breach impacting Google, Apple, and Facebook
Your personal information is collected by nearly every website or app you encounter. Nowadays, data is considered more valuable than oil, making it a hot commodity. Your shopping habits, browsing history, and even your personal details like phone numbers and emails are stored. But it’s worth noting that this information is not necessarily secure. If […]
Cuba Pursues 10-Year Prison Term for Dissident Due to Anti-Communist Facebook Posts
Reports indicate that Cuba’s communist government is imposing a 10-year prison sentence on opposition figure Alexander Verdesia following a Facebook post that criticized the current administration. Verdesia, who is 51, belongs to the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU), the country’s largest opposition group, and resides in Rio Cout, Granma. He has been vocal on social […]
A narrow escape from a Facebook scam that aimed to take credit card information
Have you ever experienced a pop-up or an email that made your heart race? You’re definitely not alone. Online scams are increasingly convincing, and even those who consider themselves tech-savvy can find themselves just a click away from trouble. One of the most prevalent methods for scammers to steal personal information is phishing. A recent […]
Older man taken into custody for issuing death threats to Trump on Facebook: ‘I am your assassin’
Man Arrested for Threatening President Trump A 73-year-old man from Southern California has been taken into custody for allegedly making threats against President Donald Trump via social media. The suspect, Thomas Eugene Striebel, reportedly posted these threats ahead of the 2024 presidential election, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the Central District of California. […]