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After widespread pressure to repudiate anti-vaccine misinformation on the social media platform, Facebook announced on Thursday it's taking several steps to tackle the issue.

Health & Safety

Facebook Vows To Quash Anti-Vaccine Misinformation

8:32pm March 07, 2019

The company said ads and other content containing false information about vaccines will be pulled from the platform and accounts that persist in disseminating discredited opinions will be disabled.

Survivor Maryland kicks off its 12th season with a challenge where participants' arms are tied to a plastic cup of water that's resting on the top of a ledge. One wrong move and the cup (and its contents) will tumble.

It's Survivor: College Edition, As Students Create Their Own Reality Shows

2:26pm February 17, 2019

by Lindsey Feingold

College students across the country have re-created campus versions of CBS' Survivor — all while juggling classes and homework. The challenges are popular online and have earned a devoted following.

YouTube star Elle Mills recently took a month off from posting videos, telling her fans, "I will be putting my mental health first for a bit."

Arts

The Relentless Pace Of Satisfying Fans Is Burning Out Some YouTube Stars

7:56pm August 13, 2018

by Laura Sydell

In the age of fast-paced social media, the pressure to perform has reached new heights. Like many entertainers who dream of reaching the top, YouTube stars are discovering it's not all fun and games.

Queue Listen Now

Alex Jones and his Infowars channels have been removed from YouTube; Facebook and Apple's iTunes have also deleted most or all of his outlets on their services. He's seen here being escorted from a rally near the 2016 Republican National Convention.

YouTube, Apple and Facebook Ban Infowars, Which Decries 'Mega Purge'

3:31pm August 06, 2018

Alex Jones' Infowars site accused the companies of censorship. Apple said, "We believe in representing a wide range of views, so long as people are respectful to those with differing opinions."

Police officers keep watch outside YouTube's headquarters Tuesday in San Bruno, Calif., after a woman opened fire on workers there. The shooter had vented her frustration with YouTube's recent decision on advertising revenue.

National

Police Questioned YouTube Attacker Hours Before Shooting, Didn't Seem To Be A Threat

7:21pm April 04, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

Officers interviewed Nasim Aghdam for approximately 20 minutes the morning of the shooting, after finding her sleeping in her car. She appeared calm and gave no indication of her plans.

A photo provided by the San Bruno Police Department shows Nasim Aghdam. Law enforcement officials have identified Aghdam as the person who opened fire with a handgun, on Tuesday at YouTube headquarters in San Bruno, Calif.

National

Suspect In YouTube Shooting Angry That Her Videos Had Been 'De-Monetized'

8:14am April 04, 2018

by Richard Gonzales

Police say a female suspect, identified as Nasim Aghdam, 39, died at the scene of the shooting. A San Francisco hospital received three wounded people from the incident, a spokesman says.

Hosts of InRangeTV compare firearms. The show decided to put its videos on Pornhub after YouTube announced that it would ban certain instructional firearms videos.

National

Restricted By YouTube, Gun Enthusiasts Are Taking Their Videos To Pornhub

6:06pm March 22, 2018

by Sasha Ingber

YouTube is banning instructional and promotional firearm videos.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, shown here in Strasbourg last month, recently published an investigation about metals magnate Oleg Deripaska.

World News

Tech Giants Under Pressure Over Russian Opposition Leader's Posts

10:29am February 14, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

YouTube and Instagram are reportedly facing the prospect of sanction in Russia if they do not remove posts implicating a Russian billionaire and a senior Russian government official.

YouTube Pulls Ads From Vlogger Logan Paul After He Uses Taser On Dead Rats

7:11pm February 09, 2018

by Vanessa Romo

The video platform has temporarily shut off his revenue stream, citing a "pattern of behavior" that the company says is potentially damaging to other creators.

Viral Video From A Somali Comic Conquers The Internet

11:51am January 26, 2018

by Menaka Wilhelm

Millions are watching Barbar, a music video from Somali-born comedian Oomaar. Fans are making their own versions. What's it all about?