Florida jury finds former SWAT commander not guilty of second-degree murder

A Florida jury on Friday acquitted a retired police captain who shot and killed a man at a movie theater in 2014.

Social media platforms prevent Russian-backed media from earning ad revenue

Social media platforms are preventing Russian-backed media from earning ad revenue as Russia continues its assault on Ukraine. 

Cyber officials urge federal agencies to armor up for potential Russian attacks

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US won't deliver water to California farmers amid severe drought

Federal officials at the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation did not initially allocate any water to farmers and irrigation contractors in California for 2022 as the state enters its third year of a severe drought.

Accounts highlighting Russian disinformation improperly suspended, Twitter says

Twitter on Wednesday said accounts highlighting Russian disinformation on the social media platform had been improperly suspended.

DC AG argues Facebook's Zuckerberg should be required to answer data privacy questions

Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine’s lawyers argued in a new court filing that Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg should be required to answer questions in a data privacy case. 

Facebook whistleblower alleges company misled investors on climate, COVID-19 misinformation: report

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen reportedly filed two new complaints with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) arguing the tech giant misled investors about its efforts to mitigate the spread of misinfo

Five questions ahead of Trump's social media launch

Former President Trump’s new social media platform is expected to be released to the public on Monday. 

Judge rules Oath Keepers leader must remain in jail ahead of seditious conspiracy trial

A federal judge on Friday ruled that Stewart Rhodes, the Oath Keepers leader charged with seditious conspiracy over the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, must remain in jail while awaiting trial.

US says Russian hackers targeted defense contractors

The U.S. intelligence community says that Russian-sponsored actors have been targeting defense contractors for at least the past two years and in some cases have gained access to sensitive information.

FBI to form new cryptocurrency unit

The FBI is forming a new team dedicated to cryptocurrency, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ).

El Salvador leader tells 'boomer' US senators to stand down over bitcoin adoption

El Salvador's president rebuked several U.S.

Bob Saget's family sues to block release of death investigation records

The family of the late Bob Saget on Tuesday filed a lawsuit to block the release of records connected to the investigation into the actor's death in Florida.

Five big questions after Canadian truckers cleared from US border bridge

A bridge connecting Detroit and Ontario, Canada, has officially reopened, ending a nearly weeklong standoff between police and truck drivers protesting COVID-19 vaccine mandates required to cross the U.S.-Canadian b

Judge to throw out Sarah Palin's lawsuit against New York Times

A judge on Monday indicated he would dismiss a lawsuit against The New York Times filed by former Alaska Gov.

European publishers file complaint against Google's advertising tech

The European Publishers Council is accusing Google of anticompetitive digital advertising practices, according to a complaint filed Friday with the European Commission. 

On The Money: Border blockade hits US economy

Happy Friday and welcome to On The Money, your nightly guide to everything affecting your bills, bank account and bottom line.

Republicans press archivist against certifying Equal Rights Amendment

Three Republicans senators are urging the U.S.

Trump documents taken to Mar-a-Lago marked 'top secret:' report

Some documents former President Trump took to his Mar-a-Lago residence were reportedly marked as “top secret,” according to a ne